Category: Politics

Oyibode Opens Up On Rift With Deputy, Alleges Deceit, Gross Insubordination

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The  rift between the Chairman of Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, Olorogun Vincent Oyibode, and his Vice Chairman, Mrs. Emojevwe Onajite, has come into the open, with the council boss accusing his deputy of deceit, betrayal of trust and gross insubordination.   Oyibode, who broke his silence during an interview, said he had refrained from commenting on the matter but was compelled to speak following persistent enquiries over the frosty relationship between him and his deputy.   According to him, honesty remains the bedrock of any working relationship, insisting…

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Oborevwori Charges Appointees To Serve With Integrity, Accountability

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday charged appointed public office holders to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability in the discharge of their duties. He said their appointments come with the responsibility of strengthening governance and advancing development across the state. The governor gave the charge in Asaba during the swearing-in of Mr. Brave Enodeh and Mr. Moses Ogodo as Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council; Mr. Cosmas Igbenije as a member of the Governing Board of the Delta State Oil Producing…

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Our Resolve To Send Joel-Onowakpo To Senate Paying Off –IDU President

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President of the Isoko Development Union (IDU) Worldwide, Professor Chris Akpotu, has said the decision of the Isoko people to elect Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas to represent Delta South Senatorial District is already yielding significant dividends, citing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the bill establishing the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Oleh, as clear evidence of effective and purposeful representation.   Speaking during an interview on ARISE News Night on Saturday, Akpotu described the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre as a landmark achievement that has brought an end to decades…

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Ogboru Expresses Deep Sympathy To Amaechi Following Mother’s Death

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  The Delta State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, expresses deep sympathy on behalf of his family and the Delta State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress ADC, following the demise of the party’s Vice Presidential Candidate, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi’s mother, Dame Ezzine Mary Oduah Amaechi., described the loss as a painful loss.. In a press statement issued by his Media Aide and made available to journalists, Ogboru said he received the news of Dame Ezzine Mary Amaechi’s passing with profound shock…

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NAEC Honours Dafinone For Empowering Delta Youths Through Skills Acquisition

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The Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC) has honoured the senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, for his commitment to youth empowerment through vocational skills acquisition.   The association presented the lawmaker with an Award of Recognition during a courtesy visit by its Delta State executives, describing his sponsorship of scaffolding training for youths as a practical intervention that has enhanced employability and strengthened technical capacity among artisans.   Speaking during the visit, the Assistant National General Secretary of NAEC, Engn. Craft. Isaac Ehwerherume, said the association…

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2027: Isoko Federal Constituency Deserve A Powerful Advocate In The National Assembly

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  The development trajectory of any nation, state or community is determined by the level of commitment and resolve of the people themselves to make things work. There is no automatic and easy path to Eldorado. While good men on the one hand must consistently step forward to make sacrifices and act if selfish and bad leadership must be dethroned and stopped from prevailing in the society, the people on the other hand must make conscious efforts to search out men and women of capacity, integrity and wisdom who can…

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Oborevwori Commissions Projects As Udu Council Chairman, Oyibode Marks Two Years In Office

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  Oborevwori Commissions ProjDELTA state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots with continued support for initiatives that strengthen local governments and improve the welfare of citizens across the state. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday during the commissioning of projects executed by the Udu Local Government Council as part of activities marking the second anniversary of the administration of the Chairman of the council, Hon. Vincent Oyibode.   The governor who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Prince Johnson Erijo, commissioned a…

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Ughelli North Chair Unveils Two-Year Scorecard, Cites Gains in Infrastructure, Health, Security

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By Philo Ezewu   The Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo, has said his administration has recorded remarkable achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, security, environmental sanitation and workers’ welfare within its first two years in office.   Presenting the administration’s two-year scorecard, Egbo said the projects and programmes executed by the council were a testament to its commitment to transparency, accountability and people-centred governance.   He disclosed that the Ultra-Modern Ughelli North Local Government Secretariat Complex is at an advanced stage of…

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2ND ANNIVERSARY: Egbo Lists Infrastructure, Security, Healthcare Gains

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…Assures Of More Projects in Ughelli North   Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, has highlighted major achievements recorded by his administration in infrastructure, healthcare, security, education and staff welfare over the past two years, declaring that his government remains committed to delivering more development to the people. Speaking on Wednesday during a press briefing to commemorate his second anniversary in office, Egbo said his administration had remained focused on fulfilling its campaign promises despite the challenges facing local governments across the country. He attributed…

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Anambra Police Partner Content Creators To Deepen Community Policing, Crime Prevention

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The Anambra State Police Command has unveiled a new strategy to strengthen community policing by partnering with skit makers, comedians and other digital content creators to promote peace, security awareness and responsible citizenship across the state. The Command said the initiative is designed to harness the wide reach and influence of creative content producers to educate residents on crime prevention and encourage law-abiding behaviour, particularly among youths. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Awka, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the collaboration would also focus…

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