The Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr Isaac Akpoveta, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to affordable and accessible healthcare, as one thousand vulnerable persons were enrolled into the Delta State Health Insurance Scheme in Oshimili South Constituency. Dr Akpoveta made this known during the flag-off of the health insurance enrolment, under…
The member representing Oshimili South Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Honourable Bridget Anyafulu, has flagged off two major social intervention programmes aimed at expanding economic and healthcare access for her constituents.The programmes are the Sustainable Micro Economic Empowerment Scheme (SMEES) and the Sustainable Health Insurance Transformative Inclusion Initiative, SHIFT-I. The flag-off ceremony…
As Her Excellency, the Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, marks her 56th birthday today, 5th February 2026, the Management and Staff of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications have joined Deltans at home and in the Diaspora to celebrate the auspicious occasion. In a goodwill message signed…
Wiith the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) scheduled for April 2026, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, has called on all aviation agencies to deepen inter-agency cooperation, strengthen operational readiness, and present a unified national aviation system.Capt. Najomo made the call during separate high-level meetings with the Nigerian…
The Chairman of Oshimili North Local Government Area, Honourable Innocent Esewezie, has reaffirmed the council’s commitment to deepening collaboration with security agencies to enhance peace and safety across the local government.Honourable Esewezie made this known while receiving the new Garrison Commander of the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier U. Tanimu, during a courtesy…
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., has been admitted as a full member of the Nigeria Branch of the International Law Association (ILA).His admission was confirmed in an official letter signed by the Membership Coordinator, Mr. Abraham Adeniran. The letter noted that Dr. Oghenesivbe now…
The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, has announced major gains for the Asaba Kingdom, including a commitment to deploy over 2,000 solar-powered street lights, following a four-day working visit to Abuja. Briefing the Asaba community at his palace on January 31, 2026, the revered monarch, fondly known as…
The Head of Service of Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji has congratulated the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Engr. Dr. (Mrs.) Juliet Aboloje on her retirement from the state Civil Service. Thanking God for her successful tenure in Office and appointment as a Permanent Secretary on 17th December…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched a nationwide training programme for law enforcement officers, traditional rulers, and religious leaders aimed at promoting human rights, gender sensitivity, and public health-informed practices in Nigeria’s HIV and tuberculosis (TB) response.The two-day training, taking place across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is part…
Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has explained that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is empowered under the Civil Aviation Act (CAA) 2022 (as amended) to collect the statutory 5 per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) on a cost-recovery basis, and that the funds represent money paid by passengers and held in…
