Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Monday attributed his emergence as governor of the state to God. The governor stated this at a reception after his inauguration’s thanksgiving and 60th birthday anniversary service at the Living Faith Church, in Asaba. He said it was God’s favour that brought him...
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George Bill, a Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, United States of America (USA), in one his books published 2003, ‘Authentic Leaders; Rediscovering the Secrets to Create Lasting Values, among other remarks noted that ‘an authentic leader demonstrates a passion for their purpose, practice their values consistently...
By MARTINS OGBEBE, Asaba – Customers with Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) in Asaba, the Delta State capital have lamented continue extortion by the BEDC, decrying the difficulty in recharging their pre-paid metres. They said the situation has thrown the area into darkness for weeks, lamenting the frustration passing...
Fuel pump price is now between N400 and N500 in Edo and Delta, as long queues on Tuesday morning, resurfaced in the few filling stations opened for business. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sudden hike in fuel pump price and long queues followed President Bola...
The Police Command in Delta has apprehended 94 women, suspected to be commercial sex workers, in Ughelli North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The spokesman of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Warri, also said that 59 male suspects were...
The Western Delta University (WDU), Oghara, Delta State, has received huge financial and material donations as it marked its 25th Founders’ Day celebrations and Lecture at the weekend. According to an official statement issued on Monday to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Oghara, Delta, WDU said Prince...
The next governor of Delta State is Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. His date with history is May 29, 2023. Currently the Speaker of the State Assembly, Oborevwori could be likened to a lamb who transformed to a lion. Humble and humane, he carries a swag of meekness not common...
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Saturday said that Owa-Alero storm water drainage project has attained 50 per cent completion rate. The governor state this while speaking to newsmen on Saturday during the project inspection at Owa-Alero in Ika North East Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. He...
Delta State is set to host 16 state teams in the 2023 Teqball Tour coming up from April 10 to April 13. Delta State Sports Media representative, Ogor Clackson, said in a statement on Tuesday that the teams would battle for $3000 prize. The 2023 Teqball Tour, sponsored by...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is trying to cover its tracks after rigging the March 18 Delta governorship election. Dr Timi Tonye, the Deputy Director, Media and Publicity, Delta APC campaign organisation, said this in a statement on Sunday in Asaba....
Delta Government on Friday alleged that certain individuals were planning to disrupt the Saturday’s Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, raised the alarm on Friday at a press briefing in Asaba. According to him, the strong intelligent information...
The Labour Party (LP) in Delta has urged party faithful to resist political thugs and ensure their votes count in the March 18, Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. The Chairman of LP in Delta, Mr Tony Ezeagwu, gave the advice on Thursday at a Day...
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says he will continue to support the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Mr Sheriff Oborevwori. He told newsmen in Asaba on Monday that his decision was premised on the fact that Oborevwori was democratically elected at the party’s...
The Labour Party (LP) in Delta State has disassociated itself from rumours making the rounds that it is negotiating with Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa ahead of the March 11 governorship election in the state. State chairman of the Party, Chief Tony Ezeagwu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has appealed to religious leaders and Delta residents to support the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Mr Sheriff Oborevwori in the March 11 Governorship election. Okowa made the appeal on Friday at a meeting with members of the...
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lauded Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, his running mate, for taking the lead in restructuring without waiting for the Federal Government. Abubakar gave the commendation while inaugurating the Koka Flyover and Interchange on Wednesday in Asaba, a project constructed...
Asaba stood still on Tuesday as supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) turned out en-masse to grace the party’s presidential campaign at the Delta capital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the over 25,000- capacity Keshi Stadium, venue of the rally overflowed with party supporters while...
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, Thursday, dismissed the notion of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) firm grip of the state. He told journalists after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja that “Delta is very ripe for...
Police in Delta State have neutralised a member of a suspected kidnap gang and rescued a victim from the gang’s captivity. Police spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe told newsmen in Warri, Delta on Friday that the suspect was neutralised on Wednesday, same day as the victim was rescued. “Police operatives...
By EMEKA CHIKWE, Asaba – The Delta State Police Command has arrested 6 suspected armed robbers and kidnappers in Ekpan community in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday in Warri. DSP...