October 16, 2023 – Politics Governance

Certification lawsuit: Court Dismisses Opeans Nigeria Ltd Motion To Join The NUPRC

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Justice Joe Egwu of the Delta State High Court in Orerokpe has dismissed a motion filed by Opeans Nigeria Limited to join the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to an ongoing lawsuit. The lawsuit involves Opeans Nigeria Limited, the American Petroleum Institute (API), Veriforce Limited Liability Company, and the Attorney-General of Delta State. Opeans Nigeria Limited had sought to include NUPRC as a defendant in the case, arguing that their involvement was necessary. However, Opeans’ application was challenged based on Sections 307 and 308 of the Petroleum…

Sen Dafinone Expresses Sadness Over The Demise Of Mrs. Iriri

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Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents the Delta Central Senatorial District, has conveyed his deep sadness regarding the passing of Mrs. Viola Iriri, who passed on in the early hours of Sunday, October 15th, 2023. Dafinone described the loss of Mrs. Iriri, the Director of Welfare in the Ede Dafinone Campaign Organization (EDCO), as an immense blow to both her family and the party. “It is with heavy hearts that we receive the news of Mrs. Viola Iriri’s passing, the Director of Welfare in the Ede Dafinone Campaign Organization (EDCO),”…

The Living Legend: Celebrating The Highly Spiritual Gospel Singer, Evang. Amos Ighaka

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By Stanley Ugagbe In a world often overshadowed by the cacophony of trivial pursuits and fleeting fame, there emerged a rare and resplendent talent who defies the ordinary, a voice that rises above the mundane and reaches deep into the heart and soul. Today, I celebrate the living legend, a highly spiritual Isoko gospel singer, Evangelist Amos Ighaka whose profound resonance with the divine has touched our lives in ways that words alone cannot capture. In an era where music often panders to commercialism and superficiality, Amos Ighaka stands…

ARREST: Okuama Indigenes Drag Army, DSS With N200m Law Suits September 4, 2024
The Nigerian army and it sister agency, Department of State Services, have been dragged before the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State by two of the arrested six leaders of Okuama community of Ughelli South Area of Delta State. The military and DSS officials last month between August 18 and 20, arrested […]
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Juju Priestess Overpowers, Capture Two Suspected Kidnappers In Delta Community September 4, 2024
Two suspected kidnappers have been overpowered, captured by a juju Priestess and handed over the police attached to Agbarho division in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the suspected kidnappers had broken into the priestess shrine and attacked her daughter before they were caught at Ehwerher-Agbarho community. According to […]
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Gov Oborevwori: How Not To Justify Misgovernment September 3, 2024
By Wilson Goruvwoghor The video that went viral on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state telling a misfit contractor that he wasn’t going to accept a trashy road project, presumed completed, during the governor’s inspection visit, speaks to how debased governance has become in the state. While praise singers have flooded the viral […]
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Empowering Mothers, WOMEN, Take Healthcare Awareness To Bayelsa Community September 2, 2024
From Elizabeth Vincent/Yenagoa As part of efforts aimed at improving the health and social welfare of women, the Women Organized for Mentorship and Advocacy Network, WOMEN, in partnership with the Eunice Nnachi Women Advocacy Foundation, ENWAF and others partners, held an outreach in Igbogene Community. The event brought together various stakeholders including the […]
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London Based Association Honours Tompolo For Environmental, Economic Contributions September 1, 2024
In a notable recognition of his contributions to environmental protection and economic development in Nigeria, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has received an award and certificate of recognition from the Ijaw People’s Association of Great Britain and Ireland. The award was presented during the 76th Ijaw Day celebration held […]
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Kidnap Victim Escapes With Handcuff In Delta Community August 31, 2024
A victim of kidnap narrowly escaped from his kidnappers as his vehicle, mobile phone and other valuables went with the suspected kidnappers in Ekiugbo community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Though the report is sketchy,it was learned the victim, a Civil Engineer narrowly escaped from his abductors after they had successfully get […]
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Prof Ophori Empowers Artisans, Petty Traders With Equipments And Cash In Delta August 31, 2024
IN his quest and bid to have a better community and society void of unrest and restiveness, a University of Benin Don, Prof Endurance Ophori has empowered artisans with tool and petty traders with cash in Edjekota-Ogor community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Items presented to beneficiaries of at the […]
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Victim Of Alleged Extortion By DESTMA Writes Gov Sheriff August 29, 2024
Open Letter to Governor Sheriff: Urgent Appeal to Curb the Extortion and Harassment by DESTMA Officials Dear Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, I am writing to express my deep concern about the increasingly unruly and oppressive behavior of Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) officials in Sapele. These officials, often referred to as “Okowa Police,” have become […]
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DELTA AT 33 YEARS OF RETROGRESSION August 29, 2024
By Zik Gbemre What are Deltan politicians celebrating for 33 years of creation of Delta state? Are the Deltan politicians celebrating bad leadership, poverty, hunger, unemployment, kidnappings, robberies, killings and youth violence? Delta state is retrogressing and not progressing. Delta state is not lucky with leaders because supposed elected governors are imposed on the […]
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Delta At 33: Tilije, Amioku Express Optimism Of A Better And Brighter Future For Deltans August 28, 2024
The Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Chief (Sir) Fidelis Okenmor Tilije, the Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Roseline Amioku, has both expressed their optimism of a better and brighter future for the both indigenous and resident of the state. They urged Deltans to have little patient with the current administration, […]
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