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Delta State has won the safest state award for Oil and Gas investments in the country at the Nigeria Oil & Gas Forum and award night. The award ceremony was organised by the founder Ms Nafisa Aliyu Haruna and sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday night. Presenting the award, Ms Haruna stated that Delta State has contributed immensely to increased oil and gas production…

*E×-militant commander to be conferred with NUJ’s Award in Abuja in February The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to confer a national merit award on the former militant commander in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The honour, according to the national leadership of the NUJ, is in recognition of Tomplo’s contributions to the prevailing peace in the Niger Delta and the success recorded in the war against crude oil theft…

Earlier this morning, Fri. 26th of Jan. 2024, the Delta State Task Force on Environment, led by Chief Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu JP & his team in collaboration with Sapele Local Government Council, moved against Sawmills owners and operators in Ugwaja community, Sapele in Sapele local government area over their unrepentant attitudes of uncontrolled burning of sawdust. According to Chief Asiuwhu, said that the act of uncontrolled burning of sawdust & dumping into the river is…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commiserated with the Okitiakpe family, Ekakpamre community, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli South Local Government Area and the Urhobo nation on the passing of elder statesman, Chief Patrick Okitiakpe. Chief Okitiakpe, who hailed from Ekakpamre in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the State, was a founding leader of the PDP. He died on Monday after a brief illness at the age of 86. Governor…

By Henry Ubus Following the recent Supreme Court verdict affirming Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the winner of the March 18th, 2023 Delta Gubernatorial polls, the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Jite Brown (JP) has said the nation’s apex court ruling has finally vindicated the Governor’s land slide outing and acceptability by the vast majority of Deltans. In response to the recent outcome of the case in Abuja, Hon. Chief Jite emphasized…

Gbidim ! Gbidim… Gbidim !! Gbidim… Gbidim… Gbidim !!! were tsunamic renditions and reverberations of 21 ituru gunshots as Governor Oborevwori stepped out of the apex court. Over honoured. Overjoyed. Overwhelmed. The competition,.the highest ever:the legendary Ubiegba song and choral returns rented the air… in grand unison. The homestead Midaka dance pulled dust in the air… continually. A dance to beat. The regal, majestic dance steps selection of kings…a memory to outlast time. The common…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the country for their fight against oil theft and sundry crimes. Oborevwori gave the commendation at the 2023 combined West African Social Activities (WASA) for Headquarters 63 Brigade and 181 Amphibious Battalion held at the 181 Amphibious Battalion New Barracks, Alifikede, Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori who was represented by…

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) Mr. Charles Aniagwu says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to linking rural communities with durable roads to boost the socio-economic well being of rural dwellers. Aniagwu stated this shortly after inspection of construction of Jolly Avenue in Onicha-Ugbo, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state. He said that Governor Oborevwori was determined to deliver no fewer than 130km of road across the state ahead of…

-:Congratulates Gordons over his appointment The Ughelli South PDP Social Media Community (USPSMEC) led by Comr. Noah Aghogho Edeamrigho, has commended the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O Oborevwori, for appointing our brother, Olorogun Samson Gordons Okomitie , as Executive Assistant on political matters. USPSMEC in their congratulatory statement signed by her secretary, Amb Kennedy Ivwromonena Atevure, Described the Ughelli South PDP Chieftain appointment as a well deserved and appropriate one. USPSMEC also…

*lights up spectacular fireworks across the state By Patrick Esi Deltans yesterday joined the Executive Chairman of Okpe local government Council of Delta State, Okakuro Isaiah Onoriode Esiovwa (JP) to celebrate the amiable Governor of Delta state, Rt. Hon. Elder Sherriff Oborevwori as he lights up the state with fireworks. The Okpe local government boss, who stood for the governor in lighting up the spectacular fireworks in Orerokpe playground behind Orodje of Okpe Palace amid…