“Ability” in the heading is an irony but it is the truth. There is no doubt that we have people with physical disabilities and handicaps in our society, but our unfriendly environment is actually more guilty for bringing these disabilities and handicaps to the fore. In more benevolent and saner climes, there is … Read more
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta Command, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda has reiterated the ban on fireworks in the state during the festive season. Abaniwonda gave the order in a statement he made available to newsmen on Thursday in Warri. The CP directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police officers, and Tactical Commanders to ensure … Read more
Dr Tonye Timi, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta, has blamed internal crisis rocking the state chapter on failure of the leadership to prioritise collaboration and inclusivity. Timi said this in an interview on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the Delta APC’s internal conflicts serve as a cautionary tale of what happens … Read more
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration’s MORE Agenda had started impacting positively on the lives of citizens of the state. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in his remarks at the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Delta State Communication Workshop with the theme: Advancing Delta: Strategies for … Read more
The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday recalled two of its members that were suspended in November over alleged gross misconduct. The recall was announced during plenary in Asaba by the Speaker, Mr Dennis Guwor. The Assembly had on Nov. 6, suspended Mr Dafe Chukudi (PDP-Ukwuani) for 14 legislative days, alleging misconduct, … Read more
Delta Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday called on government agencies and other employers of corps members not to reject them but provide a conducive environment for them to perform optimally. Oborevwori made the call on Thursday at the closing of the orientation programme of corps members in the Batch C, Stream 1, at Issele-Uku. Oborevwori … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has filed a legal suit against Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the current representative of the Ethiope Federal Constituency, at the Federal High Court in Warri. The party is asking the court to declare her seat vacant after her recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The … Read more
The Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, Sunday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was fully focusing on the governance and development of the state. Ahon stated this in Asaba in reaction to a report credited to one of the Executive Assistants, New Media, to the Governor, Mr Felix Ofou, … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Efe Onfobruku, has said lawmakers defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) to his party are making the right decision. The former PDP governorship aspirant in Delta State said the PDP and LP are the most disorganized party in the country. Efe Ofobruku … Read more
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commenced the construction of a 20km storm drainage project to solve the huge flooding challenge in Osubi, Ugolo-Okpe, Okuokoko and environs in Okpe Local Government Area of the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this to journalists … Read more