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 PRESS STATEMENT  01/01/2025 2025: EXPECT MORE DEMOCRACY DIVIDENDS, DELTA GOVT. ASSURES DELTANS  Dear Deltans, On behalf of the Delta State Government, I happily congratulate all of us for seeing the end of 2024 and heartily welcome you to a brand New Year 2025. To God be all the Glory!  As we step into the New Year with great hope, enthusiasm, optimism and anticipation of what we will accomplish together in the weeks and months ahead, I hereby wish to assure you that the M.O.R.E Agenda is fully on course to deliver more dividends of democracy to all Deltans.  We will not only intensify our commitment and determination towards impacting positively and improving the lives and living standards of Deltans, but we will also not relent in our efforts at enhancing our dear State by continuing to deliver our impactful, enduring, and legacy projects across the three Senatorial districts and bringing more smiles and songs of joy to our people in the communities. His Exce...

OmaJays Oasis Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in the United States of America and Africa, has donated delivery mats and sanitary towels to residents of Akwukwu-Igbo and other users of the two medical facilities in Akwukwu Igbo, headquarters of Oshimili North Local Government Area in Delta to improve hygiene during and after delivery care for mothers.  Receiving the items from OmaJays Oasis Foundation, during one of the antenatal classes at Akwukwu-Igbo Primary Health Centre, Matron Chiamaka Tina Bienichi, the officer in charge of the health facility, commended the donors for their intervention. She specifically thanked Dr. Chioma Egwuenu-Dumbuya and her spouse, John Dumbuya, co-directors of OmaJays Oasis Foundation for changing and touching lives particularly at a time like this.  “We are happy to receive these items. As we all know, these supplies will ease so many problems. The money these expectant mothers would have spent buying delivery mats and sanitary towel...

Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege spoke the truth when he decried the unbearable hardship foisted on Nigerians by the numbing economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress APC. Senator Omo-Agege in his 2024 Christmas message said: “We acknowledge that the recent reforms have caused hardship for many Nigerians, particularly with the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the naira’s multiple exchange rates." This truth resonates well with the reality that has become the misfortune that has become the lot of Nigerians who daily pine away in economic distress. Nigerians today have had their life value reduced because of the actions of the APC Federal Government that removed subsidy on fuel without giving a deep thought to the action it was taking and the negative consequences of such on the well-being of Nigerians. Nigerians recall with disappointment the sad turn of events on them since the Tinubu-led APC Federal Government came ...

Going by the demonstrated commitment and drive of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State, to the vision of the MORE Agenda, the strengthening of the foundation of various institutions critical to the management of development and growth, and the investments over the past 19 months of the administration, 2025 promises to be a year of harvest of projects across Delta State. The administration started on a very strong note, especially with the Governor's focus and determination to the completion of inherited projects and the initiation of new ones. This culminated in the delivery of a huge number of projects across various sectors within his 100 days in office. Subsequently, by the end of his first year in office, the entire State had been turned into a massive construction site. The Warri/Effurun flyover projects were loud, and more so too with the engagement of Julius Berger, adjudged as an ace construction firm, to ensure competent and timely deliv...

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged Journalists to combat fake news and misinformation by fact-checking for the truth before going to press. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge, Monday, at the Press Week organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), Delta State Council, in Asaba, with theme: "Imperative Of Proper Leadership Recruitment Process For Good Governance". The Governor disclosed that his administration was comprehensively addressing development challenges of the state through its MORE Agenda. Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, Governor Oborevwori said journalists should consistently sustain the effort to find out the truth before going to press, saying it had become essential as more people could be inclined to listen to or read negative reports without bothering about their correct versions. He commended journalists in the state for the cordial relationship they had accorded his administration and for organizing the Pres...

