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By Sunny Awhefeada The raison d’ tre of government which is the welfare and security of the citizens remains a perennially violated concept in Nigeria. Despite the multiplicity of avowals by government officials to a commitment to the twin concept of welfare and security, what Nigerians have had to contend with in the last forty years has been to suffer the breach of what ought to have been a hallowed and reassuring credo. As a nation we have backpedalled receding uncontrollably into the Hobessian jungle where life is short, nasty and brutish. Civility and order have taken flight off our…

… Speaker Guwor, Stresses The Importance Of The Legislature And Executive  Arms Of Govt. Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has promised Deltans that the State Legislature will continue to carryout robust legislation for peace and good governance of the state. The Speaker gave the assurance in his welcome address at resumption of plenary after the festive holidays that ushered in 2025 fiscal year. Rt Hon Guwor said the Legislature and Executive arms of government are democratic vehicles in the society for the appropriation, mobilization and deployment of resources for development, welfare and security of…

By Andy Emephia Stakeholders from the eight local government areas of Delta central Senatorial districts, including Okere , in Warri south , on Saturday 18th January 2025 , converged on the Ughelli kingdom hall , in Ughelli North , to unanimously endorse the movement for the creation of Urhobo State , out of the present Delta State. They , in tandem with diaspora stakeholders of Urhobo extraction , based their agitation on the premise of the 4th largest ethnic group in Nigeria , being less regarded in the State creation agenda by successive federal government’s since their Mid West…

  Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike and his successor in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara met at the Presidential Villa in Abuja amidst differences which have remained unresolved. It was gathered  that the two leaders are at odds with each other over the control of resources and political structures in Rivers State. This has led to factions within the People’s Democratic Party in the state as well as in the state assembly. The crisis included impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Wike. The meeting, which was attended…

…Urge APC National Leadership, The Presidency To Ignore His Scheming  Former Delta Senator, Peter Nwaobushi, has cautioned Senator Ned Nwoko currently representing the Delta North Senatorial District to desist from his secret plot with some elements in the presidency to dissolve the Delta State APC Executive from the State to Ward level. In a statement, Sen. Nwaobushi, frowned at the alleged move by Sen. Ned Nwoko, noting that such move poses a significant threat to the party in Delta State. In his words; “I have been made aware that Senator Ned Nwoko, who recently announced his planned defection, is secretly…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has been mandated by the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to launch a nationwide educational campaign for awareness about the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen tankers and the environmental risks associated with such actions. Tinubu gave the directive while reacting to the fuel tanker explosion that claimed over 80 lives and left many injured at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, on Saturday. In a statement signed by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said all his actions as governor were guided by the interest of the people. He assured that no one would short change the state under his watch.   Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the 50th birth anniversary thanksgiving of the Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Engr Emeka Nwaobi, at St. Paul’s Catholic Cathedral, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state.  While commending the celebrant on his empowerment programme for the people, Governor Oborevwori urged people in authority to always remember the widows and the other less-…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Chairman of the Delta State Football Association DFA, Chief Hon. Godwin Adode, has disclosed the DFA’s preparedness to partner with the Delta State Health Contributory Scheme DSCHC, in order to give footballers both active and retired leverages in accessing quality medical care through the state health commission. Adode gave the disclosure when he paid a working visit to the DG, Delta State  Health Contributory Commission (DSHCS), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, in Asaba, were he outlined strategic plans to enhance healthcare access for both active and retired footballers in the state.  The former Ughelli North Local Government boss while…

By Augustine Akanigha The Delta Queens Football Club “The M. O.R.E. Queens” kicked off their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season on a promising note, despite their narrow loss 1-0 to Bayelsa Queens FC. The match which was played on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the main bow of the Samson Siasia township stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, showcased the Delta Queens FC skills, determination, and display of solid gameplay that left fans hopeful for the rest of the season. With their strong start, there’s a lot to look forward to as they continue to build momentum, hopefully turn…

“I wish to sincerely commend Tompolo, Engr Mathew Tonlagha, and Engr Kestin Pondi for their doggedness towards the exposition and development of the riverine communities through the infrastructural revolution and human empowerment. Permit me to equally use this medium to express my gratitude to them for saving our once bastardized environment through the Tantita Security Surveillance Contracts