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By Ibrahim Kegbegbe In the bustling streets of a diverse neighborhood, where languages, cultures, and beliefs intertwined, there was a small soccer pitch where children from all backgrounds came together to play the game they loved, offering a glimpse of the unity and harmony that football can inspire. Football often called the beautiful game, has a unique ability to unite people from diverse backgrounds, transcending boundaries of language, culture, and religion. The world witnessed this during the last World Cup hosted by Qatar, an Arabic and predominantly Muslim country. Despite linguistic and cultural differences among fans, the resounding cheer of…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said his administration would continue to invest in the judiciary to enable it to meet its obligations of dispensing justice speedily. Speaking at a special Thanksgiving Mass to mark the beginning of the 2023/2024 legal year held at Emmanuel the Saviour Catholic Church, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori frowned at delays in Nigeria’s justice system. He urged stakeholders to work assiduously to ensure speedy justice delivery in the courts. He commended the judiciary for starting its new Legal Year 2023/2024 with a thanksgiving service, adding that; “I say that because God…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Sapele Correspondents’ Chapel, Comrade Nelson Agbjor has said that journalism was a noble profession and as such, his administration was committed to rid out quacks that are parading themselves as journalists in Sapele. Nelson Agbajor recently disclosed this in Sapele when he received a team of media practitioners from Asaba, the Delta State capital, who paid him an unscheduled visit at his country home in Sapele local government area as part of the October 1st independence media monitoring. He, however, noted that journalism is a noble profession that commands…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated Nigerians on the 63rd independence anniversary of the nation. Governor Oborevwori’s felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, wherein the Governor implored Nigerians not to give up despite the Country’s current dire circumstances. He urged Deltans and other Nigerians to support governments at all levels in their quest to salvage the nation and its economy. The Governor said: “On behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I congratulate Nigerians as we celebrate the 63rd anniversary of our Country’s independence. “I send…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborewori has sent his condolences to the families of victims who got burnt, following a tanker explosion at Koko junction, along Warri – Benin expressway on Sunday in Delta state. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor commiserated with the victims’ families on the sad incident. The governor disclosed that the State Emergency Management Agency, led by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Ejiro Terry was already at the scene to provide help and support for the victims. Oborevwori, who blamed the…

By Onomiguren Agbamu The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, has affirmed Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as the duly elected Governor of the state. Delivering judgement on Friday, the three-member panel of the tribunal led by Justice C.H. Ahuchaogu dismissed the petition filed by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege for want of merit. The tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove allegations of non-compliance with the Electoral Act and overvoting beyond reasonable doubt. The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborewori said Only God has the power to make it possible for men to gain leadership positions. The governor stated this during a Thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel, Asaba in appreciation to God for his multiple victories at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The Governor, who was joined by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, former Governor of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Kingsley Esiso, and top government functionaries, thanked God for his triple victory at the tribunal. The Governor…

The Kabiyesi Alayeluwa, Oba Stephen Adeleke Adekoya, the Bejeroku of Oke Agbo, Ijebu Igbo in the populous Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, has described realtor Babatunde Adeyemo as a beacon of hope and charged him to use his vision, impressive achievements and experience in real estate business to restore hope in Nigerian youths. Oba Adekoya who noted that hope is what keeps life going, said that at this critical time of the nation’s economic trajectory, hope is an essential ingredient needed to stay on the right course and navigate safely. The monarch gave the advice during an…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Hon. Sonny Akporokiamo Ekedayen has noted that the best way to go for budget preparation is to engage citizens for transparency, Accountability, and suggestions. The Hon. Commissioner disclosed this on Thursday during “Delta state citizens budget; 2023 budget of seamless and stable transition” in Asaba with participants from community leaders, CSOs He added that the essence of the interactive session was to collaboratively deliberate on the preparatory phases and prerequisites for the 2024 budget formulation process. He noted that the state government believes that citizen engagement during the budget Preparatory will…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged the newly sworn-in appointees of optimal performance, just as he noted that his administration has zero tolerance for substandard projects. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge while inaugurating the boards of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and Warri, Uvwie, and Environs Development Agency at, Asaba. He revealed that the newly appointees have consistently demonstrated passion for the growth of the state and challenged the new boards to put in place strong governance structures for the overall performance of the agencies. He urged the new boards to engage contractors with a…