The ancient city of Agbor, Delta state, Nigeria, on Thursday January 25, 2023, came alive as Agbor Community Union (ACU), led by its President General and members of the Executive notable amongst were Chiefs from the Royal Palace of the DIEN of Agbor Kingdom, paid a congratulatory visit to Barrister Chiedu Ebie, the Chairman, governing … Read more
By Jerome-Mario Chijioke Utomi – It is pedestrian information that the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Western Zone, comprising Delta, Edo and Ondo States, in a recent media statement signed by the trio of Comrade (Dr) Doubra Collins Okotete (Zonal chairman), Comrade Olu Derimo (secretary) and Lugard Izoukumor (Information Officer), specifically called on Gov. Oborevwori to … Read more
The Forum of Local Government Chairmen of Delta APC has expressed excitement over the appointment of Mr. Chiedu Ebie as Board Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by President Bola Tinubu. Ebie, former secretary to state government (SSG), Delta State, was announced chairman of the commission’s Board on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. The … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 67 persons suspected to be homosexuals in Ekpan Community in Uvwie Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Wale Abass, said this when he addressed newsmen on Tuesday at the Ekpan Police Station. Represented, by the spokesperson for the command, DSP Bright Edafe, … Read more
By Jerome-Mario Utomi – George Bill, a Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, United States of America (USA), in one his books published 2003, ‘Authentic Leaders; Rediscovering the Secrets to Create Lasting Values, among other remarks noted that ‘an authentic leader demonstrates a passion for their purpose, practice their values consistently and lead … Read more
By Jerome-Mario Chijioke Utomi It is now a secondary information that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Tuesday presented a N71 billion 2023 supplementary budget to the State House of Assembly for approval via a letter read during plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Christopher Ochor in Asaba. For a better understanding … Read more
The Police Command in Delta on Tuesday said one person was injured in a fire explosion that rocked NELMIC Gas Plant in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the Command, DSP Bright Edafe, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a phone conversation in Warri, however, … Read more
Delta Government says it has constructed over 883 road projects, spanning 1,932km across the state in the past seven years. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, stated this at a press briefing on Monday in Asaba. He said Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa’s led administration constructed over 1,000 line drainages and storm drainages in Asaba … Read more
The South-South Vanguard of the Peoples Democratic Party (SSV-PDP) says there is no division in the PDP in Delta State. The SSV-PDP is a coalition of young members of the PDP with focus on grassroots mobilisation and membership drive within the South-South zone. The Zonal coordinator of the group, Mr Alfred Eboziem, in a statement … Read more
Popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh is dead. The actress died in Warri, Delta State around 11 pm on Sunday, a source who pleaded anonymity said on Monday morning. It was learnt that Ameh was said to have been a guest of an oil company toyshop and her family when she suddenly collapsed. She was rushed … Read more
By Ken Obayagbon – Within the receding months, certain groups – political and socio-cultural groups including professional bodies – have been mounting pressure on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta to throw his hat into the ring for the 2023 presidential election. Aside these groups, certain noteworthy individuals from Delta and across the length and breadth … Read more
The Management of Shebah Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SEPCOL) says the fire which engulfed its offshore Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility has burnt out completely. Mr Ikemefuna Okafor, Chief Executive Officer, SEPCOL (In receivership), confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that … Read more
By Barbara Kalu – Governor of Delta State, South-South Nigeria, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has described the phase one of infrastructure projects donated to the Nigerian Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Delta State by The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and its joint venture partners as a great enhancer of learning and research. Okowa … Read more