Security stakeholders suggest unbiased, balance reportage as solutions to national insecurity

Security stakeholders have suggested unbiased and balance reportage as part of solutions to the insecurity ravaging the country. The stakeholders spoke on Wednesday November 20, 2024, the 5th Annual Lecture Series of DOPF, held in Asaba, the Delta State Capital attended by…

BREAKING: Sen. Nwoko’s Bill Mandating Physical Office Presence for Social Media Platforms Passes First Reading

The Senate has passed the first reading of a bill sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (Delta North) seeking to mandate social media platforms, data controllers, and data processors operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices within the country. The Bill titled…

Innoson boosts ojukwu university with engineering center, hostel project

BY SUNNY A. DAVID  Nigerian automaker Innoson Group is expanding its commitment to education by building a new automobile engineering center and hostel at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) in Igbariam, Anambra State.  The announcement was made by Lady Chiamaka Ibekwe, a…

Gov Oborevwori administration committed to addressing security issues in Delta State 

**Says DOPF is reliable partner in progress Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said that his administration is committed to addressing issues of security in the state. Governor Oborevwori made the remark while delivering address during the annual lecture of the…

Okpebholo will make Edo State best in Nigeria to live, says Ibifuro Tatua

· Craves International community’s support A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs Ibifuro Thompson Tatua, on Tuesday described Governor Monday Okpebholo as an indefatigable man with a heart for the people. ‘’I can attest to the general belief that Governor…

Experts, CSOs Propose Bill to Outlaw Genetically Modified Crops in Nigeria

Coalition of Civil Societies Organisations and several agricultural experts including farmers have proposed a bill for an Act for the prohibition of Genetically Modified Organism (GMOs) in Nigeria, insisting that it is to guide against degeneration of health and wellbeing of Nigerians…

2025 BUDGET DEFENSE: DG of DSCTDA, Pat Ukah presents scorecard to Delta Assembly

The Director General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Asaba, presented his scorecard to the Delta State House of Assembly Committee, which oversees the Agency. During the budget defense session with the Committee, The Director General appealed for sustained collaboration…

OPINION: Senator Ned Nwoko is man of exceptional versatility

By Abel Johngold Orheruata Senator Ned Munir Nwoko is a man of exceptional versatility. He has flourished as a businessman, lawyer, politician, philanthropist, sports patron, and patriotic Nigerian. Taking a peep into his life of public service, Senator Nwoko’s service to his…

Osuoza wants objective, critical assessment of Govt policies, programs by media

Delta state commissioner for information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, has called on media practitioners to engage in objective and critical assessment of government policies and programs as opposed to criticisms laced with propaganda and misleading half-truths. Dr. Osuoza made the call on Tuesday…

Nigerian Navy subverts FG‘s efforts to halt crude oil theft -Tompolo 

Oporoza: Nigerian Navy has been accused of undermining concerted efforts of the Federal Government to combat crude oil theft in the country. Speaking in Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State while playing host…

“We have Agreed to Pay Minimum Wage from November 2024” – Hon. Ogorugba

By Michael Ekokoruwe The Chairman of Isoko North local government area of Delta State Hon. Godwin Ogorugba says, payment of minimum wage to civil servants in the local government area, will commence from November 2024. Ogorugba made the statement during an interactive…

OSUOZA, IKIMI, DOKPESI, “SHALLIPOPI”, OTHERS BAG HEROES OF AUCHI POLYTECHNIC AWARD

Delta State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, has been conferred with the prestigious Hero of Auchi Polytechnic Award. Osuoza is amongst a roll call of 53 distinguished graduates of Auchi Polytechnic, some of whom have been recognized posthumously, including; former…

DBS, DOPF Agree On Partnership For Greater Efficiency In Media Space

To Delta Broadcasting Service, (DBS) Asaba and Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) have agreed to use their comparative advantages to promote each other. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit to the General Manager of the state-owned broadcast outfit, Mrs Christine…

DOPF 2024 Annual Lecture Series: Experts set to ignite discourse on security solutions Wednesday, November 20

A distinguished panel of experts from journalism, peacebuilding, and academia is set to ignite a profound discourse on local security solutions at the 2024 Annual Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF). Themed “Security Challenges: Finding a Local Implementable Solution,”…

INTERVIEW: “I Am Not The Kind of Man That Want To Do Normal Things” — Says Senator Ned Nwoko

BY FRED ODU Senator Ned Nwoko hss said he is passionate about doing the things the average normal person will not want to do The Senator, during an interactive session with Journalists at his Mount Ned country home, Idumuje-Ugboko, in Aniocha North…

Senator Ned Nwoko Meets St. Kitts Envoy, Calls for Stronger Synergy in Reparations Agenda

Delta North Senator and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriations, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, welcomed Her Excellency, Ambassador Rosalyn Hazelle of St. Kitts and Nevis, to a private meeting in his Abuja office at the National Assembly, on Thursday….

