Category: Politics

EDFA DESAPODEC, Chief Okpobor, Empowers 300 Persons In Isoko Nation With Cash

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By Kelvin Ohoror   As part of efforts to support the MORE AGENDA of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration, the convener of Okugbe Isoko for Sheriff, Chief Kome Okpobor, the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has empowered 300 persons with 100, 000 naira each in Isoko nation to add to their business. In his speech the convener of the group, Chief Okpobor said that, the empowerment at Isoko Unity House, Oleh Delta State is to mark this year Democracy Day. Okpobor stated…

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IDU Youth Wing Setup Interim Committee, With Emeni As President

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By Michael Ekokoruwe     Isoko Development Union Youth Wing, yesterday, set up an interim committee to run the affairs of the Union for a period of six months as Joel Emeni clinged the position of the president. The event held at the Isoko Development Union (IDU) national Secretariat Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, was witnessed by the youths representatives from various clans and communities of Isoko nation. Other members of the interim committee inaugurated includes, Othuke Idu as 1st Vice President, Akparobi Riches as 2nd…

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Hon Mutu Commended For Free Medical Outreach, Grassroot Empowerment In Bomadi And Patani

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  In a shining example of people-centered leadership, RT Hon. Nicholas Mutu, the member representing Bomadi and Patani Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has once again extended his humanitarian gesture through a free medical outreach across both local government areas. Thousands of residents have benefitted from the initiative, which is part of his consistent drive to uplift lives through health care, education, and empowerment programs. This is not the first time Hon. Mutu has rolled out such impactful programs. Over the years, he has become a symbol of commitment…

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The Tears In Aladja And My Fears For 2031

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  By Annabel Ogheneganre   On Wednesday June 4, 2025, one of the worst fears of the Aladja people in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State was confirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Half of the entire space known and called Aladja community has been ceded to Isaba Community, a small Ijaw enclave which has been pushing Aladja for a number of years now. With this Apex court decision, the map of Urhobo has been altered under the watch of Chief Ese Gam, President General of the Urhobo…

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Delta Exco Approves Multi-Billion Naira Road Projects, N6.7bn UBEC Counterpart Fund

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The Delta State Executive Council, Thursday, approved series of multi-billion naira road construction and rehabilitation projects aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting economic activities across the state. The council also approved the release of N6.7 billion as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) grant for educational development. The approvals, which were announced at the end of the State Exco meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Asaba, are part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance road connectivity in urban and rural communities,…

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How Two Delta Legislators Died Within Two Months

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THE legislative arm of Ughelli North Local Government Council, has again been thrown into mourning following the death of another Councilor, Hon Obukoadata Aghoghofia,  representing Evwreni ward 8, barely two months after the demise of one of the Uwheru councilors in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the late lawmaker who had left the office last and slumped while playing a football competition at Evwreni community. It would be recalled that nearly two months ago, one of the Councilors, Hon Agent Friday Ohwoevworuemu representing…

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We’ll Soon Appoint Permanent Secretaries – Oborevwori

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…lauds HoS for Her Integrity Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, assured civil servants in the state that his administration will soon appoint Permanent Secretaries. Governor Oborevwori made the promise during a thanksgiving service held in honour of the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs ) Mininim Oseji, at Church of God Mission, Asaba Bishopric Headquarters, on Sunday. He held that the appointment of the Permanent Secretaries would be thorough, guided by due process and divine wisdom. Praising God for His divine hand in the appointment of the Head…

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2027: Don’t Be Deceived To Join APC, PDP Leaders Warn Members

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  Leaders of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Ovwian Ward 7, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State Friday warned its members that they should not allow anybody to deceive them to join the All Progressives Congress, APC saying,”there’s no other party apart from the PDP in Ovwian Ward 7.”   The PDP leaders said members should remain and work for the party to reclaim its stolen mandate.   The PDP leaders handed down the warning at a meeting held at the Ovwian Community’s town hall.   In a…

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Engr Christabel Calls Gov. Oborevwori Promise Keeper

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Director of the Direct Labour Agency, Engineer Christabel Obiuvwewi , has praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his commitment to developing Delta State, describing him as a promise keeper who has laid the foundation for unprecedented transformation across the state.   Speaking during a gathering in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Christabel lauded the Governor’s efforts in the last two years, emphasizing his dedication to security, employment generation, and infrastructure development across the 25 local government areas of Delta State.   “Governor Sheriff is a man of his word, he promised…

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University Don Gives Reasons, leads Family Members To Join APC In Delta

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    A retired university Don, Mr Odafe Dele Mathew, has led his entire family members in Oteri-Ughelli community, Ughelli North Local Government Area Delta State, to join the All Progressive Congress, APC in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Mr Odafe who was a two time President General of Oteri community and a one time chairman of President Generals of Ughelli kingdom disclosed that he is convinced that President Tinubu is capable of driving the wheel of Nigeria economic growth and development to its destination.…

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