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REPOSITIONING IDU: A Task Before All Of Us

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BY Itiako Malik Ikpokpo Ksm Clan Otota of Irri Kingdom   As the tenure of the present leadership of our flagship Isoko Development Union (IDU) winds down at the end of this year, perhaps there has never been a time more critical and important than now for us, as a people of a common destiny, to take more than a passing interest in the future of the IDU and, most importantly, in the quality of leadership that the Union deserves.   As a scion and grandson of one of the…

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MANROY, TANTITA Donate 18-Seater Bus To NUJ Warri Chapel

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MANROY Global Services Limited, in partnership with TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited, has donated a brand-new 18-seater bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, to enhance the mobility and operational activities of journalists in the area. The presentation of the vehicle took place at the MANROY office along the DSC Expressway, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, in the presence of the Ovie of Great Idjerhe Kingdom, HRM King Monday Obukohwo Whiskey, PhD, a veteran in the media industry. Speaking during the ceremony, Managing Director…

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Oscar Ishaka Donates 500KVA Transformer To Opete Community

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Residents of Opete Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State have expressed excitement following the donation of a brand-new 500KVA transformer to the community by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Community Development, Olorogun Oscar Ishaka. The transformer, donated as part of Ishaka’s efforts to address the prolonged power outage in the community, arrived at Opete at about 10pm, with residents who sighted it bursting into wild jubilation. For over two years, Opete Community had been without public electricity following the breakdown of its transformer,…

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Is Building Delta State A Crime? Examining The Record of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

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By Zik Gbemre   The criticism aimed at Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s developmental projects is totally unjustified, biased, and politically driven. The question every well-meaning Deltan should ask is simple: Since when did heavy investment in total state transformation become a crime?   If previous governors had consistently done their part and built lasting infrastructure during their tenures, Delta State would be much further ahead today. Governor Oborevwori is stepping up to address decades of accumulated deficits.   Governors come and go, but the evidence shows that since taking office in…

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Charles Aniagwu: The Journalist, The Communicator, The Public Servant

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By Nelson Egware   A conversation with Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu rarely remains a conversation for long. Give him an issue and he is likely to approach it from several angles—political, social, professional and, sometimes, humorous. Ask a difficult question and he is unlikely to be short of words. That ability did not begin in government. It was cultivated in journalism. As he marks another birthday today, September 7, Aniagwu’s career offers an interesting study in how skills acquired in the newsroom can be carried into business, politics and public administration.…

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NAPTIP, Next2None Sign MoU On Africa’s First Global Fashion Campaign Against Human Trafficking

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    The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and Next2None Support Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch what they described as Africa’s first international fashion-for-social-impact campaign aimed at combating human trafficking.   The initiative, tagged “Threads of Resilience: Fashion for Freedom,” seeks to deploy fashion, film, sports, education and skills development as strategic tools to prevent human trafficking, reduce youth vulnerability, empower young people and restore the dignity of survivors.   The landmark MoU was signed on August…

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Pondi Petitions Meta Over ‘Fake’ Facebook Page, Denies 2031 Delta Governorship Campaign

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High Chief Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi has petitioned Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over an alleged unauthorised Facebook page using his name, photographs and identity to promote a purported 2031 governorship campaign in Delta State. Pondi, who owns the verified Facebook page, “Kestin Pondi,” described the page, “Chief KestinPondi Fan Page,” as unauthorised and operated without his knowledge, consent or approval. In a formal complaint to Facebook/Meta Support, Pondi said he had never authorised the administrators of the disputed page to use his name, photographs, image, identity or personal brand.…

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Dafinone celebrates Shettima At 60, Lauds Contributions To Nigeria

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Vice-President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing his public service career as a testament to courage, resilience and commitment to Nigeria’s development. Dafinone, in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, said Shettima’s attainment of 60 years was an opportunity to celebrate his contributions to the country and honour his years of distinguished service in both the public and private sectors. He noted that Shettima’s journey from the banking profession to public office, including his tenure as Governor of…

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Olorogun Ifaka Celebrates Evwreni Monarch, Commends Kumane’s Leadership

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The Iroro r’Ovie of Evwreni Kingdom, Olorogun Mathew Ifaka, has facilitated the Ovie of Evwreni Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oghenekevwe Owin Kumane, Eruvwedede III, describing his reign as a symbol of peace, unity and progress. Ifaka, in a goodwill message marking the monarch’s special day, lauds the Royal father for his commitment to the welfare of his subjects and his efforts to preserve the cultural heritage and values of the Evwreni people. According to him, “The traditional institution remains a vital pillar of community development, responsible leadership, unity and peaceful…

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Erale Assumes Duty As 25th Delta Police Commissioner

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The Delta State Police Command has welcomed a new Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Etaifo Erale, psc, mnips, who has assumed duty as the 25th Commissioner of Police in the state. Erale succeeds CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, following his posting to the command by the Nigeria Police Force in August 2026. The new Delta CP, a tested operational commander with extensive experience in tactical operations, administration, criminal investigation, personnel management and community safety, brings more than three decades of policing experience to his new assignment. Born on…

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