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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, signed the Delta State’s 2026 Appropriation bill of N1. 729 tagged “Budget of Accelerating the MORE Agenda,” alongside three other key bills passed by the State House of Assembly into law. The assent sets the stage for accelerated development, enhanced security and strengthened social welfare across the state. The other three…
From Nahum Sule, Jalingo For decades, Southern Taraba has been the quiet engine room of Taraba State politics. But as the 2027 transition season gathers momentum, the region’s dominance is no longer subtle, it is unmistakable. And now, political watchers are asking: What if power continues to reside in Southern Taraba? Across the three major…
From Nahum Sule, Jalingo The Taraba State House of Assembly has formally ratified a N653.5 billion budget estimate for the 2026 fiscal year, making it the first state legislature in Nigeria to conclude the approval process for the upcoming financial cycle. The appropriation bill, presented to lawmakers by the state government roughly three weeks ago,…
*Lokpobiri, PANDEF eulogise late Bayelsa Dep Gov The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has suspended its planned inauguration of completed projects in the region in honour of the departed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Managing Director of the interventionist agency, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this on Tuesday when he led the commission’s…
The Director General of Delta State Traffic Management Authority DESTMA, Hon. Dr. Benjamin Essien Okiemute, has made public his achievements and impactful performance since he assumed office a year ago. He made the disclosure at a press conference held in Asaba, Delta State. See full statement below: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY/ PRESS CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY HON.(Dr.)…
The newly appointed Provost of the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli, Dr. (Mrs.) Congrat E. Odiete, on Monday, December 15, 2025, paid a familiarization visit to the Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Barr Jaro Movudu Egbo, KSC, at his office. The visit was aimed at formally introducing herself to…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and the family of his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Monday, received more sympathisers at the Government House, Yenagoa. A statement by the governor’sChief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, informed that among the condolence visitors were the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) led by the Bayelsa State…
Olorogun Barr. Jaro Movudu Egbo KSC has maintained that his administration was committed to making the environment peaceful and friendly to attract more potential investors. Egbo gave the assurance on Saturday, when he officially inaugurated K & B Apartment and Bar, located at Agishon Street, off Omotor Street, in Ughelli, establishment by Comrade Kingsley Oghenerioborhue….
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt condolences to Governor Douye Diri, the Government and people of Bayelsa State over the passing of the state’s Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the death of Senator Ewhrudjakpo, affectionately known…
Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said the death of the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was a sad moment for all Bayelsans. Dr. Jonathan stated this on Saturday during a condolence visit to Governor Douye Diri and the Ewhrudjakpo family in Government House, Yenagoa. The former president recalled how…