CHIAZOR WELCOMES NUJ PRESIDENT, YAHYA’S VICTORY AS POSITIVE HISTORY.
The Executive Assistant, EA to the Delta state Governor on Media and former Delta NUJ Chairman,Comrade Norbert Chiazor said the victory of Alhassan Yahya as National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ confirmed the triumph of positive history inspired by humility and determination above all struggles. In a goodwill message from BFI Southbank ,London where he is attending an international media engagement,Mr Chiazor said the emergence of Yayha "proved outstanding but not stunning" as he was remarkably expected to defeat all contenders by his matchless
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
NADESSTU hails Oborevwori over approval of N713M for 2024 Bursary
The leadership of the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU Worldwide) has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the recent approval of N713million for the payment of 2024 bursary to students of the state origin across higher institutions in the country. In a statement on Monday, in Asaba, NADESSTU National President; Comr. Wiska Monday, said the initiative is seen as a significant step towards alleviating the financial burden on students and encouraging academic excellence within the
Oborevwori addressing hunger, poverty in Delta – Ahon
The Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, says the Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration is addressing hunger and poverty headlong with massive investments in human capital development. Ahon disclosed this in a statement in reaction to a critic who described the state government' s recent donation of operational vehicles to the police and other security agencies as a misguided priority. According to him, "Governor Oborevwori has empowered over 200,000 Deltans in different categories of human capital development and has also employed
AGOFURE APPEALS TO MOTORISTS OVER FAULTY TRAFFIC LIGHTS
BY EJOOR ONOHARIGHO Delta State Transport Commissioner Mr Onoriode Agofure has appealed to Motorists and other road users to exercise more caution in junctions with faulty traffic lights across the State. Agofure made the appeal after he inspected the junctions with faulty traffic lights in the State Capital,in company of the Director of Land Transport Engr Emmanuel Akpojotor. During the inspection, they observed that the problem be deviling the faulty traffic lights,has to do with vandalism,i.e removal of batteries powering the traffic lights, especially at the Maryam
Experts call for enhanced cybersecurity infrastructure, education in Delta
By Christopher Odamah With the growing application of information and communication technology in governance, experts have called for a comprehensive and strong cybersecurity policy and legislation to protect critical infrastructure and personal data. Such policy should align with state cybersecurity policies with national and international standards. The envisaged policy should address critical issues such as safeguarding critical infrastructure, including power grids, water systems, and transportation networks as vital assets. This was part of the communique adopted at a one-day Delta State Cyber Security Summit last week in
Delta State Chief Judge Rounds off Third Quarter Custodial Centres visit.
By Shirley Binitie The Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Tessy Diai has completed the 3rd quarter Custodial Centres visit to Correctional Centres across the State. They are the Warri, Sapele, Kwale, Agbor, Ogwashi-uku Custodial Centres, and the Remand Home, Sapele, where a total of 1288 awaiting trial cases were treated by the State Chief Judge. Consequently, Justice Diai reviewed 381 warrants at the Ogwashi-Uku Custodial Centre,190 warrants at the Kwale Custodial Centre, 162 warrants at the Agbor Custodial Centre, 170warrants at the Sapele Custodial Centre,
Integrity Group slams Anaughe for spewing lies against Okowa, Oborevwori
The Integrity Group has slammed Godwin Anaughe of New Delta Coalition for a malicious online publication against immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. The group also took a swipe on the author for trying to drag Governor Sheriff Oborevwori into the arena for political reasons. In statement signed by its Convener, Oke Idawene, the group said Dr Okowa was only invited to answer to a petition written against him and should not be seen as a guilty charge. The statement reads: We wish to
Oborevwori underscores importance of digital communication
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has underscored the importance of digital communication in driving sustainable socio-economic growth and development in the contemporary global economy. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this, Tuesday, at the 2024 Chief Executives and Directors Conference/Retreat of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) held in Asaba. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, said digital communications was important to the extent that it is used intelligibly for the audience to fully comprehend both the latent and
