Delta Govt Condemns Violence in Effurun, Orders Arrest of Perpetrators

  The Delta State Government has strongly condemned the violence in Effurun, on Sunday. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the state government was deeply disturbed by videos of the incident circulating on social media and other online platforms. Aniagwu, however, noted that the reported acts of violence that occurred, particularly the cruelsome attack on Simon Mudi were unacceptable. While maintaining that such unruly behaviour would not be tolerated in the state, he said the government…

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Aniagwu Hails Oborevwori’s Rural Devt Drive On Completion Of Emevor-Orogun Road Phase II

  Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has commended Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his sustained commitment to rural infrastructure development following the completion of Phase II of the Emevor-Orogun Road project in Isoko North Local Government Area. Speaking after inspecting the project, Aniagwu described the successful completion of the road as another milestone in the implementation of Governor Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda, which prioritises meaningful development and improved access to communities across the state. The commissioner expressed satisfaction with the quality of…

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Oborevwori: Celebrating 63 Years Of Statesmanship

By Charles Aniagwu   As Governor Sheriff Oborevwori marks his 63rd birth anniversary on June 19, 2026, Deltans have every reason to celebrate a leader whose public service journey has been defined by humility, resilience, inclusiveness, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. For more than three decades in public life, and particularly in the last three years as Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has demonstrated that leadership is not merely about occupying office but about inspiring confidence, building consensus, and delivering tangible results…

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Aniagwu: Delta Security Summit Marks Shift Towards Community-Led Security Framework

The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has described the maiden Delta State Security Summit as a bold step towards strengthening a community-driven and intelligence-led approach to tackling insecurity across the state.   Speaking with journalists shortly after the summit held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, Aniagwu said the initiative underscores the growing recognition that effective security requires the collective participation of government, security agencies and citizens.   The summit, themed “Security: A Collective Responsibility,” brought together key stakeholders from across…

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Tinubu’s Economic Re-engineering Transforming States, Strengthening Delta’s Devt Drive — Aniagwu

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has said that the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have significantly improved the financial standing of states across the country, enabling them to deliver more development projects and better welfare for citizens.   Aniagwu made the assertion while speaking during an interview on ARISE News, where he defended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.   According to the commissioner, the economic re-engineering undertaken by the Federal Government…

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Oborevwori Redefining Development In Delta-Aniagwu

  Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for transforming rural communities across the state through strategic road and bridge infrastructure projects, describing the governor as a leader who is redefining development and connecting communities through purposeful governance. Aniagwu made the remarks on Wednesday during the inauguration of the 5.1-kilometre Obi-Ibabu Road project in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, where he highlighted the far-reaching impact of the administration’s infrastructure drive on the socio-economic lives of rural dwellers. Recalling his…

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Oborevwori’s 3rd Anniversary: Delta To Hold Statewide Praise, Thanksgiving Service Friday

    As part of activities marking the third anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, the Delta State Government will on Friday, May 29, 2026, hold a statewide Praise and Thanksgiving Service to appreciate God for peace, unity and developmental strides recorded across the state.   The event, tagged Delta State Praise and Thanksgiving Day 2026, is scheduled to take place at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, by 10:00 a.m., with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori serving as Chief Host.   The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr.…

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Delta APC Primaries: Nwoko Failed To Connect With Grassroots -Aniagwu

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has accused Senator Ned Nwoko of disconnecting from grassroots politics, insisting that this led to his defeat in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary in Delta North.   Speaking during an interview on News Central Television on Tuesday morning, Aniagwu said Nwoko relied too heavily on political influence outside the state while neglecting party structures and stakeholders at home.   The commissioner described Nwoko’s emergence as senator in 2023 as a “scholarship” allegedly facilitated by…

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Aniagwu Defends Delta APC Primaries, Says Grassroots Politics Defeated “Abuja Coronation” 

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has defended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Delta State, insisting that the exercises were free, fair and reflective of the wishes of party members across the state.   Speaking on News Central Television on Tuesday morning, Aniagwu dismissed allegations of manipulation and imposition raised by some aggrieved aspirants, describing many of them as “pretenders” who failed to prepare for the elections.   According to him, the primaries, which covered the 10 federal…

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Oborevwori Reassigns Commissioners Following Resignations

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed the State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Princess Pat Ajudua, to oversee the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services and Girl Child Development pending further directives. The Governor also directed the Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Godknows Angele, to supervise the Ministry of Youth Development with immediate effect. The directives were contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu on Friday. According to Aniagwu, the development…

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