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In commemoration with the new year celebration which coincided with his birthday on January 1st, Hon Emakpor Odogu, the Executive Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Community Development, used the occasion to visit God’s Divine Orphanage Home.Hon Emakpor presented Cash gifts, food items which includes Bags of Rice, Cartons of Indomie, Packs of Soft Drinks and other numerous food items and sanitary materials to the Orphanage. In his goodwill message to Deltans, he enjoined everyone, especially those at the grassroot levels, to stay focused on the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda as it will continue to be positively impactful on…

Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communication to Delta State Governor, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that President Ahmed Tinubu’s new Year message to Nigerians was devoid of hope, transparency and time frame for economy recovery. He noted that removal of fuel subsidy and liberalization of the forex market were the two key drivers of hardship and high inflation rate in the country, which Mr President knowingly triggered, and that his new year address ought to have focused on strategies put in place by his administration to crash inflation and pump price of petrol. Oghenesivbe while reviewing President Tinubu’s speech with…

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, (AFN) Chief Tonobok Okowa has been told he lacks the power to declare as inconclusive the Report of the Audit Committee set up via a resolution of the Executive Board of the federation at its virtual meeting of September 16, 2023. Tafida Gadzama, the first Vice President of the federation said in a statement made available to the media that the committee was set up pursuant to article 14.3.3 of the AFN constitution (2023 as amended) which gives the Executive Board the power to probe the finances of the federation and that only…

President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind Dr. Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa () with a fresh directive that the planned investigation and recall of Adalikwu initiated by the Federal Ministry of Transportation be stopped immediately. In a letter signed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Tinubu said the plan by the Federal Ministry of Transportation in August to recall the MOWCA SG is inappropriate as the organisation’s scribe has ceased to be an employee of Nigeria and only subjected to rules of the organisation he is…

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Delta State in Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured Deltans of his administration’s commitment to the sustainable development and advancement of the state through his MORE Agenda. The governor who gave the assurance in his New Year Message to the people of the state, urged them to continue to remain united, focused and peaceful as they enter the year 2024. A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said Governor Oborevwori reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing quality and enhanced service delivery to Deltans, and expressed confidence that God would perfect everything concerning Delta…

The immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Friday, said the local government council structure was the most important government in any nation across the globe because of its closeness to the people at the grassroots. Senator Okowa disclosed this while inaugurating ultra-modern hall and office complex at Owa-Oyibu, headquarters of lka North-East Local Government Area of the state which was built and named after him by the Barr. Victor Ebonka led administration in the local government council. He noted that if the resources of local government councils were effectively managed, it would be easier to manage the…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged mandate officers in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure strict adherence to standards before clearance certificates are issued to contractors for projects done. The Governor gave the charge on Friday while receiving the College of Permanent Secretaries led by the state Head of Service, Mr. Reginald Bayoko, on a Christmas and New Year visit to him in Government House, Asaba. The Governor, who said that Permanent Secretaries were very key to his administration, commended them for their commitment and support to his government as they effectively held the ministries before…

No fewer than 16 orphans, Eight boys and Eight girls talents were identified at the 6th Coach Felix Academic and Sports Foundation (CFASF) Annual Stakeholders Congress at Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna. In this year’s event, organisers decided to incorporate some talented boys and girls from the orphanages, with financial support from Former AthIetes Princess Mabel Madojiemu, Coach Kayode Yahaya, AFN Technical Director, Samuel Onikeku, NVBF President, Engr. Musa Nimrod, Mr. Musa Audu, MicromannaLtd and Mohammad Aliyu. Twelve orphanage homes contributed 116 orphans, who participated in 100m, 150m races.According to Osiebe, After giving the orphans opportunity to express themselves and show…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved pro vision of take off site for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the State. The State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh announced the Governor’s approval to journalists in Asaba on Friday. According to the Commissioner, the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences take-off site is the place previously used by the School of Marine Technology, Kwale. The Governor has approved 15 hectares of land, including all facilities and infrastructure previously used by the Delta…