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Delta State Government has assured people of Usieffurun, Ekrokpe, Egbo-Urhie and Arhagba Communities in Ughelli South Local Government Area, recently affected by oil spill of quick clean up to halt the devastating effects on them and their communities. The State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Olorogun Vincent Oyibode gave assurance during an on-the-spot assessment of the oil spill. Last Monday of November 2023, the people of Usieffurun, Ekrokpe, Egbo-Urhie, and Arhagba communities woke up to…

The Urhobo Youth Leaders’ Association, UYLA has congratulated its former President and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Chief (Comr) Francis Arhiyor, JP on his emergence as the duly elected Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Delta State Council in Asaba. In a congratulatory message by UYLA’s National President, Chief (Amb) Samuel Onoriode Oghotomo, JP and National Secretary, Chief Augustine Ogheneovo Atiti, described Arhiyor as a man of peace and apostle of the…

By Henry Ubus Social media influencers have been advised to thoroughly verify their information before publishing it inorder not to mislead the public. This advise was imparted during the 30th Edition of the Nigerian Army Social Media Influencers Seminar held on Tuesday, 28 November 2023.The seminar was organized by the Army Headquarters, Department of Civil-Military Affairs in collaboration with Ukan Kurugh Foundation, held at Platinum Banquet Place, Warri, Delta State with the theme “Countering the…

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…