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Oyede Community Begins New Era As Oborevwori Presents Staff Of Office To Pioneer Ovie

July 25, 2026 Admin

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 Staff of Office to the pioneer Ovie of Oyede Kingdom, the governor described traditional leadership as a sacred trust that demands selfless service and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. Oborevwori said the…

Oborevwori Rewards Delta Student With N20m For Winning World Spelling Bee Championship

July 24, 2026 Admin

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 trophy from the student and officials of the Ministry of Secondary Education at Government House. Oborevwori said the global victory reaffirmed that Delta State’s deliberate investments in education were yielding tangible results, stressing that…

Burutu Council In Turmoil As ₦2.5m Constituency Fund Sparks Fresh Rift Between Chairman, Councillors

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 Admin

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, approved on July 16, 2026, for 2025 constituency projects has done little to calm tensions, as councillors reportedly view the amount as a departure from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s directive that every councillor should receive at…

Fake Facebook, WhatsApp Accounts: Delta Health Commissioner Warns Public Against Job Scam

July 23, 2026 Admin

The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, has alerted members of the public to the activities of fraudsters impersonating him on Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media platforms to extort money from unsuspecting job seekers with false promises of securing employment in the Delta State Civil Service. In a disclaimer issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner said the syndicate had been using fake social media accounts and the WhatsApp phone number 07055502867 to falsely present themselves as him while demanding financial payments from victims in exchange for…

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

July 23, 2026 Admin

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…

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

July 22, 2026 Admin

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…

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

July 22, 2026 Admin

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…

Oborevwori Charges Appointees To Serve With Integrity, Accountability

July 21, 2026 Admin

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…

TUC Seeks Consultation With Delta Govt On 13th-Month Salary Implementation

July 18, 2026 Admin

The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Delta State Council, has welcomed the Delta State Government’s approval of a 13th-month salary for civil servants but urged the government to engage organised labour to develop a clear implementation framework for the welfare initiative. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the TUC in the state, Comrade Wilson Asekutu, the union described the policy as a positive response to a long-standing demand by workers and a recognition of the contributions of public servants to the state’s development. While commending Governor Sheriff Oborevwori…

Oborevwori Unveils Digital Advertising Platform To Boost Delta Revenue

July 17, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has unveiled a centralised Smart Advertising Management Platform for the Delta State Signage and Advertisement Agency (DESSAA), aimed at improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in the regulation of outdoor advertising across the state. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, unveiled the digital platform on Thursday in Asaba, describing it as a major step in the state’s drive to leverage technology to strengthen public service delivery and revenue administration. Oborevwori said the platform would modernise the management…

Delta Govt Condemns Violence in Effurun, Orders Arrest of Perpetrators July 28, 2026
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, […]
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N20m Up For Grabs As Over 300 Players Converge For 6th Diri National Scrabble Classic July 28, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Top scrabble players across Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region are warming up for the sixth edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Classic. The World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) and Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA)-sanctioned tournament, which is the biggest in the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) calendar, […]
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Pressure Mounts On Burutu Councillors To Deny Chairman Rift, Remain Silent On ₦2.5m Projects, Hold Tuesday Sitting July 28, 2026
Fresh controversy has engulfed Burutu Local Government Council in Delta State, as councillors are reportedly under intense pressure to publicly deny reports of a rift with the council chairman, even as they continue to maintain silence over the controversial ₦2.5 million allegedly released to each councillor for ward projects. The development comes as the Legislative […]
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Akpimegi Hails Okorugbo’s Installation as Okpako Orere of Ofuoma July 27, 2026
The President-General of the Ughelli Descendants Union (UDU), Olorogun Samuel Akpimegi, has congratulated Pa. Thomas Oboerhidjoma Okorugbo on his installation as the Okpako Orere of Ofuoma Community, describing the honour as a fitting recognition of a lifetime of wisdom, humility and unwavering commitment to the peace and development of the community. In a congratulatory […]
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NBA Polls: Dafinone Hails Okoro, Okpomor’s Election, Says Victory Reflects Urhobo Excellence July 26, 2026
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated two prominent Urhobo legal practitioners, Chief Oghenero Okoro and Mrs. Gladys Aghogho Okpomor, on their election into key national offices of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a congratulatory message, Dafinone described Okoro’s emergence as First Vice President of the NBA and Okpomor’s election […]
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Theo Mukoro Abandons Omo-Agege, Meets, Backs Oborevwori, Urges APC To Unite For Delta’s Progress July 25, 2026
Former APC Campaign Coordinator in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Olorogun Theo Mukoro, has abandoned his political godfather, Senator Ovie OmoAgegeTheo Mukoro Backs Oborevwori, Urges APC To Unite For Delta’s Progress and declared unwavering support for Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, urging members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to embrace unity and […]
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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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