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  Aggrived Nigerians who are dissatisfied with the outcome of the November 11 2023 Governorship in Kogi State stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting that Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) must be allowed to work in a transparent manner. The protest came amid tensions over the use of the BVAS in the Kogi State governorship election held in November last year. The demonstrators, under the auspices of the Concerned Kogi Citizens' Forum, led by Isaiah Davies Ijele, demanded transparency in the use of BVAS, alleging fraud and accusing INEC of manipulating the election results. The protesters bore placards with inscriptions such as "Judges, BVAS matters," "INEC Chairman, BVAS must be transparent!," "Restore integrity in Nigeria's elections!," and "INEC, stop the BVAS fraud NOW” The protest and counter-protest follow the dismissal of a petition by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) by the Ko

  Within the last one year of governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration, Delta State Government, the State Command of the Nigerian Police and other security agencies recorded significant progress in the area of enhanced security by flushing out a reasonable number of criminal elements from Asaba, the state capital, and across the state. Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the hint during a radio interview on Tuesday, saying that government will continue to provide the necessary support to the police and other security agencies, so as to further enhance their operational capabilities. He said local vigilantes and hunters operations within their localities and communities have been activated across the 25 local government areas of the state, to effectively complement conventional security operatives, while assuring farmers and the travelling public that the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, will continue to

  Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, will be installed as the Distinguished Patron of the Association of Urhobo Sons and Daughters in Federal Civil Service of the federation, AUSDFCS, at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development in Abuja, on Saturday June 29. National President of the Association, Mrs Okolakpa Alimatu Voke, gave the hint when she and the Social Welfare Director, Mr Unuafe Onovughakpo Henry, paid a working visit to the Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, at the Bureau's office in Asaba, the State Capital. She said the association was formed to unify all Urhobo Sons and Daughters in Federal Civil and Public Service of the federation, leveraging resources and opportunities within Federal Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Parastatals, aimed at propelling progress for members. Mrs Okolakpa, a staff of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources Abuja,  further stated t

  By  Wilson Macaulay Thirteen Years into the  Lingering Shell Bonga Oil Field Explosion which occured in OML 118 in the Niger Delta SNEPCO being the Operator has cause devastating effect Particularly in Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers State, due to the unbearable situation,  Victims of the  concerned communities  have   Issued a 21 Day Ultimatum to SNEPCO The Concerned Group  named  Peace Development Security and Humanitarian Rights Association of Niger Deltans, under the leadership of Comrade Mike JK Tiemo as President, Comrade Wilson M. Vwerhokor as Secretary, Mr. Durojaiye Ogunsemore PRO, Comrade  Graham Abulu , Logistics/  National Mobilizing Officer,  the Victims of the Shell Bonga Oil Field explosion stated that the stern ultimatum to Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO) became necessary because it  has been thirteen long years since the catastrophic explosion of  the Bonga Oil Field  occured. The Group stressed that the ugly  incident resulted in significant envi

  By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq #dsobpress  Office of the Secretary to Delta State Government has raised alarm over the criminal activities of fraudsters impersonating SSG Delta, and obtaining money by false pretense in exchange for nonexistent political appointments. SSG Delta, Dr Kingsley Emu, in a statement on Thursday and made available to newsmen, disclosed that the gang of criminals and imposters are using phone number 08085129491 to send unsolicited scam messages to unsuspecting members of the public, urging them to pay specific amount of money into Zenith Bank Account Number: 4235384296, indicating one Mr Jonah Kumor as the account holder, in exchange for political appointments and juicy contracts from the state government. He urged members of the public to disregard such messages either through WhatsApp or SMS, noting that the scammers uses his picture on the WhatsApp DP, to mischievously and criminally deceive desperate political appointment seekers and contractors. Accord

  By WILSON Macaulay Hon. Kingsley Edafiadjebre, the Vice Chairmanship candidate for Warri South LGA  under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have  extended his  heartfelt congratulations to the Agbarha Monarch HRM King Kingsley Orereh, Igbi 11 on the momentous occasion of the  receipt of the prestigious Staff of Office. from the Delta State Government.  In a gesture of deep affection and  respect, Hon  Edafiadjebre acknowledged the significance of this honor, highlighting the Monarch's influential role and the promise of continued prosperity and purposefull  leadership for the Agbarha Kingdom A copy of the  Press Statement released by the Media Aide  of Edafiadjebre personally signed by him reads in part:  " With a heartwarming show of unity and respect for our traditional authorities ,  l Hon. Kingsley Edafiadjebre, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Chairmanship candidate for Warri South LGA, hereby   extend my  warmest wishes and congratulations to the Agbarha

