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…Summit Holds on Wednesday, June 17, at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq.Director-General, Delta State Communications Bureau Security remains the bedrock of sustainable development, economic prosperity and social harmony. It creates the enabling environment for businesses to thrive, investments to flourish and communities to achieve their full potential. As societies continue to evolve, the need for innovative, collaborative and forward-looking approaches to security management has become increasingly important. It is against…

Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, has congratulated the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Delta State, Hon. (Barr) Samuel Oghenevwogaga Mariere on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Hon. Uviejitobor described his former colleague in the 6th Assembly, Hon. Mariere as a man of good standing in the political arena in the U3 Federal Constituency in particular and and Delta State in general. The Honourable Commissioner…

By: Ejiro Oniyan and Matthew O. Akpoguma The Udu Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has conducted its branch elections on Sunday 7, 2026, resulting in the emergence of a new leadership team to steer the affairs of the association for the coming term. In a keenly contested election held in a peaceful atmosphere, Wetland Hotel Mofor, Barr. Albert Adehor Ochuko emerged victorious as Chairman after polling 85 votes, defeating fellow contestants Barr. Avbenegha…

The Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas in Delta State, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Engr. Michael Ogheneovo Orugbo (JP), Okporua I, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, on the occasion of his first year anniversary. In a congratulatory message, Hon. Uviejitobor described the Reverend Monarch as a man of excellence, laced with intelligence of culture and traditions of his people. The immediate past President-General of Udu Kingdom,…

Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, has congratulated his boss, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, Executive Governor of Delta State on his three years anniversary in office. While addressing pressmen on the journey so far, Hon. Uviejitobor described the vision and mission of Governor Oborevwori led administration as people-oriented governance of inclusiveness and purposeful leadership. The Honourable Commissioner expressed gratitude to God Almighty for giving the Governor…

The Olotu and Ekuogbe Rowland Akpodiete Foundation, alongside family members, celebrated the 31st remembrance of Late Chief Ekuogbe Rowland Akpodiete with a widow empowerment program on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The event, held at Iwhreko Community Town Hall, Ughelli, brought together dignitaries, including Olorogun Miller Uloho, Most Senior Chief of Ughelli Kingdom, and Chief Morrison Obaseki Olori. In his welcome address, Hon Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP, Executive Director of the foundation, said the foundation were…

Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, on the occasion of his 55th birth anniversary. In a congratulatory message, Hon. Uviejitobor described Ekpemupolo as a perfect gentleman, a respected leader and a good partner in progress, not only in the Niger Delta but Nigeria in general. The Honourable Commissioner attested to the fact that Tompolo’s impact as Chairman…

The Governor of Delta State Rt.Hon.Elder Sheriff Oborevwori has directed that all political appointees who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections should resign their appointments on or before March 31st, 2026. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government(SSG) Dr.Kingsley Eze Emu, the directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable issued by the Independent…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday declared that his administration is deliberately rewriting the development story of riverine communities through massive infrastructure investments and people-focused projects, policies, and programmes. The Governor made the assertion during the commissioning of the reconstructed 31-kilometre Ohoror–Bomadi Road, a strategic corridor linking Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Patani, Burutu, Bomadi and Burutu Local Government Areas. Oborevwori described the project as a major milestone in his administration’s resolve to ensure…