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Crime: Delta Bizman Arraigned For Illegal Possession Of Firearms And Ammunitions

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A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has adjourned till October 28, 2020, for hearing charges against Delta based business man, Mr Paul Tuoma Okene of Eku in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta  State by the Inspector General of Police over unlawful possession of fire arms and ammunitions. Our correspondent gathered that, the defendant, Mr. Paul Tuoma Okene, a native of Eku Community and a major distributor was arrested on the 26 June, 2020 for the possession firearms with 38 live ammunitions without licence or authority.…

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Protest: Duncan Knocks Security Agents Over The Alleged Brutal Killing Of Isoko Youth In Ozoro

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Condemnations has continued to trail the alleged killing of a defenseless citizen of Nigeria identified as Collins, 23, by the Nigeria Police attached to Ozoro Area command in Delta State. Berating the Nigeria Police on the extra-judicial killing, a legal practitioner and the administrator of  Umeh Need Road, UNR,  social media page, Afahokor Akpovienehe Duncan said, “Please let the world hear me on this. I condemn in strong terms the extra Judicial killing of an Isoko youth at Ozoro yesterday by men of the Nigeria police force. “And i want…

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Peter Smith To Be Honoured With International Award Of Peace

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The Founder of Peters Mission for the Less Privileged, a Non-Governmental Organization, Amb. Onoriobe Peter Smith is set be honored with an award of ‘Peace’ by the International Peace Commission for his contributions towards peace and humanitarian services to the society. Onoriobe, who is the CEO of G-Luck Hotels is a multiple award winner within and outside the shores of Nigeria for helping the less privileged through his NGO, Peters Mission to for the Less Privileged. According to the Paris based organisation, “The award of the Commander of Peace Award…

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FUPRE VC, Rim-Rukeh Lauds DSP Omo-Agege At 57

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  The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, FUPRE, Effurun, Uvwie local government area of Delta state, Engr. (Prof.) Akpofure Rim-Rukeh has congratulated the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, on the occasion of his 57th birthday. Prof Rim-Rukeh who sent this congratulatory message in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, lauded the Deputy President of the Senate, Obaisi Ovie Omo-Agege, family, friends and political associates for God’s protection and guardians over the years. He said Sen. Omo-Agege’s has been a source of inspiration to a…

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NDDC: Uduaghan Denies Having N429m Contract From Commission

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The immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has describe the recent imbroglio of NDDC linking him with some contracts as falsehood. Dr. Uduaghan in his verified facebook page urges the public to disregard the falsehood that was published in Punch Newspaper of August 3rd, 2020. The publication is mischievous and Members of the public are advised to disregard the said publication. According to the statement on his handle signed by his Media Assistant,Monoyo Edon, “The attention of His Excellency, former Gov of Delta State Dr. Emmanuel…

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Anglican Synod: Oborevwori Urges The  Church To Pray For State Leadership, People

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  The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has called on the Church to continue to pray for the leadership of the State and the people of the State to always reflect on the admonitions of God in their actions. In his remarks at the All Saints Cathedral, Ughelli, Delta State, on Sunday, August 2, 2020  at the Synod of Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Bendel Province, Diocese of Ughelli, with the theme: “Follow Me: The Benefits and Implications of Christians Following Jesus Christ,’…

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Interview: DESOPADEC Era Of Abandoned Projects In Delta Is Gone —Ogieh

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    Bashorun Askia Ogieh is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). In this interview, he talks about the innovations his board introduced in the last one year to meet the development challenges of the mandate areas and the many successes achieved so far. When Delta State Governor appointed you as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of DESOPADEC Board, he gave a very rich citation. How would you say these credentials have actually prepared you for the position? Ordinarily, the experiences in…

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NBA Election: Oborevwori Congratulates Olumide Akpata Over Victory

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By Ibrahim Praise The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA), Olumide Akpata on his victory. Olumide Akpata, a senior lawyer , emerged in Abuja as the new President of the Nigerian Bar Association  in the just concluded election of the  Association. The Speaker, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori,  in a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, congratulated the new NBA President on his victory, saying it was a well…

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Interview: Why Niger-Delta Regional Security Outfit Could Engender National Security Threat – Ekewenu

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  Ambassador Oghenekaro Ekewenu is a United Nation’s Ambassador on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Chairman, Board of Trustee of Municipal Youth Vanguard of Nigeria and former Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Maritime Development. In this interview with SUNDAY APAH, he speaks on the worrisome security situation ravaging the Niger-Delta region and the nation and offers the best approach to tackle the situation among other issues. Excerpts: Sir, one of the major issues in national discourse in Nigeria today is insecurity, it has manifested in various forms,…

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Eid-El-Kabir: Oborevwori Felicitates With Muslims

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By Kobiruo Joseph, The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated with Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. In a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dennis Otu, the Speaker urged Muslim faithful to imbibe the spirit of godliness, charity, perseverance and spiritual intercession for Delta State in particular and Nigeria in general as they celebrate Eid El- Kabir. While wishing Muslim brothers and sisters happy celebration, the Speaker appealed to them not to relent in their prayers for total…

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