MAGISTRATES Court 5, Umuda, Asaba, Delta State capital has began hearing on the suit between Commissioner of Police versus Amaefula Chinonso Uzoma, a customer of Benin Electricity Plc in Asaba. Our correspondent who was present in court during the resumption of hearing, reports that the charge sheet with charge No: CMA/32c/2024, read: “that you Amaefula […]
THE Delta State Government has pledged more meaningful engagement of online media platforms in ensuring the dissemination of information on its activities to Deltans. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, made the pledge today in Asaba while playing host to a delegation of Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF). Dr. Osuoza who stated that […]
IN a heartbreaking turn of events, a teenager identified as Peace Eyuruntela met a tragic end as he drowned in the River Ethiope in Sapele. Eyuruntela, reported to be a poor swimmer, was allegedly pushed into the river by companions during what was supposed to be a casual bathing excursion. Eyewitnesses revealed that the ill-fated […]
THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Obi (Prof.) Joseph Chike Edozien has joined his ancestors. Though news of his passing filtered in last Tuesday evening, in consonance with tradition, the passing on of the revered monarch was officially announced on Tuesday February 13th, 2024, at the palace ground in Asaba, the Delta State capital. […]
THE EXCO of Professional Women Accountants of Nigeria (PROWAN) in Delta State led by the State Coordinator, Mrs. Tosan Erikpara has paid a courtesy visit to the Hon. Commissioner of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, in Delta State, Hon. (Princess) Evangelist Pat Ajudua PHD. Erikpara said: “we talked about ways PROWAN would collaborate […]
AS part of its effort in maintaining a safe working environment in line with international best safety practices, BEDC Electricity Plc has conducted a one-day ‘Fire Drill and Safety Awareness’ exercise for its staff at the corporate headquarters in Benin City. MD/CEO, DEOLU IJOSE The exercise which was oganised by the Health Safety and Environment […]
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has congratulated Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza on His Appointment as Commissioner for Information in Delta State. The forum, dedicated to promoting ethical journalism among online newspapers publishers, issued a letter on Friday, February 2, 2023, recognizing Osuoza’s exemplary dedication and significant contributions to the public good. Acknowledging Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza’s […]
IN a poignant ceremony held at the family compound at Ogbe-Ijoh in Warri, Mr. Sylvester Oromoni Snr, father of the late Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, has vowed to continue the fight for justice, particularly on behalf of students facing maltreatment in Nigerian educational institutions. Two years ago, the 12-year-old Dowen College pupil, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, met […]
As Company Says Sapele, Ihovbor Substations’ Maintenance Progressing Well The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has addressed the ongoing reduction in electricity supply hours across its franchise states. In a statement released to The Pointer, BEDC’s Head of Branding and Corporate Communications, Mrs. Evelyn Gbiwen, said the reduction is caused by factors beyond the company’s […]
Alihagu community in Agbor has held her 2023 conference. The well attended annual conference was held on Sunday, December 31 at Alihagu. During the conference, a book on Alihagu history titled “Alihagu: History and Evolution Of A Community”, was unveiled. The production of the book which focused on the history and evolution of Alihagu was […]