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Following the timely intervention of the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, the local government workers in the State who commenced strike early Tuesday have suspended the industrial action over rift with Emohua Local Government Chairman, Hon. Chidi Llyod. Governor Fubara had after a closed door meeting with the leadership of Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE), the Local Government Service Commission and Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Hon. Chidi Llyod directed that the parties resolved their differences amicably. In a joint press briefing after the meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Chairman of Local Government Service Commission, Chief Israel Woke Amadi, the Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Hon. Chidi Llyod and President of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, Rivers State Council, Comrade Clifford Paul commended Gov. Fubara ...

Press Statement PDP Dissolves Akwa Ibom State Exco, Constitutes Caretaker Committee for Chapter The National Working Committee (NWC) of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has at its meeting today, Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, pursuant to its powers under the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) approved the dissolution of the Akwa State Executive of the Party. Consequently, the NWC approved the composition of a Caretaker Committee to run the affairs of the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of our Party from today, Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 for a period not exceeding 3 months, or until such a time a new State Executive Committee will be elected in the State. The members of the Akwa Ibom State PDP Caretaker Committee are; 1.Igwat Umoren - Chairman 2.Harrison Ekpo- Deputy Chairman 3.Borono Bassey - Secretary 4.Bar. Ewa Okpo- Publicity Secretary 5.Emman Mbong- Organizing Secretary 6.Hon. Aniekan Asuquo- Youth Leader 7.Mary Silvia Abara - Woman Leader 8.Barr...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE FORMER PRESIDENT JONATHAN IS WELCOME TO THE RACE. NIGERIANS WILL REMEMBER HIS DISMAL RECORD IN OFFICE As we begin the march towards the 2027 elections prematurely foisted on the nation by the desperation of the opposition ganging up against President Bola Tinubu despite his glaring giant economic strides, we are once again regaled with a cacophony of voices, most of them full of sound and fury, signifying nothing, to paraphrase inimitable Williams Shakespeare in one of his classic works, Macbeth.    One recent statement that stands out in its absurdity is Professor Jerry Gana’s. The former Minister of Information and National Orientation, moving to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan into the 2007 presidential race, affirmed that the former president would contest the coming election on the platform of the discredited People's Democratic Party (PDP), which bequeathed a legacy of economic ruins, after 16 years of bad governance.   Gana even de...

It was an emotional day of remembrance as Mr. Sylvester Oromoni penned heartfelt posthumous birthday wishes to his late wife, Rosemary Oghenevwaire Sylvester Oromoni, describing her as a “jewel of inestimable value” whose passing left an irreplaceable void in the family. In his touching tribute, Oromoni reflected on the pain of her sudden departure and the enduring impact she had on him and their children. “Words cannot fully describe the anguish your departure has caused the Children and I. The vacuum is indescribable,” he wrote, noting that the family continues to celebrate her life on her heavenly birthdays. He praised Rosemary for her humility, generosity, discipline, and focus, saying her true wealth was the love, joy, serenity, and knowledge of God that she freely shared with everyone around her. “My confidant, you made life so beautiful and easy with the way you chose compassion when bitterness would have easily taken hold of you, demonstrating that genuine strength rare among m...

Strong indications have emerged that an Abuja hospital refused urgent medical attention to the late Arise TV news anchor Somtochukwu Christelle MADUAGWU in her last moments. The Network gathered that the journalists jumped from the second floor when the robbers invaded her apartment and sustained serious injuries. She was said to have been rushed to the hospital which instead of commencing immediate treatment requested for a police statement.  It was further gathered that the robbers also killed the security man in her resident at the Katampe area of Lagos. The popular  Arise TV news anchor, according to source, had just returned to the country from the UK where she went to witness the 30th wedding anniversary of her parents. The popular news anchor fondly called “Sommie” by colleagues, was killed in the early hours of Monday during an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja. The management of Arise News broke the sad news in a statement signed by Hadiza Us...

Delta State has become the first in Nigeria to procure three Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines, a landmark investment aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the state.   The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this on Monday in Asaba. He said the initiative, approved at the last State Executive Council meeting, reflects Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to providing quality diagnostic services across all three senatorial districts.   According to him, the MRI machines will be installed at the Central Hospital, Warri (Delta South), Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara (Delta Central), and Asaba Specialist Hospital (Delta North).   “Before now, many Deltans were compelled to travel to neighboring states to access MRI services, incurring huge logistics costs and inconveniences. Governor Oborevwori saw this gap and directed the procurement to bring relief to our people,” Onojaeme said.   The MRI, a non-invasive ...