  By WILSON Macaulay Hon. Kingsley Edafiadjebre, the Vice Chairmanship candidate for Warri South LGA  under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have  extended his  heartfelt congratulations to the Agbarha Monarch HRM King Kingsley Orereh, Igbi 11 on the momentous occasion of the  receipt of the prestigious Staff of Office. from the Delta State Government.  In a gesture of deep affection and  respect, Hon  Edafiadjebre acknowledged the significance of this honor, highlighting the Monarch's influential role and the promise of continued prosperity and purposefull  leadership for the Agbarha Kingdom. A copy of the  Press Statement released by the Media Aide  of Edafiadjebre personally signed by him reads in part:  " With a heartwarming show of unity and respect for our traditional authorities ,  l Hon. Kingsley Edafiadjebre, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Chairmanship candidate for Warri South LGA, hereby   extend my  warmest wishes and congratulations to the Agbarha

  By Wilson Macaulay Warri, Delta State  Comrade Sweet Otiotio (HOSTCOM) Youth Leader, Urhobo Ethnic Nationality Delta State Chapter, has Congratulated His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwor the Executive Governor of Delta State  on the occasion of  his 61st Birthday. Comrade Sweet Otiotio, a prominent youth leader of the Urhobo ethnic nationality,  under the Delta State Chapter of HOSTCOM in a heartfelt gesture of unity and solidarity, extended his warm congratulations to Governor Sheriff Oborevwor on the occasion of his 61st birthday.  The Urhobo HOSTCOM who serves under the aegis of the Delta State Chapter of Host Communities of Nigeria, Producing Oil and Gas  expressed his best wishes to the governor, highlighting his significant contributions to the state and the nation at large. In his congratulatory message, Comrade Otiotio lauded Governor Oborevwor for his visionary leadership and commitment to the development of Delta State. He emphasized that the governor's efforts have

  Onbehalf of My Family, l, High Chief (Dr ) Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore JP FCILG, Celebrate You, as you turn 61 years today.l join family friends and Well Wishers in wishing you a day filled with joy, love and celebration. May this special day, bring you happiness, good health and strength as you continue to serve our state with excellence towards greatness. May God Continue to guard and Protect You in Jesus name Congratulations,  My brother signed: High Chief (Dr) Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore JP, FCILG, Chairman De Wayles Group of Companies    

   By Wilson Macaulay His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Orohwedor Francis Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, today, Tuesday 11th June, 2024 made a significant entry to Emevor town, Isoko North Local Government Area in Delta State, to commission the newly constructed  Phase 1 of the Emevor-Orogun Road project.  The project, executed by an indigenous company, Emorock Concept Limited, a subsidiary of De Wayles Group of Companies, marks a pivotal development stride in the provision of road infrastructures by the Oborevwori administration in line with the Initiatives of the MORE Agenda. The Executive Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, in his address, commended Emorock Concept Limited (Subsidiary of De Wayle Group of Companies) for  maintaining high standards in executing the works.  He emphasized the importance and relevance of the road in driving economic growth and improving the quality of life for Isoko people, Orogun in Ughelli North LGA and Delta State in general. Speaking furth

  By Wilson Macaulay His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Orohwedor Francis Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, today, Tuesday 11th June, 2024 made a significant entry to Emevor town, Isoko North Local Government Area in Delta State, to commission the newly constructed  Phase 1 of the Emevor-Orogun Road project.  The project, executed by an indigenous company, Emorock Concept Limited, a subsidiary of De Wayles Group of Companies, marks a pivotal development stride in the provision of road infrastructures by the Oborevwori administration in line with the Initiatives of the MORE Agenda The Executive Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, in his address, commended Emorock Concept Limited (Subsidiary of De Wayle Group of Companies) for  maintaining high standards in executing the works.  He emphasized the importance and relevance of the road in driving economic growth and improving the quality of life for Isoko people, Orogun in Ughelli North LGA and Delta State in general. Speaking further

  Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Hon Felix Erhimedafe, has released the 2024 LGA council electioneering campaigns time table scheduled to commence on Wednesday June 12. A statement on Monday by the Chairman of Media and Publicity Directorate, Dr Fred  Latimore Oghenesivbe, said the campaigns will commence with visits to Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, Ovie of Umiaghwa Kingdom and Ovie of Oruarivie Kingdom on Wednesday June 12, as well as visit to the President General of Urhobo Progress Union. He disclosed that the party's Chairmanship candidate for the election, Hon Augustine Ogedegbe and Councillorship candidates shall be the main focus of the electioneering campaigns across federal and Dsiec wards of the LGA, while urging party faithfuls and supporters to turn out en-mass to campaign vigorously from June 12 to 15, 2024. Oghenesivbe said the foreseeable victory of PDP in the forthcoming LGA council elections is eminently an

Hi By Wilson Macaulay  The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (MPR), Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella has called for a consolidation of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) mandate, adding that the foremost Oil and Gas Institute in Africa has all it takes to train and retrain the required personnel in the sector. Speaking over the weekend in Effurun while on a working visit to the Institute, the MPR Permanent Secretary said, “We must consolidate on achieving the full potential in the Institute instead of creating another petroleum institute. I feel very proud that we have an Institute like this. I have said it earlier and I will reiterate that, we cannot have Petroleum Training Institute of this magnitude in Nigeria and fail to utilize it”. While lamenting the huge loss of revenue incurred on foreign training, Amb. Ella stated that, “Training is essential for all of us as individuals and as an organization. We should be able to develop ourselves and our capacit

  By Wilson Macaulay  The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (MPR), Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella has called for a consolidation of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) mandate, adding that the foremost Oil and Gas Institute in Africa has all it takes to train and retrain the required personnel in the sector. Speaking over the weekend in Effurun while on a working visit to the Institute, the MPR Permanent Secretary said, “We must consolidate on achieving the full potential in the Institute instead of creating another petroleum institute. I feel very proud that we have an Institute like this. I have said it earlier and I will reiterate that, we cannot have Petroleum Training Institute of this magnitude in Nigeria and fail to utilize it”. While lamenting the huge loss of revenue incurred on foreign training, Amb. Ella stated that, “Training is essential for all of us as individuals and as an organization. We should be able to develop ourselves and our capaciti

  By Wilson Macaulay A delegation of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) led by Catherine Tumuaime Today, Tuesday June 4th 2024 in collaboration with the Nigeria Content Development Management Board  NCDMB visited the Petroleum Trainining Institute PTI Effurun Delta State to finetune arrangement on how they can collaborate and work out modalities to strenthen the National building effort in the Oil and gas sector of the  Uganda economy. Tumuaime the Head of the Uganda delegation stated in her bilateral address   that Uganda being a baby in the Oil and gas industry,  they are in Nigeria which have come a long Way in the Oil industry . Tumuaime explained that they are in Nigeria   to learn and grow in the Process as they truly want to  benefit from the available National Content and Manpower Trainining Capacity and Research Potential domiciled in the Petroleum Trainining Institute PTI Effurun Delta State.  Catherine Tumuaime, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) of Uganda National

  By Wilson Macaulay A delegation of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) led by Catherine Tumuaime Today, Tuesday June 4th 2024 in collaboration with the Nigeria Content Development Management Board  NCDMB visited the Petroleum Trainining Institute PTI Effurun Delta State to finetune arrangement on how they can collaborate and work out modalities to strenthen the National building effort in the Oil and gas sector of the  Uganda economy. Tumuaime the Head of the Uganda delegation stated in her bilateral address   that Uganda being a baby in the Oil and gas industry,  they are in Nigeria which have come a long Way in the Oil industry . Tumuaime explained that they are in Nigeria   to learn and grow in the Process as they truly want to  benefit from the available National Content and Manpower Trainining Capacity and Research Potential domiciled in the Petroleum Trainining Institute PTI Effurun Delta State.  Catherine Tumuaime, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) of Uganda National