Month: July 2026

Burutu Council In Turmoil As ₦2.5m Constituency Fund Sparks Fresh Rift Between Chairman, Councillors

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Fresh details have emerged on the deepening crisis rocking Burutu Local Government Council in Delta State, with the recent release of ₦2.5 million to each councillor for constituency projects exposing what insiders describe as a prolonged breakdown in the relationship between the council chairman and the legislative arm. Findings by journalists indicate that the payment, approved on July 16, 2026, for 2025 constituency projects has done little to calm tensions, as councillors reportedly view the amount as a departure from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s directive that every councillor should receive at…

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Blackmail Will Not Detract Me From My Development Strides-Otor-Ogor PG

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President-General of Otor-Ogor Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade UK-Tobi Emmanuel Edirin, has defended his administration against allegations of financial misconduct and poor governance, insisting that his tenure has been defined by improved electricity supply, enhanced security and sustained community development.   Speaking during an interaction with journalists, Edirin said he assumed office when the community was faced with prolonged electricity challenges and immediately convened meetings with the Council of Elders, Council of Chiefs and other stakeholders to chart a way forward. According to him,…

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Reps Pass Waive’s Bill To Establish Federal College Of Agriculture In Delta

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The House of Representatives has passed for third reading a bill seeking the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ovwor-Olomu, in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, marking another major legislative milestone for the member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Waive.   The bill, titled A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to provide for the Establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ovwor-Olomu, Ughelli…

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Fake Facebook, WhatsApp Accounts: Delta Health Commissioner Warns Public Against Job Scam

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  The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, has alerted members of the public to the activities of fraudsters impersonating him on Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms to extort money from unsuspecting job seekers with false promises of securing employment in the Delta State Civil Service.   In a disclaimer issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner said the syndicate had been using fake social media accounts and the WhatsApp phone number 07055502867 to falsely present themselves as him while demanding financial payments from victims in exchange for…

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Atawa Executive Academy Trains U.S. Air Force Personnel in Advanced Project Leadership, PMP Certification

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  The Atawa Executive Academy™ has commenced an intensive five-day Project Management Professional (PMP®) Examination Preparation Bootcamp for personnel of the United States Air Force, aimed at strengthening project leadership, strategic decision-making and governance capabilities. The executive training programme, built on the PMBOK® Guide – Eighth Edition and aligned with the current PMP Examination Content Outline (ECO), combines globally recognised certification preparation with practical leadership development and real-world project management application. The Academy said the programme consists of 10 modules delivered over five days, exposing participants to executive simulations, practical…

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Oborevwori Orders Immediate Repair of Failed Mosogar-Oghara Stretch Of Warri-Benin Highway

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered an immediate intervention on the failed Mosogar-Oghara section of the Warri-Benin Highway, moving to ease the suffering of thousands of motorists and commuters plying one of Nigeria’s busiest federal highways. The directive followed widespread complaints by road users on social and conventional media over the deplorable condition of the strategic highway, which has in recent months become a major source of gridlock, extended travel time and safety concerns. Announcing the governor’s approval on Wednesday, the State Commissioner for Works (Highways…

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DOPF Hails Vice Chairman, Chukwudi Abiandu, At 70

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The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has congratulated its Vice Chairman, Elder Chukwudi Abiandu, on his 70th birthday, describing him as an accomplished journalist, media consultant and public relations strategist whose contributions to the growth of journalism and national development remain invaluable.   In a statement signed by its Secretary, Shedrack Onitsha, FCISM, MNIPR, the Forum said Abiandu’s over three decades of professional experience have been marked by integrity, excellence and unwavering commitment to ethical journalism.   According to the statement, the Publisher of Banner Online News has distinguished himself…

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Omoyibo Donates Additional ₦50m To Complete Igorigo’s House Project

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Chief Engr. Daniel Omoyibo, Managing Director of Danmotech Nigeria Limited and Dantinajo Hotel & Resorts, has donated an additional ₦50 million towards the completion of the house project of Chief Hon. Godday Excellence Igorigo, bringing his total contribution to ₦70 million.   The latest donation follows an earlier contribution of ₦20 million made by the businessman to support the same project, a gesture that has attracted commendation from associates and well-wishers.   Expressing gratitude in a statement, Igorigo described Omoyibo’s generosity as exceptional, saying the support reflected his compassion, selflessness…

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SUMMIT: Delta Banks On Infrastructure, Blue Economy, Special Economic Zone To Attract Investments

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Delta State is positioning itself as Nigeria’s emerging investment hub by leveraging on massive infrastructure development, abundant natural resources, reliable power supply and strategic maritime assets, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, has said. Speaking during a press briefing ahead of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 slated for 3rd-5th August in Asaba, on Wednesday, Emu said the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration had laid a solid foundation for industrialization through sustained investments in roads, bridges, power and transport infrastructure. He said government had constructed and…

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Dafinone Moves To Revive NTA Amukpe Station, Boost Grassroots Broadcasting In Delta Central

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By Endurance Ikanone   Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has intensified efforts to restore the long abandoned Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Community Station in Amukpe, Sapele, in a move expected to strengthen grassroots broadcasting and expand access to public information across the district.   The senator made the commitment during a meeting with the Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, where both parties discussed practical steps toward bringing the station back on air after years of inactivity.   The…

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