The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed two special constabularies who attempted to extort a Dutch power biker. The dismissal was announced by the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Hamzat Adebola, at the police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan on Thursday, December 21. The two special constabularies identified as Jimoh Lukmon and Kareem Fatai, were captured in a viral video asking for money from the Dutch biker. The incident, which occurred while they were on duty along the Moniya-Iseyin Road, showed the biker informed them that she was traveling to Abuja.
Read MoreWhen Christmas Bells Jingled in DELSU
By Sunny Awhefeada The atmosphere was joyous and this could be seen in the smiles, laughter, hugs and banters that characterized the beginning of that evening. Colours, especially red, green and white, dominated the scene. The spectacle was carnivalesque (apologies to Aghogho Agbamu)! It was one of those rare moments when anxiety-laden students would feel at ease to exchange convivial banters with unsmiling hard aced dons. Thankfully, examination which is one cause of friction between students and dons was far away. So, that evening leveled all as everybody got enveloped…
Read MoreOborevwori Celebrates Mama Paulina Ewherido At 90
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the matriarch of the Ewherido family, Mama Paulina Powder Ewherido on her 90th birth anniversary. Mama Powder, as she is fondly called, is mother to eight male children, including, Catholic Bishop of Warri Diocese, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ewherido, late Senator Akpor Pius Ewherido and renowned author, columnist and Managing Director, Titan Insurance Brokers Limited, Francis Ewherido, among others. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori described Mama Ewherido as a…
Read MoreAppointment: Dennis Otu Congratulates Nkem Nwaeke,
…..Urges Him to View His New Role as a Service to Delta State The Senior Special Assistant (SSA )to the Governor of Delta State on New Media, Dennis Otu has felicitated with Mr. Nkem Nwaeke on his recent appointment as the Chief Press Secretary(CPS )to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Dennis Emomotimi Guwor. Otu, who himself held the position of Chief Press Secretary between May 11th, 2017, and May 29, 2023 to the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori when he was Speaker,…
Read MoreEngr Christabel Obiuwevbi Foundation, Fetes Ughelli North With Christmas Food Items,Wrappers And Cash Gift
In continuation of her philanthropic gestures and in the spirit of the yuletide season, Engr Christabel Obiuwevbi Foundation has distributed over 100 bags of rice, cash gift, wrappers to her supporters, community and political family across Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Represented by her aides led by Hon Lucky Oborayiruvbe while presenting the gift items to beneficiaries at Oghara-Agbarha, Engr Christabel Obiuwevbi who is on medical leave, held that she is providing for her people at this time to cushion the hard effect of the current…
Read MoreJesu-Marie Foundation Offers Free Medical Treatment To Delta Community
Jesu-Marie Empowerment Foundation, a non governmental organization, NGO has offered free medical treatment and services to the people of Uwheru Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The foundation distributed free drugs and offer treatment for those with sight ailments, high blood pressure treatment and drugs distribution and general body check-ups. Speaking at the event at Uwheru community Health Center, founder of Jesu -Marie Empowerment Foundation, Prof Rukevwe Akpedeye Ugwumba said, “We have being doing this for a long time and the community, (Uwheru) know me…
Read MoreAhon Hails Nwaeke’s Appointment As CPS To Delta Speaker
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated veteran journalist, Nkem Nwaeke on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor. Ahon in a congratulatory statement, on Wednesday in Asaba, described Nwaeke, who is an Assistant-General Manager with the Delta Broadcasting Service, Warri, as an experienced journalist with many years of outstanding accomplishments. He expressed optimism that Nwaeke would bring his many years of experience to bear on his new assignment as…
Read MoreDelta, NNPCL, UTM Offshore Sign Agreement To Develop Floating LNG
Delta State Government, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and the UTM Offshore Ltd, Tuesday, signed a Shareholders Agreement for the development of first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas, FLNG in Nigeria. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu and Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Justice, Mr Omamuzo Erebe signed for the Delta State Government, while the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari and Group Managing Director Julius Rone signed for NNPC Limited and UTM Offshore, respectively. With the agreement Delta State Government will own eight percent…
Read MoreI’ll Represent Interest Of All Ethnic Groups In Delta-Gov Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reiterated his resolve to represent the interest of all ethnic groups in the state through equitable appointments and landmark projects. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this on Sunday while speaking at a thanksgiving service held at the Church of God Mission, Sokebolou in Burutu for the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Julius Pondi. Dignitaries at the thanksgiving were the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and his wife, Speaker of the Bayelsa…
Read MoreDelta Business Man, Sue IGP, CP, Orders, Demands N100M Compensation Over Alleged Unlawful Detention Of Vehicle
A Cattle and Horse rancher based in Oghior community, Udu local government area of Delta State, Mr Omiunu Bidemi, has petitioned the Police Service Commission, Inspector General of Police, Delta State Commissioner of Police, Ughelli Area Commander and one Inspector Godspower (surname unknown) over unlawful detention of his vehicle without any justification. The applicants through his lawyer, E.O. Erhirhi, is asking for compensation before the Delta State High Court in Ughelli to the tune of N100 million, for alleged unlawful detention and incarceration of his vehicle, a Navy Blue Toyota…
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