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Oborevwori Felicitates Ferguson Onwo At 60

June 6, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the member representing Isoko South Constituency II, in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori conveyed his felicitations in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, describing the former Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly as a committed grassroots politician whose contributions to the development of his constituency and the state have remained remarkable. The Governor noted that Onwo,…

Delta Emerges Among Nigeria’s Best Governed States Under Oborevwori

June 6, 2026 Admin

…Ranks Second in CIAPS Governance Index Delta State has been ranked as the second-best governed state in Nigeria under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, according to the 2025 Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index (CGPI). The latest governance ranking placed Delta State second nationwide with a score of 70 per cent, closely following Kaduna State, which topped the index with 73 per cent. The ranking highlights the growing recognition of Governor Oborevwori’s administration for its performance in governance, infrastructure development, public service delivery and overall…

NdokwaForward Applauds Oborevwori’s Expanding Devt Footprint In Ndokwa Land

June 6, 2026 Admin

A leading political pressure group in Ndokwa Nation, NdokwaForward, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what it described as his growing developmental interventions and commitment to infrastructural transformation across Ndokwa Land. In a statement jointly signed by Rt. Hon. Samuel Osasa Esq., Omordi George Ugbomah, and Chief Isaac Onyesom, the group expressed appreciation to the governor for the recent commissioning of key road projects in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, noting that the projects reflect his administration’s dedication to inclusive governance and balanced…

Akporero Clinches NDC House Of Reps Ticket For Isoko Federal Constituency To Battle Ukodhiko, Others In 2027

June 6, 2026 Admin

The committee overseeing the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives primaries in Delta state has declared Arc. Barr. James Akporero winner of the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. The declaration which was made Friday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja indicated that James Akporero defeated two other contestants to emerge winner. Addressing party faithful and supporters shortly after his arrival from Abuja, Akporero expressed gratitude to the leadership of the NDC, party delegates, supporters and the people of Isoko North/South Federal Constituency…

Sheriff 2027 Support Group USA Branch Congratulates Newly Inaugurated LGA Coordinators

June 6, 2026 Admin

The USA Branch of the Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff 2027 has congratulated the newly inaugurated Local Government Area (LGA) Coordinators across Delta State, describing their emergence as a significant step toward strengthening grassroots support for the reelection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. In a statement signed by the branch secretary, Dr. Christopher Usigbe, the group said the inauguration of the coordinators marked a major milestone in expanding the reach and effectiveness of the movement dedicated to securing a second term for Governor Oborevwori in 2027. According to…

Oborevwori Greets Ex-Minister, Godsday Orubebe At 67

June 6, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, on the occasion of his 67th birth anniversary. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, Governor Oborevwori described Orubebe as a distinguished statesman, accomplished public servant, and respected leader whose contributions to the development of the Niger Delta region and Delta State remain remarkable. The governor commended the former minister for his years of dedicated service to the nation, particularly during his tenure as…

Anambra Police Reject Extortion Allegations Against Senior Officers, Restate Anti-Corruption Stance July 25, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that senior police officers benefit from extortion allegedly carried out by personnel deployed at the Onitsha Bridge Head, describing the claims as inconsistent with the values and operational standards of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s […]
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Oyede Community Begins New Era As Oborevwori Presents Staff Of Office To Pioneer Ovie July 25, 2026
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the newly installed Ovie of Oyede Kingdom in Isoko North Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, Sir Engr. Goodnews Goodman Agbi, PhD, Athuaro I, to provide purposeful leadership rooted in wisdom, fairness, humility and compassion. Speaking through the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, at the presentation of the […]
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Oborevwori Congratulates New NBA President, Two Deltans On Election Into National Executive July 25, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a milestone for the legal profession and a victory for merit, excellence and gender inclusion. The governor also felicitated with two […]
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Ondo Police Arrest Four Officers Over Viral Stop-and-Search Video, Launch Probe July 24, 2026
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four police officers captured in a viral social media video allegedly making unprofessional and ethnically insensitive remarks to a member of the public during a stop-and-search operation along the Lagos–Benin Expressway. Addressing journalists in Akure on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the […]
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Delta Police Nab Wanted Cultist, Recover Four Locally-Made Guns July 24, 2026
The Delta State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on cultism with the arrest of a suspected notorious cultist and the recovery of four locally fabricated firearms in Jesse, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. The Command said the suspect, Oghenebuba Mamatime, 28, who is allegedly a member […]
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Akpodiete Bags Honour at Abuja IDP Camp, Advocates Education As Tool Against Poverty July 24, 2026
Legal scholar, Artificial Intelligence expert and philanthropist, Prof. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete, has identified education as a critical tool for breaking the cycle of poverty, calling for increased investment in the education of vulnerable children across Nigeria. Akpodiete spoke after he was honoured at the graduation ceremony of students of the Internally Displaced […]
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Religious Leaders Endorse Oborevwori for Second Term, Laud Devt Strides July 24, 2026
Religious leaders under the auspices of the Forum of Ministers and Church Workers have endorsed Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for a second term in office, citing his administration’s achievements and commitment to the development of the state. The endorsement was made at a prayer and endorsement programme held in Asaba, where […]
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Oborevwori Rewards Delta Student With N20m For Winning World Spelling Bee Championship July 24, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has rewarded Master Great Chinedu Okediashi with N20 million for emerging winner of the World Spelling Bee Championship in China, describing the feat as a testament to the state’s sustained investment in education. The governor announced the cash reward on Friday in Asaba while receiving the championship […]
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Power Without Progress: How Omo-Agege Missed A Historic Opportunity To Empower Urhobo Youth In The 9th Senate July 24, 2026
By Ufuoma Egbe: Political power is measured not by the lofty titles a leader holds, but by the lives they transform. When Senator Ovie Omo-Agege emerged as the Deputy President of the Senate in the 9th National Assembly, it was hailed as a watershed moment for Urhobo Pepole. Ranking as Nigeria’s sixth-highest public official, with direct […]
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Burutu Council In Turmoil As ₦2.5m Constituency Fund Sparks Fresh Rift Between Chairman, Councillors July 24, 2026
Fresh details have emerged on the deepening crisis rocking Burutu Local Government Council in Delta State, with the recent release of ₦2.5 million to each councillor for constituency projects exposing what insiders describe as a prolonged breakdown in the relationship between the council chairman and the legislative arm. Findings by journalists indicate that the payment, […]
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