Flood Prevention: Oborevwori commences 20km storm drainage in Osubi, environs
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commenced the construction of a 20km storm drainage project to solve the huge flooding challenge in Osubi, Ugolo-Okpe, Okuokoko and environs in Okpe Local Government Area of the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this to journalists during an inspection of the discharge point at Ugolo-Okpe, on Tuesday. He said that the project was in line with the Meaningful Development plank of the Governor's MORE Agenda, assuring that the first
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
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
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
Oborevwori Congratulates New NUJ President, Alhassan Yahaya
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Alhassan Yahaya, the newly-elected President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. Yahaya, who works with the Gombe Media Corporation, is the first NUJ President of North-East extraction, and was elected at the NUJ 8th National Triennial Delegates’ Conference, held in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday. Until his election, Yahaya was the immediate past Deputy President of NUJ. Abimbola Oyetunde was also elected as the first female Deputy National President of the NUJ. Oyetunde becomes the first
30th RORY PECK AWARDS on global Journalism in BFI Southbank London
:Picture 2: From right- Norbert Chiazor ,Executive Assistant,EA on Media to the Governor of Delta state,Rt.Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori,Aseel Mousa ,Palestine- born journalist with The London Guardian,Isobel Yeung ,CNN correspondent, Award-winning Ethiopian-Canadian journalist Zecharias Zelalem and Saima Mohsin of Sky News Picture 3 : Jon Williams,Executive Director, Rory Peck Trust, veteran of international repute, three- time Emmy Award winning journalist.Picture 4: Group of invited foreign journalists.
DRIVERS DUTIES VERY RELEVANT TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT —-AGOFURE
BY EJOOR ONOHARIGHO Delta State Transport Commissioner, Mr Onoriode Agofure has described Drivers and their duties as very relevant in the successful running of any Government. Agofure made the Statement,when he declared opened a one Day compulsory Eye screening and re-orientation Seminar for Drivers in the State Public Service. The Commissioner declared the seminar opened in the Prof Chike Edozien Secretariat Complex in the State Capital of Asaba. The Commissioner commended the State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for the approval and release of funds for the Compulsory
Ashima condemns pipeline vandalism in Warri North
Chairman of Warri North Local Government Council, Hon. Festus Ashima, has condemned in strong terms the recent vandalism of Chevron oil pipeline at Bibi Field in Eghoro Ward, in the Council area. Ashima in a terse statement made available to the press on Monday, vowed to collaborate with security agencies to unravel the criminal elements responsible for the dastardly act. While saying that destruction of critical infrastructure does not only pose a significant threat to the environment and public safety but also undermines the economic development
