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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have disowned the American oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) over the poor implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act in its areas of operations in the Niger Delta. NNPCL and NUPRC in response to the ongoing protests by the indigenes of Ugborodo, Deghele and Ugboegungun communities at the Escravos loading terminal, said the American oil giant should be held responsible for…

The Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Delta State, Olorogun DCN Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP FCIA today 23/11/2023 attended the investiture, inauguration and induction of Delta State Chapter of women in Energy Oil and Gas. The event, organized by the International Forum for Women in Energy Oil and Gas, Nigeria, took place at the prestigious Governor’s Annex in Warri. The Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas presence underscored the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led Government’s commitment…

The College of Commissioners, who served from 2019 to 2023, joined in mourning the loss of a remarkable woman, Mama Agnes Avwenyotoma Tager, who passed away at the age of 86. Mama Agnes, the beloved mother-in-law of His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State. They described her as a rare gem, saying her light will continue to shine in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. The ex-Commissioners…

By Henry Ubus The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Jite Brown (JP), has expressed his sadness over the passing away of the former majority Leader of the Udu Legislative Arm and ex-Vice Chairman of Udu Local Government, late Hon. John Tere. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, when Hon.Chief Jite Brown represented by the Vice of Udu Local Government Council,Hon. Barrister Mrs. Eloho Awinoron, Hon. Samuel Dawho, Udu…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the ground-breaking for the construction of three flyovers, cloverleaf and pedestrian bridges in Effurun and Warri metropolis would take place on Monday, November 27. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II) and his delegation on a condolence visit at his private residence in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state. The Governor commended the Ooni…

Mr Samson Ibiloma, the young man who has been impersonating the Secretary to the Delta state Government (SSG) has finally been arrested in Enerhen, Uvwie LGA of delta state. He is part of a syndicate led by one Mr. Stephen Odeemero who specializes in impersonating VIPs to defraud the public. Within the short time he had impersonated Dr. Kingsley Emu (the SSG, Delta state), he confessed to have made over N10,000,000 (Ten Million Naira). He…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Orowed Oborevwori, has again called on Political office holders to persistently serve the people with humility to the glory of God. Governor Oborevwori spoke at a thanksgiving service in honour of the Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, at St Paul’s Catholic Cathedral Church, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the State. The Governor, who described the celebrant, Emeka Nwaobi, as a…

Delta State Government says it is working to digitise land administration in the state for effective service delivery. The State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh disclosed this at the 2023 Delta State Executive Council Retreat held at Maryam Babangida Leisure Park, Asaba. He said the Ministry remained committed to ensuring that Governor Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda was achieved by facilitating effective and efficient land administration activities in the state. Speaking at…

President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri has met with the former Vice President of the United States of America, Al Gore to discuss mutual areas of cooperation on climate change as it affects the Niger Delta region. The IYC leader and Al Gore met on the sideline of the just concluded climate reality leadership training held at Accra International Conference Centre, Ghana. Sir Lokpobiri Led members of the ninth national executive…

Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, has appointed Dr (Barr.) Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP, as his Executive Assistant (Orientation and Communication) via a letter dated November 6, and signed by the Secretary to Delta State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu. In addition to Strategic Communication, Oghenesivbe will also articulate government policies, programmes and achievements via the Orientation portfolio in rural communities by deploying multifaceted media and Publicity strategies. Reacting to his appointment, the…