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  Creation of Anioma state is a win,win for all - Sen. Nwoko Anioma By Ifeanyi Olannye  Asaba, Aug. 29, 2025(NAN) Sen. Ned Nwoko, Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District "Anioma People" at the National Assembly, has said that creating Anioma state from current Delta would positively benefit the people of the state. Nwoko stated this in his remarks on Friday at a two-day "Ogbako-Igbo Zara Igbo Oru Na Ndida", organised by Igbo Unification Movement in collaboration with Ndi Na Asu Bia Social Cultural Organisation with the theme, "Igbo Bu Ofu (Igbos are One)", held in Asaba, Delta. He noted that the event was in line with his own philosophy of a united Igbo people home and abroad, adding that Igbo unity should be a concern for all stakeholders that span across over 13 states in Nigeria and abroad. He noted that every state, clan and community that speaks Bia(come) belongs to the Igbo race, saying that history aligned the Anioma people as INdi-Ig...

  NG-CARES impacts 1.2m people in Delta -Oborevwori Stakeholders at the NG-CARES,  ‘South -South Independent Verification Agents (IVA) Performance Review Meeting’ in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday. NG-CARES By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Aug. 26, 2025 (NAN) Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta says no fewer than 1.2 million persons have indirectly been impacted by the Nigeria Community Action Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) in the state. Oborevwori made the disclosure on Tuesday at the NG-CARES, ‘South -South Independent Verification Agents (IVA) Performance Review Meeting’ in Asaba. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that available data indicated that the Federal Cares Support Unit (FCSU)- NG-CARES, a World Bank Supported programme, has impacted no fewer than 17 million people nationally since inception in 2021. The day’s event had participants drawn from the South-South states of Rivers, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Delta. The governor represented by...

Gov.Oborevwori tasks corps members on dedication towards Primary Assignment ‎Task ‎ ‎By Eguonor Ighure Asaba, Aug.19, 2025 (NAN)  Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state to exhibit ‎dedication, excellence, and integrity towards their primary Assignment and service. ‎The governor gave the charge at the closing ceremony of Batch B Stream 1 Corp members at the NYSC Orientation Camp Issele-Uku on Tuesday. Oborevwori represented by Mr Trakiriowei ThankGod, the state Commissioner for Youth Development, urged the corps members to Identify and implement projects that would address local needs. ‎He urged them to  serve with passion, humility and integrity to reflect the highest standard of service to leave a lasting positive impact in their host communities. “We have engaged all stakeholders, communities, security agencies and employers, to ensure your well-being is prioritized. ‎“Additionally, we have encouraged th...

  World Breastfeeding week: Delta Govt. tasks mothers to demystify myths 2025 WBW: The Grand Finale, held at Umuaji Primary Health Centre, Oshimili South Local Government Area, Asaba, Delta state on Friday pix by NAN 2025 WBW: The Grand Finale, held at Umuaji Primary Health Centre, Oshimili South Local Government Area, Asaba, Delta state on Friday pix by NAN Breastfeeding By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Aug. 8, 2025(NAN) Delta Government has tasked nursing mothers and caregivers to shun myths about breast- milk, particularly the first “Yellow -milk – Colostrum” by supporting its intake and exclusive breastfeeding for six months to protect their babies. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojame, gave the charge at the ground finale of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week(WBW), organised in partnership with other stakeholders to sensitise mothers on the importance of breastfeeding their babies in Asaba on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the year’s WBW has as...

  Gov. Oborevwori tasks corp members on selflessness, discipline Advice By Clara Egbogota Asaba, Aug.1, 2025 (NAN) Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged Corp members to embrace the ideals of patriotism, discipline, selflessness and service, both within the camp and during their primary assignments. Oborevwori gave the charge at the Swearing-in/Opening ceremony of Batch B Stream I Corps members at the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) orientation camp Issele-Uku on Friday. The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Trakiriowei ThankGod said these virtues remain the bedrock of nation-building and your role as change agents cannot be overstated. “Approach your assignments with diligence, empathy and a sense of purpose, seize the opportunity to leave a positive legacy in your host communities. “I particularly urge you to participate in the Community Development Service (CDS) groups. Through these platforms, you can help raise awareness on cr...