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Insecurity is endemic in Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy and most populous country and every state in Nigeria have their fair share of security challenges. Economic challenges and high rate of unemployment is also part of the reasons why crime rate surges in Nigeria generally as those who doesn’t have any other means of livelihood subscribes to crime. In Delta State, we are faced with kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and in some local Government, Fulani herdsmen…

We have observed the desperate attempt by some dubious elements and a section of the media to malign His Excellency, Senator, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the immediate past Governor of Delta State, over his recent invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). With few exceptions, the media reports and commentaries have been mostly sensational, mischievous, and gross misrepresentations and distortions of the facts of the matter. They fall far short of the journalistic standards…

…inducted as member Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, Saturday, received an Excellence Award from the Isoko Royal Lions Club for his exemplary humanitarian efforts. The presentation ceremony held during the installation of Lion Princess Oghale Oweh as the Chartered President of the Isoko Royal Club of the Lion International Region 9, held at the Isoko Development Union secretariat in Oleh. In his speech, the House of Representatives member appreciated God for His…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has congratulated elder-statesman and former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he marks his 70th birth anniversary. The House of Representatives member in statement on Tuesday at Abuja, lauded the former Governor for his invaluable contributions to Delta’s, nay, Nigeria’s development, describing him as a symbol of peace and unity. The Isoko federal lawmaker remarked, “Your Excellency, you’re a man of elevated virtues with an…

**SAYS TINUBU’S DECISION ON KYARI’S TENURE WILL IMPACT NNPC’s FUTURE POSITIVELY An Ibadan based group, the O’Odua Awareness Forum, on Tuesday has warned that unless the squabbles in the management structure of the NNPCL was addressed immediately, operations of the group could grind to a halt and frowned at the activities of the duo of Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan (Executive Vice President, Upstream and Umar Ajuya ( Chief Finance Officer) of the group against Mele Kyari,…

…Says Otuaro’s Stakeholders Engagement Key to Sustainable Peace, Development in N/Delta Chairman Board of Trustees Community Development Committees of Niger Delta Oil and Gas Producing Areas (CDC), Joseph Ambakederimo, has called on the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to consider integrating operators of unlicensed refineries and pipeline vandals into the Amnesty Programme. According to the group, the initiative aims to provide these individuals with alternative livelihoods and educational opportunities. Ambakederimo, who is also the…

A group, Forum of Concerned Niger Delta Ex-Agitators based in Okosugbene community of Delta State has exposed a desperate plot to destabilize the Presidential Amnesty Programme by some bitterly disposed and criminally intended night soil individuals, aimed at pulling down the Amnesty Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro. The Ex-Agitators in a Press Statement at the weekend fingered Kingsley Kuku, Boyloaf and Shoot-At-Sight as those in a desperate plot to destabilize the Presidential Amnesty Programme and pull…

*** CALLS ON NIGERIA POLICE, DSS TO GO AFTER HIM FOR THREATENING PEACE IN NIGER DELTA REGION A Kaduna based group, the Northern Action Alliance, on Tuesday rained heavy knocks on Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe over his attempt to malign Engr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The Group in a Press Statement signed bySAMBALI SHEKARAU (National Coordinator) and ISMA’ILA DAN KAKA (National Secretary), they implored the…

As Delta State marks its 33rd anniversary, Olorogun (Hon) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP FCIA, the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and to all Deltans. This milestone is a momentous occasion that not only celebrates the creation of the state but also its significant strides in development and governance. Reflecting on Delta State’s progress over the years,…

…commends NAWOJ for sustaining ethical standards, balance reporting Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that citizens and residents of the state have cause to celebrate, after thirty three years of steady progress, and counting. He made the assertion on Monday when the leadership of the state chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, paid him a courtesy visit at the Bureau’s headquarters in…