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The Governing Council, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Tuesday, faulted the decision of the Academic Staff Union of the Polytechnics (ASUP), on its two-week warning strike, describing the decision as calculated plan to shield and to frustrate ongoing investigations into allegations of certificate racketeering, recklessness and misappropriation of funds against some principal officers. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the Chairman, Governing Council, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Hon. (Pastor) Paul Adingwupu, alleged that…

Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, has felicitated with former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, on the occasion of his 71st birthday on October 22. In his congratulatory message, Ukodhiko praised Dr. Uduaghan’s enduring contributions to the development of Delta State and Nigeria, describing him as a symbol of peace, unity, and visionary leadership. “Dr. Uduaghan’s legacy of service, particularly his efforts to diversify Delta’s economy beyond…

A respected leader in Ughievwen Kingdom, Olorogun Aghogho Okpogbodu, the Erhi of Ughievwen Kingdom, has cautioned political appointees against arrogance and misuse of public office, reminding them that power remains a transient trust and not a mark of superiority. In a strongly-worded statement issued in Asaba, Olorogun Okpogbodu expressed concern over the growing attitude of some government appointees who treat public office as a symbol of personal elevation rather than an avenue for service. He…

The Convener of Waive Return 2027 Movement and current spokesman of Unuoworun community in Iwhrekreka, Ughievwen Kingdom, Multiple Chief Freeborn Ayoma, has described the member representing Udu/Ughelli South/Ughelli North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. (Rev.) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, as the best lawmaker the constituency has produced since the return of democracy in 1999. Chief Ayoma, while speaking with newsmen on Saturday during the final burial rites of the late Owhorode of…

The intensive training programme—targeted primarily at unemployed young men and women—was designed to equip participants with practical technical and entrepreneurial skills in renewable energy. The beneficiaries are now certified and ready either to gain employment or to establish their own solar energy businesses within their communities. Speaking on the empowerment initiative, Chief Olorogun Ovo Agbodje emphasized the importance of including women in development programmes. Although the number of female participants was relatively small, he insisted…

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, will feature as a guest on Arise TV today, Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. on DSTV Channel 416 and GOTV Channel 44. He will be discussing Developments in Delta State with particular focus on the launch of the State Security Trust Fund, the recent meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders held in Asaba, and the effective management of the…

The Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, on Friday, joined other federal lawmakers and dignitaries at the inauguration of the Delta State office of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Warri. The colourful ceremony also had in attendance the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on NDDC, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu; Member representing Okpe, Sapele, and Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Ben Etanabene; and Member representing Warri Federal Constituency, Hon….

By FactsReporters. The National President of the National Renewed Hope Movement (NRM), Hon. Dr. Liege-Lord Keston Okoro Muhammad Al-Amin, has issued a stern warning to Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, advising him to steer clear of issues concerning the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and allow the people of the South East to handle the matter appropriately. Dr. Keston Okoro Muhammad, in a strongly worded statement, cautioned Sowore…