Day: June 13, 2026

Oborevwori Condoles Bishop Aruakpor Over Mother’s Passing, Says She Lived A Fulfilled Life

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged the family of the late Mama Ruth Aruakpor to remain grateful to God for her fulfilled life and enduring legacy, describing her passing as a celebration of a life well spent in service to God, family and humanity.   Governor Oborevwori gave the charge on Saturday at the funeral service of Mama Aruakpor, mother of the Anglican Bishop of Oleh Diocese, Rt. Rev’d John Aruakpor, held at Saint Michael’s Anglican Church, Emevor in Isoko North Local Government Area of…

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Oborevwori Mourns Former Delta Health Commissioner, Dr. Joseph Otumara

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Sisanmi Otumara, who passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. He was 65.   In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the late Otumara as an accomplished medical practitioner, distinguished administrator, astute politician and committed public servant whose contributions to the development of Delta State would remain indelible.   The Governor said the death of Dr. Otumara was a painful loss…

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Peoples’ FM GM Pledges Partnership With UCC On Anti-Vice Sensitization For Bayelsa Students

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        The General Manager of Peoples’ FM 93.1, Mrs. Adetokunbo Adeeko, has pledged the station’s support for a sensitization programme on drug abuse, cultism, and cybercrime proposed by the United Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Bayelsa State Council.   Mrs. Adeeko made the pledge when the Chapel’s leadership paid a courtesy visit to the station in Yenagoa.   She commended journalists in the state for their contributions to nation-building through the print and electronic media.   According to her, the media’s core mandate…

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Bayelsa Govt, NGO Urge Ekeki Motor Park Management To Prioritize Cleanliness

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By Julius Agadaga/Yenegoa   The Bayelsa State Government has charged the management of Ekeki Motor Park to ensure regular cleaning of drainages and maintain a hygienic environment to prevent flooding and disease outbreaks. Technical Adviser to Governor Douye Diri on Environment, Comrade Morris Alagoa, gave the charge during a meeting with the Park Management Committee in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Alagoa expressed displeasure over the indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drainages by traders, noting that the practice undermines government’s efforts and projects the state in bad light. “The habit of littering…

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Dafinone Marks Three Years In Senate, Reaffirms Commitment To Delta Central

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone, has marked his third anniversary in the Senate, expressing gratitude to constituents for their continued support and reaffirming his commitment to advancing the development of the district. In a statement commemorating three years anniversary, Dafinone described the occasion as a moment of reflection, appreciation and renewed dedication to public service. The lawmaker thanked traditional rulers, community leaders, party faithful, youth and women groups, as well as residents of Delta Central, for the confidence reposed in him since his election. According to…

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2027: ADC Has Come To Reset Delta On Path of Decency, Integrity, Accountability, Good Governance—Ogboru

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  The 2027 Delta State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, has said the party is prepared to deliver the dividends of democracy and place Delta State on the path of decency, integrity, accountability, and good governance. Ogboru made the declaration while addressing supporters and party faithful during a reception held in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. He said his decision to contest the governorship was driven by his conviction that Delta State could be governed more effectively for the…

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