Delta State Commissioner for Works, Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze yesterday said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda is not just a slogan but a work plan to deliver more tangible and people oriented projects to Deltans. Izeze disclosed this during inspection of projects sites of CCECC NIG LIMITED, contractor handling the construction of drainage channel from Owa-Alero and Owa-Alizomor and Owa-Odie to link Iyi-Amah Stream in Ika North East Local Government Area of the state. The project consists of length of channel 6,020m with an open channel…
Read MoreAgbi At 64: Celebrating A Statesman, Seasoned Leader
By Kelvin Ohoror Today February 2nd, we celebrate Chief Engr. Dr. Goodnews Goodman Agbi, a leader per excellence, mentor, caregiver and source of encouragement and hope for many within and outside Isoko nation on his 64th birthday anniversary. As one who has made huge impact through the years in the area of politics and academics, humanity, Agbi’s passion and belief in selfless services to humanity and a better society cannot be over emphasized. As a leader, he has consistently demonstrated strength and have shown that ; ‘Courage does not always…
Read MoreAnalysis & Opinion: Na True Say We Don See 99?
By Sunny Awhefeada An encounter in a bus ride from Ughelli to Warri provided the title for today’s intervention. As usual, hardly had the rickety bus coughed, jerked and hit the road that lamentations about the present condition of our beloved Nigeria began. The occupants of the bus, packed sardine-like, wore disillusioned and angry looks. They appeared jaded, but aggressive and each word they uttered was indicative of their countenance which must have been bitterer than gall. Their words were vituperative. And if words could really act like missiles…
Read MoreGov Oborevwori In Action, Suspends Agric Commissioner, PS Over Shoddy Deals
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has suspended Commissioner of For Agriculture, Permanent Secretary and Chief Accountant in the ministry of Agriculture over an alleged abuse of office, and misappropriation of fund. The commissioner, Mr Perez Omoun who was a former Chairman of Patani local government area was alleged to have transfer government fund into a private account. According to statement signed by the secretary to the Delta state government, Dr Kingsley Emu, an interim report against the Perez Omoun and others on Green House project perceived infractions. The…
Read MoreEducation: Oborevwori’s CPS Pays Enrolment Fees For Indigent Students
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon has paid West African Examination Council, WAEC enrolment fees for all indigent students of Erhavwen Secondary School, Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Making the payment on Tuesday in Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho when he visited the school, Sir Ahon said the gesture, was in line with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda for all Deltans. According to him, “we are here to assist indigent students of this school to pay for their WAEC enrolment fees in line…
Read MoreSUPREME COURT VICTORY: A WIN FOR ALL DELTANS
BY DENNIS OTU In an outpouring of joy and relief, the people of Delta State have been celebrating since the Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Friday, January 19th, 2024, marking the end of a protracted legal saga that has gripped the state. The Apex Court’s decision to uphold the election of Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has been hailed as a victory not just for the Governor but for all Deltans. Governor Oborevwori, whose tenure has been marred by legal challenges, faced an onslaught of 38 court cases…
Read MoreOborevwori Celebrates Rivers Governor, Fubara At 49
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Rivers counterpart, Mr Siminalayi Fubara FCA, on his 49th birth anniversary on January 28. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said Governor Fubara was a leader worth celebrating for his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of Rivers State. He lauded the Rivers Governor for his resilience and grandiose contributions to the governance and development of the state, describing him as a “great patriot and man of unassailable integrity”. He described…
Read MoreCrude Oil Theft: NUJ Sets To Honour Tompolo
…..E×-militant commander to be conferred with NUJ’s Award in Abuja in February The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to confer a national merit award on the former militant commander in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The honour, according to the national leadership of the NUJ, is in recognition of Tomplo’s contributions to the prevailing peace in the Niger Delta and the success recorded in the war against crude oil theft and pipelines vandalism being spearheaded by the ex-commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of…
Read MoreKilled Ughere Buried Amidst Tears In Evwreni Community
A killed Police Constabulary attached Juvenile Women’s Children unit, JWC, at the Ughelli Area Command, simply identified as Solomon Ughere has been laid to rest amidst uncontrollable tears at Evwreni community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Late Mr Solomon Ughere 42, was stabbed to death, by a suspected armed robber at Evwreni community, while in operation to retrieving a suspected stolen vehicle from the community in December 2023. The deceased police constabulary attached to JWC office at Ughelli Area Command, was detailed among other officers to recover…
Read MoreInterview: How My Nigerian-American Roots Influence My Music- Omoghene
Alexis Omoghéné Akpodiete Is a Nigerian born based in the United States of America is a Musician, Songwriter and she is blessed with a melodic voice. In her interview with a foreign Newspaper,monitored by Politicsgovernance.com, she narrated her expectations as a fast rising Star and Entertainer. Excerpt: From her early days as a reserved young girl, Omoghéné found her voice through the powerful tunes of Ms. Lauryn Hill, India Arie, and the stirring gospel music of Kirk Franklin, singing along in the privacy of her room at the tender age of seven. It was…
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