The Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and Aghwemutuwevwi of Idjerhe Kingdom, Olorogun John Obukowho Nani, has described the double honour on Gov Sheriff Oborevwori as a result of his visionary leadership qualities. Congratulating the Delta State Governor, on clinching double Governor of the Year 2025 honours from Leadership Newspapers and New Telegraph Newspapers, Nani held that Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has distinguished himself as people oriented governor. The annual event, themed “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa in an Increasingly Unstable…
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Security Operatives Arrest Man 39, Recover GunAnd Ammunition In Anambra
Security Operatives attached to the Anambra State Police commad, have arrested a 39-year old man and others in a coordinated operation in Anambra state. The suspects identified as Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, 38, Abdulahi Shuaibu 26, and others were arrested with illicit drugs and a gun recovered with ammunition. It was learned. According thr the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 39-year old man, Mr Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, Abdullahi Shaibu ‘M’ aged 26 years and Obah Chima ‘M’ aged 18 years respectively…
Read MoreSenator Dafinone Celebrates,Congratulates Gov Oborevwori On Double Honour
Senator Ede Dafinone has celebrated and congratulated Delta State Governor,Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his emergence as ‘Governor of the Year’ bestowed on him by two Media organizations, The Telegraph and Leadership newspapers respectively. The senator in his congratulatory wishes described the awards as prove of his dedication to visionary leadership. He said, “It is with great pride and a sense of shared accomplishment that I, Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, extend my warmest congratulations to our Governor, Rt. Hon.…
Read MoreAnalysis/Opinion: For Biodun Jeyifo, Farewell!
By Sunny Awhefeada Professor Biodun Jeyifo who passed away this week was an intellectual giant of global significant. A thinker and activist, Jeyifo was a beacon to many scholars of his generation and the many others that followed. His calling as a teacher and scholar did not blind him to the suffering of the people for whom he embraced the credo of social justice. It was his unrelenting quest for social justice and demonstration of rare courage that endeared him to fellow academics who entrusted him with the…
Read MoreDelta Central Senator Felicitates With Guwor As Chairman Of Conference Of Speakers
Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone has congratulated Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, on his election as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, describing the development as a major boost for Delta State and the nation’s democratic institutions. Senator Dafinone, in a statement said “Guwor’s emergence at the extraordinary session held in Abuja on Monday, February 10, 2026, “is a profound testament to his leadership, integrity and vision.” The senator noted that the elevation carries significant implications beyond…
Read MoreDESOPADEC Chairman Nani Congratulates Delta Speaker On His Emergence As Chairman Of Conference Of Speakers
Olorogun John Nani, Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has congratulated the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, on his election as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. Guwor emerged as Chairman of the Conference on Monday in Abuja during an extraordinary session of the body, where he was returned unopposed by his colleagues from across the 36 states of the federation. His emergence follows his tenure as Treasurer of the…
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