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Parent and guardians have been cautioned to ensure their children and wards are given proper upbringing coupled with the fear of God and respect for humanity. This advise was handed down by the President General and Leaders of Ogbonvwa community in Ughelli North local government area, Delta State, over what they described as action that is capable of destroying homes and marriages. They made this call at the community town hall while settling paternity rift over an alleged statement made by one Favour Igho Odeme with the social media name, Amromata Favour. It was gathered that Favour Igho Odeme (18),…

As Delta State marks Governor Oborevwori’s first year in office, the immediate past chairman of Okpe Local Area Area, Hon. Isaiah Onoriode Esiovwa has urged Deltans to rally behind the Governor and support his vision for the state’s progress. In an interview, with our Crew of DENNIS OTU and DANIEL BAYAGBON, Hon. Isaiah Onoriode Esiovwa, praised the Governor for his impactful initiatives and dedication to improving Delta State. Hon. Esiovwa acknowledged Governor Oborevwori’s commitment to infrastructure development, highlighting the significant road projects undertaken across the state. He commended the Governor for entrusting renowned construction giant, Julius Berger with the…

…Tasks Oborevwori, Dafinone, Others On Development The people of Okpe Kingdom have been urged to wake up from their apparent slumber to develop Sapele and Okpe Local Government Areas. The charge was contained in a message delivered at the weekend by the President General of Okpe Union, Prof Igho Natufe. The specialist in International Relations and Soviet/ Russian Foreign Policy noted with sadness the stunted growth and development in Okpe Kingdom. ‘’While we share the Orodje’s lamentation on the neglect of Sapele and Okpe Nation by “successive governments”, we situate the problem more in the failure of Okpe elected/appointed political…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has said that in his administration there is nothing like Governor say, but that if he want to say anything, he will speak immediately. The governor also called on aspirants in the oncoming local government council elections not to fight over positions, stating that only one person could occupy a position at a time. Speaking on Sunday at the PDP Delta South Leaders and Stakeholders Meeting held at the Warri residence of former Governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, Governor Oborevwori, thanked leaders of the party in the district for their massive…

Chief Press Secretary CPS, to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly,  Comrade Nkem Nweke, on Thursday, called on members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm to be professional and diligent as they perform  the role of informing and educating the publics daily. Comrade Nkem Nweke stated this  when he featured as a guest speaker at the Indigenous Correspondent’s Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council MIRROR platform, at the Chapels Secretariat, Asaba.  While appreciating Journalists in Delta state for their support in reporting the activities of the Delta state house of Assembly consistently,…

The John Okoriko & Co of Onini legal Chambers for Morals and Values, recently, writes to the People’s Democratic party, (PDP) State Chairman, Barr. Kingsley Esiso, as an Issue of Urgency and Compelling Need for the Party, PDP to disqualify and reject the Candidature of Innocent Esewenzi of the Oshimili North Local government Chairmanship race come July 13, 2024. In a formal legal notice which was issued and served to key political and legal authorities regarding the unlawful decision to field Hon. Innocent Esewezie for a third term as Local Government Chairman, the wad served to the following; – State…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Most a times, things are not always as they seem to be on the surface.    Its important to dig deeper and understand the complexities and challenges that come with running of every or any particular offices including the local government chairman’s office.   There are various factors at play that are not known to those outside such as the demographics of the area, allocations of funds, expenditures, demands and needs of citizens . it is so easy to stand afar and criticize, but not until you have all the information you need, the data, thorough details…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Former Delta State NUJ State Chairman and Executive Assistant, Media to the Delta State, Governor Comrade Norbert Chiazor has emphasized the need ethical journalism with high premium.  Chiazor handed this down when he appears as guest speaker at the Indigenous Correspondents Chapel ICC, MIRROR platform in Asaba.   The communication scholar stated that ethical standards and professionalism are the components that differentiates a journalist from a social media micro blogger and in extension places a premium on the job but not tokenism. Commending the leaders and members of ICC for their unwavering support and dedication to grassroots…

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed one of its officers identified as Adabo Mohammed for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery, among others. Mohammed, who was an Inspector, alongside five others was said to be a member of an armed robbery gang allegedly responsible for the stealing of N29.8 million from a victim in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory. This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Friday. The statement, titled, ‘Police speak tough on indiscipline, misconduct,’ noted that in a move to uphold professional standards within the…