Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three flyovers, cloverleaf, road expansion and pedestrian bridges in the Effurun and Warri metropolis of the state. The projects include road expansion and improvement works between Effurun and DSC roundabouts; PTI Junction Flyover; DSC Roundabout flyover; Enerhen junction/Marine Gate flyover and cloverleaf at Effurun roundabout. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori said it was a fulfillment of the promise he made to the people…
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Students Sends SoS To Delta CP, Over Alleged Intimidation And Molestation By Ofuoma Community Vigilantes
Students from the Delta State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ofuoma, in Ughelli North local Government Area of Delta State, have sent a Save our Soul message to the state Governor and Commissioner of Police to rescue them from incessant threat, intimidation and molestation from the Ofuoma community local vigilantes. The students, are accusing the local vigilantes of alleged intimidation and molestation over payment of security levy imposed on them. It was gathered that, two students, male and female of the institution were allegedly brutalized and molested by…
Read MoreNiger Delta Activist And Scholar, Otuaro, Bags Uniben Doctorate Degree
High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, a renowned Niger Delta activist and scholar, was conferred with a PhD in Comparative Politics and Development Studies on Saturday, November 25th, 2023. The prestigious ceremony took place at the University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, the Ibe-Uyadonwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, situated in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, is a significant figure in the Niger Delta struggle. After years of dedication and hard work, he was able to participate in the vibrant convocation ceremony and…
Read MoreRe-Addressing Public Housing In Nigeria
By Fred Edoreh I stumbled on the keynote address by the former Minister for Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, at the 50th anniversary of the Federal Housing Authority, with theme, “The future of housing in Nigeria and 50 years of FHA: A call to action for political leaders and policymakers for decent and affordable housing.” The thrust of his presentation was an advocacy for federal and state governments to adopt the Rent-to-Own approach towards providing mass housing to address the pressure of housing needs on families.…
Read MorePres Tinubu Installs Diette-Spiff NMU Chancellor As Tompolo Is Conferred With Doctorate Degree In Delta
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Saturday installed the Amanyanabo of Twon Brass Kingdom of Bayelsa State, His Eminence King Alfred Papapreye Diette-Spiff, Seriya II, as Chancellor of the Nigeria Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The event was part of activities marking the institution’s maiden convocation ceremony held at its campus and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo SAN, Installing the revered monarch, Keyamo, said, “I have the honour to install…
Read MoreGov Fubara, Obi Cubana Storm Osubi Delta To Condole Oborevwori On Mother Inlaw’s Death
…Congratulates him on the Appeal Court victory Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Friday, visited his Delta State counterpart, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori in his country home in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area to condole with him on the passing of his mother-in-law and congratulates him on his Appeal Court victory. Sir Fubara eulogized the virtues of the late Mama Agnes Avwenyotoma Tager and urged the governor and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori to take solace in the good life their late mother lived. Gov. Fubara also…
Read MoreOBOREVWORI’S VICTORY: My Perfect Birthday Gift From God – CPS Ahon
…says Judiciary remain hope of common man Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor, Sir Fetus Ahon, has said the Court of Appeal judgement which validated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as winner of the March 18, gubernatorial election in the state confirmed the judiciary still remained the hope of the common man. Speaking with newsmen on Friday night, Ahon described the judgement which coincided with his birthday anniversary as a perfect gift from God. He said: “This victory and of course all the court victories that have been…
Read MoreSheriff vs Agege: Senator Onowakpo Urges Deltans To Accept Appeal Court Judgement
Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas has called on Deltans to accept the judgement of the Court of Appeal Lagos, that affirmed Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori The Governor of Delta State state. The who Senator made this known on his verified X account said his heart is heavy. He said, Dear Esteemed Supporters & Party Faithfuls, My heart is heavy following the ruling by the Court of Appeal, Asaba Division, against our gubernatorial candidate, H. E. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and our great Party, the All Progressives Congress…
Read MoreRivers Gov Fubara Speaks, Confirm His Origin As Ijaw Man
Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has asserted that he is a true Ijaw man from Opobo Kingdom that are integral part of the history of the Ijaw struggle. Governor spoke when he met with the Regent of Kalabari Kingdom, Dr. Charles Numbere Princewill who led Amanyanapus and Opu-alabos of other Kalabari Se Kobiri to Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday. The governor dismissed as wrong the speculations in some quarters that labeled him as a non Ijaw. He said such persons are bereft of the history of the…
Read MoreNigeria Maritime University Sets To Honour Tompolo, Others With Honorary Doctorate Degree At First Convocation
The Nigeria Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko is set to confer an ordinary Doctorate Degree on Ex-militant and MEND leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo and Amanyanabo of Twon Brass Kingdom in Bayelsa,HRM. King Alfred Papapreye Diette-Spiff for their positive contributions towards the growth and development of the school as it holds its first convocation ceremony tomorrow Saturday, November 25. The event will hold commence at about 10am in the school’s premises in Okerenkoko in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. In a telephone chat with…
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