A Tribute to My Inspirer   Death is always a painful reminder of the fleeting nature of life on earth and of how quickly even the brightest lights can fade. It was an emotional and humbling moment for me as I watched, with helpless tears, the body of my dear uncle, Diokpa Lieutenant Colonel Walter Adim Afam Jibunoh (Rtd.), being lowered into the grave. This was not merely the passing of a beloved family member; it was the farewell to a man whose life ignited my lifelong passion for Public Relations. As Director of Army Public Relations, my uncle was a familiar name in the media for all the right reasons, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between the Nigerian Army, the citizens of Nigeria, and the international community. As an impressionable young boy with an insatiable interest in current affairs, I eagerly read about him in the national dailies and listened to news bulletins on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). I was fascinated by the precision, tact, ...

PRESS STATEMENT ADC To Tinubu: Seeking UN Security Council Seat While Failing to Secure Lives at Home is Absurd * Party Queries President’s No-show at NDA Graduation Again The ADC has criticised President Tinubu’s administration for seeking a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, even as bandits ravaged the country, killing Nigerians at will while the government appears either unperturbed or incapable of securing the lives of its citizens. The party says Nigeria cannot ask for expanded global responsibilities while persistently failing to meet its most fundamental obligation of protecting lives and property at home. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC also queries President Tinubu’s absence at the passing-out parade and Presidential Commissioning of officers of the Nigerian Army at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna on Saturday. The party recalls that, just like in 2024, the Commander-in-Chief misplaced ...

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, called on Nigerians to embrace unity, justice, fairness, and equity as the foundation for building a greater and more prosperous country.   The governor made the call during an inter-denominational thanksgiving service to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, West-End, Asaba.   Oborevwori, who expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the nation since independence, said Nigeria’s survival despite daunting challenges was a proof of divine grace.   He said: “Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute to the Nigeria of our dreams. Independence was born out of a vision of hope and brightness for this country, and we must continue to build on the sacrifices of our founding fathers".   He maintained that Nigeria remained a proud nation with much to be thankful for, adding that the country had withstood trials that could have led to disintegration but for God’s mercy an...

The Bayelsa State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has held its September Special Monthly Reading on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 in Yenagoa, with a call for literary writers to exhibit more commitment to the Niger Delta cause. This was the fall out of a lecture and an interactive discourse, highlighting the distinctive features, prospects and challenges of Niger Delta Literature and the need for budding writers of Niger Delta stock, to push the frontiers of creativity and productivity to be at par - or better - with their peers in the comity of regional literatures within the corpus of Nigerian and African writings at large. In his Keynote address, Dr Lebe Joel, a Lecturer at the Federal University, Otuoke, did justice to the theme: "Niger Delta Literature: Concept, Processes and Prospects," highlighting  several nuances on what  portend Niger Delta literature. In his opening remarks, host of the event, Chief Deo Doupere Kalsuo, reeled out some of his l...

* PRESS RELEASE*  *World Tourism Day: FTAN Delta Pushes Sustainable Transformation*  … *calls on Delta State to honour Ignatius Atigbi*  The Delta State Ministry of Culture and Tourism hosted the 2025 World Tourism Day in Asaba, with the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” Speaking at the event, Engr. Chibuikem Diala MIH, Delta State Coordinator of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), delivered a compelling address linking the global theme to Delta’s vast tourism potential. Engr. Diala emphasized that “Delta is leaving value and money on the table” by underutilizing its tourism assets, stressing that intentional development of key products and festivals could transform the State into a global tourism hub. He highlighted cultural treasures such as the Ukwata Abii Festival, Tigboti Dance, and Adane-Okpe Masquerade, along with the Ethiope River (includingthe source at Umuaja), as strategic opportunities for creating green jobs, boosting GDP, ...

