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Twelve-year-old gymnast, Ogechukwu Stephanie, who won four gold medals in three apparatus of the Gymnastic event of the 7th National Youth Games, has pleaded for Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to make her dream come true by offering a scholarship to complete her education. The gymnast who is the toast of  Team Delta, dedicates her four gold medals to Governor Oborevwori and hopes to win more in her remaining three games. ” I worked very hard during training and I am happy and thank God that I am dedicating these gold medals to the Governor of MORE Agenda,…

Following the cost of building materials, especially cement, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, HRM King Obukohwo Monday Whiskey, Udurhie I, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reopen the shut Madewell Cement Factory located at Idjerhe by renewing its licence. The journalist-turned-monarch, who made the call on Thursday while touring the facility with his chiefs, also urged Tinubu to restore the licences of all other cement producers to jumpstart an efficient economy. “We are here for the project tour and inspection of the abandoned Madewell Portland Cement Factory here in Otorho Idjerhe. “It is 15 years ago or let’s say 12…

The Nigerian government says it will stand in solidarity with Victor Osimhen in response to his feud with his club, Napoli FC. In a press release issued today, sports minister Senator John Owan Enoh expressed deep concern and support for Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles player who has recently faced challenges in Napoli. Senator Enoh also highlighted the struggles of Tobi Amusan, another Nigerian athlete, and his efforts to address her concerns directly. He said his office is actively working to reach Osimhen to gain firsthand insight into the issues he is facing and to establish the facts surrounding his…

 Rights activist, Comrade (Amb.) Derrick Agberen, has called on the Delta State Government and the Delta State Police Command, to review the establishment/activities of the Anti-Cult, Vigilantes, Federal Hunter’s Group in the state. He said this in a statement made available newsmen on Thursday. In his words: “Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing away of 17 year old, Master Sylvester, as a result of the rascality and recklessness of men of the civilian Anti-Cult group, attached to Obiaruku Police Division.” Adding: “This sad occurrence took place yesterday, the 27th day of…

… CP Applauds Efforts Of operatives, Assures Residents Of Safety Delta state police command said its operatives have killed four suspected kidnappers who have been terrorizing Warri and environs during a gun duel . According to DSP Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer for the command said the command has been on the trail of one “Momotimi”, leader of a dreaded kidnapping syndicate responsible for the bank robbery operation at a Wetland microfinance bank in Udu LGA of the state in 2021. Momotimi and his gang have been on the command’s most wanted list and are suspected to be responsible…

Protesting workers at the Ministry of Works confined the minister of works, Dave Umahii, in his office on Thursday, September 28. The staff accused Umahi of being tyrannical, claiming that the minister barred staff who were late for work from entering the ministry. The union members in the Housing and Works Ministry decided to lock up the ministry. The workers also prevented entry and exit into the building thereby preventing the minister from leaving the office. They also claimed that Umahi, “stopped engineers and directors from doing their work, and has been breaking public service rules since his appointment, by…

The governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna has declared the 2023 governorship election as in conclusive. The All Progressives Congress (APC), governorship candidate Senator Uba Sani was declared winner of the 2023 governorship election by INEC. The tribunal declared that the 2023 governorship election in the state was inconclusive. The final judgement was announced via zoom after the judges shunned the physical hall on Thursday in the state. They ordered that fresh elections be conducted in seven wards of four local government areas in the State. A petition was filed by the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), and…

An NGO, Hope For Nigeria and Skills Empowerment Foundation said the assurance of a better Nigeria as promised by President Bola Tinubu, would be realized with the policies that are meant to improve the living standard of over fifty million Nigerians and would lead to creating a stable economy for all Nigerians. The Foundation also stated that it’s also working towards assisting and partnering with *the Federal Government, through facilitation from National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO) to ensure the process of data collection is carried out seamlessly. The organisation’s President Kerry Kenu S. who disclosed this while briefing journalists,…

There is tension in both camps of the different political parties as the  Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will deliver judgment on Thursday September 29. This was according to The Story Online newapaper. Details later…. Credit: The Story Online

Plans are presently on top gear by members of the Association of Contributory Retirees (ACR) to protest against the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON),over alleged extortion of a whooping sum of N4 million from each of their take home benefits. A protest letter dated September 20, 2023, disclosed that after a useful deliberation, the body agreed to embark on a protest at the gate of Government House, Asaba, on Thursday, October 5, 2023. According to them, the protest would be the 12th since the agitation for the payment of Retirees gratuities and pensions began. The letter signed by…