Month: October 2023

NUJ Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, Congratulates, Oyowe, Ekwu Led Executive

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Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ughelli Correspondents Chapel has congratulated Comrade Churchill Oyowe on his election as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council.   In a statement signed by the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Sunday Apah and the Secretary, Comrade Ovedhe Hezekiah, said, “Oyowe, no doubt enjoys the confidence of his colleagues to have overwhelmingly elected him to lead them.”   The chapel noted that election was keenly contested as all contestants campaigned vigorously to earn the trust and support of their colleagues.   According to the…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Obielum At 66

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated retired police officer and renowned politician, Chief Godswill Obielum, as he clocked 66 years on October 20. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor described Obielum, a former governorship aspirant on the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a worthy compatriot. He particularly extolled Obielum for his role in stabilising the party as its leader in Ndokwa East Local Government Area and expressed the hope that Obielum would continue to…

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Delta CPS Assures Journalists Of Robust Collaboration

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The Chief Press Secretary (CPS)to Governor Sheriff Oborewori of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has assured the newly sworn-in Executive of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council, of the state government’s readiness to collaborate with the union to move the state forward. Ahon gave the assurance when he played host to the new executives led by its Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, in his office in Government House, Asaba. He urged the Chairman and the new executives to be magnanimous in victory and ensure that they carry everybody…

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Warri: A New Beginning With Julius Berger’s Contract Signing

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  By Dennis Otu   Warri, the once thriving oil-rich city in Delta State, has been plagued by neglect and disorganization in recent years. The departure of multinational companies left the city in a state of decay, with its young population struggling with homelessness and unemployment. However, hope is on the horizon as the new Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori, has promised to rejuvenate Warri. And he is making good on his word. On October 18th, 2023, history was made as the Delta State Government and German construction…

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Drama As Udu Traditional Ruler -dissolves-traditional-council, Over alleged Father To Son Kingship Refusal

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…declares Udu 1979 Edict invalid   ….tongue lashes Udu High Chiefs, Ufuoma Udu for not dancing to his tunes   In utter desperation and frustration in failing to push through his father to son succession plans, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, HRM Barr E.B.O Delekpe has dissolved the Udu traditional Council, promising to unilaterally set up a new Council made up of hand-picked young chiefs to drive his agenda for Udu Kingdom, abrogating the 1979 Edict which brought him to power and tongue-lashing prominent Udu leaders for daring to share…

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Delta, Julius Berger Sign N78b Flyovers, Road Expansion Contracts

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  Delta State Government and German construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Wednesday, signed N78billion contracts for the construction of flyovers, cloverleaf and road expansion projects in Effurun and Warri metropolis of the state. The contracts include road expansion of a section of DSC/NPA Expressway, including a Cloverleaf Interchange at the existing Effurun flyover, alongside two pedestrian bridges, Flyover bridges at Enerhen junction to Marine Gate, DSC roundabout and PTI junction. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, and the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade…

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ACP Ademola, Begins Familiarization Visit To Divisions, Under His Command

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    Five months after he was posted to Delta State, the Ughelli Area Commander, ACP Ademola Adebayo has commenced familiarization visit to divisions under the command to strengthen and encourage officers with a call for cooperation among security agents. it would be recalled that ACP Ademola was posted from Rivers State to Ughelli Area Command as Area Commander in May 2023. Addressing Police Officers at Ughelli ‘A’ divisionin Ughelli North Local Government Area, Ademola reiterated that the police is committed to protect lives, properties and citizens of Nigeria. According…

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Senator Dafinone Congratulates New Delta NUJ Leadership

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  The lawmaker representing Delta Central at the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council, for the successful election of the Union held on Wednesday October 18, 2023, in Asaba. Dafinone particularly congratulated the new leadership headed by Comrade Churchill Oyowe for their resounding victory at the poll. In a statement on Thursday, the Delta Central lawmaker charged the new leadership to lead their colleagues with a sense of purpose, integrity and honour as a body constitutionally empowered to hold…

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Court Restrains Opeans Nigeria Limited From Conducting BOSIET, Other Trainings

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  ….Orders Closure of its Training Centers Justice Joe Egwu of the Delta State High Court sitting at Orerokpe, in suit number HOR/9/2023, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, issued an Order of interlocutory injunction restraining Opeans Nigeria Limited from continuing to conduct the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET), other similar trainings, and issuing such certificates. The court also ordered the closure of the training centers owned or operated by the company. The defendants in the suit include Opeans Nigeria Limited, American Petroleum Institute (API), Veriforce Limited Liability…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Delta NUJ Chairman, Oyowe

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the newly elected State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by Comrade Churchill Oyowe. Oborevwori, whose congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, also congratulated Felix Ekwu, Vice Chairman, Victor Sorokwu, State Secretary, Josephine Omordio, Assistant Secretary, Caroline Ubini, Treasurer, Polycarb Orosevwotu, Financial Secretary, and Celestine Afokobah, Auditor. He expressed optimism that Oyowe would contribute his quota to the growth and advancement of the…

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