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 " By Wilson Macaulay  Stakeholders in Niger Delta’s Oil and Gas Sector recently Convened in Abuja for High-Level Consultations The momentum for intellectual militancy and strategic advocacy in the Niger Delta’s oil and gas sector has taken a significant leap forward as critical stakeholders and industry leaders converged in Abuja to deliberate on key issues affecting the region. This high-powered consultation, which took place on April 1, 2025, marks the groundwork for the much-anticipated Second Edition of the Warri Oil and Gas Summit, 2025. The summit is poised to drive policy discussions, strengthen indigenous participation in the industry, and address the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, particularly its Host Community Development Trust Fund provisions. According to Dr. Akpo Mudiaga Odje, the Convener of the Warri Oil and Gas Summit, this year's edition aims to push forward progressive reforms that will empower local communities and create a sustai...

  The Delta State Bureau for Communications and Orientation has assured that governor Sheriff Oborevwori is poised to eradicate flooding through the construction of additional underground rainwater tunnels and expansive drainages across the three senatorial districts. The Bureau in a statement by the Director General, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe on Friday, said the unexpected torrential rain which lasted for several hours on Wednesday, wrecked havoc in some parts of the state, and left a devastating destruction of valuable properties, including vehicles. Dr Oghenesivbe sympathizes with victims of flooding in Ika South, especially those affected in Agbor axis and some other communities in the state. He advised road users and motorists against wading through floodwaters with vehicles, emphasizing the danger posed by navigating through moving water which, according to him, can easily sweep away vehicles regardless of their size or the number of occupants. The Bureau Chief assured tha...

   By Wilson Macaulay  Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has commended the House of Representatives member representing the good people of Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress, APC, Rt Hon Francis Waive, for taking the Bull by the horns, urging APC Delta to unconditionally adopt governor Sheriff Oborevwori as APC Delta governorship candidate in 2027. Dr Oghenesivbe made the commendation on Wednesday during Voice of Delta 97.9 FM peoples program on radio, "Orientation Panorama" wherein he described Hon Francis Waive as a patriotic Nigerian, an illustrious son of Urhobo nation, and a prominent Deltan who cannot be faulted in his genuine concerns for the socioeconomic and infrastructure development of Delta State, devoid of partisanship. He noted that Hon Waive had consistently distanced himself from politics of envy, bitterness and unnecessary media propa...

By Chijindu Emeruwa  Stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, Hon Ikenna Ukwa has lauded the appointment of Hon Donatus Nwankpa as Board chairman of Project Development Institute (PRODA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  In a statement issued on Friday, Ukwa lauded Nwankpa's sterling leadership qualities which according to him, stood him as a authentic leader and true democrat. He expressed total confidence in the ability of the ex-Abia APC chairman to deliver the core objectives of the institute in accordance with the developmental agenda of President Tinubu-led administration in the country.  Ukwa encouraged Nwankpa to remain steadfast and put to bear his vast wealths of experience in the new national assignment entrusted him by the President.  While congratulating the ex-minority leader of Abia state House of Assembly on his new appointment, Honorable Ikenna Ukwa asked almighty God to grant Hon Donatus Nwankpa strengths, guidance and wisdom to discharge his new d...

By Chijindu Emeruwa  Stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, Hon Ikenna Ukwa has lauded the appointment of Hon Donatus Nwankpa as Board chairman of Project Development Institute (PRODA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  In a statement issued on Friday, Ukwa lauded Nwankpa's sterling leadership qualities which according to him, stood him as a authentic leader and true democrat. He expressed total confidence in the ability of the ex-Abia APC chairman to deliver the core objectives of the institute in accordance with the developmental agenda of President Tinubu-led administration in the country.  Ukwa encouraged Nwankpa to remain steadfast and put to bear his vast wealths of experience in the new national assignment entrusted him by the President.  While congratulating the ex-minority leader of Abia state House of Assembly on his new appointment, Honorable Ikenna Ukwa asked almighty God to grant Hon Donatus Nwankpa strengths, guidance and wisdom to discharge his new d...

  By Chijindu Emeruwa Prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Ifeanyi Elvis Ogbonna has hailed President Bola Tinubu's  appointment of Hon Donatus Chidi Nwankpa as the board chairman of Projects Development Institute (PRODA). Nwankpa was the immediate-past Abia state chairman of the APC, and currently serves as the National Welfare Secretary of the governing party in Nigeria.  In a statement on Friday, Chief Ogbonna noted that Nwankpa's capacity in delivering state and national assignments bestowed on him cannot be overemphasized. He attested that Honorable Nwankpa possessed track record of performances, confiding that the ex-Abia party chairman will live up to expectations in positioning PRODA for efficient delivery on its objectives. He expressed his profound gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing the former Abia lawmaker as PRODA chairman, while prayed God to give Honorable Nwankpa the strengths and wisdom to steer the affairs of the institute...

  By Wilson Macaulay The Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association has celebrated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori with its prestigious Heroes and Excellence Award, citing his dedication to governance, leadership, and human welfare. Hon. Clement Ofovwi, known widely as General Oloye, stated that the award stands as a validation of the Governor's people-centered vision through the MORE Agenda. This strategic blueprint, he said, is elevating standards in areas such as infrastructure, peacekeeping, and economic growth. The award, according to General Oloye, is more than a personal honor—it’s an institutional acknowledgement of the positive transformations being experienced in Delta State under Governor Oborevwori’s leadership.

  By Wilson Macaulay  Hon. Comrade Francis Obule, SSA to the Governor of Delta State on Political Matters has described the Heros and Excellence award given to Governor Sheriff OBOREVWORI of Delta State as an honor well deserved. The prestigious Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Alumni Association Hero’s and Excellence Award has once again spotlighted outstanding individuals whose contributions to society have been exemplary. Among the recipients was. His, Excellency RT Hon Sheriff OBOREVWORI the Governor of Delta State. Hon. Comrade Francis Obule, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters, have hailed the honor as a well-deserved recognition of excellence and service. Comrade Obule expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the Governor whom he described as a beacon of hope and inspiration. He emphasized that the AAU Alumni Association has consistently recognized individuals who have distinguished themselves in various fields, from politi...

  By Wilson Macaulay  Hon  Comrade Francis Obule, Senior Special Assistant  SSA to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters have posited that the endorsement of Governor Sheriff OBOREVWORI by Rt Hon  Francis Ejiroghene Waive for second tenure is a testament to the Governor good works  across political borders In a remarkable show of bipartisan unity, the recent endorsement of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, by Hon. Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has further solidified Governor Sheriff OBOREVWORI political acceptance across party lines.  This rare display of political goodwill underscores the overwhelming popularity of Governor Oborevwori and his administration’s commitment to inclusiveness, development, and good governance as encapsulated in the MORE AGENDA. Speaking on the significance of this endorsement, in the  oil City of Warri,  Comrade Francis Obule, Sen...