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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori will tomorrow, October 1, 2024, attend the ceremonial march parade by the Nigeria Police Force and Paramilitary Organizations, to mark Nigeria's 64th Independence Anniversary Celebrations. The ceremony will hold on Tuesday at the Cenotaph, High Court Road, Asaba at 9am. The Governor will review the parade and also take the national salute at the ceremony. A statement signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, urged Deltans and members of the general public to attend the ceremony.

Recently, Senator Ned Nwoko released bad blood into the polity of Delta State by seeking to create ethnic division among the people. Sitting with a section of his constituents, he alleged that while Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is developing Delta Central and South, he is neglecting Delta North. He predicated his thesis on the allegation that the Governor refused his request to provide N35 billion for the contractors handling the Okpai Power Plant Step-Down project which is projected to provide electricity for a substantial part of Delta North. According to him, the Governor said there is not sufficient fund because he was repaying the debts incurred by the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and he argued that the Governor cannot plead paucity of funds, being that the state has so much money deriving from increased federal allocation which he said dwarfs those of the South East states combined.  Expectedly, it was surprising that a sitting Senator of the Peoples Democr...

  The first edition of the Jada Tennis Tournament (JTT), was held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Ogunu Tennis Club in Warri, Delta State, with Spencer Umoren Aniekan emerging overall champion.  In the male category, Aniekan won the top prize of Refrigerator to defeat Okobiebi Esiri who won sound system followed by Jackson Junior - Microwave; George Emmanuel -Toaster; Charles Onwuka- Electric kettle and Tonwe Kelvin - Solar light.  In the female category, Precious Ahwin, won washing machine to emerge champion after defeating Akata Princess who won - Gas cooker; Akin Ejoke came third with -Blender; followed by Adenike Akinyemi - Toaster; Becca Pirita- Electric kettle and Annabel Ese - Solar light.  Speaking at the event, sponsor of the tournament, Dr Charles Ukeagu, said the tournament was inspired by his daughter, Jada, who is preparing to join the Tennis club and also as a way of giving back to the club that accommodated him.  Dr Ukeagu who joined the O...

Boys Model Secondary School Patani Old Boys Association (BMSSPOBA), Class of 2004 jubilantly celebrated their 20th Graduation anniversary and homecoming on Wednesday 25th September, 2024 at their alma mater in Patani, Delta State.  The event, filled with nostalgia and generosity, showcased the enduring spirit and commitment of these distinguished alumni of one of the most successful Model Secondary schools in Delta State.  In a remarkable display of gratitude and solidarity, the Class of 2004 doled out over a million naira donating two complete grass cutting machine kits to the school.  Each kit, meticulously crafted to support the school's upkeep, included essential items such as brush cutters, trimmer lines, chain author cutters, rain boots, coveralls, reflective jackets, helmets, and face shields.  This gesture underscored their dedication to enhancing the school's environment and ensuring its habitability for current and future students.  The celebration was...

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to remain optimistic and not be overwhelmed by the present economic challenges bedeviling the nation. Rather, he urged them to remain positive, noting that tough times don't last, but tough people do by effectively surmounting challenges facing them.  Governor Oborevwori made the call at an inter-denominational thanksgiving service held on Sunday, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peters, Asaba, to mark the country's 64th Independence Anniversary.  The Governor, who paid glowing tributes to the founding fathers of the country, urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and united, adding that a new phase of prosperity, peace, unity and progress would soon envelop the country.  Oborevwori said: "It goes without saying that there is hunger and despair in the land because of the high cost of living caused by inflation.   "There are not enough words to describe the pain and suffering many people are going th...

As the Rivers State Local Government Council elections, 2024 draws nigh, the CTC chairman of AKULGA, Hon. (Chief) Bitebobo Nelson Amieye Georgewill, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, led the simplified family of AKULGA, the APP Chairmanship candidate, Hon. Mrs Tonye Oniyide Briggs, her Vice and other councillorship candidates through a unique LGA elections campaign in AKULGA.  According to the CTC chairman, the season in question is a season for reformation, translation and transformation. He noted that, AKULGA needs to be perpetual in growth, and not to be known as former champions. Therefore, AKULGAans should see the forthcoming Local Government Council elections as a privilege that God has given for them to breakthrough, such that with their support to the incoming Executive government, AKULGA will be an LGA set as a pace for others to follow.  The rally which was a conspicuous gathering of believers hungry for change, had the presence of all well known political leaders of ...

  Today, the Paramount Head of the Oruwari Briggs group of War Canoe House of Abonnema, Opuda Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs and other leaders of the Abonnema council of Chiefs held her monthly general meeting.   On behalf of the revered King of Abonnema, His Majesty, King DIsrael Gbobo Bob-Manuel, Owukori the IX, the Paramount Head of Oruwari Briggs group of War Canoe House of Abonnema, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs and other leaders of the Abonnema council of Chiefs, led the monthly Abonnema council of Chiefs meeting.  While addressing the council, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs noted that, the meeting which was fixed for every first Saturday of the every month was brought forward because of the forthcoming Local Government Council elections in the State, come 5th October, 2024, and the leadership of the council deemed it fit that it is necessary for them to obey the laws of the State, as such, became law abiding enough for them to partake and be certain of a hitch free Local Government ...

Five hundred and thirty four undergraduates of different institutions of higher learning on Saturday, received more than N100 million for emerging successful in the year 2024 edition of Monday Onyeme Foundation's scholarship scheme. The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, who is the initiator of the scholarship scheme personally presented the cheques to the beneficiaries at the well attended occasion which took place at Asaba. Each of the successful students got the sum of N200, 000 each with the overall best receiving the sum of N600, 000, second best, N500, 000 and overall third position, N400, 000. The deputy governor, charged students to always put in their best in their studies, stating, "be the best in what you do. "I want to specifically appreciate everybody who came here to felicitate with us and to witness this memorable occasion. "This is the first time that we are holding this kind of function in Asaba; before now, it used to be held on...