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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said all his actions as governor were guided by the interest of the people. He assured that no one would short change the state under his watch.   Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the 50th birth anniversary thanksgiving of the Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Engr Emeka Nwaobi, at St. Paul’s Catholic Cathedral, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state.  While commending the celebrant on his empowerment programme for the people, Governor Oborevwori urged people in authority to always remember the widows and the other less-…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Chairman of the Delta State Football Association DFA, Chief Hon. Godwin Adode, has disclosed the DFA’s preparedness to partner with the Delta State Health Contributory Scheme DSCHC, in order to give footballers both active and retired leverages in accessing quality medical care through the state health commission. Adode gave the disclosure when he paid a working visit to the DG, Delta State  Health Contributory Commission (DSHCS), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, in Asaba, were he outlined strategic plans to enhance healthcare access for both active and retired footballers in the state.  The former Ughelli North Local Government boss while…

By Augustine Akanigha The Delta Queens Football Club “The M. O.R.E. Queens” kicked off their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season on a promising note, despite their narrow loss 1-0 to Bayelsa Queens FC. The match which was played on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the main bow of the Samson Siasia township stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, showcased the Delta Queens FC skills, determination, and display of solid gameplay that left fans hopeful for the rest of the season. With their strong start, there’s a lot to look forward to as they continue to build momentum, hopefully turn…

“I wish to sincerely commend Tompolo, Engr Mathew Tonlagha, and Engr Kestin Pondi for their doggedness towards the exposition and development of the riverine communities through the infrastructural revolution and human empowerment. Permit me to equally use this medium to express my gratitude to them for saving our once bastardized environment through the Tantita Security Surveillance Contracts

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration’s priority remains delivering quality projects aimed at giving value to the people, regardless of personal relationships. Speaking during inspection of multiple projects in Asaba, the state capital, Governor Oborevwori emphasized that competence, integrity, and value for money was critical to his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda.    The projects inspected include; Ogbeosonwe, Ogbeilo road, Ogbogonogo market storm drainage project and Ogbe-Ofu Road, Off Jarret Road, Cable Point, Asaba.    Others are; 1.7km Amaechi Agusi Street with 10 adjoining streets, Dorah Allanah Street, Oluu Street, Burutu Drive, Off Infant Jesus Road, Odilison…

The Delta State Police command has arrested two suspected serial car snatchers that killed a cab driver on December 15, 2024 along the Warri-Sapele road by Aziza junction. SP. Bright Edafe, Public Relations Officer to the Delta state police command, in a press release disclosed that the suspects, Junior Emmanuel ‘m’ (33) and Julius Samuel ‘m’ (28) confessed to the crime.  According to the release, the suspects invited a cab man to take them to a particular bar at Osubi alongside a call girl they picked earlier at the front of Shoprite. The cab man was again instructed to take…

By Nkem Nwaeke Elected to represent the good and wonderful people of Warri South West Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly in 2019, Rt Hon Guwor Emomotimi Dennis, has remained a beacon of hope not just to the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic-dominated constituency, nor Delta state, but the country at large. By divine grace and the magnanimity of every critical stakeholder to societal growth and development within and beyond Delta State, his reelection for second tenure in 2023 into the State Legislature, preceded his emergence as Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and subsequently by…

The Guild Of Online Media Editors And Publishers (GOMEP) Nigeria has charged the Federal  Government of Nigeria to prioritise the welfare of  the Nigeria Armed Forces with absolute transparency and accountability, so as to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the personnel and secure the country from the challenges of insecurity.   This comes as Nigeria marks this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, a day set aside to honor the nation’s fallen heroes and veterans who have sacrificed for the peace and security of the country.    According to GOMEP, the call was timely, considering the numerous challenges facing the…

Sixty one staff of the Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission have been shortlisted for promotion to next levels in their services to the state. Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr Sunday Ebireri who disclosed this in his remarks at the commencement of the 2025 promotion interview for staff at the Commission’s headquarters in Asaba, said the affected staff cut across management and middle management cadres. Flanked by some other board members and Secretary of the Commission, Barr Austin Uwasike, Mr Ebireri explained that the Commission cannot afford to fail in its responsibility to ensuring that staff of the…

Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the invaluable contributions of the Armed Forces in maintaining peace, stability, and security in Nigeria would remain indelible in the minds of the people. Rt Hon Guwor, in his goodwill message on the Commemoration of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, paid tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifices in defense of the nation.  He said their selflessness, courage, and loyalty to Nigeria are an inspiration to all, even as he acknowledged the sacrifices made by their families and…