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In a move aimed at deepening stakeholder’s engagement and ensuring operational fairness in the oil-producing regions, the Delta State Government has directed Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) to immediately issue a Purchase Order for the supply of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, to communities under the AGGE Bayelsa and Delta Global Memorandum of Understanding, GMOU Board. An official statement signed by the Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor,…

In a move aimed at deepening stakeholder’s engagement and ensuring operational fairness in the oil-producing regions, the Delta State Government has directed Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) to immediately issue a Purchase Order for the supply of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, to communities under the AGGE Bayelsa and Delta Global Memorandum of Understanding, GMOU Board. An official statement signed by the Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor,…

The Olotu and Ekuogbe Rowland Akpodiete Foundation recently marked its 7th anniversary by distributing over 100 health insurance cards to beneficiaries across Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The distribution took place at the Ubogo community Town Hall. The Executive Director of the foundation, Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP, expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency,Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his healthcare policy, which aims to improve the well-being of Deltans….

The Magistrates’ Court sitting in Asaba has adjourned to November 7, 2025, the criminal trial of Pastor Sunday Ogbogho of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), who is facing prosecution for allegedly assaulting a journalist with tools including a spanner. Pastor Ogbogho was arraigned before Magistrate Court 4, Asaba, on August 11, 2025, over attack on journalist Kenneth Orusi at No. 5 Elder Ediale Street, off Ibusa Road, Asaba, inflicting head injuries including teeth…

The Olotu & Ekuogbe Rowland Akpodiete Foundation is celebrating 7 years of committed service delivery to communities, especially within Delta State. Our desire, passion, and zeal for serving humanity have driven our impactful delivery, and we’us grateful to our like-minded partners, individuals, and corporations who have supported us on this journey. It’s been an incredible 7 years of impactful service, and we invite those who haven’t joined us yet to come on board and be…

The disputes between Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited, HESOL, operators of OML 30 and host Landlords over rent increment and expired leases, have been resolved by the Delta State Government. The State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor who presided over a mediation meeting with the indigenous oil firm and OML 30 landlords in his office in Asaba, expressed happiness over return of peace between the parties. Hon Uviejitobor directed the company…

The Asaba Magistrates’ Court has arraigned Pastor Sunday Ogbogho of the Redeemed Christian Church of God for allegedly assaulting journalist Kenneth Orusi with tools including a wheel spanner, causing head injuries in an incident that occurred on July 27, 2025, at No. 5 Elder Ediale Street, off Ibusa Road, Asaba. The charge, recorded under Case File No. 367 at the Magistrate Court 4, Asaba, with Mr. Alex Ibe, as the Police Prosecutor, read in open…

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, commissioned several projects in Bomadi Local Government Council. Speaking at the occasion, the Governor observed that with the number of projects commissioned, it was evident that local government councils “can drive real change when leaders are focused and committed.” Governor Oborevwori who commended the Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council, Hon. Dagidi Andaye for executing the projects, was represented at the occasion by his…

There was a fire outbreak at Kolokolo Market in the early hours on Tuesday 29th July, 2025 at about 1:30am Mid- Night where goods worth millions of naira were lost in the incident. While inspecting the incident, Austin Achojanure, Ambrose Omorogie and Happy Amere – Chairman, PRO and the eye of Owghuvie in Kolokolo Quarter, in Enerhen Community respectively expressed sadness for the level of destruction of goods and infrastructures at the market. However, the…

Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor (JP) has sent warm greetings to Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Girl Child Development, Hon. Orode Uduaghan on the occasion of her birthday anniversary. While congratulating Orode Uduaghan on this milestone, Hon. Uviejitobor described her journey at 36 as vibrant, sound and full of intellectual capability to steer the ship of leadership to a greater height. Uviejitobor further stated that Orode’s commitment…