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The Ijaw farmers of Burutu, Patani , Warri North, Warri South, Warri South West and Bomadi local government areas of Delta State have cried out over neglect in the distribution of the federal government grains palliatives to farmers in the state. It was gathered that the Delta State government had distributed the first phase of the federal government grains palliatives last week in Ibusa in Delta State. The angry Ijaw farmers led by Mr Ganagana Francis who protested before the Ijaw Publishers’ Forum, IPF said they were sidelined by Delta State government officials that were responsible for the distribution of…

The Deputy Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, and House Committee Chairman on Legislative Compliance, Rt. Hon. (Barrister) Arthur Akpowowo, shall be the special guest on ORIENTATION PANORAMA, the Peoples program on Voice of Delta FM 97.9 Asaba. DATE: Wednesday 13th March, 2024. TIME: 3pm to 4pm Live. DS Akpowowo, will be speaking on the State Law on Open Grazing and what his Committee is doing to ensure total compliance. During the program listeners are expected to call and ask questions, and to also report activities of Herders in their communities, because Open Grazing is an offence in Delta…

Governor of Delta state Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Mr. Sam Omatseye, one of Nigeria’s most decorated Columnist, Serial author on the launch of his new book: “Beating All Odds: How Bola Tinubu became President.” Oborevwori said Sam Omatseye is, without doubt, Nigeria’s most engaging and consistent chronicler of Nigeria’s national experiences, capturing with every offering, the essence and impact of the country’s individual vicissitudes and existential ethos. “We encourage other journalists and writers to take up the challenge of writing similar books as their contributions to the Library of Thought and Information on our growing democracy. We salute this great…

Globacom’s top shot Victor Kalu resigns after a major promotion to help Delta State raise Internal Generated Revenue. Joined Globacom as Divisional Manager, Data Business, then Regional Manager, Secondary Sales, Lagos and Ogun, resigned as Head of Activation Backend. He played vital roles in Glo’s successes in data business, customer acquisition and billions in Revenue. Before joining Globacom, he was Country Manager, Torilo, a UK based technology company. Also National Sales Manager, European Personal Care Limited. Currently the MD/CEO Zend Technology Company Limited, appointed by the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue to collect revenue from the informal sector in…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged Nigerian universities to significantly enhance their efforts in viable research and innovation to enable them proffer solutions to the myriad of challenges bedeviling the country. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge when he received on a courtesy visit, the Management of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, (FUPRE), Ugbomro, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor, who commended FUPRE for their ingenuity, said his administration would continue to support education in the state as a cardinal point of his MORE Agenda. He added that it was only when universities…

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, congratulated his Plateau counterpart, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, on his 59th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, commended the governor for his audacious infrastructural renewal mission in Plateau State, saying he was an an ingenious leader, who God selected to serve his people at a critical period. He described Governor Mutfwang as an indefatigable administrator and promise keeper, and extolled him for his patriotic and unrelenting service to the state and the nation. Governor Oborevwori said that it was heart-warming to note that the…

In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, the appointment followed the exit of Bashir Jamoh, whose tenure recently expired. Jamoh had handed over to Chudi Offodile, the executive director, finance and administration after his tenure ended March 11th. Ngelale said: “Dr. Mobereola holds a Ph.D, and an M.Sc in Transport Economics from the University of Wales, United Kingdom. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport, England, and a fellow of the same institute in Nigeria.” “He was the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) from 2003…

Intimidating number of Charles Olisa Political dynasty met at the instance of the principal of the political group who is the Commissioner representing Ndokwa Nation on the board of DESOPADEC, Dr Charles Olisa. At the well attended meeting which had participants drawn from the twenty DSIEC wards in Ndokwa East LGA, and other local government areas in Delta North senatorial district, Dr Charles Olisa was assured that with his style and quality of leadership, every member of the political family will continue to pitch their tent with him and the People’s Democratic Party. Speaker after speaker noted that the commissioner…

Nurses in Delta State, under the auspices of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, (NANNM), Monday, described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a leader who epitomises justice in leadership. The Nurses, who were on a solidarity thank you match to Governor Oborevwori for resolving their years of bondage under the leadership of the former Director of Nursing Services, Mrs Gloria Igumbor, pledged to use their privileged positions to ensure sustained health and wellness of Deltans. The Nurses, who bore placards with various inscriptions such as “Governor of Destiny, Delta Nurses say Thank you”, “Thank you, our Governor for restoring the…

The Vice-Chancellor of the Delta State University of Science and Technology, DSUST, Ozoro, Professor Jacob Oboreh and his management team on Monday, visited the Orerokpe campus of the University following the relocation of the Faculty of Management Sciences to the new campus. Professor Oboreh’s first point of call was at the Palace of the Orodje of Okpe kingdom, HRM Maj. Gen. Felix Mujakperuo, (Retd) CFR, Orhue I, where he was received by the Unu-Okpe, traditional prime minister of Okpe Kingdom, Okakuro Michael Affe and the Council of Chiefs. In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor informed the Palace that he was at…