From Akanimo Kufre (The New Diplomat's A/Ibom|C/River Correspondent) Despite recent bomb attack on its facility by unknown militants, Norfin Offshore Shipping has said it is concerned with the training of youths in the Niger Delta region to add value to the nation's maritime manpower, as well as secure Nigeria's territorial waters up to the gulf…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) Against the backdrop of the move for the cancellation of the March 6 council poll in Delta State by 74 political parties, the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has described the call as an empty threat, saying they lack the locus standi to do so. The New…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) Barely three weeks after the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, survived Covid-19 disease, the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Hon. Tim Owhefere has been reported dead. The fourth-time lawmaker who was representing Isoko North Constituency on the platform of…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) Delta State Government has advanced the reasons why it is making moves to convert three higher institutions in the state to three separate Universities. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Patrick Moboughare, who addressed a media briefing in Asaba said the state was wasting huge resources…
Allege Unlawful Exclusion From Upcoming Exercise From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) The forthcoming Local Government Election in Delta State may run into hitches as 74 political parties in the state have dragged the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) to the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, seeking an order to…
*Delta Commissioner Justifies Govt Position: Conversion of 3 institutions to Varsities by State Govt in line with FG policy to phase out HND... From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has come under heavy criticism over ongoing plans by his administration to convert the College of Education, Agbor,…
By Hamilton Nwosa With the passing of Senator Nosike Ikpo to eternal realms, Delta State has lost one of its great elders, and patriots whose life was a lesson in human productivity, principled living and passionate commitment to the cause of the people, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has stated. In his…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) There is palpable fear in the agrarian community of Otonyesere in Sapele LGA following the alleged invasion of the community by military who are currently hunting for the killers of a military officer last Sunday. Fierce looking military and Police officers have allegedly laid siege on the…
From Ameachi Prosper (The New Diplomat's Delta State Correspondent) The paramount ruler of Siembiri kingdom in Delta State, King Charles Ayemi Botu, has lamented the hijack of the interventionist agencies such as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), by those he described as selfish politicians. King…