As Delta state comes to grief with the transition of former Deputy Governor, Professor Amos Utuama,(SAN),the Senator representing Delta North at the National Assembly,Prince Ned Munir Nwoko has described the exit as a monumental loss to Deltans. In a tribute to Utuama…
By Julius Oweh Sports apart from physical fitness of the athletes, entertainment for people, is a veritable means of revenue generation. This is done through investment and sponsorship. In Europe and the United States, sports is big business. And Senator Ned Nwoko…
Senate Sports Committee Launches as Senator Nwoko Advocates Broader Education for Athletes The Nigeria Senate Committee on Sports Development, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, has launched a national sports and economic empowerment programme aimed at youth engagement and…
By Sylvester Monye The recent revival of the demand for the creation of Anioma State, essentially driven by Senator Ned Nwoko, is in keeping with the aspiration of our people. The demand for the creation of Anioma state has been long-standing and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaking Tuesday in Abuja, commended the Implementation Committee on the Naira-based sales of crude oil and refined products and asked the members to resolve any teething problems. A State House Press Release made available to Blank NEWS Online…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has charged the twenty-five Local Government Council Chairmen in the State to implement the new minimum wage for workers in their respective Councils. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge, Tuesday, during a meeting with the leadership…
By Elaweremi Areweremi Delta State Government through its Job and Wealth Creation Bureau has announced the commencement of its 2024 Business Upscale Programme (MORE BIZUP.) The information was contained in a press statement issued by the Bureau and signed by the Chief…
DELTA NORTH: Idumuje-Unor Progressive Union Pays Solidarity Visit to Senator Ned Nwoko, Ndoshimili Development Association Endorses Anioma State Creation The Abuja branch of the Idumuje-Unor Progressive Union (IPUN) has paid a solidarity visit to their Senator, Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, the distinguished…
ASABA – Elder Emmanuel Ogidi, an esteemed expert in public relations and marketing, has been selected as Chairman of the forthcoming Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) 2024 lecture, slated for 20 November at Hotel Vienna, Asaba, Delta State. Ogidi, a Fellow of…
Former First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, on Thursday paid a friendly visit to Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, one of the most prominent figures in the 10th National Assembly. The visit took place at Senator Ned Nwoko’s Maitama residence in Abuja and…
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas representing Delta South Senatorial District has lent a huge voice to the bill for the creation of Anioma State. Joel-Onowakpo in a post on his official X handle on Thursday posited that the creation of an Anioma State, will…
Delta North, a senatorial district in Delta State, Nigeria, stands to gain several potential benefits from Senator Ned Nwoko’s political and developmental influence in Nigeria. As a prominent businessman, philanthropist, politician and federal lawmaker, Nwoko has demonstrated a commitment to various causes,…
A 41-year-old Canadian woman Adrienne Munju has been convicted and sentenced to 11 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Lagos for importing 74 parcels of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of synthetic cannabis weighing 35.2 kilogrammes into Nigeria. According to…
By Daniel Dafe Senator Prince Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has said that he is honored to present a bill for the creation of Anioma State, saying the bill addresses a long-standing historical oversight in Nigeria….
