Delta wins $400,000 Bill & Melinda Gates PHC award
Delta State Government, Thursday, received $400,000 from the Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge, organized by the Nigerian Governors' Forum in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for outstanding performance in primary health care management. The award, which was organized by the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF), Federal Ministry of Health, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and UNICEF was in recognition of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's initiative in the health sector for the past one year, in line with the MORE agenda of his administration. Nigeria's
Omo-Agege’s epiphany of lies
By Felix Ofou Finally, former Deputy Senate President (DSP), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has woken up from a troubled rest. A man who was severely defeated in a contest he lost so woefully, deserved the kind of inevitable rest he took. No politician has been given a knockout in Delta State (TKO) the way Omo-Agege was beaten. The former DSP was roundly defeated by Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2023 Governorship election in Delta State. His abysmal performance in that poll shocked everyone, including President Bola
Oborevwori’s legacy projects already manifesting in Delta – Works Commissioner
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been commended for his numerous legacy infrastructural projects already manifesting across the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the commendation during the inspection of Edo Road, off Ughelli-Asaba Expressway, Ughelli on Wednesday. Izeze said the project was one of the new roads conceived by the Oborevwori's administration to decongest traffic at the busy Otowodo junction in Ughelli. He expressed delight with the quality of work done by the contractor, adding that
NISMA Inducts Delta Governor’s Media Aide as Associate Member
The Nigerian Institute of Social Media Analysts (NISMA) has inducted Comrade Odamah Eshiemomoh Christopher, Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Media, as an associate member. This induction is a significant recognition of Odamah's expertise and commitment to social media management. The induction ceremony followed a rigorous two-day Mandatory Educational Training and Development (METAD) program, which covered various aspects of social media management, including advanced analytics, social media psychology, and fact-checking. In his address, DIG Frank Mba, represented by Provost of the Nigeria Police School of
Oborevwori’s Media Aide, Egware, Joins NISMA As Distinguished Fellow
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Media, Mr Nelson Egware, has been admitted into the Nigerian Institute of Social Media Analysts, NISMA, as Distinguished Fellow. NISMA, a member of the International Association of Social Media Analysts, is the foremost professional body committed to advancing the standards and practice of Social Media in Nigeria, was established for the training, certification and ethical practice in Social Media Management. The Institute plays a pivotal role in creating a structured approach to harnessing the
12 unlicensed Iron Condemn Collectors jailed in Delta, several others arrested
A mobile Court in Asaba has jailed twelve unlicensed collectors of scrap metal, otherwise known as Iron Condemn, for doing business without due process, and dor not obtaining license from Delta state government. Those convicted are to serve different jail terms without option of fine, so as to serve as deterrent to others. They were arrested by the Delta State Environment Marshals for engaging in illegal scrap metal collection, which poses significant security risks to residents of the state. The court ruled that their actions undermined
Ibori’s daughter defection; Deltans not surprised – PDP Chieftain
...Says we foresee Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu returning to PDP after 2027 general elections. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the defection of Chief James Ibori's daughter, Hon Erhiatake.Ibori-Suenu, was foreseeable and never a surprise to the good people of Delta State. He made the assertion when he was asked to comment on the defection of the former PDP member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Erhiatake Ibori, assuring that her exit from the party
OGHENESIVBE: You are a Shinning Star – Prof Osinubi, Dean Unilag SPGS
Dear Esteemed Alumnus WILFRED OGHENESIVBE, As we welcome the final month of the year, I write to celebrate you as a shining example of excellence and the enduring legacy of the School of Postgraduate Studies. Your achievements and dedication inspire both current students and the entire academic community. This December, may you reflect on the strides you've made and be filled with pride for the impact you continue to make in your field. You remain a beacon of what is possible through hard work, perseverance, and
Good Governance: Oborevwori set for UPU Hall of Fame, Dec. 7
By Fred Oghenesivbe, Esq An illustrious son of Urhobo Nation, and Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, will be inducted into the highly prestigious Urhobo Progress Union, UPU Worldwide Hall of Fame on Saturday 7th December. Chairman, Planning Committee of 2024 UPU Urhobo National Day Celebration, Rev. Fr. Christopher Ekabo, in a statement on Sunday, said the full-blown red carpet event is part of the 3-Day UPU Annual event with the Theme: "Repositioning Urhobo Nation For More Prosperity," under the distinguished chairmanship of Chief
