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The Supreme Court on Friday, February 28, 2025, has reinstated the judgment that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations to Rivers State, until the budget is presented to a properly constituted House of Assembly. The apex court said the order subsists until the Rivers State government purges itself of what the court described as “flagrant disobedience to court orders”. In a one hour, thirty-six-minute judgement delivered by Justice Agim, the panel was unanimous in it’s dismissal of the cross-appeal filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara challenging the validity of the House of Assembly presided over by Martin Amaewhule as the Speaker. Dismissing Governor Fubara’s appeal, the panel ordered Martin Amaewhule to resume sitting immediately with other elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. According to Justice Agim, “it is an aberration” for Governor Fubara to have purportedly presented an...

PRESS RELEASE  Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, Nigeria Opposition Lawmaker's Coalition Spokesperson, has declared that, despite Supreme Court's Judgment Gov. Fubara will continue to drive the wheel of governance in Rivers State until the case on legality of decampment of Pro-Wike lawmakers at Appeal Court is decided. Hon. Ugochinyere, who made this declaration in a Press Release, in the wake of two Supreme Court judgements barring the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from releasing the statutory Federal allocation to Rivers State henceforth, until a proper House of Assembly is constituted and also nullifying the October 5, 2024 Local Government Elections in the State, also held the following positions: * Opposition Disagrees with Supreme Court Judgement ordering Seizure of Rivers Allocation, says Judgement capable of inflicting injury on the People  * Nullifying the LGA Election strange but will not stop the continuance of governance at the Local Govt Area, neither can it return the...

When Muhammadu Buhari capped his onslaught on the judiciary with his unilateral removal of then Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen, his political allies allowed politics to becloud their sense of respect for the constitution and separation of powers.  Buhari tested the waters when under the guise of fighting corruption in the judiciary, he orchestrated series of invasions of the homes and privacy of the homes of judges, especially in the unholy hours of the night. It was a successful test that was aided and abetted by a hypothetical mantra that change had come from the one dubiously called 'mai gaskiya'.  When he moved for the final kill by going for the head of a co-equal branch of government, all the checks and institutional hurdles had been effectively breached and compromised. The removal of Walter Onnoghen was an episode that presented the opportunity to reform the National Judicial Council (NJC) and give it a measure of independence. As the CJN is the chairma...

Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, called for the effective redesign of academic curricular for graduates to have the technical know-how to be job and wealth creators. The governor made the call at the 4th Founder's Day Celebration of the University of Delta, UNIDEL, Agbor, Delta State. He was represented at the occasion which saw the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, deliver a lecture on the topic, "Nation Building: The Search For A Nigeria That Works For All," by the Deputy Governor of the State, Sir Monday Onyeme. Governor Oborevwori said; "quality, functional education is one of the priority areas of the MORE agenda of my administration. We believe that education is not merely about imparting knowledge; it is also about shaping character, fostering creativity, and equipping the students with the right skill-sets and mindsets that they need to excel in the global marketplace.   "The major drawback ...

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed happiness that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration are taking the issues of Ogoni cleanup and development seriously. Speaking on Monday, February 24, 2025, when he hosted the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal and Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, in Government House, Port Harcourt, Gov. Fubara said the state government is also working with the HYPREP centre to resolve the issues of Ogoni. Gov. Fubara said the government could only make the people of Ogoni happy after what they had gone through by returning meaningful development to the affected areas. Narrating the sorry state of affairs of Ogoni, the governor said: "We all know the situation of Ogoniland. They have no good water, no farmland for agriculture anymore, their rivers are polluted and the fishes, if any remaining, are contaminated," adding that life expectancy has been lowered by the unwholesome level of pollutio...

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (8th left) with Ijaw Traditional Rulers shortly after a brief meeting on Sunday, with him are the Chairman, Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Timiyan JP, the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom (7th left), His Royal Majesty, Pere Stanley Luke, Kalanama VIII, the Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom (7th right) and others.  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, assured the people of Ogbe-Ijaw in Warri South West and Aladja in Udu Local Government Areas of the state of unbiased and peaceful resolution of their crisis. Governor Oborevwori gave the assurance during a 'thank you' visit to Ijaw traditional rulers and political leaders who gathered at the Ugborikoko residence of the Pere of Ogulagha Kingdom and Chairman of Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers' Forum, Captain (Elder) Joseph Timiyen. He applauded the people for not resorting to violence, adding that he was quite impressed that the two commun...

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday night, emerged New Telegraph Newspaper “Governor of The Year, 2024” for his efforts in the infrastructural development of the state.  The award which is coming on the heels of a similar honour by THISDAY/ARISE MEDIA Group for fiscal discipline and infrastructural development of the state, was presented at a well attended ceremony held at Oriental Hotels in Lagos. Governor Oborevwori who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, said the award meant a lot for the Governor and Deltans as it would deepen the partnership with the people of Delta State in delivering democratic dividends.  He said the Oborevwori administration had done well in improving infrastructure across the state by completing inherited and newly initiated projects without borrowing a dime.  According to him, "this award means a lot to us because what it means is that it's making us to have that confidence that what we are doing as a governm...

