….Lokpobiri, PANDEF Eulogise Late Bayelsa Dep Gov By Idibhar Agadagba/Yenagoa The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has suspended its planned inauguration of completed projects in the region in honour of the departed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The Managing Director of the agency, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this on Tuesday when he led the commission’s management team on a condolence visit to Governor Douye Diri and the Ewhrudjakpo family in Government House, Yenagoa. The NDDC MD explained that the commission would have commenced…
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Senator Dafinone, Stakeholders Back Compulsory Civil Registration Bill 2025 for Inclusive, Modern System
By Nelson Agbajor The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone has expressed optimism that the proposed Compulsory Civil Registration Act, 2025 will significantly strengthen Nigeria’s civil registration framework and support effective national planning. The Senator spoke during a recent public hearing on the bill, held as part of ongoing legislative efforts to modernize the country’s civil registration system. The distinguished lawmaker, who is a key member of the Senate Committee on National Identity Card and Population, participated actively in the hearing alongside…
Read MoreSmooth, Ifaka Conferred With Evwreni kingdom Traditional Titles
THE Ovie of Evwreni kingdom, HRM Oghenekevwe Owin Kumane Eruvwedede III, JP, has conferred a traditional title on Mrs Beauty Smooth and Olorogun Ifaka Matthew with a charge for them to represent and contribute their quota in the development of the kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta. Olorogun Mrs Beauty Smooth who was accompanied by her, Chief Tunde Smooth husband was conferred with the traditional title of Uruemu r’Ovie of Evwreni kingdom. While Olorogun Ifaka Matthew was conferred with the traditional title of Iroro r’Ovie…
Read MoreResidents Laud Operation Delta Sweep, For Returning Peace To Ughelli
RESIDENTS of Ughelli North Local Local Government Area and its environs have commended combined team of Operation Delta Sweep for gradually returning peace to the local government and its environs. They described the coming of the security agents as a welcome development that is yielding positive results and impact in the local government. Speaking, a motorcycle rider who identified himself as Francis John said, “Operation Delta Sweep is doing well, their operation stop and search is commendable and it is my prayers they continue in their good part of…
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