Ecomiums pour in for NNPCL, Tantita, others as crude oil production hit 1.8 million bpd, gas’ 7. 4billion scfd

*We remain committed to attainment of over 2million bpd – Tantita Ecomiums have been pouring in for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) as the nation’s crude oil production hit 1.8…

Ecomiums pour in for NNPCL, Tantita, others as crude oil production hit 1.8 million bpd, gas’ 7. 4billion scfd

*We remain committed to attainment of over 2million bpd – Tantita Ecomiums have been pouring in for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) as the nation’s crude oil production hit 1.8…

BREAKING: British Court orders release of $1.2m to Senator Ned Nwoko in Frozen Funds Case

…as court orders release of $1.2 million to Senator Ned Nwoko A recent high-profile ruling has shown the British justice system’s effectiveness, as the City of London Magistrates’ Court ordered the release of $1,199,965 to Nigerian Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, that was…

Liberation or Dependency: A Tale of True Support

SENATOR NED NWOKO One hand feeds with palliatives, swift and small,A quick balm tossed like crumbs that fall.A bit of rice, a fleeting gift,Given to keep but never to lift.Take this, stay steady, until the next round.But bound in its comfort, you’re…

Senator NWOKO and battle for soul of a “GOOD LAND”

By Justin Okpu The battle to free the good land (Anioma) from undue slavery, deprivation, marginalization and possibly extricating the “blessed people” from mismanaged resources, is currently underway in Delta North Senatorial District. Since Senator Ned Munir Nwoko took the gauntlets of…

Tension rises as FG warns of nullifying LG polls without 6-month notice

BY SUNNY A. DAVID  Tension is mounting in the political landscape as the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi SAN, has warned that local government elections conducted without six months’ notice will face nullification. Olasunkanmi stated this at the 12th…

Why Senator Ned Nwoko proposed prohibition of use of foreign currencies for biz transactions in Nigeria

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the National Assembly has called for the ban of importation of luxury goods and prohibition of use of foreign currencies for business transactions in Nigeria. He said in other countries of the…

COMMUNIQUE OF 18TH AGM/DELEGATES CONVENTION OF AAU ALUMNI WORLDWIDE

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 18TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND DELEGATES CONVENTION OF THE AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WORLDWIDE HELD AT THE CHRIS OYAKHILOME HALL, AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS EKPOMA FROM FRIDAY 26TH TO SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2024…

THE DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE SHERIFF OBOREVWORI ADMINISTRATION

The Sheriff Oborevwori Administration of Delta State has presented series of spectacular events, some of which defy human logic. Governor Oborevwori himself emerged Governor after surviving as many as 38 court cases, which were veritable land mines strewn on his part to…

AAU Alumni to train University Staff, institutes Best graduating Students’ Award

By Pst. Joseph Obaro Ikupa (Worldwide Publicity Secretary) The Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association Worldwide, Ekpoma, has resolved to assist the university in the training of its registry staff. This was disclosed by the Worldwide President of the association Dr. Clifford Imade…

Senator Ned Nwoko and The Audacity of Purpose

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Since emerging as Senator representing Delta North in the National Assembly, Senator Ned Nwoko has been making many and very audacious moves. These are moves that a lily livered legislator cannot make. But because Nwoko knows his onions and…

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF SHERIFF OBOREVWORI ADMINISTRATION

The Sheriff Oborevwori Administration of Delta State has presented series of spectacular events, some of which defy human logic. Governor Oborevwori himself emerged Governor after surviving as many as 38 court cases, which were veritable land mines strewn on his part to…

Truancy costs headmistress her job

BY SUNNY A. DAVID  In a move aimed at ensuring accountability within the education sector, the Anambra State government has demoted the headmistress of Unity Primary School in Awba Ofemiri, Awka North Local Government Area, for truancy. Commissioner of Education, Prof. Ngozi…

NIPR lauds Oborevwori’s audacious projects in Delta

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Thursday, commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State for the construction of legacy projects across the state. NIPR’s Vice President, Professor Emmanuel Dandaura gave the commendation during a tour of some projects executed by the…

Samuel Askia Honored as ‘Youth Role Model in Business’ at the 20th Edition of DREAMS 2024

In recognition of his invaluable contribution towards the advancement of Delta State, one of Delta’s young CEO, Mr Samuel Askia JP, was honored with the award for ‘Youth Role Model in Business’ at the 20th edition of the Delta Role Model Awards….

Tantita Security Chief Condoles President Tinubu, Nigerian Army on Demise of Chief of Army Staff

High Chief Dr Government Ekpemupolo, known as Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has expressed heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Military, the Nigerian Army, and the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General…

Abu Dhabi Unveils SteerAI, New Tech Venture Set to Transform Industrial Vehicles into Autonomous Powerhouses

The Advanced Technology Research Council’s (ATRC) commercialization arm, VentureOne, has launched SteerAI, which offers an advanced mobility system powered by AI that can transform standard industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses. Catering to both the logistics and defense sectors to begin, SteerAI uses a…

1967 Asaba Massacre: Senator Ned Nwoko seeks FG’s redress of injustices

By Austin Ogwuda “The Asaba Massacre is a sore spot in the minds of Ndi Ahaba, we have endured for 54 years this gruesome massacre of our men and boys, the future generation of Asaba was greatly truncated by this wicked act…

OKOWA: Niger Delta Activist, Iteveh Urges Caution, Due Process In EFCC Investigation

A Niger Delta Activist and Development Consultant, Mr Iteveh Nur’ Ekpokpobe, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and other antigraft agencies to err on the side of caution in the ongoing investigation of former Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi…

Senator Ned Nwoko proposes regulation of social media platforms in Nigeria

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North senatorial district in the National Assembly and Chairman Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, has proposed the regulation of social media platforms in Nigeria as is applicable to the developed countries of the world. Senator Nwoko,…

Ned NWOKO meets Asagba of Asaba, Insists on Anioma state Creation

Optimism and firmness of resolve shown Sunday as Senator Ned Nwoko met Asagba of Asaba,Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge and waxed confident that Anioma state would be created. On a courtesy visit to the Asagba in his palace at Asaba, a month after…