Category: State

Ibori, Wike, Makinde In A Closed Door Meeting With President Tinubu In Aso Villa

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President Bola Tinubu held a closed door meeting the Chancellor of 1999 class, I Chief James Onanefe Ibori, the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. According to Punch report, the trio were spotted arriving at the presidential villa at around 4:30pm and were ushered into the President’s office This was as the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding Plc, Mr Herbert Wigwe, was spotted walking out of the building complex. Though members of the main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, Makinde and…

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Congratulates Oborevwori

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The apex Igbo social-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo Delta Central Chapter, has congratulated the newly sworn-in governor of Delta State, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborewori and his Deputy Sir.Monday Onyeme.   The organization in a statement by, Chief Chima Ohale, President, Chief Anthony Akujobi, Secretary and others, described Oborewori and Onyeme victory as a proof of the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) laudable achievements in the state. The group further prayed God to bestow him with wisdom and sound health needed to take Delta State to the next level, as captured in his…

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Ahon Takes Over As CPS To Delta State Governor

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By Takevwe Jesuovie   High Comrade Sir Festus Ahon has officially taken over as the Chief Press Secretary, CPS to the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori in Asaba. Ahon was appointed shortly after Oborevwori was sworn in as Governor of the state. According to his letter of appointment signed by the Permanent Secretary, office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Ogidi Gbagbaje Ahon was directed to resume immediately. Speaking while handing over, the immediate past Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ifejika Oliseh who expressed happiness over…

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Suspected Oil Bunkerers Engage Security Operatives In A Shoot Out In Delta

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    Tension is currently high in Oghior community as suspected oil bunkerers pin down two trucks of security operatives drafted from Ovwian division in a gun duel in Udu Local Government Area of Delta state.   It was gathered that the security operatives had arrested a truck ladened with suspected crude with the owner and he took them to Oghior deport where the product was loaded.   This is just as the local vigilante in the area have been allegedly chased from the community by the the suspected oil…

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Just In: Delta State Governor, Oborevwori Appoints Festus Ahon As CPS

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Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborovweri has appointed Vanguard’s senior reporter, Festus Ahon as Chief Press Secretary. This appointment follows his swearing-in as governor of the oil-rich state on Monday. Contacted, Sir Festus Ahon confirmed the appointment.

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News Feature: EDUCATION AND IT’S IMPORTANCE

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By Andrew Darah (JP)    Education is an essential process in human development. It is different from schooling. Schooling is just one of the ways in which education is provided, whereas education deals with the total process of human learning by which knowledge is imparted, faculties are trained and different skills are developed. Education is also defined as the act or process of educating or applying discipline on the mind or a process of character training. It is a dynamic instrument of change. Education is expected to affect or condition…

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Police Constable Detained For Alleged Stabbing Late Officer Family Member

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A Police Constable attached to  Ofuoma division under the supervision of the Ughelli Area Command, has been detained for allegedly stabbing a bereaved family member of one of the slain police officers, Ujeyah Mathias in an argument between both parties. The officer identified as, PC Aaron Omosomofa is currently being detained and he is awaiting an orderly room trial for his alleged unprofessional conduct. It was learned. Sources at the scene disclosed that PC Aaron Omosomofa in company of some other of his colleagues  had gone to meet with the…

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Gov Okowa CPS Charges Journalists To Promote Grassroot Journalism

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Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, has called on journalists to carve a niche for themselves by giving attention to issues in the grassroots in their reportage. He particularly challenged members of Indigenous Correspondents Chapel (ICC) of the Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ) in the state to, as local reporters, mirror the rural communities to the government and public and vice versa. Ifeajika made the call when he received the new Executive Committee members of ICC at his office at Government House, Asaba. He urged…

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Boro Day: Ijaw Nation Has Made Progress 55-Years After Boro- Diri

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From Elizabeth Vincent/ Yenagoa Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State says the Ijaw Nation has made significant progress in human and infrastructural development after the demise of its hero, Major Isaac Adaka Boro, 55 years ago. Governor Diri made the assertion during the 2023 Boro Day public lecture and dinner held at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall at Government House in Yenagoa. The Governor, who was represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, said it was after Isaac Boro that the Ijaw nation was able to produce a President…

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Just In: Gunmen Kill Two Police, Injure Another In Ughelli

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Two suspected police officers attached to the Ughelli Area Command, have been allegedly gunned down one other is currently in critical condition by men suspected to be armed robbers in Ekredjebor community,Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Though the report is sketchy, it was learned that the police officers had a gun battle with the suspected armed robbers at Okoruwe street by winners junction, Ekredjebor- community on Friday night and their were allegedly taken by the robbers. The officers, one Ujeyah Matthew, Sgt. Ijebu and one other whose…

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