By EgbemaVoice, Special Adviser on Transportation to Delta State Governor, and Coordinator, State Subsidy Palliatives Committee, Olorogun (Barr) Jaro Egbo, will be the special guest of Orientation Panorama, the People’s program on Voice of Delta Radio 97.9 FM, live from 3 pm to 4 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He will be speaking on the state government’s efforts on the effective distribution of subsidy removal palliatives and sundry issues. A statement by the Assistant Chief Information Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau, Mr. Omonigho Okotie, said during the call-in segment, the phone line will be opened to enable listeners to make contributions and ask questions relating to Palliatives distribution in the state. Orientation Panorama on radio is an initiative of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, in collaboration with Delta Broadcasting Service Asaba, to propagate the policies, programs, and achievements of the state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Obore

 | IGP kicks, wants NSCDC, FRSC merged as police department | Nigeria can't have internal security without state police – Jonathan, Abdulsalami Chess The issue of introducing state police into the country’s security architecture has continued to divide opinions in Nigeria at the National Dialogue on State Policing held yesterday in Abuja. LEADERSHIP reports that while one side of the argument insists that the country’s centralised police system is inadequate to contain the present level of insecurity in the country, the opposing group fears that governors could use it to haunt their opponents. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who opened the one-day National Dialogue on State Policing with the theme, “Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria” at the Abuja Continental Hotel, described as unwavering President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resolve to reform the Nigeria Police Force and enhance security across Nigeria. He observed that the idea of state policing was not just a mere polic

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commiserated with the Onyeobi family and people of Asaba over the passing of the Iyase of Asaba, Chief Patrick Onyeobi.  The late Onyeobi who passed on at 90 was a former Secretary to Government and Head of the Civil Service of the defunct Bendel State.  Until his passing, he was the Diokpa of Idumuojei village, Umuezei Quarters, Asaba.  In the condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori expressed sadness over the passing of Onyeobi.  The Governor in the statement said; "the passing of Chief Patrick Onyeobi is a big blow to his family, Idumuojei village, the people of Asaba and Delta State, considering his immense contributions to the traditional institution in the state capital".  He described the late Onyeobi as a "fine gentleman, model administrator and community leader with impeccable leadership qualities" who contributed to the g

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to complete all ongoing and abandoned projects in the region for the benefit of the people.  Governor Oborevwori gave the charge in Asaba at the 6th Meeting of the National Council of Niger Delta (NCND) with Theme: "Stimulating Strategies For Economic Growth and Development in the Niger Delta Region".  He said that the intervention of the agency was crucial in facilitating urban-rural integration, creating employment opportunities for the people and enabling regional economic growth.  He further remarked that the "forum is a strategic platform for states in the Niger Delta region to focus on issues and challenges of common interest, create a more dynamic and equitable arrangement for regional prosperity, and deepen our collaboration for using the region’s natural resources for inclusive growth and sustainable development.

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has said that making refineries in Nigeria work again would save the nation foreign exchange for fuel importation.  Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Turnaround Maintenance of Nigerian Refineries led by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah at Government House, Asaba.  The Governor said that when the nation stops importation of petroleum products there would be less pressure on the naira against the dollar and urged the Federal Government to expedite action in revitalising the nation's refineries.  He said: "I am happy that you people are here today. I can see some of my good friends that we served together as Speakers.  "I have the full confidence that this Ad-hoc committee will do a very good job. I want to say it here that this assignment is not a jamboree; it is an assignment with seriousness and I believe that with your oversight function, the right thing is done

By EgbemaVoice, The family of Late Mrs Iyebomine Arubere (Nee Atilabor) has fixed burial date on 27th December 2024, at her country home Ajakurama town,  According to the family statement released, jointly signed by Mr, Ikiyo Felix Arubere for the children and Mr. ATILABOR CLEVER for the family, announced the burial date  partly Reads.,...... CALL TO GLORY. In Loving memory of our dear mother grand mother,& Aunty. Late Mrs Iyebomine Arubere (Nee Atilabor) She was born in the year (1938 -2024 ). We invite you to join us honoring her life and legacy through the following funeral Arrangements. Date Friday 27th December 2024. Time 10:00AM Body leaves Gods care Moutuary Ekewan Road Benin City to her family Compound Ajakurama Town, Ovia south west, LGA IGUOBAZUA, Edo state. For Lying in state.  Service of songs Christian wake keeping Date Friday 27th December 2024 Time 4;00Pm Venue family Compound Ajakurama Town. Intermen; Date, Saturday 28th December 2024 Time:

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said his desire was for Deltans to be united for the overall growth and development of the state.  Speaking at the 40th birth anniversary thanksgiving service of the Executive Director, Business Development, NEXIM Bank, Stella Okotete, OON, at Christ Missionaries Crusaders Church, Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori said the state would continue to enjoy peace and security as encapsulated in his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda.  While congratulating Okotete on thanking God for a life of great accomplishments at 40, the Governor said giving thanks to God was not only an appreciation, but also prayer for more, and commended the celebrant for coming home to celebrate with her people which was an indication that she remained a grassroot politician.  He said: "I am very happy to be here today and it shows that I am a Governor for all Deltans. Seeing all the faces I know