High Chief Kestin Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Limited, has been celebrated for his outstanding contributions to humanity and community development with an Award of Excellence presented during the grand finale of the Kurutie Annual Amafinide Uge Festival. The prestigious honor was conferred by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, on behalf of the Kurutie community. The award highlighted High Chief Pondi’s exemplary dedication to advancing human and community welfare. Presenting the award, Rt. Hon. Guwor praised High Chief Pondi’s commitment, describing him as a symbol of selfless service whose initiatives have significantly impacted the Kurutie community and its surroundings. The Amafinide Uge Festival, a vibrant cultural event showcasing Kurutie’s heritage, provided a fitting platform to acknowledge High Chief Pondi and other distinguished individuals for their efforts in improving lives and driving development. The recognition wa...

Dr. Doris Amaka Ochei, founder of the Doris Amaka Ochei Foundation, DAO, has confirmed with satisfaction, that she and her team ensured the safety of Children who participated in this years Christmas Carnival in Onicha Olona, was given utmost priority in the course of the organization and execution of the hugely successful, colourful, fun filled and richly rewarding annual yuletide event. Dr. Ochei, who gave the affirmation against the backdrop of recent incidences of stampedes across the country during celebration events which attracted the gathering of large numbers of children, especially for philanthropic and goodwill distribution of gifts and food items, in the joyful and convivial spirit of Christmas, said she made sure that the strategy for sharing gifts was slightly adjusted to restore calm and order at the venue, when it appeared that a section of the arena was becoming a bit rowdy, and the celebration then proceeded smoothly, seamlessly and hitch free to it's very satisfa...

 Press Release  Mr. Peter Ugbaja, (m) with other delegates UBULU-UKU LAUNCHES SECURITY FUND Amidst continuing attacks and kidnap of farmers, a security fund to equip the vigilance group in Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.  The fund was launched at the annual Delegates Conference of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom Descendants Central Union held during the Christmas period.  Flagging off the exercise, the President General, Mr. Peter Udene Ugbaja, decried the rampaging attacks my militant Fulani herders who have taken over large areas of farmlands in the community. He said the inability of security agencies has made it imperative for the community to pick up the gauntlet and equip the local vigilantes. "We cannot remain helpless even if the Police is unable to address our complaints. We have to empower our vigilance group to secure our farmlands and farmers", Ugbaja said in address attended by delegates nationwide and from the Diaspora. He urged publ...

Delta State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza and Sir Festus Ahon, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori were on Saturday, December 21, 2024 bestowed with Medal Awards by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zone 'F' South-South. The award ceremony which was the climax of the "Eight Days Intensive Capacity Enhancement Programme for Journalists in the Niger Delta/Awards Night" and held at the Faarah Lounge, Off Aba Road, Port Harcourt was made to commend and encourage them for their exemplary way they have discharged the responsibilities of their respective offices in managing the media and communication for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.  The NUJ Zone 'F' South South led by Comrade Opaka Dokubo, Vice president, Zone 'F' NUJ and Comrade John Angese, Zonal Secretary, NUJ, said South-South leaders of the NUJ thought it necessary to recognize the good works of the recipients whose en...

On Friday, December 24th, 2024, the annual High Chief (Dr) O.B. Lulu-Briggs Remembrance Day Celebration was again held in Abonnema. As usual, it has always been a day of significance, just as the life and times of the  one whose remembrance it is. We will recall that this annual event as hosted by Opuda Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs and colleagues has always been about empowering lives and giving lives a True meaning, unforgettably. While other years have been premised on business, skills and education (scholarships), in this year's, the hosts decided it is time to give praises to God through Choral competition, wherein the best of voices that will bring down the Glory of God in appreciation to the gifting of such a remarkable father of many nations as the revered High Chief O.B. Lulu-Briggs, will be given a divine purpose impacting award.  For this reason, this year's was tagged, "High Chief (DR) O.B. Lulu-Briggs Annual Rememberance Day Celebration; Choral Competition.", wh...

Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Beautification, Chief Emmanuel Erezi Okpomo has celebrated the Christmas holidays with his people at Emevor community in Isoko North Local Government Area.  Chief Okpomo, a notable philanthropist, brought joy to the local communities in a grand gesture of generosity with a donation of over 200 bags of rice, 300 wrappers and over N1million cash to various groups at Oyaro-Emevor, Emevor Town and Egbahe-Emevor.  At Oyaro-Emevor, Okpomo gave out 90 bags of rice, 100 wrappers, N150,000 cash to the women and N200,000 cash to the youths and the men.  The Okpako Ewheya of Emevor and her cabinet got 70 wrappers with bags of rice and cash donation of N150,000. While Egbahe women got 55 wrappers, 58 bags of rice and N200,000 cash for the women while the men and youths got N150,000 cash.  Other groups which benefited from Okpomo's largesse include Hunters Association, Vigilantes Group of Nigeria, VGN, and the Emevor community...

NUJ Delta 2024 Press Week Events The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Delta State Council, will be rounding off the year 2024 with her Press Week schedule to hold from Sunday to Tuesday, December 30-31, 2024. Sunday, December 29, 2024, is Media Awareness/Thanksgiving Day for our members all over the state. The Thanksgiving venue for those in the state capital territory area is Living Faith Church, Okpanam. The time is 9.00 a.m prompt. Monday, December 30, 2024, is the Press Week Lecture/Award Day. The venue is NUJ Press Centre, Maryam Babangida Way, Asaba at 11.00 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, is Community Development Service Day. All members of the council, particularly those in the capital territory areas are enjoined to participate actively in the events as scheduled. Signed: Barry Agbanigbi, Chairman, Press Week Planning Committee, Oris Aniretan Secretary, Press Week Planning Committee

The re-establishment of the Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC) has been welcomed by various stakeholders in the nations sport, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is upbeat about the new prospects for the growth of the sector, even as he has expressed implicit confidence in the competence and capacity of the NSC leadership, Shehu Dikko, the Chairman, and the DG, Bukola Olapade, to deliver. In the past few weeks, the duo have been rejigging the direction and framework of our sports to Reset, Refocus and Relaunch the sector as a veritable asset for national development, and with more professional administration and management. As has been revealed by Shehu Dikko, "the strategic approach of the Renewed Hope Agenda and Shared Prosperity aims to establish sports as a vital pillar of Nigeria's economy and a unifying factor for national development." The repositioning covers the entire sports eco-system with the target of improving on sports infrastructure across the country, eliciting...

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (left), flanked by his Wife, Deaconess Tobore, fielding questions from Journalists shortly after a Christmas Service held at the Living Faith Church, Asaba on Wednesday. Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on Nigerians to use the season of joy and goodwill typified by the Christian Festival of Christmas, to reflect on the values of unity, peace and selflessness to work for the sustainable progress and development of the country. Governor Oborevwori made the call while speaking to journalists after the Christmas service at the Living Faith Church, Asaba, on Wednesday. The governor, who was joined at the Christmas service by his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and other family members, emphasized the need for citizens to place national interest above personal or sectional aspirations in order to foster sustainable progress and stability in the country. Governor Oborevwori reminded Nigerians that the essence of C...

The attention of the M.O.R.E. Reality Group (MRG) was recently drawn to comments made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris who, while reportedly addressing a now roundly dismissed and categorically debunked article by a media aide to the Delta State Governor, noted in his response, that Governor Oborevwori’s comments, as inferred from the opinions expressed in that situationally inappropriate write up, are a smokescreen to avoid accounting for the increased allocation Delta, an oil-producing state, has enjoyed under Tinubu. It is our considered opinion that the Minister erroneously profiled the Delta State Governor, relying on excerpts from a media aide, which the Delta State Government has renounced as a private opinion that does not reflect its official position.   With this salient backdrop therefore, we once again respectfully refer the Minister to the widely reported affirmation by Governor Oborevwori himself at a recent event, w...