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*** Civil Society Organisations Ask court to compel Women Affairs Minister to account for $100M World Bank Intervention Funds for Nigerian Women The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Ken Ohanenye, is again in the eyes of the storm as she was accused of siphoning N2billion meant for the empowerment of the women in the country. Already, a group, identified as Concerned Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has dragged Ohanenye and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…

…Says Okpai Power Step Down FG, AGIP, NNPCL deal Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has said that the energy policy of governor Sheriff Oborevwori is all emcompassing, expected to provide constant power supply to the three senatorial districts under Public-Private Partnership. He noted that the PPP plan would entail series of strategies capable of solving the epileptic power supply problems across the state, assuring that the…

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to meaningful development and realistic reforms in Delta State, staying true to his social contract with the people. His administration’s focus is on creating opportunities for every Deltan to access resources that will expand their enterprises, enable them to create wealth, and improve their living conditions. This vision is encapsulated in the MORE agenda, which prioritizes poverty alleviation and wealth creation. In the light of…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Muslims as they celebrate 2024 Eid-el-Maulud, marking the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor urged Muslims to use the occasion to pray for the peace and prosperity of the state and country at large. According to Governor Oborevwori, the country was in dire strait which required the sincere prayers…

For Alhaja Adebayo, Life Begins at 90 From; Barry Agbanigbi At a time when the life expectancy of the average Nigerian is at an all time low of 47 years due to the, hitting the ripe old age of four scores and ten is “moimoi” as they say in pidgin English. It is definitely cause to throw momentarily away the work to be done, pop champagne and raise the roof.. So it was recently in…

The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode JP, FCIA, has congratulated Dr. Greg Nnamdi Oputa on his emergence as the Obi of Aboh Kingdom in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State. The traditional kingmakers of Aboh Kingdom officially announced Dr. Oputa as the successor to HRM Obi Imegwu II on Wednesday, September 12, 2024. The announcement was met with widespread jubilation across the kingdom, reflecting the overwhelming…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has felicitated with the immediate past Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, Bashorun Askia Ogieh on his birth anniversary. The House of Representatives member in a statement on Thursday, hailed Chief Ogieh for his steadfastness and unwavering dedication to the growth and development of Isoko nation and Delta State at large. Hon. Ukodhiko described Udu of Isoko-land, Chief Askia…

Newly constructed 3 Battalion Soldiers’ Transit Accommodation built and furnished by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSL) for military personnel at Effurun Barrack in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, has been inaugurated by the Nigerian Army. The building, which is well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, was commissioned by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam. Abdussalam, while inaugurating the project, commended Tantita Security for initiating and completing…

Another major feat may have been recorded in the fight against crude oil theft at weekend as a major illegal oil crude loading point was uncovered Cawthorne Channel 1 Flowstation. Cawthorne Channels 1 Flowstation, located in Bonny axis of Rivers State, is operated by Sahara Energy. It was hitherto operated by Eroton Exploration and Production Company Limited. Already, an oil barge named AGS 01 with an unnamed wooden boat being used for the operation may…

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Secretary General of Ovwiamuge Community in Agbarho Town, Comrade Itejiro Okotie has commended Hon Onoriode Agofure, Honourable Commissioner for Transport, for his vibrant leadership and brilliant ideas in rebranding the transportation sector in the state. Comrade Itejiro Okotie is a grassroot party faithful from Agbarho Town, who has huge confidence in the administration of Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , Governor of Delta State, to do more…