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By Sunny Awhefeada The vulgar title of this piece owes its shocking essence to the vulgarity of a lawbreaker who masquerades as a lawmaker. I have resolved not to mention his name throughout this intervention in order not to dignify him and reduce this column to the base degree of his character. The lawmaker who is a member of the Federal House of Representatives is also a fake senator as he thumped his chest and told his victim “I am a senator”.  That wasn’t a slip of tongue, but an attempt to intimidate the poor. In a video that has…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Delta State House of Assembly is poised to ensuring that the State Budget for the 2025 fiscal year is result oriented, realistic and implementable in line with the developmental goals of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s led administration. The Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, who gave the assurance in his remarks at the opening session of a four day retreat for the review of the Delta State Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP, 2025 -2027, said the House is desirous more than ever before to consider and pass an effective and efficient budget that is responsive to State issues,…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has expressed appreciation to the Board, Management and Staff of the Pointer Newspaper for the “Certificate of Excellence in Public Service” award bestowed on him as part of activities to mark the 30th anniversary of the state owned media outfit.   Rt Hon Guwor who was present at the grand ceremony put together by the Management of the Newspaper to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the News tabloid, described the Award as a tremendous honour to him, his  Constituents and the State Legislature.   The Speaker…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Chairman, Civil Service Commission,(CSC), Chief Roseline Amioku, on her 70th birth anniversary celebration today. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, extolled the renowned educationist and astute politician for the dedication and loyalty which she had continued to exemplify in her commitment to the unity, growth and development of the state. He joined family, friends and associates in celebrating the remarkable life of service of Mrs Amioku. The governor remarked that Amioku had remained a dependable patriot, administrator and an accomplished…

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with Chief (Mrs) Roselyn Amioku on her 70th birthday anniversary. Mrs Amioku is the Chairman, Delta State Civil Service Commission and wife of late Chief Tom Amioku, who was a gentleman, an astute politician in Delta State and one time Vice Chairman, People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Delta Central. Rt Hon Guwor rejoiced with Mrs Amioku who he described as “a dear esteemed Woman Leader, devoted Christian and loving mother” as she joins…

A male victim whose identity is yet to be ascertained is currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital after sustaining a severe injury during a clash between two rival cult groups, in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. It was learned that the victim was injured at Oteri community in a clash alleging a brow between Eiye and Maphite confraternity groups. Though the report was sketchy, sources alleged that the clash was as a result of one of the rivals having an affair with a female companion. It would be recalled that few weeks ago two brothers, from…

By Oghenekaro Awodeha On Thursday 24th, 2024, The Senate approved a 15 percent deduction from member states’ statutory allocations to fund newly established regional development commissions. The Senate’s decision to fund these newly created regional development commissions by mandating a 15 percent deduction from state allocations represents a serious violation of state autonomy. While the federal government has taken steps toward decentralization by supporting local government financial autonomy, its move to force states to fund federal commissions undermines its stated commitment to empowering lower levels of government. This double standard in federal governance threatens to erode trust and stability…

The Deputy National Organizing Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP and former House of Representatives member, Hon. Pascal Lord-Michael Adigwe has said that a new Anambra State is about to emerge with PDP playing critical political role towards the political development within that landscape, revealing his joy about the rebirth of the PDP in the State. Adigwe made the above assertion in the light of the peaceful conduct of the PDP Congress in the State which received overwhelming endorsement of stakeholders in the State like some BoT members in the persons of Iyom Josephine Anenih, Chief Ugochukwu Okeke,…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, eulogised the Executive Director, Projects at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun Taleb Tebite, describing him as a selfless leader who could discomfort himself to give to the needy. Speaking at the funeral service held at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, Otor-Iwhreko, Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori said the crowd at the funeral service was an indication of the generosity and selflessness of the deceased. He urged the family to take solace in the fact that their father, Olorogun Taleb Tebite, who was…

By Our Reporters Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta State Chapter, Dr. Pius Sinebe as he clocks 75 years on October 25, 2024. The governor praised the Ijaw leader for his leadership in Patani Local Government Area and his proactive contributions to the PDP’s expansion and advancement in Delta State. The Governor stated that leaders will continue to be motivated by Capt. Sinebe’s expertise, experience, and quality advice for the state’s stability. He emphasised that future political leaders should strive to uphold the elder statesman’s legacy of constantly…