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Oborevwori Pays Condolence Visit To Late Dr. Joseph Otumara’s Family

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…Describes Him As A Unifying Leader   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the family of former Commissioner for Health, late Dr. Joseph Sisanmi Otumara, at his country home in Ugbuwangue, Warri South Local Government Area. Speaking during the visit, Governor Oborevwori described the late physician, community leader and politician as a man who lived an impactful life marked by humility, service, peace and dedication to his people. The governor said the large gathering of mourners at the residence was a testament to…

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COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Oborevwori Congratulates Team Delta

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…As Favour Ashe Emerges Nigeria’s Fastest Man   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Team Delta athletes for their outstanding performances at the just-concluded Commonwealth Games National Trials in Lagos, particularly sprint sensation Favour Ashe, who made history by becoming Nigeria’s fastest man. Ashe delivered a remarkable performance at the trials, clocking a personal best of 9.93 seconds to win the men’s 100 metres title and set a new benchmark as the fastest Nigerian ever to win the national championship as well as the fastest athlete to…

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Police Neutralise Four Suspected Gunmen, Recover GPMG, AK-47 Rifles, IEDs In Anambra

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A police-led Joint Security Patrol Team has neutralised four suspected armed gang members during a fierce gun battle along the Ogboji–Ajalli Road, recovering a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), two AK-47 rifles, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and other operational exhibits. The operation, which took place on the evening of Tuesday, was carried out by the Aguata Sector Joint Security Team following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected members of a secessionist armed group operating in a white Toyota Sienna bus. Security operatives engaged the suspects in a gun duel,…

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Ewu-Urhobo Youth Association Intensifies Voter Sensitization Ahead Of Future Elections In Ughelli South

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  The Ewu-Urhobo Youth Association has intensified its voter sensitization campaign ahead of future elections in Ughelli South Local Government Area, urging eligible voters across the Ewu axis to actively participate in the electoral process and support candidates who are committed to addressing the needs and aspirations of the people. The resolution was reached during an enlarged meeting of the association attended by members and community stakeholders in Ewu. Speaking at the meeting, the President of the association, Comrade Emmanuel Erhiegueke, said the time had come for the people of…

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Oborevwori Celebrates Former Civil Service Commission Chair, Dame Okwuofu, At 76

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to former Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu, on the occasion of her 76th birth anniversary, describing her as an outstanding leader whose contributions to public service and community development remain invaluable. Governor Oborevwori in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commended the veteran politician and former nurse for her enduring commitment to the progress of Delta State and her steadfast support for the All…

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Police, Traditional Rulers, Stakeholders Seek Stronger Security Partnership In Anambra

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The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the South-East Geopolitical Zone, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, on Tuesday led a strategic security stakeholders’ engagement in Anambra State as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration among security agencies, traditional institutions, government officials and community leaders to enhance public safety. The meeting, held in Awka, was organised in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to provide a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on prevailing security challenges, identify emerging threats and evolve practical solutions through intelligence sharing…

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Johnny Hails Tinubu, Oborevwori For Resolving Warri Delineation Crisis

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A prominent Ijaw leader and stakeholder in the Warri Federal Constituency, Chief Michael Johnny, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for their interventions in resolving the contentious ward delineation issues in Warri Federal Constituency.   Speaking at a world press conference on Tuesday, Johnny expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for facilitating dialogue among the three major ethnic nationalities in the area, the Ijaw, Urhobo and Itsekiri and for promoting peace following the Supreme Court judgment and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

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Opinion: Sen Dafinone’s Scaffold/Rigging Training Deserves Commendation, Not Daggers

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By Ufuoma Egbe     Youth empowerment in Nigeria has become a minefield. Do it, you get criticized. Don’t do it, you get crucified.   Senator Ede Dafinone’s Delta Central Scaffold and Rigging Training Programme has just walked into that minefield, and the shrapnel is unfair.   It’s not enough to instigate disenchantment. Context matters. The beneficiaries crying for cash gratification where the priority is starter packs may not be villains.   Their frustration is understood. Prince Awhotu captures it bluntly: too many repeated skills training have left Urhobo youths…

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Foundation Empowers Communities In Ughelli South With Cash Gift And Learning Materials

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The Atawa-Akpodiete Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has carried out a community empowerment initiative to communities in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The outreach programme featured the presentation of cash gift support to vulnerable men, women, and youths, as well as customized aprons to market women and learning materials to school pupils across Ughelli North and South.   The communities the foundation visited were,Okparabe, Iwhre-Okpe, and Olota in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking during the exercise, the founder, Olorogun Alexander Akpodiete, said the initiative…

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Radio Bayelsa Pledges Collaboration With United Correspondents Chapel

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The Acting General Manager of Radio Bayelsa, Glory FM 97.1, Mrs. Grace Peletri, has pledged the station’s readiness to collaborate with the United Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bayelsa State Council to promote development in the state. Peletri made this known during a courtesy visit by the United Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Bayelsa State Council, to her office in Yenagoa. She said the station will also give publicity to the Chapel’s forthcoming sensitization campaign on Drug Abuse, Cultism and Cybercrime for selected…

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