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…Says He Has Achieved More Than Many In Their First Four Years In Just 18 Months By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Honourable Member Representing Aniocha/ Oshimili Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ngozi Okolie, has clarify issues of accusations of his achievements since assuming office as Honorable Member representing the constituency. Rt. Hon. Ngozi Okolie who addressed journalists at Asaba on Saturday, January 11, 2024, to set the records on the alleged accusations, maintained that he has performed and achieved more in just 18 months than many who have represented the constituency in their first four years.  In his address, Hon. Okolie said;…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, decorated his Chief Security Officer, (CSO) Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Omoarebun Iluobe,; his Aide-De-Camp, (ADC), Superintendent of Police (SP) Oreoluwa Ogunwumiju, and five others who were newly promoted by the Police authority in Government House, Asaba.  Other officers include the Provost, SP Kenneth Iyetor; Unit Commander, Government House, Asaba, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bako Ibrahim; Escort Commander, DSP Umoh Ubong; OC Communication, Government House, DSP Anthony Okonji, and Unit Commander 51 Police Mobile Force (PMF) DSP Kalu Ibeh.    Governor Oborevwori was supported by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme; the…

Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has restated his resolve to providing conducive working environment for lawmakers and staff of the State Legislature.   Rt. Hon. Guwor stated this on Thursday while inspecting ongoing rehabilitation work in the administrative building of the Assembly at the State Assembly Complex, Okpanam road, Asaba.   Flanked by the Clerk of the House, Mr Otto Aghoghophia, some management staff and labour union leaders, Guwor expressed joy that the long-standing issue of the central cooling systems in the facility have been resolved.   A statement issued by his Chief Press…

THE Ecological Action Advocacy Foundation, TEAAF, has called on oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region to give priority to the health of the people of their host communities while exploring and extracting oil from the communities. The non governmental organization made this call in a town hall meeting with the theme, ‘Analyzing The Health Implications of Extractive Activities in Niger Delta Region’, held at Omavovwe-Agbarha community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The Communication Manager of TEAAF, Foundation, Mr Omozuwa Emmanuel Ugbogbo in his speech said, “We are here to analyze the health implications of…

  By Sunny Awhefeada   Humanity is ever susceptible to the changing patterns of reality and existence so that what was once inconceivable could become the norm.      The ineluctability of change has continued to push boundaries beyond human imagination. In the course of time, novel phenomena emerge to engender new realities which soon evolve to become a way of life.     This new “way of life” will also run its course and get subverted or replaced by another “new way of life” and humanity continues in its ever forward movement.     And life goes on! Human…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye It was a black Tuesday, on January 7, 2025, for family members, friends and colleagues of Mrs. Suzan Eke, Head of Administration, Delta Broadcasting Service Asaba, as the news of her sudden and unexpected demise filtered in. Mrs. Suzan Eke nee Slater, a mother of two, succumb to death after a minor surgery at an hospital in Asaba, Delta State. She is survived by her husband Dr. Eghosa Eke, an aged mother, brothers, sisters and many family relatives and friends. Mrs. Eke was described by her family members, friends, business partners and colleagues as a dedicated,…

Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Nkem Nwaeke has congratulated Chief Amafini  Akemotubo (aka Ogbovia) on his birthday anniversary today January 9.   Mr Nwaeke described the celebrant who is the Special Adviser to Mr Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, as a brother and trusted ally, saying that it was gratifying to have joined many other well wishers to celebrate Chief Akemotubo on his birthday.   The CPS commended the Special Adviser for his dedication to duty and tireless efforts in supporting their Principal to succeed.   Nwaeke pointed out that Chief…

The Delta State House of Assembly is expected to continue its collaborative efforts with the Executive arm of government in  ensuring that the State’s development agenda remains on track.   Speaking ahead of resumption of plenary after the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, said the 8th Delta State Assembly under the leadership of Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor will witness enhanced legislative productivity in 2025.   Mr Nwaeke stated that the House was marked by several significant gains in 2024 and that the positive narratives will continue in 2025 and…

It was an exciting moment as four young Nigerians became millionaires at the 2024 Calabar Carnival and Festival, held at the popular UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State.   YangaGames in Partnership with the Cross River State Government made possible this joyful experience.   Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu in his remarks at the Carnival expressed satisfaction with the 2024 edition of the carnival which he described as the biggest festival in Africa.    Senator Otu expressed happiness that the raffle draws of the 11 million total cash prize for the various categories were transparently…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended his heart-felt condolences to the families of victims of Sunday’s fire incident caused by a fallen diesel tanker in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of the state. The diesel tanker reportedly suffered a brake failure, and fell at a traffic light junction and exploded into a ball of fire that burnt four persons to death. Three other persons suffered various degrees of injury in the explosion and the resultant inferno. In commiserating with the Ika South Local Government and people of the area on the tragedy,…