Politics

Former Commissioner for Information in Delta State, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has debunked media reports of a court order allegedly directing the state government to account for N200 billion funds received from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Speaking at a news conference in Asaba, he said that at no time did the Okowa administration receive such funds from UBEC, describing the report as the imagination of those who wrote it Aniagwu, who was flanked by…

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THE President  of the Senate,  Senator   Godswill Akpabio has received  the long awaited Ministerial  list from President  Bola Tinubu. The number of names sent were 28, with no state of origin attached. The list was delivered  by the former Speaker,  House of  Representatives  and Chief  of Staff to President  Tinubu, Femi  Gbajiabiamila who entered  the hallowed  Chamber  at 1.18pm and delivered  the letter at 1.19pm. See the full list: Abubakar MomohAmbassador Yusuf MaitamaArch Ahmed Musa…

Former Legislative Leader of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Princess Josephine Oduaran has disassociated herself from a recent protest by some youths and strongly condemned the protest against the nomination of Hon. Reuben Yakubu Izeze as commissioner designate by the State Governor, His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and described the protest as self serving, needless, totally condemable, unacceptable and uncalled for. In a statement made available to newsmen, Hon. Princess…

By Philip Onome The State High Court sitting in Delta State has on Tuesday nullified the suspension/expulsion of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Cairo Ojougboh, by the party over alleged anti-party activities in the state. The former member of the House of Representatives was expelled from the ruling party over his unethical conduct during the February 25 presidential and March 18 governorship elections. In the expulsion letter dated March 27 and…

—Thanks Gov Oborevwori for appointment A Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Okpara Waterside and National Publicity Secretary of PDP oriented pressure group, Campaign Flow, Comrade John Ochuko Oberhonobe, has congratulated Chief Sunday Onoriode, the newly appointed Director of Protocol, Government House, Asaba by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen, John Oberhonobe described the appointment of Chief Sunday Onoriode well deserved, commendable and a square peg in a square…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, urged the State Board of Internal Revenue Service to expand the State tax net by bringing in more businesses in the informal sector. He gave the charge during the inauguration of the Chairman and Executive Directors of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, headed by Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata as Chairman. Others are Dr Frank Nwugo, Executive Director, Operations; Mr. Kelly Oghenekevwe, Executive Director, Finance and…

The immediate past Special Assistant to the Hon Commissioner of Women Affairs Community and Social Development Comr Lucky Futughe congratulates an astute party man, Hon(Dr) Isaac Tosan Wilkie (PhD) on the occasion of his merited nomination as Commissioner designate. According to him, his nomination is a pointer to the fact that the current administration recognizes hard work and ready to reward such persons. Once again, congratulations on nomination as member of the State Executive Council.

Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori i of Delta State has urged media practitioners to remain focused on fair and objective reporting for credibility as watchdogs of the society. Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday, when he received on courtesy call, the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by the State Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu at Government House, Asaba. The Governor thanked Journalists in the State for their support before, during and…

Delta Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , Sunday, said that his administration was a product of the grace and mercy of God. Oborevwori accompanied by his wife, Tobore, stated this at the thanksgiving service in honour of his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, at St. John’s Anglican Church, Ibabu, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the State. The Governor stressed the importance of thanksgiving in perfecting the acts of God upon any man, adding that he…