The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the Delta House of Assembly, on Wednesday said that none of the assembly members was warming up to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Majority Leader of the House, Mr Emeka Nwaobi said this in Asaba, while reacting to the allegation that 10 out … Read more
The Chairman of the Delta Internal Revenue Service, Chief Solomon Ighrakpata, has urged revenue generating MDAs to consolidate on the success of 2024 in which the state’s IGR hit N157billion as against the N110billion target. The chairman represented by the Executive Director (Operations) of the Service, Dr Frank Nwugo made the call during a meeting organised by … Read more
A lawmaker, Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District on Wednesday at plenary officially notified the senate of his defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Party (APC). Nwoko’s notification is contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Wednesday. Nwoko in the letter titled: … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday, received Sen. Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, into the APC fold. Nwoko formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), recently decamped to the APC citing deep divisions and factionalisation within the party at the state and national level as … Read more
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has charged political appointees in the state to champion the whistleblowing policy of his administration by reporting poorly executed projects in their areas for prompt action. The governor gave the charge on Wednesday, while swearing-in Chief Ighoyota Amori as his Chief Adviser at Government House, Asaba. He said … Read more
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Swedish investors to explore investment opportunities by taking advantage of the state’s peaceful environment, strategic location and abundant natural resources for high investment returns engagement. Governor Oborevwori made the call when he received on courtesy visit, the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, and her delegation … Read more
When Senator Ned Nwoko launched his attacks, mid last year, against Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, discerning minds knew that his intentions were far from being altruistic, that he was only disgruntled over personal issues and only preparing grounds for leaving the PDP. It was obvious that, being unable to secure executive and delegate positions … Read more
Delta State Government, weekend, announced the commencement of payment of 2023/2024 Students Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award) to eligible Deltans in higher institutions across the country. Executive Secretary, Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr. Godfrey Enita disclosed this in a statement in Asaba on Saturday, said the payment would commence on February 3, 2025. … Read more
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the massive infrastructural development across the State. Governor Mohammed gave the commendation, Thursday night during a state banquet organised for members of the PDP Governors’ Forum, ahead of the forum’s meeting scheduled … Read more
The Holy Scriptures taught us the importance of appreciation. When Jesus cured ten lepers, only one came back to thank him. Our Lord was surprised that only one leper came to thank him and he asked rhetorically ‘where were the other nine lepers’? Gratitude is one of the pillars of faith of all religions’ teachings. … Read more