Tension In Yenagoa As Police Detonate IEDs Device At Civil Service Secretariat

By Julius Agadaga/Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Civil Service Secretariat was thrown into panic on Wednesday after an explosive device was detonated by the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the Nigerian Police.   According to eyewitnesses, the device was planted at the secretariat, triggering tension among workers, who were later asked to go home and return the following day.   The Anti-Bomb squad of the Nigerian Police swiftly intervened and brought the situation under control.   n a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, confirmed the…

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Dafinone Reaffirms Commitment to Education as He Hosts Outstanding Delta Central Graduate

By Nelson Agbajor   The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has reiterated his strong commitment to empowering constituents through education, describing it as a critical tool for sustainable development and youth advancement. Senator Dafinone made this known during a courtesy visit by Miss Favour Oghenetejiri and her mother at his Abuja office. The visit, our correspondent gathered was to express gratitude for the Senator’s support and encouragement toward Favour’s academic pursuits. Miss Oghenetejiri, an indigene of Delta Central, is a high-performing scholar and…

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Dafinone Advances Strategic Health Partnerships as LIF, Eye Care Experts Engage In Abuja

By Nelson Agbajor   The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving healthcare delivery and overall wellbeing in his constituency with the reception of a high-level delegation from the Livelihood Impact Fund (LIF) at his Abuja office. The delegation, led by LIF’s Executive Director, Abigail Steinberg, met with the Senator as part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration aimed at building a more sustainable and inclusive health system for communities in Delta Central and…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Delta Speaker, Guwor On Emergence As Chairman, Conference Of Speakers

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, on his emergence as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria.   Guwor emerged at the General Meeting of the Conference held in Abuja on Monday, a development that places Delta State at the forefront of legislative leadership in the country and further strengthens inter-parliamentary collaboration among state assemblies.   Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon,…

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Ofomukoro Emerges As A Consensus Chairman Ahead Of APC Congress In Ughelli North

  Ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Party Congress, the Ughelli North Local Government Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Mr. Lucky Ofomukoro as its consensus Chairman. Ofomukoro emerged as the preferred candidate following extensive consultations among party leaders and stakeholders. The chairmanship position was zoned to Agbarha-Otor Ward, where Ofomukoro was unanimously endorsed by leaders of the ward. The decision was reached at a well-attended APC Ughelli North Leaders and Stakeholders’ Meeting held on Sunday at the Local Government Council Secretariat, Ughelli. The meeting was convened…

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DESOPADEC Chairman,Nani Calls Tantita Vice Chairman, Matthew Tonlagha Epitome Of Humility At 50

Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Obukohwo Nani, has called  Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, Vice Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, an epitome of humility, with a lasting impact as he marks his 50th birthday.   Olorogun Nani in his congratulatory message described Tonlagha as one of the Niger Delta’s most respected civil engineers, entrepreneurs and leaders in the oil and gas servicing sector, whose work has gone far beyond corporate success According to him, “Tonlagha’s leadership at Tantita Security Services, which has…

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Sen Dafinone Congratulates Engr Matthew Tonlagha At 50

Delta Central Senator, Okakuro Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Engr. Matthew Tonlagha on the occasion of his golden jubilee celebration as he described him a distinguished fellow laced with professionalism.   The senator in his congratulatory wishes urged Engr Matthew Tonlagha to continue his noble work with patriotism and excellence. According to him, “I extend my sincere congratulations to the Chairman of Maton Engineering Limited, Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, as he marks the landmark occasion of his 50th birthday. “Reaching this golden jubilee is a testament to the grace of God and…

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Olorogun John Nani Congratulates Uvwie Monarch On 18 Years Coronation Anniversary

Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Obukohwo Nani, has congratulated the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso, Abe I, JP, OON, on the occasion of his 18th coronation anniversary.   Olorogun Nani described the celebration as a milestone of visionary traditional leadership, peace, and enduring legacy of the monarch. In a felicitation message to mark the commencement of activities lined up for the anniversary, Nani rejoiced with the monarch and the people of Uvwie Kingdom as events began with…

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Oborevwori Mourns Late DBS Broadcaster, Vivian Nkechika

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed profound grief over the passing of a Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS), Asaba presenter, Miss Vivian Nkechika, describing her death as a devastating blow to the journalism profession and society at large. Miss Nkechika, an indigene of Ekwuoma in Ika North East Local Government Area, served as an Assistant Manager in the Programmes Department of DBS Asaba. She reportedly passed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, following complications from a domestic gas explosion. In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Tantita MD, Keston Pondi At 49

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief (Engr.) Keston Ebimobowei Pondi, on the occasion of his 49th birth anniversary.   Oborevwori in a congratulatory message issued in Asaba on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, praised Pondi for his outstanding leadership and invaluable contributions to peace, security, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta region.   He commended the Tantita Managing Director for the pivotal role his company has…

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