Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the immediate release of ₦10 billion to clear outstanding pension arrears owed retirees in the state. The Governor disclosed this on Tuesday during a meeting with the Pension Board, led by the Chairman, Bureau of State Pensions, Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, and the State Chairman of the Association of Contributory Retirees, Comrade Anthony Ozu Osanekwu. Oborevwori said he convened the meeting to address pressing issues concerning the welfare of retirees, including payment of backlogs and migration challenges under the contributory pension scheme. Highlighting the strides of his administration, the Governor stated that…
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…Commiserate With The Yilwatda Family Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has sent his condolences to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on the demise of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. In a message issued on Tuesday, Dafinone described the loss as one that goes beyond the Yilwatda family, noting that Mama Lydia’s life of service, kindness, and devotion touched many within her community and the church. He recalled Mama Lydia’s lifelong dedication alongside her late husband, Reverend Toma Goshewe Yilwatda, to the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), where they both…
A renowned peace and development advocate in the Niger Delta region, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, Ph.D, has urged the Ijaw and the Itsekiri ethnic nationalities of Delta State to foster bonds of unity and friendship so as to attract investors to their areas for positive development and growth. Comrade Mulade, made the call while speaking to some leaders from the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic groups in Warri. He appealed to the leaders from both ethnic nationalities to embrace peace, to unite, and to let love lead in their collective pursuit for sustainable development, devoid of bias and ethnic supremacy, which he…
…Beneficiaries To Enjoy Free Healthcare Services Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, flagged off the Widows Welfare Scheme, a landmark initiative designed to provide financial and healthcare support for 10,000 widows across the state. The ceremony, held at the Events Centre in Asaba, marked a significant step in the Governor’s MORE Agenda to uplift vulnerable groups and promote inclusive governance. Speaking at the event, Governor Oborevwori recalled his long-standing commitment to the welfare of widows both in his private life and public service. He described widowhood as a painful circumstance that is never a choice, stressing that…
The Unity meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ethiope East local government area held on Sunday, enveloped with crises as the Ethiope East Council Chairman, Mr. Augustine Ogedegbe, refused Ovu Ward 5 accepting the party’s symbol of broom from the Ethiope East APC leader, Chief Love Ojakovo, asserting that Chief Bernard Edewor remains his leader. This incident which led to serious disagreement and crises among Ovu new APC and leaders of old APC came up when Chief Love Ojakovo and the Ovu APC Ward Chairman, Mr Joseph Ituge who made attempt to present the broom to the new members…
The Delta State Police Command has on Saturday, August 16, during a stop and search operation arrested one Bassey Udoh ’36’ (m) at about 0511hrs along the DBS Road, off custom market, Asaba by the Operatives of Rapid Response Squad with a cross bag. The suspect on sighting the Police became uncomfortable and this gave the Police men the hunch to search him on the spot. Upon the search of the suspect, an English Beretta pistol was recovered as preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is part of a syndicate that usually breaks into people’s homes and cart away their…
Rt. Hon. Dr. Ossai Nicholas Ossai (centre), former Member of the House of Representatives, with panelists and discussants including Godfrey Chukwudifu Osakwe, FNIPR; Barr. Thomas Otunuya Anigara; Chief Monday Ogheneruona Itoghor; Tpl. Oguafor Innocent Ifeanyi; Odih Christian Udoka; ESV. Mike Mbagwu, FNIVS; Barr. Ngozi Chukura, and Moderator Joy Anthonia Ochei ASABA/Nigeria: The former member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ossai Nicholas Ossai, and a three-term federal lawmaker who represented the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency, has been named Chairman of the 12th Anniversary celebration of Ndokwa Reporters and the maiden edition of the Bel Media Dialogue. The landmark event…
The Nigerian Army has announced a major shake-up in its top hierarchy with the redeployment and appointment of new Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), General Officers Commanding (GOCs), and senior commanders across key formations nationwide. The restructuring, approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, is aimed at strengthening operations and boosting efficiency within the force. Among the new appointments, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife has been named the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Ibadan, while Major General A.S.K. Wase takes over as GOC, 1 Division, Kaduna. Other postings include: Major General M.O. Erebelu, Provost Marshall (PM)…
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Ede Dafinone, has expressed his heartfelt felicitations to Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and current Delta State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In statement signed by Senator Dafinone and made available to journalists, he said; “Rt. Hon. Igbuya, has distinguished himself as a patriotic son of Delta State, a grassroots mobiliser, and an advocate of development in the Niger Delta. His wealth of experience in public service and his contributions to…
By Hon. Justice Aggrey There is a kind of wisdom that is not loud. It does not seek attention. It does not scream to be seen. It simply exists, quietly, deeply and eternally. This is the wisdom of the Catholic Church, a body that has outlived empires, survived schisms, endured scandals and yet remains standing, steady and sacred. The Catholic Church is not a trend. It is not a social wave. It is an institution that walks with time but listens to eternity. While the world busied itself with predictions, drawing up lists of notable Cardinals, analysing political alignments and…