By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, Wednesday, said Governor Sheirff Oborevwori was building durable infrastructure for economic stability of the state.  Speaking during an unscheduled inspection visit to the Obo River bridge along the Sector C of the Ughelli-Asaba highway, Izeze said he was at the project site for an on-the-spot assessment of the quality of work, being done by the construction company.  "Our visit here today is in line with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s desire to build durable infrastructure for the benefit of the people.  "In line with this mandate, no stone will be left unturned to achieve this, hence our tour of these project sites and as such we will not relent on our responsibilities," Izeze added.  The team from the ministry, later collected a sample of concrete from the batch, to carry out a test, to ascertain, if the concrete is in compliance wit

By EgbemaVoice, The Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has described the death of a former member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeke Ukpe as a personal loss. Onyeme who led political leaders to condole with Ukpe family on Sunday at Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, stated that the deceased was a loyalist of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and a great supporter of Delta State government. He said; "we came here because one of us, a brother, a colleague, a faithful party man, and a father just left us. "We came to see those that he left behind, the children, the family and to console them, to tell them that we are with them in this very period of mourning. "Chief Ukpe was a very dependable friend and brother, I have been to this house several times that I have lost count of. I seat with him, we ate together, drank together, and we talked politics together. "So, I am as sad as you, the love ones, becaus

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Government, Friday, said it would next week Tuesday, distribute 9,000 bags of fertilizers to farmers' associations to support food security and productivity in the state.  Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu disclosed this at a meeting with the leadership of the farmers' associations in Asaba.  The fertilizers were distributed accordingly to oil palm 1,490 bags; Cassava 1,100; Banana and plantain 350; Maize 70; Yam 120bags; Rice 150; Vegetables and green house farmers 200; Independent farmers 150 bags.  He appealed to the farmers to utilise the fertilizers judiciously to improve food production in the state.  According to him, "last week we had a session with farmers associations oil palm, maize yam cassava banana and plantain yams, rice and vegetables.  "We all agreed that of the 12,000 bags of fertilizers we received from the Federal Government, that we set aside 3,000 bays for dry season farming which is about

Refrain from Criticizing Okpoye Based on Sentiment; You Failed to Criticize Your Brother ____ Egbema focus group, By EgbemaVoice, The Egbema Focus Group, has condemned inflammatory statements against Hon. Spencer Okubo Okpoye, DESOPADEC Commissioner for the Ijaw ethnic nationalities.  This follows criticism from Comrade Williams Ayoromiegha Junior, Ogulagha Kingdom youth leader. The EFG defends Okpoye's endorsement, citing his notable achievements and dedication to Ijaw communities.  The group promotes unity, fairness, and merit-based evaluations, urging constructive dialogue to ensure effective leadership and progress for the Ijaw ethnic nationality within DESOPADEC.  EFG leader Comrade Mingo Meshach Saya Ogumaka stresses the importance of evaluating leaders based on performance, not tribal or kingdom bias. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Warri earlier today by Comr. Mingo Meshach Saya Ogumaka stakersholder Egbema focus gro

The Niger Delta Progressive Youths Leadership Foundation (ND-PYLF) is quite an impressive organization, aiming to promote and protect the rich cultural heritage of the Niger Delta region. Their mission is to foster unity, peace, and cooperation among the various ethnic nationalities in the region, while also advocating for good governance and the welfare of the people. With nine chapters across three geo-political zones, including Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Rivers, Cross Rivers, and Akwa-Ibom, ND-PYLF has a significant presence in the region. Additionally, they have two chapters in the South West geo-political zone, specifically in Ondo state. What's remarkable about ND-PYLF is its inclusive approach, covering all ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta region, such as: - *Benin Youths* - *Efix Youths* - *Esan Youths* - *Ibibo Youths* - *Igbo Youths* - *Annang Youths* - *Isoko Youths* - *Ilaje Youths* - *Oron Youths* - *Ijaw Youths* - *Ikweme Youths* - *Itsekiri Youths* - *Okrika Youths*

... Approves Governor Fubara's Request For Five Special Advisers  ...Insists Ehie Legally Declared 25 Seats Vacant  ...Ask INEC to Expedite Conduct of By-elections to Fill Vacant Seats  The Rivers State House of Assembly has restated its position that the legislative seats of former Speaker, Martin Chike Amaewhule and 24 others remain vacant following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), which must be filled through a bye-election to be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).  The House which as well commenced moves to invoke neccesary provisions of the constitution against former Assembly Members for impersonation, came up with this resolve today during plenary at the temporary Hallowed Chamber, Admin Block, Government House, Port Harcourt. Also on the day's schedule for business was the request for approval of five Specials Advisers as contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker by the Go

Dare Olawin Despite promising to bring down the price of petrol during his campaign, President Bola Tinubu has repeatedly increased petrol price by about 488 per cent – from N175 in May 2023 to N1,030 in October 2024 – inflicting more pains on the already impoverished Nigerians, reports DARE OLAWIN. The first assignment performed by President Bola Tinubu when he assumed office on May 29, 2023, was the removal of the petrol subsidy. Immediately after he took the oath of office, Tinubu, like a man in a hurry, quickly announced, “The fuel subsidy is gone.” Immediately after the pronouncement, the country’s economic situation took a downward dive, changing for the worse. Filling stations, including the ones owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, raised the pump price of petrol to above N500 per litre. Some Nigerians, who had hoped that the new administration would turn around the situation positively began to feel uneasy; though they were persuaded by the President, who

By EgbemaVoice, Governors of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday at the Ondo state governorship rally reaffirmed its united front for the party amidst recent removal and counter-removal of national officials from the party. Governor Adeleke who is the Chairman of the Ondo State Governorship Campaign Council told the party faithful that the PDP is one strong family and that leaders have met to ensure unity and respect for the party's constitution, urging massive turnout to support the PDP candidate at the forthcoming governorship election in the state. “Go out and cast your votes for Agboola. PDP remains one and the only alternative for a better today and tomorrow for Ondo people”, the Osun Governor asserted. Governor Seyi Makinde who also re-echoed the message of unity within the PDP said Ondo people should demonstrate love for good governance by voting the party's candidate in the next polls. According to Makinde, the PDP as a v

Oborevwori's enviable performance continues till 2031 - Bureau DG ... Assesses PR Credentials, Performance of Presidential Spokespersons in Nigeria's Fourth Republic, By EgbemaVoice, Oborevwori's enviable performance continues till 2031 - Bureau DG ... Assesses PR Credentials, Performance of Presidential Spokespersons in Nigeria's Fourth Republic Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has again affirmed his total conviction that governor Sheriff Oborevwori will govern the state till May 29, 2031, judging from his good governance strides and visionary leadership.  He assured that the speed of infrastructural and socioeconomic development across the three senatorial districts shall be upscaled in the coming years, noting that the people are already benefiting tremendously from ongoing reforms and programmes of the governor as enshrined in his MORE agenda.   Dr Oghenesivbe gave the assuranc