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Delta and Bayelsa States Houses of Assembly have restated their resolve to encouraging policies and programmes that promote peace, progress and development in the two states. The two Houses also reaffirmed earlier positions that the MORE agenda of the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and the ASSURED agenda of Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, should enjoy the support and backings of the House. Speaker of both States Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, Delta and Rt Hon Abrahampppppp Ingobere, Bayelsa, stated this in their separate address at the opening session of a retreat and training workshop for members…

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… As Constituents of Isoko Constituency 2 Hails Oborevwori Dev. Strides The Member Representing Isoko South 2 in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon (Chief) Ferguson Onwo, on Monday commenced tracking of ongoing state government’s projects in his Constituency, expressing confidence of their early completion. Hon Onwo, accompanied by some aides and constituents, said the tracking of the projects was a constitutional priority, stressing that as the representative of the constituency he should at all times be abreast with progress of work on each of the projects. At the 5745 meter long Olomoro – Igbide road project, the Lawmaker…

We have observed the desperate attempt by some dubious elements and a section of the media to malign His Excellency, Senator, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the immediate past Governor of Delta State, over his recent invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). With few exceptions, the media reports and commentaries have been mostly sensational, mischievous, and gross misrepresentations and distortions of the facts of the matter. They fall far short of the journalistic standards of factual reporting, fairness, balance, and simple logic. Most of these reports are riddled with outright lies, wild conjectures, and unverifiable claims, with the unmistakable…

Delta State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Goodnews Emamusi Obiodeh has taken a tough stance on land encroachment, warning individuals and communities to stop trespassing on government acquired lands or face legal consequences.   The Commissioner gave this warning in his office in Asaba during a meeting with representatives of Atakiako (Egbedemi) family of Oleh in Isoko South Local Government Area.  Obiodeh, emphasized that the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria vested ownership of all lands, which were acquired on the Governor for the service of public interest.  He therefore advised Communities which are hosts to Government acquisitions to…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State House of Assembly, Tuesday, suspended the member representing Bomadi State Constituency in the House, Hon (Engr) Oboro Kenneth Preyor for fourteen legislative days for alleged gross misconduct. The motion for the suspension of Hon. Preyor was moved by the Majority Leader, Hon Emeka Nwaobi, representing Aniocha North, seconded by the member representing Ughelli North 1 constituency, Hon Mathew Omonade and adopted. Following the adoption of the motion, the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, directed the Sergeant-At-Arm to escort the suspended Lawmaker out of the Hallowed Chamber. The Speaker announced that an adhoc Committee will be…

Prior to the elections that ushered in Senator Ede Dafinone, of the All Progressives Congress APC, into the hallowed chamber of the Nigerian Senate to represent the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, many had believed he was experience, highly educated and had what it takes as front line business man and chartered account to do things differently. But it is disheartening today to see Senator Ede Dafinone seemingly slumbering while his constituents in Delta Central Senatorial District are in need of tangible development projects, empowerments, employment opportunity and purposeful representation in the Senate. With his background as a…

Two persons have been allegedly shot dead in a suspected clash between Iwhreko and Ekiugbo renewed hostilities over who control the local revenue of the Ughelli main market in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the deceased, one Onome popularly called Oyibo was shot dead at the Ughelli main market while the other identified as Nathaniel died from bullet wounds at the Ughelli Central Hospital. Though the report is still sketchy, a source alleged that Oyibo was making collections from petty traders at the market when he was accosted by yet to be identified…

Delta State Executive Council, (EXCO), Monday, approved a proposed budget of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Briefing newsmen after the Exco meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, said the proposed budget comprised N587.4 billion, representing 62.75 percent for Capital Expenditure, while N348.7 billion, representing 37.25 percent, is for recurrent expenditure. Ekadeyan, who was flanked by Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, and his counterparts in Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu and Riverine Infrastructure, Hon. Ebikeme Clark, said the 2025 proposed budget was premised on an…

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has passed a vote of confidence on the Comrade Michael Ikeogwu led National Credentials Committee for following due process in the discharge of it’s responsibilities as well as upholding the standards of the NUJ Constitution without prejudice. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of the NUJ NEC Virtual meeting held on the 10th of November, 2024, presided over by the National President, Dr. Chris Isiguzo. The communique was signed by,Abubakar Musa Waziri National Ex-Officio Zone E,Princess Ronke Samo VP Zone B and Mary Domtur,Secretary…