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Fmr Delta SSG Efenudu Dies At 81

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  Former Secretary to the Delta State Government, and Head of Service l, Sir Simeon Efenudu, Esq, has been reportedly dead after a brief illness.   Sir Simeon Efenudu hails from Owhe clan in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to a statement issued on behalf of the family by Navy Captain Hermans Efenudu, the former head of service died after a brief illness. The statement in full  PASSAGE TO ETERNAL GLORY With total submission to the will of God Almighty but deep and incurable pain in…

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Delta Teachers Cries Out Over Bribery Demands, Delayed Promotions, And Unpaid Salaries

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  Teachers across Delta State are calling out the Ministry of Education’s accounts department for alleged corruption, claiming that officials demand hefty bribes to process overdue promotions and salary arrears.   Despite submitting their documents for promotion and payment implementation nearly a year ago, well beyond the official processing period of one to three months, many teachers are still awaiting their dues. Meanwhile, some colleagues who submitted paperwork later have already received full payment, reportedly after paying bribes.   “I submitted all my documents almost a year ago, yet I’ve…

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Delta State Min of Transport: Missing in Action Amidst Transportation Crisis -Otiti

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By Otiti Akpovoke   The recent hike in fuel prices, with PMS selling for over a thousand naira per liter, has brought immense suffering to Deltans. The ban on keke operations has further exacerbated the transportation crisis, leaving commuters stranded. In times like these, one would expect the Ministry of Transportation to spring into action, providing solutions to alleviate the suffering of the people. However, the ministry’s inaction has raised questions about its relevance. The absence of a state-owned transportation company in Delta State is a glaring omission, particularly in…

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Delta Commissioner In A Public Fight In Ughelli North

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  A serving commissioner representing three local government areas and former Delta State House of Assembly aspirant, names withheld,were embroidered in a public fight during a political meeting held at the country home of one of the leaders of a ruling party in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Their security escorts could not put a stop to the fighting in one of the Ughelli north communities, as they both disgraced and embarrassed themselves before the public. Though, causes of their public disgrace was unknown, it was learned…

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Understanding Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (13): Inspiring Strategic And Sustainable Industrialization

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  While Sheriff is being applauded for his commitment and performance in the construction of inherited and newly initiated projects, especially roads, bridges, markets, health and educational facilities, to reconfigure the infrastructural landscape of Delta State, he is also taking deliberate, concerted and intensive but quiet actions towards re-engineering the industrial landscape of the state for sustainable economic growth. Understanding that the informal productive sector accounts for the larger percentage of the GDP and to provide opportunities for all, in line with his MORE Agenda, his attention to re-developing Micro,…

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Okada Ban Has Reduced Crime In Delta – Oborevwori

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the ban on motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, for commercial transportation, had led to a noticeable reduction in crime rate in Asaba and its environs. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received on courtesy call, the Forum of Female Permanent Secretaries in the state, led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr (Mrs) Mininie Oseji. He said he was impressed with the performance of the Permanent Secretaries in their offices and charged them to continue to put in their…

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Two Critically Injured As Delta State Governor Convoy Is Involved In Fatal Accident

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Two persons are in critical condition as the convoy of the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff F.O Oborevwori was involved in a fatal accident while returning from Warri to Asaba on Monday. Though the report is sketchy, it was gathered that incident happened just after Federal College of Education Technical Asaba, opposite Steel company. Sources disclosed that one of the Orderlies and Drivers are the injured victims and they are currently receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospitals. The source disclosed that one of the vehicles’ tyre burst while…

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Nigerian Army Bar Journalists From Covering Okuama Destruction As Governor Oborevwori Visits Scene

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The Nigerian Army, on Monday, prevented journalists from accompanying the Delta Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to access the extent of destruction at the warring communities of Okoloba and Okuama in Bomadi and Ughelli South Local Governments Area. Governor Sheriff who had visited the communities held a closed door meeting with the Military for over an hour. The Delta state governor, was received by the leader of the military JTF, General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigeria Army, Major General Jamaal Abdulsalam. The military Joint Task Force, however, barred journalists from…

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Appoint Igumbor As Permanent Secretary, Group Appeals To Gov. Oborevwori

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..Says former DNS’s experience, discipline, leadership skills, qualify her for PS   The Delta State Nurses Forum for Truth, Justice and Good Governance (DSTJGG) has appealed to the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to consider promoting the immediate past Director of Nursing Services, Mrs. Gloria Igumbor, to the position of a Permanent Secretary in recognition of her contributions to the growth and development of the Nursing sector in the State. The Forum which made this passionate appeal via a press statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Comrade Nicholas Amadi, and made available…

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Delta Connecting Communities With Roads, Bridges For Sustainable Devt.- Oborevwori

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the State Government was connecting communities with roads and bridges for the sustainable development of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this during inspection of Okpanam-Ibusa bypass road; Beneku bridge; Emevor-Orogun Road; Orere bridge and Model Technical College, Orerokpe. The Governor who emphasised on project continuity for sustainable development, said it was a fulfillment of his pledge to complete existing projects while also initiating new ones. Oborevwori said; “the Okpanam-Ibusa bypass is a road that is very key to connect from…

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