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Delta State Government has demoted two serving engineers for issuing certificates of job completion on road projects which were yet to be completed. The affected officers, Engr. Gabriel Evuarhere and Engr. Samuel Nwokolobia, were demoted from Deputy Director to Assistant Director and Assistant Director to Chief Engineer respectively. The action was sequel to a letter conveying the outcome of a disciplinary committee signed by William O. Ogolokpe for the Head of Service. According to two…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has mourned the death of nationalist and former federal Commissioner of Information, Sen. Edwin Clark. In a statement on Thursday in Abuja, the House of Representatives member stated that, “Pa E.K Clark led a distinguished life.” Stating further, “Chief Clark was distinguished not because he was a distinguished Senator, but because of the choices he boldly made in his lifetime. “Yes, the late PANDEF leader distinguished himself…

Delta State Government, Wednesday, launched a whistle-blowing policy to enable citizens report poor quality and substandard projects delivery in the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, announced the establishment of the policy at a news conference in Asaba, the Delta State Capital. Flanked by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr. Olisa…

by Kelvin Ohoror A political and socio-cultural group, the Okugbe Isoko for Sheriff, has passed a vote of Confidence on the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori.The group in statement signed by his leadership led by Dr. Frank Ozue, Chief Anthony Ukpagba, Coordinator, Mr. Kelvin Abighe, Secretary, Hon. Emakpor Odogu, Spokesman and Ambassador Prince Ogologo M, Public Relations Officer reaffirmed their trust in Gov. Oborevwori’s leadership and developmental vision for Delta State. The group said…

In a statement released last night, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, the member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, expressed his gratitude for the release of his son, Ajirioghene Otagba (alias MC 2Kingdom), who had been detained in connection with allegations of cyberbullying and defamation against Chief Mathew Edevbie, the Group Managing Director of Income Electrix Ltd. Otagba’s detention was linked to accusations regarding the uncompleted 132KVA substation electrification project in…

By Moses Darah Growing up in the 80s and 90s, I fondly remember the Esaba River as a pristine and dark waterway. My mother and I would paddle through the Esaba-Oleri River to Aladja, Isaba and Ovwian markets, quenching our thirst with its pure waters. In its heyday, the Esaba River was a lifeline for many. Its waters served as a source of drinking water for the indigenes, a place for bathing, laundry and toilet…

The Auditor General of Delta State Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Ukpaka Ikenna, and his team were on 18/02/25 warmly received by the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, High Chief (Hon) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP FCIA, during an inspection of ongoing development projects in the council at Otor-Udu. The inspection covered several key infrastructure projects that are nearing completion, including the Udu Council Chapel building, the Udu Council Chairman’s office, the Chairman’s Residential…

By Philip Onome The Leader of Southern youth movement (SYM) High Chief Promise Lawuru, has described the passage of Pa. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark as lost of an Institution. In a statement personally signed and made available to Journalists, Chief Lawuru said Pa. Clark’s death is an irreplaceable loss to the Ijaw nation and Nigeria at large. He further described late Pa. Clark as a mighty man, brave and courageous, adding he was always at the…

Under the visionary leadership of its CEO, Jeffery Amorighoye, the Master Generous Philanthropy Foundation embarked on a massive Valentine’s Day charity outreach, touching the lives of thousands in Warri, Lagos, and Abuja. According to our Correspondent, with a multi-million naira budget, the foundation provided financial aid, food supplies, educational materials, and essential resources to underprivileged communities, struggling families, widows, orphans, and the elderly, a historic outreach aimed to restore hope, spread love, and reaffirm humanity’s…

By DESPSOMET Chairman, Delta State Peoples Democratic Party. (PDP), Hon Chief Solomon Arenyeka has congratulated the State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP women leader, Hon Chief Mrs Dora Sakpaide on her birthday anniversary. Arenyeka in his statement, described Mrs Sakpaide as a highly respected personality, a woman of substance and a virtuous mother, who loves what she does and the care for people around her. She’s truly a faithful party woman leader, dedicated, loyal and committed….