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain from Emevor in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Emmanuel Okpomo has fulfilled his promise of providing monthly stipends to some indigenes of his community to cushion the harsh effects of the economy…
By Chukwudi Asoya/Magnus Emuji The Ugoani of Okpanam Kingdom, HRM Dr. Michael Mbanefo Ogbolu, has called on the people of the community to support the proposed 2024 Okpanam Day Celebration, saying that the initiative would help in promoting the rich cultural heritage…
By Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori’s determination to continue to ensure even development of all parts of the State including riverine communities, which he has consistently stated were very dear to his administration and will…
The United Kingdom Home Office International Operations, HOIO, has said its collaboration with Nigeria on the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking is yielding positive results as evident by the streak of successes being recorded by the National Drug Law…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Governor of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he clocks 70 years on October 22. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori expressed profound…
By Harrison Akamule. Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Fleming Carter has urged political leaders/representatives to live within their communities for robust interactions that translate to development impact on the areas. Carter spoke, penultimate week, at a…
Prominent chiefs in Aboh Kingdom in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State have called on all indigenes of the community to rally round their king, His Imperial Majesty, Obi Oputa III. The chiefs, in a statement which was made available…
A bill sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, which seeks to establish the National Social Security Agency (NSSA) and replace the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, has passed its first reading in the Senate today, Thursday, October 17. The bill, titled “A Bill for…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the payment of the new minimum wage to workers in the state with effect from October. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this, Wednesday, during a meeting of the…
Famous politician and businessman, Chief Ayirimi Emami, has revealed how he turned down lot of awards for many years, because he didn’t want undeserving recognition, but had to accept honour by the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria, ACNPN, Delta State…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has advised public and private sector leaders to work together to tackle the root causes of hunger and build peace in Nigeria, This advice was given by the Executive Director of the UN agency, Cindy…
Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the National Assembly and chairman senate committee on reparations and repatriation, has continued to champion the creation of Anioma state. On Sunday night he participated in a live session on The Nigerian Political Pulse Check…
By Festus Ahon When Sheriff Oborevwori assumed office as Governor of Delta State on May 29, 2023, he assured Deltans of his commitment to advancing the state’s development, building on the achievements of his predecessors. Since then, he has worked tirelessly, with…
The Distinguished Senator representing Delta North senatorial district and the chairman, senate committee on reparations and repatriation, Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, has continued to champion the creation of Anioma State. Last night, he participated in a live session on The Nigerian…
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Distinguished Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, the lawmaker representing Delta North senatorial district and vice chairman senate committee on Sports, has stressed the importance of sports in national development and the need for all Nigerians to engage in sports, regardless…
ABUJA – Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, on Thursday, October 10, paid a visit to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to discuss ongoing infrastructure developments in Niger Delta, with a particular focus on his Delta North constituency….
Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the National Assembly has called on lawyers to challenge the system and fight for justice at every available opportunity. In a post on X, Senator Nwoko insisted that any lawyer who hesitates in taking up…
The Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has commended the Nigerian Army (NA) for its significant efforts in enhancing security and promoting economic stability in the Niger Delta Region (NDR).During his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters of 6 Division,…
Aid organisations have warned of dramatic escalation of humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza following Israel issuance of new mass displacement orders to Palestinian occupying in part of the war-torn city. A statement on Wednesday signed by a conglomerate of aid organisations including ActionAid,…
By Chukwuma Okorama The creation of Anioma State does not only present a practical and strategic solution to the numerical imbalance facing Ndigbo. Looking at the landmass of the existing states in the South-East, it becomes even clearer why Anioma is the…
The Hon. Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon Chief Peter Okogbare Uviejitobor and Egbaisou of Burutu LGA, Dr Ebi Franklin Waboke, the Lomafe Laje kingdom, Ondo West LGA.From the mediatory meeting called by the Delta State Governor through the Hon.Commissioner for Oil…
Leading industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Africa are to converge in Lagos to discuss the continent’s digital transformation and future trends. The event organised by CWG Plc, a leading technology solutions provider in Africa, marking the return of…
BY MICHAEL EKOKORUWE Pa. Chief Samson Amadhe, a centenarian has passed on at the age of 115 years old at Uzere, Isoko South local government area of Delta State. High Chief Iduh Amadhe, patron Isoko Development Union and chairman OML 30 Board…
Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pension, Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, has warned retirees from the State Public Service not to give bribe to anyone for processing pension benefits. The pension boss gave the charge when the executives and members of the Asaba Correspondents Chapel…
An advanced delegation of Senator Ned Nwoko senatorial team was at the palace of the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Professor Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge ( SAN) in a colourful reverence, Sunday after his historic coronation as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. Paying…
In a significant victory against illegal oil bunkering, troops from the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have dismantled over 15 illegal refining sites, arrested 10 suspects, and recovered more than 115,000 litres of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta region.According to, Acting…
