Renowned politician and philanthropist, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has joined numerous well-wishers in celebrating the life and achievements of Festus Keyamo, SAN, on his 55th birthday. In a heartfelt statement made available by his media office, Senator…
ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has joined family, friends, and colleagues in celebrating the birthday of Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, Commissioner for Special Duties, Government House, Delta State. In a congratulatory message, DOPF highlighted Dr. Osuoza’s leadership qualities and significant contributions…
Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, a distinguished advocate for Pan-African unity, and his wife, renowned actress Regina Daniels, were warmly received by an enthusiastic crowd in Accra, Ghana, as they attended the swearing in of the Newly elected President. The couple’s arrival…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated HRM. Dr Emmanuel Sideso, OON, Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, on his 81st birth anniversary, on December 19, 2024. Oborevwori’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been conferred with the 2024 Integrity Man of the Year Award. The award was presented to the Governor at the 2024 Integrity Group Leadership Summit and Awards held in Asaba on Wednesday. Represented by…
In a landmark moment for the Tour Africa Lottery, Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of Project Tourism Africa and a prominent advocate for pan-African tourism and development, warmly welcomed the winners of the inaugural Visit Rwanda campaign at his residence in Abuja. The…
SENATOR NED NWOKO One hand feeds with palliatives, swift and small,A quick balm tossed like crumbs that fall.A bit of rice, a fleeting gift,Given to keep but never to lift.Take this, stay steady, until the next round.But bound in its comfort, you’re…
An advanced delegation of Senator Ned Nwoko senatorial team was at the palace of the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Professor Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge ( SAN) in a colourful reverence, Sunday after his historic coronation as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. Paying…
As Professor Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge was on Saturday, October 5, 2024, coronated as the 14th Asagba of Asaba, one-time Delta State Commissioner for Information, Ogbueshi Chike Ogeah, Esq, has described his ascession to the throne of his forefathers as the dawn of…
By Austen Akhagbeme Prof Akinwade Oluwole Soyinka, often referred to as Wole Soyinka, one of the foremost world citizens of Nigerian descent, is 90 years old. In faraway Morocco, in the City of Rabat, the world recently gathered to celebrate this literary…
-By Azua Alonu Inside the labyrinth of time The time when our nation convulse When a wayward war took the life of Our country, your bile rose in breary bite You ran towards temper’s temerity Inside the labyrinth of time, you seek…
BY HARRISON AKAMULE Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on political matters Hon. Simeon Daregha has wholeheartedly felicitated H.R.M Pere S.P Luke, kalanama the viii (JP), the Pere of Akugbene-Meiji Kingdom in Bomadi L.G.A Delta on his attainment of 58years of age. In his word, “sometimes in life words are inadequate to express the…
By Azua Alonu, One of the greatest things that happened to me in my Secondary school was when my English teacher, a fresh graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nssuka introduced me to the work and world of Soyinka through his book:…
By Ben Ijeoma Adigwe Esq. There was an idol In the land of Oligbo. Perfectly crafted, By ancient craftsmen, Called the Ikenga. A perfect work of art, An antiquity. The owners sacrificed to it, Every now and then, With blood of fowls Goats…
By Tina Ayigbe The praise and worship day, following a thanksgiving service held at Living Faith Church, Asaba, on Sunday, aims to glorify God for the achievements of the past year. Scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., the event will feature performances…
By Austen Akhagbeme One thing no one has been able to take away from the renown Nobel Laureate and nonagenarian, Wole Soyinka, is his whimsical ability to stir the hornet’s nest anytime he wants to. Kongi has always been that way, right…
BY SUNNY A. DAVID In a move to strengthen his administration and enhance the governance of Onitsha Kingdom, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, the revered Obi of Onitsha has made two strategic appointments to his cabinet. The new members bring a wealth…
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray has said that the Gulf of Guinea has continued to witness a downward trend in piracy and armed robbery attacks over the year. He noted that this was achieved through the efforts of…
Comrade Onome Tanno, a staff of Delta Broadcasting Service Asaba has clinched the Media Merit Excellence Award for 2024 as the outstanding Compere (Master of Ceremonies) in Delta State.Presenting the award in a brief but impressive ceremony held at the premises of…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March and Monday, 1st April 2024 as public holidays to mark the 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on Wednesday on behalf of…
By Albert Ograka The Delta Literary Forum (DLF), on Thursday, March 21, 2024, celebrated the Word Poetry Day with fanfare and glamour, as poets in Delta State, thronged out to mark the event with stupefaction, enthusiasm and glamour, following the rendition of…
In a joyous announcement, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and his queen, Olori Tobi Philips, have welcomed a set of twins! The newborns, a boy and a girl, ( prince and princess) are said to be healthy and thriving….
