Urhobo youths denounce proposed nationwide protest
Youths of Delta Central Senatorial District under the aegis of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, (Youth Wing, Worldwide) have denounced the proposed nationwide protest over hardship in the country. In a communique signed by the National President, "Osu re Ighele", Activist Blessed Ughere on Wednesday, said Urhobo youths would not be party to the proposed protest. The communique read: "Given the current security challenges affecting Delta Central (Urhobo Nation) and Urhobos in other parts of Delta State, we firmly believe that engaging in protests now would be
Delta Council Chair, Ogorugba harps on efficiency in service delivery
The Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Godwin Ogorugba has called on staff of the local government to ensure efficient and timely delivery of service to the people in the council area. Prince Ogorugba gave the charge on Tuesday, while addressing the leadership of NULGE in his office in Ozoro, headquarters of the Council area. The Chairman said that, his administration was poised to providing efficient service delivery to the people of Isoko North, Isoko South saying "if you must remain in the
Oborevwori’s urban renewal strategies yielding results – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's urban renewal plans for the state were now yielding tangible fruits across urban centres of the state. Mr Aniagwu disclosed this on Monday in Warri, while speaking to journalists after an inspection of reconstruction of Upper and Lower Erejuwa Road, Esisi road, and Hospital Road, Warri. Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and the functioning Permanent Secretary in the
DTSG to reconstruct Okirighwre-Benin road
Delta State Government, Monday, said it would reconstruct the failed Okirighwre-Benin Road and other internal roads in Sapele to ease movement for motorists within the area. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this to journalists after an inspection of the road. Aniagwu, who was in company of the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun Kingsley Esiso, the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Hon. Bright Abeke, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus
DELTA: Chief Judge rounds up 2nd quarter Correctional Centres Visits.
...commends Judges, Magistrates, Minitry of Justice. Christopher Odamah, Asaba The Delta State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Tessy Diai has completed the 2nd quarter visits to the five Custodial Centres in the State. The visit which started on the 1st of July, 2024, began at the Warri Custodial Centre, where 360 warrants were reviewed and three lucky inmates were released on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution while, a fourth inmate who was improperly remanded also regained his freedom. . Justice Diai said "On Tuesday the 2nd
Reporter to Editor: My Vanguard Story
By Mideno Bayagbon (The Fifth Editor) The first time I came to Vanguard Newspapers, I was more or less a greenhorn, a dreamer, but one who boldly harboured the ambition of honing my writing skill as quickly as possible, rising through the ranks and one day attaining the pinnacle of the profession. I was then a student of Mass Communication at the outstanding University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and had chosen Vanguard as the place to do my internship. Before this time, however, l have had stints writing
DELTA: Chief Judge rounds up 2nd quarter Correctional Centres Visits.
...commends Judges, Magistrates, Ministry of Justice. Christopher Odamah, Asaba The Delta State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Tessy Diai has completed the 2nd quarter visits to the five Custodial Centres in the State. The visit which started on the 1st of July, 2024, began at the Warri Custodial Centre, where 360 warrants were reviewed and three lucky inmates were released on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution while, a fourth inmate who was improperly remanded also regained his freedom. . Justice Diai said "On Tuesday the 2nd
Oborevwori tasks LG Chairmen on modesty, fiscal discipline
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, charged newly-elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 25 local governments in the state to embark on viable infrastructural projects and ensure modesty, fiscal discipline, prudent management, judicious allocation of resources, and excellent service delivery. Governor Oborevwori also tasked them to avoid profligacy typified by wasteful spending and extravagant lifestyle, but to address the recurring problems of insecurity, poverty, unemployment and environmental decay in the various local government areas. Oborevwori gave the charge while swearing-in the newly elected
ROAD EXPANSION: We’ll redesign Effurun roundabout for free traffic flow – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said the state government was working with the construction giant, Julius Berger, to redesign and remodel the Effurun roundabout for the purpose of providing cloverleaf and road expansion in the busy corridor. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting the flyover under construction at PTI junction in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state. The Governor, who said he was impressed with the job done so far on the projects, expressed optimism that Julius Berger would
Oborevwori celebrates media mogul, Obaigbena at 65
Delta State Gôvernor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated media mogul, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on his 65th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori lauded the Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Newspapers Group/Arise News, for his admirable and outstanding contributions to Nigerian media ownership and operations. According to him, Prince Obaigbena added splendour to the noble profession through well-deserved innovations, earning him the nickname "The Duke" of journalism for his inspirational and leadership efforts. "On behalf of the government and people
