Month: August 2025

Delta State Govt Extends Artisans Registration For A Month

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The Delta State Ministry of Transport, Asaba has extended the registration schedule for mechanic, auto-electricians, upholstery makers and other categories of artisans operating in the state, by one month ending August to enable them collect forms, carry out data capturing and obtain certificates and Identity cards.   Fielding questions from newsmen recently on the take-off of the scheme in the state, the Consultant to the Ministry of Transport on the scheme, Dr Julius Babogha, disclosed that the government has embarked on public sensitization of the scheme through radio.and television since…

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Gov Oborevwori Kicks Off Widows Welfare Scheme for 10,000 Beneficiaries in Delta

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  …Beneficiaries To Enjoy Free Healthcare Services Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, flagged off the Widows Welfare Scheme, a landmark initiative designed to provide financial and healthcare support for 10,000 widows across the state. The ceremony, held at the Events Centre in Asaba, marked a significant step in the Governor’s MORE Agenda to uplift vulnerable groups and promote inclusive governance. Speaking at the event, Governor Oborevwori recalled his long-standing commitment to the welfare of widows both in his private life and public service. He described widowhood…

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Ethiope East Council Chairman In Allege Brawl With PDP Defectors At Ovu

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  The Unity meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ethiope East local government area held on Sunday, enveloped with crises as the Ethiope East Council Chairman, Hon. Augustine Ogedegbe, allegedly refused Ovu Ward 5 accepting the party’s symbol of broom from the Ethiope East APC leader, Chief Love Ojakovo, asserting that Chief Bernard Edewor remains his leader.   This incident which led to serious disagreement and crises among Ovu new APC and leaders of old APC came up when Chief Love Ojakovo and the Ovu APC Ward Chairman, Mr…

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Why Math Matter And Why Those Who Teach It Matter Even More-Prof Akpodiete

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By Prof. Alex O. Akpodiete Alex@Atawa.AI   In 1983, as a 15-year-old Nigerian immigrant beginning university in the United States, I faced a puzzling dilemma: what to study. Back in Nigeria, students chose a career track by their third year in secondary school—either sciences or arts. Since my father was a judge-turned-lawyer, law seemed a natural path. But I soon discovered that in America, law was a graduate degree.I tried psychology and criminology, but they felt too easy. Then I stumbled across computers—and thought I had found my calling. But…

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Sen Dafinone Describes Igbuya As A Patriotic Niger Delta Developer On His Birthday

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    Senator Dafinone has described former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and the Commissioner representing Delta State at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Rt Hon Monday Igbuya as a patriotic Niger Delta and agent of development in the region.   He made this known in a statement personally signed to facilitates with Igbuya on his birthday celebration. According to the statement, “On behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I, Senator Ede Dafinone, heartily felicitates Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya, former Speaker of…

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Bayelsa Govt Reiterates The Completing Of Ongoing Projects Before Expiration Of Tenure- Obiyai

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By Idibhar Julius/Yenegoa       ..As Government rakes in over N165.87 billions revenue in 3 months         The Bayelsa State Government has assured of its commitment to the completion of ongoing projects embarked by the Prosperity Administration before the end of its tenure.   This was disclosed by the state commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mrs. Kuko Obiyai in Yenagoa, during the transparency briefing in the months of May, June and July, 2025.   Obiyai highlighted the administration’s commitment to public accountability and transparency, citing it…

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Christ Apostolic Church Writes Fatoyinbo Over Viral Derogatory Statement Against Ayo Babalola

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Dear Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo,   Greetings to you in the Name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.   Ordinarily, we do not respond to social media commentaries or controversies. However, we consider it necessary to address your recent statements, which have been widely circulated on your social media platforms, for the following three reasons:   1. Scriptural Justification — The Bible permits us to respond wisely to folly to prevent arrogance (Proverbs 26:5).   2. Clarification of Truth — To correct the misleading narrative you are promoting about ministry…

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INC Drums Support For PINL As Women Applaud Inclusion

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By Idibhar Julius/Yenagoa,     The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has called on host communities and stakeholders in the Niger Delta to give full support to Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the surveillance firm securing the Eastern Corridor, including the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). Speaking at PINL stakeholders meeting in Bayelsa State, INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, praised the company for its zero-infraction record on the TNP over the past months and  its consistent engagement with host communities. “PINL has shown they are one of us. They are not foreigners,”…

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Sen Dafinone Sues For Unity Among Urhobo To Avoid Political Displacement

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  Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central, has warned that the Urhobo Nation risks being sidelined in both Delta and Nigeria’s political equations unless it urgently unites and moves forward with a common purpose. Speaking at the 2nd Edition of the UPU Ighelle World Conference held at the Urhobo Cultural Centre, Uvwiamuge-Agbarho, Ughelli North LGA, with the theme “Igniting the Urhobo Spirit: Urhobo Youth as Custodians and Catalysts of Change,” Dafinone declared: “The change that Urhobo requires is so necessary, so deep, that unless we get our acts together now—today—I…

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Senator Dafinone Saluted Delta APC Chairman, Omeni Sobotie, On Birth Anniversary

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone has saluted the Delta State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Elder Omeni Sobotie, on his birthday anniversary. The senator, in his birthday wishes described the political sagacity and courage of Sobotie as a man that has continued to inspire the APC family. He said, “On behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I, Senator Ede Dafinone, heartily felicitate with our dynamic and committed Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Elder Omeni Sobotie,…

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