Isoko Ethnic Nationality Presidents-General call for calm amidst nationwide hunger protests
Presidents-General of the Isoko Ethnic Nation have called for calm and caution amidst nationwide hunger protests across the country. At a press conference in Ozoro, President of the Isoko Nation Ethnic Nationalities Forum, Chief Alloy Okpelogbo, appealed to the protesting youths to exercise caution amidst the protests. He said: "As fathers and mothers of the Isoko Ethnic Nationality Youths, we understand the challenges of providing for our children during tough economic times. "The downturn of the economy, inherited from the previous administration by the current administration, has
NYCN directs Delta youths not to participate in planned protest
Leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Delta State Chapter, has directed its members in the state not to participate in the planned nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria, scheduled to commence August 1st across the country. In a communique read by its State Chairman, Ambassador Kenneth Okorie at the end of an enlarged meeting in Asaba, the Council said emphatically that its members were not going to participate in the protest because of the potential and ugly consequences that may arise from the planned
Planned protests may worsen nation’s economy – Urhobo Christian Ministers
The Urhobo Christian Ministers Association International, Wednesday, appealed to Nigerian youths to suspend the planned nationwide protests over rising hunger and starvation in the country. The Christian body said the planned protest may further crumble the nation's economy and aggravate hunger in the land. Addressing journalists after a visit to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State at Government House, Asaba, President of the Association, Archbishop Solomon Gbakara said the appeal became necessary following assurances that President Bola Tinubu was addressing the challenges that led to the
Hard times require innovative thinking – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the nation was experiencing times which requires innovative and creative thinking by governments at all levels to provide good governance for the people. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his charge at the swearing-in of newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers at Government House, Asaba. The new Commissioners are Barr. Val Arenyeka - Agriculture and Natural Resources; Hon. Peter Uviejitobor - Oil and Gas; Barr. Thankgod Trakiriowei - Youth Development; Hon. Ebikeme Clark - Directorate of Riverine Infrastructural
Political Integrity: Izeze Rewards ‘Olomu Man’ With Toyota Sienna
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze has presented a Toyota Sienna to Chief Moses Orhokpor also known as "Olomu Man" for being a man of integrity in politics. Presenting the vehicle to Chief Orhokpor at his Okpare-Olomu country home, Izeze said he had not forgotten the role of the elder statesman the 2022 House of Assembly Primaries, where he refused to collect a dime from the ex-lawmaker, as a delegate. Represented by the team lead of the defunct Reuben Izeze
Oborevwori to swear-in Commissioners, Special Advisers July 31
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori will on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 preside over the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers. The Commissioner nominees earlier screened by the Delta State House of Assembly are Barr.Val Areyinka; Hon. Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor; Barr. Harry Thankgod Trakiriowei; Chief Ebikeme Clark; Hon. Sunday Tataobuzogwu and Smart Ijeoma Ufoh. Also to be sworn-in as Special Advisers are: Hon. George Oyefia; Mr. Johnbull Edema; Hon. Matthew Poko Opuoru; Hon. Ramsey Tega Onoyake; Dr.Toyin Orighomisan Agbolayah and Chief.
DELTA STATE JUDICIARY BEGINS ANNUAL VACATION – Shirley Binitie
The Delta State Judiciary will begin its Annual Vacation from Thursday 1st August 2024 to Thursday 25th September, 2024 after which the New Legal Year activities will commence. This information was disclosed in a Notice issued to this effect by The Chief Judge of Delta State, Hon. Justice Tessy Diai. According to the Vacation Notice, the Chief Judge in line with Order 45, Rule 4 (2) of the High Court of Delta State (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2009, approved the annual vacation. The vacation is for the Judges
Oborevwori felicitates Orodje of Okpe on 18th coronation anniversary
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Orhue I, Maj.-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), on his 18th coronation anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described the monarch as "a renowned elder statesman, a bridge builder, whose reign had brought great benefits to the kingdom and humanity’’. The Governor praised the renowned monarch for bringing the kingdom's citizens together and made
*Prompt access to health care is at the heart of Oborevwori’s reform*
By Christopher Odamah, Warri An Arabian proverb states that, “He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, is currently providing premium health facilities as a way of prioritising improving quality health care to Deltans. The Governor has consistently reiterated that his M.O.R.E Agenda is not a mere political slogan, but a social contract with Deltans, as he approved 15 hectares of land for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale in
DELTA DEVT: Ughelli North Leaders pass confidence vote on Oborevwori
Elected and Political Appointees Forum of Ughelli North Local Government Area, has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborewori on his infrastructural transformation of the state. The vote of confidence was passed during a meeting of the forum hosted by the Director General, Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr Isaac Akpoveta at his country home in Ofuoma, Ughelli North, weekend. The vote of confidence which held that Governor Oborevwori has surpassed expectations since taking the saddle of leadership in the state, was moved
