Deltans are feeling the impact of Oborevwori’s devt – Clark

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…says Governor has outperformed his predecessors in a short time Elder Statesman and Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has commended Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his achievements in the state since assuming office on May 29th, 2023. Clark, who said Governor Oborevwori had achieved much within a short time as governor, added that he had outperformed his predecessors. In an open letter on Friday, Clark praised Oborevwori for transforming Warri into a bustling commercial hub and addressing long-standing infrastructural challenges across…

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Breaking: Former Miss Nigeria, Mrs Ibru Is Dead

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    The wife of the first executive governor of Delta State and former Miss Nigeria, Mrs. Edna Ibru (nee Park) is dead.   Mrs Edna Ibru (nee Park) who was Miss Nigeria 1964, and the first Nigerian/African to represent Nigeria at Miss Universe died after a brief illness in London.   In statement, her son, Dr. Paul Aidido Ibru, “Our amazing mother passed into glory on Wednesday 15, January, 2025 after a brief illness”.   According to him, “Until her death, she was full of life and we never…

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Government College Ughelli At 80: Akpomudje Led Exco Returns Unopposed For Two Years

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  THE Government College Ughelli Old Boys Association, GCUOBA, yesterday at their Annual General Meeting in the ongoing 80th year anniversary returned the Olorogun Albert Akpomudje SAN led Executive for another two years. Motion for their return unopposed was moved by the immediate past president General Worldwide, Arc. Charles Majoroh and it was supported by Sylvester Efole. Engr. Benson Okah-Avae who was selected as the Electoral Officer declared all the officers returned to the applause of all delegates. Those returned are; Olorogun Albert Akpomudje SAN, President General World Wide, Dr.…

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Ughelli North Residents Commend Security Agencies Over Peaceful Christmas/ New Year Celebration 

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Ughelli Nort     RESIDENTS of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have commended security agencies in ensuring the peaceful celebration of christmas and new year, in the local government.   The christmas and new year were celebrated in Ughelli without any glitch of crime of any kind through the efforts of security agencies that were battle ready for any eventualities.   Commending the efforts of security agencies and the local vigilantes, Mr Prosper Ekeme said, “For the past two years celebration of christmas and new year in…

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Delta Community Laments Continued Absence Of Health Center’s Matron

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  RESIDENTS and leaders of Omavovwe-Agbarha community have lamented the alleged continued absence of Health Workers posted the community health center in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The community has alleged that, despite the provision of borehole and a conducive environment, the matron had  refused staying at the staff quarters and coming to work regularly. Speaking to the Pointer, Vice chairman of Omavovwe community, Mr Daniel Edaferioka said, “The health center was built by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and commissioned at the era Chief Goodwin Adode as the…

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WHY NIGER DELTANS DO NOT WANT TO BE PART OF BIAFRA

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By H.E Goodluck Jonathan Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan yesterday delivered a lecture at Texas US on why remaining indivisible with Nigeria than joining forces with Biafrans in splitting the country will pay Niger Deltans more. I begin this write-up by saying that I mean no ill-thought towards the Biafran struggle or Igbos in general. What I’ve written here are mainly my personal reflections concerning the Niger Delta, especially with regards to non-Igbo groups and their stake in the Biafran movement which has been rebirthed for some time now.…

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Aniagwu On Assignment, Reel Out   Oborevwori’s Achievements In Less Than Two Years

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…Says Delta Governor will reply critics with more projects     Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), Mr Charles Aniagwu, Monday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was not interested in fighting any political battles but would steadfastly continue to reply to critics with massive projects delivery ahead of 2027. Aniagwu, who was recently directed to oversee the State Information Ministry, spoke specifically on the state of affairs in the state at a press briefing in Asaba, the state capital. Flanked by the Chief Press Secretary to the…

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Aniagwu Returns As Delta Commissioner For Information

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Delta state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has directed the commissioner for works (Rural roads), Charles Aniagwu to immediately take over the ministry of information and oversee the two ministries. Recall, Aniagwu was two term commissioner for information during former governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration (2015-2023) before being appointed as commissioner for works (Rural roads) by the Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration.   It was learned that Aniagwu will resume the office with effect from January 13, 2025.   Details loading…

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Delta PDP Should Reward Hard Work- Darah

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By Moses Darah   So many fieldworkers that laboured for the victory of the Delta PDP are living in frustration and regret. Many of them have expressed disappointment that despite the hard work put in by them to get candidates elected, only a few reap the benefits. To make matters worse, defectors from other parties seem to receive better rewards.   The Delta PDP’s failure to reward hard work and loyalty has been a recurrent problem, leading to widespread dissatisfaction and disillusionment among party members. The party leadership seems out…

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Extraditing Simon Ekpa from Finland Won’t Add Value To Nigeria, Group Declares

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      A group under the aegis of Initiative For Social Rights Concerns And Advancement (ISRCA) AKA “No Justice, No Peace” on Sunday, January 5 said extraditing Pro-Biafra agitator,Simon Ekpa from Finland will not add any value or change the current situation in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement sent to Our Correspondent by ISRCA National Coordinator, Comrade(Amb.) Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen. The group noted that the government have laid unsubstantiated allegations/claims against Mr. Ekpa, tagging it treason.   It said the government is so much concerned about locking…

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