Oborevwori Orders Immediate Repair of Failed Mosogar-Oghara Stretch Of Warri-Benin Highway

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered an immediate intervention on the failed Mosogar-Oghara section of the Warri-Benin Highway, moving to ease the suffering of thousands of motorists and commuters plying one of Nigeria’s busiest federal highways. The directive followed widespread complaints by road users on social and conventional media over the deplorable condition of the strategic highway, which has in recent months become a major source of gridlock, extended travel time and safety concerns. Announcing the governor’s approval on Wednesday, the State Commissioner for Works (Highways…

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DOPF Hails Vice Chairman, Chukwudi Abiandu, At 70

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The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has congratulated its Vice Chairman, Elder Chukwudi Abiandu, on his 70th birthday, describing him as an accomplished journalist, media consultant and public relations strategist whose contributions to the growth of journalism and national development remain invaluable.   In a statement signed by its Secretary, Shedrack Onitsha, FCISM, MNIPR, the Forum said Abiandu’s over three decades of professional experience have been marked by integrity, excellence and unwavering commitment to ethical journalism.   According to the statement, the Publisher of Banner Online News has distinguished himself…

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Omoyibo Donates Additional ₦50m To Complete Igorigo’s House Project

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Chief Engr. Daniel Omoyibo, Managing Director of Danmotech Nigeria Limited and Dantinajo Hotel & Resorts, has donated an additional ₦50 million towards the completion of the house project of Chief Hon. Godday Excellence Igorigo, bringing his total contribution to ₦70 million.   The latest donation follows an earlier contribution of ₦20 million made by the businessman to support the same project, a gesture that has attracted commendation from associates and well-wishers.   Expressing gratitude in a statement, Igorigo described Omoyibo’s generosity as exceptional, saying the support reflected his compassion, selflessness…

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SUMMIT: Delta Banks On Infrastructure, Blue Economy, Special Economic Zone To Attract Investments

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Delta State is positioning itself as Nigeria’s emerging investment hub by leveraging on massive infrastructure development, abundant natural resources, reliable power supply and strategic maritime assets, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, has said. Speaking during a press briefing ahead of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 slated for 3rd-5th August in Asaba, on Wednesday, Emu said the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration had laid a solid foundation for industrialization through sustained investments in roads, bridges, power and transport infrastructure. He said government had constructed and…

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Dafinone Moves To Revive NTA Amukpe Station, Boost Grassroots Broadcasting In Delta Central

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By Endurance Ikanone   Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has intensified efforts to restore the long abandoned Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Community Station in Amukpe, Sapele, in a move expected to strengthen grassroots broadcasting and expand access to public information across the district.   The senator made the commitment during a meeting with the Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, where both parties discussed practical steps toward bringing the station back on air after years of inactivity.   The…

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Ede Dafinone: Setting A New Standard For Legislative Leadership In Delta Central

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By N.M. Darigho Odedede   Politics, at its noblest description, is neither an inheritance nor a private estate to be partitioned among family and friends. Rather, it is a solemn social covenant between the governed and those entrusted with the sacred responsibility of public service. Every generation arrives at a defining moment when it must choose between the comforting shadows of the past and the luminous promise of a new horizon. An era where things are done decently with regards to transparency and credibility in the process In Delta Central,…

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Oyibode Opens Up On Rift With Deputy, Alleges Deceit, Gross Insubordination

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The  rift between the Chairman of Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, Olorogun Vincent Oyibode, and his Vice Chairman, Mrs. Emojevwe Onajite, has come into the open, with the council boss accusing his deputy of deceit, betrayal of trust and gross insubordination.   Oyibode, who broke his silence during an interview, said he had refrained from commenting on the matter but was compelled to speak following persistent enquiries over the frosty relationship between him and his deputy.   According to him, honesty remains the bedrock of any working relationship, insisting…

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70 Years After First Oil, Jonathan Urges Industrialisation Over Crude Exports

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has disclosed that Nigeria would only achieve meaningful economic diversification if it develops local industries that support oil and gas production rather than relying on crude oil exports. Jonathan stated this while speaking as chairman at the 2026 Sweet Crude Dialogue held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, with the theme, “Through the Python’s Eye: 70 Years of Oil and Gas Production in Nigeria.” According to him, “Exporting crude oil alone generates revenue but does little to diversify the economy or create sustainable employment.…

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Oborevwori Charges Appointees To Serve With Integrity, Accountability

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday charged appointed public office holders to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability in the discharge of their duties. He said their appointments come with the responsibility of strengthening governance and advancing development across the state. The governor gave the charge in Asaba during the swearing-in of Mr. Brave Enodeh and Mr. Moses Ogodo as Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council; Mr. Cosmas Igbenije as a member of the Governing Board of the Delta State Oil Producing…

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Obanena-Elect Of Otakeme Vows To Unite Community After 55-Year Interregnum

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Chief Executive Officer of Renew Empire Nigeria, Engr. Gospel Obolo, the Obanena-Elect of Otakeme community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has pledged to prioritize unity, peace and inclusive governance as he prepares to take the throne after 55 years without a paramount ruler.   Speaking in an interview after a meeting with the Council of Chiefs, community leades, women and youths, Obolo said the task ahead is significant given the long period the ancient community has existed without an Obanena.  …

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