LAGOS MARCH 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the sexual assault and harassment of women during the controversial ‘Alue-Do’ festival in Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, calling the attacks a reflection of misplaced national priorities. In a statement on Saturday titled Channeling Our Women to Critical Areas of…
LAGOS JANUARY 27TH (URHOBOTODAY)-The Governor of Delta State His Excellency, RT Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O Oborevwori has expressed satisfaction with the posting of CP Aina Adesola to Delta State, because the Commissioner is well acquainted with the security terrain of the state, having previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Delta State Command, before…
By Benjamin Mragbozo LAGOS SEPTEMBER 2ND (NEWSRNAGERS)-This year marks 25 years since the establishment of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), a body created in 2000 with the noble intention of addressing the age-old marginalization and underdevelopment of the oil-rich Niger Delta. However, for the people of Delta State — one of the region’s…
LAGOS JUNE 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Human Right Lawyer, Chief (Barr.) Malcolm Omirhobo has faulted the Management of Delta State Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu, Delta State for restricting members of staff of the institution from opening WhatsApp group platforms among themselves. Recall that the Management of the institution in memo titled, “The Proliferation and Abuse of WhatsApp Platforms…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commended The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) for the in-country fabrication of two Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoys by Prime Sources Limited (PSL,) an indigenous company based in Warri, Delta State. SPMs are floating facilities used for loading liquids and gas offshore and were first fabricated locally for…
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Itsekiri leaders of Abigborodo, Obotie and Ugbekoko reiterated that the aforementioned communities are the host communities of the land in which on SEPLAT oil company is operating. The Itsekiri leaders in a press statement issued by the Chairman and Secretary of Abigborodo Management Committee, Hon Misan Ukubeyinje, ESQ and Mr Victor Atseponu…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 3RD (NEWSRANGERS)-In a testament to his prudence, foresight, and selflessness, ex-Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration has once again demonstrated its commitment to Delta State’s financial stability. On October 30th, 2024, the state received a substantial N150 billion subsidy refund, a direct result of Okowa’s strategic financial decisions during his tenure. Towards the end of…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lagos lawyer , and human right activist, Chief (Barr.) Malcolm Omirhobo has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Egbetokun to investigate report of alleged brutalization, extortion, stealing and fragrant abuse of power by officers of the Nigeria Police force in Sapele, Delta State. The Lawyer in a statement posted on…