Delta State Government, has said that the state was very solvent and able to meet up its financial obligations as they fall due because of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's financial management abilities anchored on fiscal discipline, prudence and accountability.  The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and public information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu stated this in an interview on live television programme monitored in Asaba.  Aniagwu disclosed that Governor Oborevwori’s greatest asset was being underrated by naysayers adding that by his governance philosophy, the Governor had continued to confound his critics with tangible proofs and accolades across the state and country.  According to him, Governor Oborevwori is likened to that book that almost everybody judged by its cover and by the time they attempted to open the book they discovered that it's not written in french language but in pure English.  "All the facts that you need to know about certain things that you ...

The relentless efforts of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, in safeguarding Nigeria’s oil and gas assets have been acknowledged at the New Telegraph Awards/Dinner Night 2024, where he was honored as the Private Security Personnel of the Year. Speaking at the event, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Tompolo’s media consultant, expressed gratitude for the honor, emphasizing the importance of his principal’s contributions. “First and foremost, I want to thank God Almighty for giving Tompolo the strength and vision to serve the nation selflessly. We also appreciate New Telegraph for recognizing his unwavering dedication with this well-deserved award,” he said. Dr. Bebenimibo highlighted that Tompolo’s absence at the ceremony was a testament to his dedication, as he remained on the field overseeing security operations. He recalled that when Tompolo was entrusted with safeguarding Nigeria’s critical oil infrastructure in 2022, the country’s daily oil production had dropped to ...

Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Program,   The Isoko National Youth Assembly (INYA) has taken a swipe at the Niger Delta Liberators and Ex-Agitators Forum (NDLEF) and their sponsors on the ill-fated attempt to blackmail Presidential Amnesty Boss, Dr. Dennis Otuaro and Maro-Kana Construction company.  President of INYA, Comrade Eniwake Orogun in a statement on Saturday, said the faceless group behind the sham protest were being sponsored by a well known blackmailer whose stock in trade was to malign people for personal gains.  The statement reads: On Protest organized by a group of charlatans seeking to malign Maro-Kana Construction Company!  "We read on the media about a protest embarked upon by a faceless group called Niger Delta Liberators and Ex-Agitators Forum (NDLEF) wherein several baseless allegations were made against Maro-Kana Construction Company Limited, a company indigenous to the Isoko people, Delta state and Nigeria at large....

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, commiserated with the Clark family over the demise of their patriarch, Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian with robust integrity. Governor Oborevwori, who paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family at the Kiagbodo country home of the late elder statesman, said the deceased nonagenarian was a household name in the country, adding that he lived a fulfilled life.  According to him, Pa E.K. Clark, as he was popularly known, was very committed to the development of the Niger Delta and the country at large, adding that he had left indelible mark in the history of the country. The Governor, who was accompanied by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and other top government functionaries, disclosed that the foremost Elder statesman was always very bold, courageous, focused and articulate. "Looking at the faces of the people here today, you see that they are ce...

- By Patrick Ochei, Celestine Afokobah   Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has appointed the former Provost, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, and Chairman, Committee of Provosts of Colleges of Education in Nigeria, Dr. Ignatius Nwanze Ezoem as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Community Development to the Governor. The appointment though delayed, has come as a well deserved gift from the Governor, going by the quantum of contributions the educationist has made to the system, particularly in the last general election. Meanwhile, the newly appointed SSA has appreciated the Governor for finding him worthy to serve in his government, assuring him of his utmost loyalty and value addition to the M.O.R.E Agenda. Dr. Ignatius Nwanze Ezoem is a grassroots political mobilizer from Idumu-Ogo community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Delta State Government and NIPCO Gas Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centre of vehicles in the state.   The brief ceremony took place in Asaba on Thursday with the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, the Commissioner for Transport, Mr Onoriode Agofure, and the Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, signing on behalf of the state government, while Mr Sanjay Tarat signed for NIPCO Gas Limited.  After the signing of the MOU, Dr Emu said it was a deliberate effort of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to provide a place for residents of Asaba to convert their petrol - dependent vehicles to CNG- powered ones. He challenged the company to ensure that it made good use of the place provided for the take -off of the project, in addition to sticking to quality standard in handling the project.  Emu said Governor Oborevwori "takes seriously...

Delta State Government, Wednesday, launched a whistle-blowing policy to enable citizens report poor quality and substandard projects delivery in the state.  The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, announced the establishment of the policy at a news conference in Asaba, the Delta State Capital.  Flanked by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, the Commissioner said citizens can send text messages, WhatsApp messages with pictures and videos where possible to 09169978305.  He said: "So today we are launching a new partnership, and a partnership that emphasizes that Deltans do have a role in governance under the Oborevwori administration.  "As part of that demonstration of that invitation to join us in governance and ensure that value for money is given its pride of place in the administration of...