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…

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…

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,”…

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…

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…

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….

EndBadGovernance: NHRC Condemns Arraignment of Minors for Treason by Police

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in its entirety the arraignment for treason of children and minors who allegedly participated in the recent nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The Commission in a statement at the weekend said it wishes to state that…

How Oborevwori is addressing ‘japa’ syndrome in Delta hospitals – Onojaeme

Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, Tueday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was addressing japa syndrome in the state’s owned hospitals through multifaceted approach. Onojaeme, who was reacting to a newspaper publication titled “‘Japa’ sweeps Nigeria’s hospitals”, said in a bid…

Tinubu Says Resources Need to be Mobilized to Achieve Nation’s Climate Goals

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday called for collaborate efforts from all stakeholders and insist that there is need to accelerate and mobilize the necessary resources to achieve the nation’s climate goals. The President stated this at a Climate Security Summit in Abuja…

SDGs Anniversary: Ivwighren Appreciates Oborevwori For Strides Recorded In SDGs

By Chukwudi Asoya/ Magnus Emuji The Director-General of the Delta State Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), Chief Daniel Ogbodo Ivwighren , JP has lauded the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for the giant strides in virtually all the 17 areas of the Sustainable…

Cabinet Reshuffle: ActionAid Nigeria Says Tinubu Should Have Increase in Female Ministers

ActionAid Nigeria has decried the non increment in ministerial slot to women after the newly announced cabinet reshuffling by President Bola Tinubu. The Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, in a statement on Thursday said the organisation “acknowledges the recent cabinet reshuffling,…

Senator Ned Nwoko moves motion for federal intervention on devastating flooding in Delta

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North senatorial district, has moved an urgent motion in the Senate, calling for immediate federal intervention to assist thousands of residents displaced by devastating flooding in Delta State.  The motion was tabled on Thursday, October 24,…

Canadian Woman Bags 11 years Imprisonment for Importing Illicit Drug into Nigeria

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…

Oborevwori felicitates Ex-Gov. Uduaghan at 70

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…

Bomadi PDP Boss, Hon. Godbless Keneke, says unity, love, discipline will guarantee victory and enjoyment of democratic dividends

By Harrison Akamule The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,  Bomadi Local Government Area chapter, Hon. Godbless Keneke, says promotion of unity, love and discipline will be foundations of his administration as same guarantees victory and enjoyment of democratic dividends. Keneke, who spoke…

Senator Ned Nwoko: Architect of Delta North’s Federal Road Resurgence

The recent commencement of remedial works on the dilapidated sections of the Benin-Asaba Highway has elicited a chorus of accolades directed towards various individuals perceived to have played a role in bringing about this critical project. This is hardly unexpected, as success…

Nigerians Need to be Educated on Stressors, Coping Strategies Against Mental Health Disorders- Foundation

An empowerment foundation, Webmark Empowerment Foundation has advocated the need to educate Nigerians on strategies to identify stressors and be conversant with with our to cope with them in order to significantly reduce the risk of mental health disorders in the country….

Common currency, language can transform economic, cultural landscape in Africa -Says Senator Nwoko 

Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has made case for the need for an African currency and a common language to unify the continent.  Speaking on Friday night at a power room session, “The Africa We See,” hosted by Elevate Africa at Transcorp Hilton, Senator Ned…

Top Africa’s Stakeholders in IT Converge in Lagos to Discuss Future

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…

Canadian lady arrested with drugs at Lagos airport as NDLEA intercepts N9b worth opioids in Rivers

A 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos for importing large consignment of ‘Canadian Loud’, a strong strain of synthetic cannabis into Nigeria. The…

Strategic engagement: Oborevwori plans town hall meetings with Deltans

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said he would hold town hall meetings across local government areas in the state, as part of his administration’s strategic engagements with the people. He also said his administration was working to ensure every…

Sen Nwoko’s Bill for Federal University of Technology, Asaba Passes First Reading

A bill sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (Delta North) to upgrade the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to the Federal University of Technology, Asaba, passed its first reading today, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in the Senate. The bill, titled “A…

NNPC and the ‘Unoka’ syndrome

By Pius Mordi You have to feel for today’s generation. Of all the deprivation inflicted on them by the by the chain of failed leadership in Nigeria, the most severe is denying them access to the works of first generation literary giants…

NBA, EU to Provide Free Legal Services to Ikorodu Residents

To ensure that Nigerians have access to legal services regardless of their financial or social status, the European Union (EU), in partnership with the International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA), is supporting the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in providing free…

Nigeria @ 64: Senator Ned Nwoko urges FG, legislators’ act for Nigerians to enjoy dividends of independence

Senator Ned Nwoko has called on the federal government and fellow legislators to take actions that would make Nigerians enjoy the dividends of independence. Senator  Nwoko made the call in his independence message released in Abuja today. He argued that true independence for…