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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been conferred with the 2024 Integrity Man of the Year Award. The award was presented to the Governor at the 2024 Integrity Group Leadership Summit and Awards held in Asaba on Wednesday. Represented by the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, Governor Oborevwori thanked the group for the honour, adding that he would continue to work for the overall development of the state. He said the policies and programmes of his administration were aimed at positively impacting on the socio-economic lives of Deltans and residents…

Nigerian Born Global Expert, Professor Alexander Akpodiete, a Satellite Communications Expert, Cybersecurity Analyst, and AI Ethicist, was a key speaker at a five-day training program for the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) held in Bahrain. The five day training program was aimed at empowering participants with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of satellite communications. The training program affords attendees and participants opportunity to delved into topics such as satellite orbits, frequency bands, cybersecurity in satellite systems, and advanced network management tools. During the training, Real-world applications were emphasized, with discussions on optimizing satellite…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has said since he assumed office as the 22nd Commissioner of Police in the state, a lot of successes in crime fighting has been achieved. In a press briefing held at the Commands headquarters Asaba, the state capital, CP Abaniwonda, disclosed that  the command under his watch since February 2024, has recorded significant breakthrough in the fight against crime and criminality. He however admitted that the command have had some challenges, but noted that with the cooperation of other security agencies, stakeholders, and the good people of Delta State, they…

 …Acknowledges Their Contributions To Successes Recorded By The House As the Delta State House of Assembly wraps up its legislative session for 2024, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has expressed appreciation to those who contributed in no small measure to the successes recorded by the House in the outgoing year.   Rt Hon Guwor in his remarks at the close of plenary on Tuesday, acknowledged the support, resilience and commitment of Honourable Members, the management team and the entire staff of the Assembly all through the year.   The Speaker also commended the Press for the visibility to…

The Delta State House of Assembly has recalled two her members, Honourable Chukwudi Dafe, representing Ukwuani Constituency, and Honourable Oboro Preyo, representing Bomadi Constituency, following the expiration of the 14 legislative days suspension imposed for alleged gross misconduct. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, announced during Tuesday’s plenary, noting that an investigative committee had been constituted to examine the allegations against the two lawmakers. However, he explained that the legislators were recalled as the committee had yet to submit its findings, and their suspension period had elapsed. During the session, the Majority Leader, Honourable Emeka Nwaobi, was granted leave to…

…Expresses Condolences to Family The Member Representing Isoko North Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Bernard Odior, has said that the news of the demise of former Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Chief Simeon Efenudu was that of shock, sadness, and reverence. Hon Odior who stated this while reacting to the sad development immediately after Tuesday’s plenary session of the State Assembly, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Chief Efenudu, The lawmaker who is the Majority Whip of the House, said he was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the…

The 2024 Edition of Dr. Hilary Obioma Ibegbulem Football Competition, for the federating quarters in Ute-Okpu Kingdom, Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State, kicked-off in grand style with Ibiegwa Quarters defeating Ogbe Quarters by two (2) unreplied goals. The kick-off ceremony held at the Ute-Okpu Grammar School football pitch which is the permanent venue for the over a decade long football competition saw a mammoth crowd of football fans and enthusiast from all over Delta State. Speaking at the opening ceremony before taking the official kick to signal the commencement of the game, the sole sponsor of…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has sent condolences to the Efenudu family of Otor-Owhe and the Isoko nation at large on the demise of erstwhile Head of Service, HoS, and Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Sir Simeon Efenudu. Sir Efenudu passed on Friday, at the age of 81 years. Until his death, he was a member of the Delta State Advisory and Peace Building Council, and Chairman, PDP Isoko North Elders’ Council. In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said the late Efenudu was a quintessential…

WARRI, DELTA STATE: Promoter and National Coordinator of Center For Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has commended members of the Local Organising Committee LOC, of the Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup  Tournament, Former Super Eagle players, Traditional rulers of different kingdoms for their supports and encouragement in achieving a positive results for the sporting event that climaxed recently. The renowned peace and environmental justice advocate, in a statement noted, that without the LOC  commitment, dedication, supports and cooperations from notable personalities including the monarchs, positive results wouldn’t have been achieved.  Mulade added that no competition is…

****Empowers PDP members, others with cash gift, food items A political pressure group under the auspices of Ovu Progressive Alliance, OPA, has passed a vote of confidence on the Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori on his massive harvest of projects across the 25 local government areas of Delta state in the past one and half years of his administration. The group has also as part of their contribution to the growth of PDP Ward 5, Ovu community, Ethiope East local government area of Delta state distributed cash gifts, bags of rice worth millions…