Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitate with business mogul and Chairman of Skyward Resources Group, High Chief Eta Enahoro on his 61st birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the Oyede-Isoko-born international businessman as a consummate entrepreneur, astute industrialist and philanthropist, who had impacted many lives through his act of kindness. He commended Enahoro, the Iyasere of Oyede Kingdom for his support and selfless contributions to the Isoko nation and humanity through his philanthropy and investments. Oborevwori…
Read More10th Anniversary: Advocate Publication Focuses Inaugural Lecture On Youth Empowerment And Leadership Evolution
Advocate Publication Lecture Series Board of Council (ALSBC), Chaired by Mr. Abraham Ogbodo, former Editor of Guardian has instituted a public lecture series as part activities marking Advocate Newspaper 10th year in business. The Advocate Lecture Board of Council parades other seasoned journalists including Mr Yafugborhi Egufe (Vanguard Newspaper) – Head, Planning; Mr Onojeghen Okpare Theophilus, Anipri, (CEO, Niger Delta Today Online) – Head, Contacts and Logistics; Akpobaro Umukoro Esq. (Former Station Manager, AIT) – Head, Legal; Hon. Justice Iyasere (Independent Newspaper) – Head, Research and Documentation. Other members of…
Read MoreIsoko Nation Protest Relocation Of Mgt, Admin Faculty From Delta University, Ozoro
Vehicular movement along the Ozoro-Asaba expressway were Wednesday, grounded as youths from Isoko nation protested over the alleged relocation of the faculty of Management and Administration from the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro in Isoko North local government to Orerokpe community in Okpe local government area. Armed with fresh leaves, the protesters mainly youths who barricaded the Ozoro axis of Ughelli-Asaba expressway and were burning motor tyres accused the Delta State governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori of stabbing them from behind after voting for…
Read MoreUnenurhie: A Kingdom Long Denied In Evwreni
By Young Erhiurhoro Why is Unenurhie community in Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State agitating to be identifies as a distinct, independent and autonomous kingdom, separate from the present Evwreni kingdom that comprises the two communities. I stand to be corrected by any other person; the questions seeking immediate answers here are: Why Unenurhie as a community can’t be autonomous and independent. Which sections of the Nigerian Constitution prohibits Unenurhie people from seeking autonomy and independence from Evwreni kingdom? Also, what cultural taboos in…
Read MoreNUC Approves Three More Faculties For Delta ‘Varsity, Ozoro-Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, confirmed that the National Universities Commission, (NUC), has approved the establishment of three more faculties for the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. Governor Oborevwori announced the NUC’s approval for the establishment of the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences, when he received on a solidarity and congratulatory visit, a delegation of leaders and traditional rulers from Isoko nation, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor thanked the Isoko nation for their support and for being worthy…
Read MoreWeeks After, Police Yet To Rescue Missing Officers With Guns, Ammunition
WEEKS after, three police officers were allegedly kidnapped with their AK -47 and 119 rounds of ammunition, their where about is still unknown as the Nigeria police is yet to rescue them either dead or alive. The officers, Inspector Felix Onogho, Insp Hamidu Joel and Insp Emmanuel Okoroafor, were among six officers drafted from PMF 51, Oghara to a nipping point at Ohoror axis of East-West road in Ughelli North Local government area of Delta State on January 24, 2024. It was gathered. A security source said, “Three of them…
Read MoreOborevwori Tasks Political Appointees On Loyalty
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged appointees of government and all public officers to pledge their loyalty to the State and not ethnic backgrounds, narrow political or social interests. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the swearing-in ceremony of six new Special Advisers. Those sworn-in are: Mr. Ramson Ikweki, Mr. Dimaro Progress, Chief Barry Gbe, Barr. George Orogun, Mr. Nicholas Ojei, and Chief Jeffery Azagba. He noted that the appointment of the Special Advisers was a clear demonstration of his administration’s sincere drive to energise the machinery…
Read MoreHardship: Don’t join protest, Ohanaeze directs Ndigbo
OHANAZE Ndigbo has directed Ndigbo all over the country not to join the ongoing protests against hardship. In a statement signed by the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu entitled “Message to all Igbos worldwide”, he said: “I write as your leader at this critical period in our Country, Nigeria. Events in Nigeria today are no doubt very disturbing. The economy has turned very bad, a sceptre of frustration is everywhere. I have received many entreaties from many parts of the Country requesting me to call Igbos to…
Read MoreAdode Rewards Council For Punctuality, Holds Raffle Draw
THE executive chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon Godwin Adode has given a new Tricycle, Cargo motorcycle and Deep chest freezer to staff of National Union of Local Government Employee, NULGE in a raffle draw held at the local government secretariat. This is just as Hon Adode rewarded another staff with a cash reward for her punctuality and dedication to service. Speaking at the Raffle Draw, Adode said, Sometimes last year in 2023, during the electioneering campaigns of Rt Hon Elder Sheriff Oborevwori,…
Read MoreOgor King, Leaders Call For Investigation, Prosecution Over Signature Forgery
THE traditional ruler of Ogor kingdom, and leaders of Oviri-Ogor community in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, have called on security agents to thoroughly investigate and prosecute those responsible for the forging of the monarch stamp signature on the newly 2023 reviewed constitution of Oviri-Ogor community. The monarch, HRM Okiemute Onajite, Igere I, had in an affidavit sworn to an oath on January 24, 2024, called for the investigation and possibly prosecution of the culprits that forged his signature in the 2023 constitution of Oviri-Ogor community as…
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