Category: State

Delta EXCO Approves Over N1.2trn 2027 Budget, Roads, Other Projects

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  The Delta State Executive Council has approved a 2027 Appropriation Bill of N1,236,874,981,081 trillion for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly, alongside several infrastructure projects covering roads, education, judicial facilities and community development. The decisions were reached at Monday’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House Annex, Warri. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, announced the approvals while briefing journalists after the meeting. He was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir…

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Delta Govt Threatens Sanctions Against Orere Bridge Contractor

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…….Izeze Faults Slow Progress, Rejects Rainy Season Excuse   The Delta State Government has threatened sanctions against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge and Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area over unsatisfactory progress, warning that continued delays will no longer be tolerated.   The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on Friday during an inspection of the projects, expressing displeasure with the contractor’s pace of work and what he described as a lack of commitment to timely delivery.  …

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Anambra Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Launch Sustained Bush Offensive

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The Anambra State Police Command has intensified security operations across identified flashpoints and suspected criminal hideouts in the state as joint security operatives launch sustained bush-combing and clearance exercises to flush out criminal elements. The operations, led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, ACP Harrison Oruruo, involve personnel of other security agencies and Aguanachemba operatives. The exercise is part of the command’s intelligence-driven strategy to deny criminal elements safe havens, dismantle their operational bases and disrupt networks linked to kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes.…

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Akpodiete Delivers Bespoke CIPP/E Training For UAE Client From Spain

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Professor Alexander Akpodiete has delivered a confidential, bespoke Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) examination-preparation programme for a private client in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), demonstrating the growing reach of specialised professional training across international borders.   The programme, concluded in Spain, was facilitated through a combination of virtual and in-person sessions, featuring personalised assessments, practical scenarios, mock examination reviews and targeted feedback tailored to the client’s learning needs.   According to Akpodiete, the training concluded with an examination of a real-world General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforcement case, designed…

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2027: Arenyeka Inaugurates Sheriff Support Group, Tasks Members On Grassroots Mobilisation

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Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, has inaugurated the Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff 2027, comprising coordinators and canvassers across the 25 local government areas of the state, with a charge to mobilise grassroots support for the re-election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. Arenyeka, who was represented at the inauguration ceremony held in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, by the Delta South Senatorial District Chairman of the party,…

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Delta TUC Hails Oborevwori, Names Governor ‘Ukodo the Pace Setter’ Over 13th-Month Salary

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  The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Delta State Council, has conferred the title of “Ukodo the Pace Setter” on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in recognition of his administration’s decision to institutionalise the payment of 13th-month salary to public servants in the state. The labour union described the initiative as a significant boost to workers’ welfare, particularly amid prevailing economic challenges that have continued to put pressure on the finances of workers and their families. In a statement signed by its chairman, Comrade Wilson Asekutu, the TUC said the decision…

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Omo-Agege Defends RIG and DIE, Says It Targets Ballot Thieves

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…..Says 2027 polls must be decided by ballots, not written results ….,Cites Tinubu’s ‘rig and roast’, Buhari’s shoot-at-sight order   Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has defended his controversial ‘rig and die’ declaration ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the expression was directed at electoral offenders and not voters, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) or security agencies. Omo-Agege, through his Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe, described the statement as a warning against electoral fraud and an expression of determination to…

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Dafinone Condoles Okonjo-Iweala, Family Over Mother’s Death

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has expressed condolences to the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Okonjo family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Delta State, over the death of their matriarch, Professor Kamene Okonjo, aged 96. Dafinone, in a condolence message, described the late professor as a woman whose life was marked by remarkable contributions to scholarship, women’s empowerment and service to humanity. He said her legacy of excellence, compassion and commitment to family would continue to inspire generations, despite her passing. The…

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Ahon Hails Guanah At 64, Celebrates His Contributions To Delta

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Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated former Chairman of Patani Local Government Council, Barr. Raymos Guanah, on his 64th birthday, describing him as a distinguished leader whose contributions to the development of the state remain commendable. Ahon, in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday in Asaba, praised Guanah, a former Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, for his leadership qualities, administrative experience and commitment to public service. He noted that Guanah’s years in public office had provided him with opportunities to contribute…

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Opinion: University of Agriculture: A Milestone For Delta Central And Delta State

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    By Fegor Ogene JP.   The passage of the University of Agriculture, Orerokpe Bill at third reading in the Nigerian Senate marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of educational advancement and agricultural development in Delta State.   Sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone, the bill represents an opportunity to expand access to higher education, promote agricultural research, empower young people and stimulate economic growth across Delta Central and the state at large.   Why is this development important?   For Delta Central, the proposed university could bring higher…

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