Retired military officer and human rights lawyer, Col. Bello Fadile has responded to the circulating extracts from a book authored by Mrs. Farida Waziri, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), regarding the 1995 alleged coup during the Gen….
BY MICHAEL EKOKORUWE Chief Stella Eta Enahoro, wife of High Chief Eta Enahoro, MD and CEO of Skyward Limited, yesterday, celebrated her 59th birthday with eulogies. The birthday bash was inundated with glowing encomium poured on the celebrant by dignitaries that graced…
The Belgium government has told prospective irregular migrants to Europe to bury the dream as there is no more Golden Fleece in Europe. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday, Director General, Office of Foreigners, Belgium, Mr. Freddy Roosemont, said right now…
The monumental impact of Bini boys on the dynamic landscape of the Nigerian music industry is a testament to the rich tapestry of talent, creativity, and cultural influence that emanates from this vibrant community. These talented individuals have not only shaped the…
The Conservator General, National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Goni has said the service will continue to improve on its surveillance to protect the parks and it’s visitors especially during this yuletide. Goni who gave the assurance in his Christmas message encouraged members…
As part of the yuletide celebrations, the wife of the Delta Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori on Monday, December 18, 2023, hosted a Christmas party for children in the state. The heartwarming celebration which took…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed it’s contribution towards the ongoing investigation into the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad. The agency in a statement on Saturday by it’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi said: “Following media enquiries on the…
The French Embassy has announced the launch the of Lagos-Paris Fashion & Design Accelerator, a 9-months programme (from October 2023 to June 2024) aimed toward supporting 10 high-potential Nigerian brands within the fashion and design ecosystem. According to a statement on Thursday,…
Interior Minister, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said every institution, commercial and social recreation centre should have certified fire and safety personnel. The Minister said the personnel must go through drills from the National Fire Academy, Sheda, Abuja even as he suggested the…
The Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, a global humanitarian organization, has put smiles on the faces of many orphans from two orphanage homes in Asaba and its environs. The orphanage homes visited by members of the NBM of Africa, Asaba branch,…
-By Albert OGRAKA, Editor: The birthday anniversary celebration of the immediate past Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 was glamorous and memorable, as people from all walks…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated immediate past Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, on his birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has described the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima as a humble mentor whose type is very difficult to find. The governor, in a message to celebrate the Vice President, his predecessor in office as Borno State…
The Worldwide President of the Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association, Ekpoma Dr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian has charged the members of the Ambrose Alli University Literary and Debating Team to be good ambassadors of the university at all times. Dr.Omozeghian made this charge…
The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy Barr. Hannatu Musa MUSAWA (Esq.) has officially assumed duty as the first Female Minister to hold the portfolio. The Minister was received by the Permanent Secretary, Directors, and other Senior Officers as well…
Development Economist, Investment Banker, and astute Public Servant, Olorogun Lucky Oghene-Omoru clocks 70 years today Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Oghene-Omoru a notable professional and staunch PDP stakeholder in Delta State hails from Orogun in Ughelli North Local Government Area. He was a…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed that its engagement with music star, Afeez Adeshina Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley is to encourage him to use his skills and platforms to put out content that will discourage millions of…
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has assured members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), that the administration of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is running an inclusive government. According to Onyeme, the administration is not discriminatory and embraces…
