THE Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, has called on the Delta state government to implement the approved allowances for Medical and Dental officers in a circular issues by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission. The call was contained in a statement signed by the president and secretary of the association, Dr. Aghogho Isaac and Dr Ogochukwu Nwachuku. The Association disclosed in the statement that the delay in the non-implementation of the allowances has resulted in a growing disparity…
Read MoreHow Sapele Communities Benefit From Sen Dafinone Sponsored Free Medical Outreach
Hundreds of residents in Deghele, and other adjoining village in Elume, Sapele Local Government Area on Wednesday benefitted from a free medical outreach sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone, as part of efforts to expand access to essential healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The outreach, held at Deghele Health Center in Deghele community, attracted a large turnout of men, women, and elderly residents from various surrounding villages, many of whom had limited access to medical facilities. A wide range of services were provided during the programme,…
Read MoreSouth-South APC Elects New Zonal Executive, Reaffirms Unity Ahead Of 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South has elected a new Zonal Executive Committee, following a successful congress held on Wednesday in Asaba, the Delta State. The congress, which drew top party leaders including the Senate President, Governors, lawmakers, and delegates from across the region, was conducted through a consensus arrangement, reinforcing the party’s commitment to unity and internal cohesion. Proceedings commenced with a motion for the dissolution of the outgoing Zonal Executive Committee, moved by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly,…
Read MoreMotorists Call For Emergency Repair Of Isoko Road Failed Portions In Ughelli North
MOTORISTS and road users in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have appealed to the state government to urgently provide a lasting solution to some failed portion of the dualized Isoko road in the metropolis to avoid lost of lives. The called was made following the failed portions of the Isoko road by Eco Bank that have caved in posing a potential danger to life and properties. Speaking, a tricycle rider, Mr Daniel said, “The current state of that portion of Isoko road by Eco…
Read MoreOborevwori Celebrates Jonathan Ukodhiko At 51
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the lawmaker representing Isoko North and Isoko South Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, as he marks his 51st birth anniversary on March 25. Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Ukodhiko as a distinguished public servant whose life has been defined by remarkable achievements, generosity, and unwavering commitment to humanity. He commended the former Commissioner for Energy for his steadfast dedication to the growth…
Read MoreAPC Ward 3, Illah Hails Ifeajika’s Appointment As Renewed Hope Coordinator, Pledges Grassroots Mobilisation
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 3, Illah, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, has congratulated Mr. Olisa Ifeajika on his appointment as Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors for the ward, describing it as a well-deserved recognition of his dedication and leadership capacity. Ifeajika, who also serves as Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment, Projects and Policies, was yesterday inaugurated into the position by Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, with a mandate to drive the Renewed Hope agenda at the grassroots…
Read MoreBreaking: Delta CP Aina Adesola Replaced With CP Yemi John Oyeniyi
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola Has been redeployed to Lagos barely a month after he was posted to Delta to succeed retired AIG Olufemi Abaniwonda. CP Aina Adesola who visited some Area Command for tour of inspection was yet to settle the recent reposting. According to DCP Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, “IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has ordered the posting of senior officers to various strategic positions across the Nigeria Police Force as part of ongoing efforts to…
Read MoreSen Dafinone Free Medical Care Lands In Okpe As Beneficiaries Commend Gesture
Hundreds of residents from Oreorokpe, headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area and surrounding communities in Delta Central Senatorial District have received free medical outreach facilitated by the Senator representing the district, Senator Ede Dafinone. The intervention, which targeted indigent and underserved populations, saw beneficiaries treated for a wide range of ailments, provided with medications, and issued corrective eyeglasses where necessary, in a move aimed at easing the burden of healthcare costs at the grassroots. Speaking on the initiative, Senator Dafinone said the outreach was designed to bring quality healthcare…
Read MoreDeputy Governor Onyeme Inspects Asaba Waterfront City Project
Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, Ph D., has said that the Asaba Waterfront City Project is a clear reflection of Governor Oborevwori administration’s commitment to urban renewal, economic growth, and improving the quality of life for Deltans. Sir Onyeme stated this on Tuesday in Asaba during an inspection tour of the Asaba Waterfront City Project. Fielding questions from newsmen shortly after the inspection, the Deputy Governor noted that the project holds immense potentials not just as a recreational hub, but as a driver of tourism,…
Read MoreNCDMB Upbeat About Radisson Hotel, As Gov Diri SA Promises World-class Services
NCDMB Upbeat About Radisson Hotel, As Gov Diri SA Promises World-class Services By Julius Agadaga, Yemagoa The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe,has expressed confidence that the five-star Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, would be completed and commissioned in December 2026, just as South Africa’s Edison Corporation, incorporating Radisson HotelsGroup, assured of world-class services. Addressing visiting top executives of Edison Corporation and Megastar Technical and Construction Company, at the conclusion…
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