Sheriff Junior Care Foundation, Saturday, disbursed over N170 million to 150 petty traders across Okpe, Sapele, and Uvwie local government areas of Delta State as part of activities to mark the birth anniversary of its Founder and Chairman, Mr Sheriff Jnr Oborevwori. The cash grants, given under the MORE Cash Empowerment Programme of the foundation, were presented at a colourful ceremony in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area. The initiative provided two beneficiaries, Felix Ogheneovo and Loveth Thomas Jinadigha, with N15 million and N10 million respectively, while 148 others received N1 million each to boost their small businesses. Speaking at the ceremony, the celebrant, Sheriff Jnr explained the inspiration behind the foundation, saying; “the Sheriff Junior Care Foundation was born not out of abundance, but out of necessity. Giving back to society is not a luxury; it is a responsibility,” he said. He described petty traders as the “backbone of the local economy,” highlighting their r...

Prince Victor Efeizomor, Special Assistant on Media to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, marked his 60th birthday, with a gesture of giving back to society, by donating writing materials to students and cash gifts to teachers as incentives, to boost their morale in Ika North East Local Government Area. The celebrant, who visited Omi Primary School, Owa-Alero; Ogbaigbena Primary School, Owa-Oyibo; and Owa Secondary School, Owa-Oyibo, said the outreach was his way of expressing gratitude to God and contributing to the educational development of his community. “I have to be grateful to God for today, for making my 60th birthday a reality,” Efeizomor said in an interview at the Owa Royal Palace. “As a way of celebrating this landmark occasion, I decided to give back to society by visiting schools and donating writing materials and cash gifts. "For me, this is the best way to celebrate, by touching the lives of our children.” He explained that his decision was i...

Amidst Barr. Chiedu Ebie’s visible signatures of development across the Niger Delta as Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), a few voices have continued to claim that his presence is not being felt in his immediate constituency, Ika South and Ika North East Local Government Areas. But such claims, according to close observers, are not only unfair but also a deliberate misunderstanding of what true leadership and development mean. Those who insist they have not felt Ebie’s impact often base their argument on the absence of cash empowerment programs. Yet, this narrow expectation overlooks the fact that real development cannot and should not be reduced to handouts of ₦100,000 or ₦1 million that disappear in weeks and leave the people trapped in the same broken system. Ebie’s leadership is intentionally different. His priority is not tokenism but tackling systemic failures that have for years denied the people of Ika and the Niger Delta the opportunity to thrive. By fi...

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) stands as a pivotal institution in the quest for sustainable development in one of Nigeria’s most resource-rich yet historically underdeveloped regions. At the helm of this critical agency is Mr. Chiedu Ebie, the Chairman of the NDDC, whose unwavering commitment to the development of Ika Federal Constituency and the Niger Delta as a whole marks him out as a visionary leader dedicated to transformative progress. Before his appointment as Chairman of the NDDC, Mr. Chiedu Ebie served as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in Delta State and also held the position of Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Mr. Ebie’s tenure as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in Delta State marked a significant turning point in the standard and conduct of examination across the 25 local government areas. Through his resolute leadership, the administration of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) experienced unprecedented...

The people of Ika Federal Constituency in Delta State have been called upon to unite and queue behind the leadership of their illustrious son and Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chiedu Ebie. Ebie who is also the Co-convener of Delta Unity Group (DUG), is seen by many in the Federal Constituency as a rallying figure and political leader. Mr. Macdonald Eluma, a member of GCON Media, a Social and Political Pressure Group, made the call recently during a focused group discussion in Asaba, the Delta State capital.  According to him, it is only by aligning with Ebie's vision and mission in politics that the Ika nation can enjoy enduring but quantum political gains and socio-economic and infrastructural development. Eluma noted that Ebie has redefined public leadership and proven beyond reasonable doubt that not all politicians are deceptive, insisting that the NDDC boss remains a typical example of an honest personality in politics that can b...

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said the state government is proposing a budget of over ₦1 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to consolidate the socio-economic and infrastructural development drive of his administration.   Governor Oborevwori made this known on Thursday, September 25, 2025, during the state government’s citizens’ engagement on the preparation of the 2026 budget, held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.   Represented by the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, the Governor explained that 67 per cent of the budget estimate would be allocated to capital expenditure, while 33 per cent would go to recurrent expenditure.   He said the projected distribution was designed to channel more resources into infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other developmental projects, while also sustaining obligations such as workers’ salaries and the running costs of governance.   Emphasising that the capital focus unde...