By EgbemaVoice, Former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Daniel Bwala, has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted. Bwala said the EFCC had all the mechanisms and intelligence to arrest Bello. Bwala made this known via his X account on Friday in reaction to the anti-graft agency declaring Bello wanted on Thursday following the failed attempt to effect his arrest at his Abuja residence. Bello was whisked away by his successor, Ahmed Ododo, on Wednesday after hours of standoff between his security aides and operatives of the anti-graft commission. The agency had declared him wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes to N80.2 billion. Bwala wrote, “Unless EFCC and Yahaya Bello are both doing simulation for a movie about the agency and former governors, the press statement captioned “wanted” is not nec

Okuama: Gov Oborevwori working to bring back innocent people - EAC ...Says socioeconomic activities 'll bounce back within reasonable time, By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, will continue to work with the military high command and stakeholders to restore peacefully coexistence between Okuama and neighbouring communities. Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communications to the Governor, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the assurance on Sunday while speaking as a guest of News Central Television Breakfast Extra Show via DSTV Channel 422, saying that Okuama community will continue to attract the governor's attention until peace and full scale socioeconomic activities is restored. He said the governor's visit to Okuama on Saturday was a clear demonstration of his unwavering commitment to ensure due process is followed to unravel the remote and immediate causes of the horrific killing of four officers and thirteen sol

By EgbemaVoice, The aide-de-camp (ADC) to former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has been arrested and detained by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The arrest of the female Police officer occurred alongside several other policemen attached to the embattled former governor. The officers were taken into custody on suspicion of aiding and abetting Bello’s escape from EFCC operatives, who besieged his Abuja home for his arrest on Wednesday. The operation was part of an ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct and possible breaches of the law by the former governor. Details surrounding the case remained sketchy, but authorities have stated they were conducting a thorough investigation to determine the extent of the officers’ involvement in the governor’s escape. The Nigeria Police Force has yet to release an official statement regarding the arrests, but sources indicated that the officers could face charges related to obstruction of justice or conspiracy to hinder a law e

Written by Chika Izuora, The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its Joint Venture partner in OML 85, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P), have commenced oil production from the asset also known as Madu Field. Production from the field which is located in shallow waters offshore Bayelsa State and operated by First E&P is expected to be at an average of 20,000 barrels per day. The achievement is a testament to the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu administration to optimise production from the nation’s oil and gas assets through the provision of an enabling environment for existing and prospective investors. Speaking on the development, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, described the commencement of oil production at the Madu Field as a significant milestone that will contribute to the larger goal of meeting the production required to drive revenue growth and boost the nation’s economy.

by Clement Idoko, The Federal Government has inaugurated a 28-man inter-ministerial committee on activities to mark the celebration of the one year in office of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The committee is mandated to plan and implement activities to mark the first anniversary of the administration of President Tinubu. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, while inaugurating the Committee in his office, said the celebration would provide an opportunity to render accountability to Nigerians on the achievements of the present administration and to reassure them of its commitment to deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda. Akume said: “Distinguished members, the essence of this celebration is to render accountability to Nigerians by promoting the accomplishments of the present administration over the past year and also reassure our citizens that the government shall remain focused and committed to the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda for a positive impact

Frank Ikpefan, Abuja, Candidates in affected centres to be rescheduled – Registrar Candidates whose centres experienced glitches in the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination would be rescheduled, Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof Is-haq Oloyede has said.  The registrar appealed to the candidates to remain calm as they would be rescheduled to write the exam. Oloyede, who made the appeal while fielding questions from newsmen after monitoring the exam in Kogo-Bwari, Abuja, said, so far, the UTME had been going on smoothly as only a centre had been reported to have encountered issues. 1, 985, 642 registered for the examination which commenced yesterday. The UTME would end on April 25, 2024. The results are expected to be released in the coming days. Speaking with reporters, Oloyede said: “We appeal to the public to understand this, some centres will fail. I have heard of only one centre who has failed today. “By the end of today, I expect about 10 per c

*Urges enhanced diversification, tax reforms, insists on subsidy removal* By Nume Ekeghe, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has hailed the reform policies introduced by the Nigerian government, emphasising the need for economic diversification away from oil dependency and the importance of increasing non-oil revenue.The Director of African Department, IMF, Abebe Aemro Selassie, noted the low tax revenue to GDP ratio in Nigeria and advocated for its improvement to fund essential sectors like education and infrastructure.He also commended the attempt to remove fuel subsidy in Nigeria and stressed the need for its complete removal, maintaining that fuel subsidy mostly benefits the rich. Speaking at the Africa Department press briefing, at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC, Selassie said: “The Nigerian government has been pursuing policies that we think are broadly in the right direction. We have provided advice in terms of what the ideal mix of policies would

_*-By Zik Gbemre Nothing to cheer in the release of Ewu Traditional Ruler. The arrest and detention of the Ewu king by the military was unlawful, unnecessary and uncalled for. Nothing to jubilate for when Okuama locals are still living in bushes like wild animals. Is it not shameful that Urhobo traditional rulers who ought to go to Abuja to protest the arrest of their co-traditional ruler are busy celebrating  with Gbaramatu King for his "Amaseikumor" traditional festival while Ewu traditional ruler was being unlawfully held by military.  What stops Urhobo traditional rulers from going to Abuja to meet with President Tinubu for the unlawful arrest and detention of one of them?  I am pleased for the release of the Ewu traditional ruler by military through the efforts of Senator Ede Dafinone, Senator Ned Nwoko and many others,including Urhobo  Historical Society(UHS) and me. Do we thank President Tinubu and the military for the release? Of course no, because no crim