Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III has commended Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan for promoting inter-ethnic and religious harmony in the country. Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III who is in Asaba to chair…
GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has called for inter-state cooperation among security agencies as one best strategy of checking criminal activities in the country. Uduaghan made the call on Monday when the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 5,…
Breastfeeding mothers have been told to be committed to exclusive breastfeeding practice for the benefit of their babies, themselves and the entire society. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Otumara, gave the charge in a statement to mark the 2014 World…
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged elders and leaders of the People Democratic Party (PDP) to mobilise and campaign vigorously at their wards to ensure victory for the party in the forth coming local government elections in the state. Governor…
Delta State politicians who are desirous of becoming elected or appointed officials have been told to strive to embody the humility, idealism, pragmatism, visionary leadership, selflessness and hard work of Dr. Ngozi Olejeme in their political career. The call was made by…
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has commended the administration of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan on the giant developmental strides it has achieved in Delta State. Dr. Jonathan bared his mind on the visible achievements of the administration of Governor Uduaghan while commissioning the Utor Bridge…
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has reaffirmed the commitment of Delta State towards re-electing President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term in office come 2015. Governor Uduaghan made the declaration in Asaba on Wednesday when the National Chairman of the Peoples…
Delta State Government has promised to sustain the drive in provision of infrastructures in public schools in the state. The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Right Hon Peter Onwusanya, gave the assurance when he presented exercise books to more than…
DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has charged members of the Women and Youth Development Committees to be committed in sensitizing the people at the grassroots about government policies and programmes. Addressing members of the Committees from the 25 local government areas…
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has bemoaned the unfortunate and dastardly killing of Ms Frances Oneya, daughter of former Military Administrator of Kano and Benue States, General Dominic Oneya (rtd.) The late Ms Oneya was shot dead last Friday in Effurun by suspected armed…
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has challenged the newly elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr. Amaju Pinnick and his board to quickly turn around the dwindling fortunes of the round leather game in the country. Speaking at a…
Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN has challenged the decision of the Nigerian Army General Court Martial that convicted and sentenced 12 soldiers to death by firing squad for mutiny and other offences on 16th September, 2014. In Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/708/2014 filed by the…
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mrs. Farida Waziri has commended Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan for running a transparent administration. Speaking at the maiden edition of The Sun Women Leadership Summit in Asaba, Waziri gave the Dr….
CHRISTIANS have been urged not to discriminate in spreading the words of God and converting sinners. The Associate Priest of the Catholic Church of the Ascension, Rev. Fr. Festus Owakwe made the call Wednesday, October 08, 2014 while delivering a sermon at…
NIGERIANS have been urged to make the speaking of their indegenious languages compulsory for their children. The Chairman, Title and Culture Commission of the Catholic Arch-Diocese of Onitsha, Rev. Fr. Fidelis Onwudufor made the call Sunday while speaking at the 2014 edition…
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has appealed to Nigerians to eschew bitterness and hatred and let peace reign in the country as Muslims mark Eid el Kabir. Uduaghan who made the appeal in his Goodwill Message to Muslim faithfuls in the…
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has congratulated the newly elected president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr. Amaju Pinnick describing it as a continuation of Delta’s supremacy in sports. According to him, the victory of Pinnick at the NFF polls…
Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, Monday in Sokoto stressed the need for Nigerians to work towards ensuring political stability of the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar 111, Governor Uduaghan said that the…
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, at the United Nations General Assembly, has called for international collaboration to end terrorism, vowing that the country will not relent in its fight against the menace. “Let me underline today, that we shall not waver until we…
The persistence of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region where over 400,000 barrels per day are stolen may threaten world peace and democracy if concerted action is not taken to curb it, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, governor of Delta State,…
THE desire of Hon. Anthony Onyia to represent Oshimili South Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly has got a boost with former councilors in the area endorsing his aspiration. Hon. Ikechukwu Chukwuweta, former Councillor, Ward 14 in Oshimili South local…
After over a year’s on-the-spot-assessment of implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the United Nations has commended the Delta State government for meeting international standards in the thematic areas of education, health, agriculture, provision of portable water and sanitation through the…
Topmost Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the 2015 general elections in Delta state, Sir Anthony Chuks Obuh has made a few notches in his gubernatorial intention by saying he is sufficiently exposed in what Delta requires to build on the…
AS the race for elective positions hots up ahead of primary elections that will throw up candidates for the 2015 general elections, Hon. Uche Uraih has urged aspirants to engage in actions that will not negate democratic norms. Uriah who spoke today,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the dates for its primary elections ahead of the 2015 general elections. The party fixed Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 for its Governorship and Presidential Primaries respectively. The announcement was made by Mr Olisa Metuh,…
DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed confidence in the ability of security operatives to tackle security challenges rather than civilians who were not trained in the act of providing security. Speaking when the newly posted Commissioner of Police to Delta…
Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has said in accordance with the directive of the Federal Ministry of Health, schools in Delta State will resume on September 22. Uduaghan, noting that the Ministry took into considerations many factors as it concerns…
In continuation of its strategy of international expansion and growth, QNB, “One of the World’s Strongest Banks” has announced the acquisition of an additional holding of 11.0%1 (2,047,877,260 ordinary shares) in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (Ecobank), making QNB Group’s total stake in Ecobank…
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan declared at the weekend that the people of the Niger Delta would remain undaunted in their quest for increased derivation from the Federation Account. Governor Uduaghan observed that the people of the region despite the stalemate…
The first son of Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State, Chinedu Orji , an Engineer, has sued the Sun Newspapers owned by the former Governor of the State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, claiming N5 billion for calling him “a terrorist.” Briefing journalists…
A prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Delta state, Sir Anthony Chuks Obuh has unveiled part of his mandate to contest in the 2015 governorship elections. Obuh, who recently retired as Permanent Secretary, after 32 years in the civil service…
Hundreds of retired public servants under the aegis of Association of Contributory Retirees, yesterday disrupted economic activities in some parts of Asaba- the Delta State capital following protest over non-payment of their pensions. The ex-workers, many ailing, chanted solidarity songs along the…
The battle over the soul of Ndokwa East Local Government Area polls slated for October 25, next month in Delta state has assumed a new twist. While the Forum of elders, leaders and stakeholders are angry over how the outcome of primary…
The acting Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has named and deployed new officers to 21 states as Commissioners of Police in the States. In the new appointment, Usman A. Baba becomes the new Commissioner of Police for Delta State, following the…
Nigerian Military authorities in Abuja have vowed to defend the nation’s territorial intergrity and people at all cost, just as the Boko Haram terrorist group have allegedly taken over five towns in Borno and Adamawa states. The Defence headquarters twitter handle which…
Delta State State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed deep shock on the tragic and unfortunate death of celebrated columnist and Vice Chairman of The Sun Group of Newspapers, Pastor Dimba Igwe. In a statement signed by Felix Ofou, his Press Secretary,…
DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan on Sunday called for support and collaboration with President Goodluck Jonathan to enable him tackle the challenges of Boko Haram. Dr Uduaghan who made the call during a church service at the Avenue Baptist Church, Warri,…
Delta state government has insisted there is no case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) anywhere in the state and encouraged residents not to panic but remain vigilant, just as it described rumour bearers as uninformed people. Statements signed by the Delta state…
Medical personnel particularly those involved in emergency cases have been called upon to adopt all precautionary measures in the prevention, containment and management of the Ebola Virus Disease. The Delta State commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Otumara, made the call at a…
Delta state government has frowned at myriad of claims by certain traditional medicine practitioners and spiritual healers in the state who say they can cure persons infected with the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The state government, in a statement signed by the…
