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  The management and staff of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications honour a media icon, Mr Mideno Bayagbon, former Editor of the Vanguard Newspaper, as he clocks a remarkable 65 years of life, leadership, and legacy. For decades, Mr. Bayagbon has exemplified excellence, integrity, and visionary leadership. Under his stewardship, Vanguard was more than a newspaper, it became a standard-bearer for professionalism, truth, and innovation.  The legacy he carved is not just in the stories printed, but in the countless journalists he mentored, inspired, and challenged to aim higher. His service to our nation and humanity is immeasurable. It is a life dedicated to truth, fairness, and the upliftment of society, a life that reflects the very best of Delta State, Nigeria, and the media industry at large. Sir, your journey in journalism has been nothing short of extraordinary. With vision, integrity, and unwavering commitment you set professional standards that conti...

  The Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with security agencies to promote youth reorientation, good governance, and effective public communication in the state. The commitment was highlighted during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the NIPR Delta State Chapter to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Delta State Command, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, at his office in Asaba on February 10, 2026. The visit formed part of the Chapter’s ongoing stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at strengthening institutional partnerships and reinforcing the role of professional communication in building public trust, civic responsibility, and social stability across Delta State. Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the Delta State Chapter of NIPR, Godfrey C. Osakwe, fnipr, said the delegation was in the Command to formally welcome the Deputy Commissioner to the state and to brief him on the activities ...

  The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will commence a ward-to-ward National Identity Number (NIN) registration exercise across the 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State beginning Monday, February 16, 2026. The exercise follows a directive by the Federal Government mandating NIMC to ensure that all eligible residents are given the opportunity to register for their NIN without delay. The registration exercise will run from February 16 to March 30, 2026, and will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. He said the state government strongly encourages residents aged zero and above who have yet to register to take advantage of the opportunity. Dr. Oghenesivbe emphasized the importance of enrolling all citizens and residents in the NIMC National Identity Number programme, noting that the NIN has become...

  The College of Directors-General, Chief Job Creation Officer, and Executive Secretaries in the Delta State Government has described the conferment of Governor of the Year 2025 awards on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori by The Telegraph and Leadership newspapers as strong national validation of Delta State’s accelerating growth and strategic transformation. In a statement issued in Asaba and signed by the College Dean and former Secretary to the State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah, fnipr, and the Publicity Secretary, Olorogun (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, anipr, the College said the double honour clearly reflects “purposeful governance, measurable achievements, and disciplined leadership anchored on transparency and accountability.” The group noted that the recognition by two major national dailies underscores Governor Oborevwori’s growing reputation as a reform-driven leader committed to delivering tangible results through his administration’s MORE Agenda. According to the state...

Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has paid glowing tribute to the State Director of Protocol, Chief Sunday Onoriode, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as one of the stabilizing pillars of Delta State’s political architecture. In a statement, Oghenesivbe said Onoriode’s over three decades in the political arena have been marked by discipline, strategic coordination and an uncommon ability to manage complex power dynamics with tact and precision.  Oghenesivbe noted that the Director of Protocol’s enduring relevance in the state’s political evolution is rooted in his exceptional organizational brilliance, loyalty to constituted authority and firm commitment to institutional order. The Bureau Chief emphasized that Onoriode has remained a trusted confidant within government circles, playing a critical behind-the-scenes role in harmonizing political interests and ensuring seamless execution of high-leve...

By Wilson Macaulay Eminent political economist and public intellectual, Professor Pat Utomi, has received a glowing tribute from the National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, as he marks his 70th birthday. In a congratulatory message released to commemorate the milestone, Ambassador Igali described Prof. Utomi as a towering figure in Nigeria’s intellectual and democratic landscape, whose life has been devoted to the pursuit of truth, justice and national renewal. The PANDEF National Chairman hailed the septuagenarian as a distinguished son of the Niger Delta who has consistently projected the region in positive light through his scholarship, advocacy and exemplary public conduct. “Professor Pat Utomi’s life at 70 is a celebration of integrity, courage and unwavering patriotism. He has remained a voice of reason and reform in our national discourse, offering ideas and solutions anchored on values and deep reflection,” Igali st...

By Wilson Macaulay SAPELE—In a resounding affirmation of purposeful leadership, unity, and institutional stability, members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sapele Correspondents’ Chapel, have unanimously passed a vote of explicit confidence on the Executive Committee (Exco) led by its Chairman, Comrade Nelson Agbajor, even as the Chapel formally constituted its Election and Credentials Committee ahead of the forthcoming chapel elections in March. The twin decisions, taken at a well-attended and orderly Congress of the Chapel today, February 10, 2026, underscored members’ deep satisfaction with the performance, transparency, and inclusiveness that have characterised the Agbajor administration since its assumption of office. Moving the motion for the vote of confidence, Comrade Victor Otuya, a member of the Chapel, lauded Comrade Agbajor and his team for providing steady, visionary, and people-centred leadership, noting that the current Exco has strengthened professional cohes...