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Oborevwori Congratulates Esiovwa-Thompson On Commonwealth Fencing Gold

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated 16-year-old Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson on his historic gold medal triumph at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos.   Esiovwa-Thompson, an indigene of Osubi in Okpe Local Government Area of the State, made history by winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s Under-23 epee event at the championship.   In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori commended the young fencer for his emergence, describing his feat as a remarkable achievement that had brought honour and pride…

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Izeze: No One Is Above The Law, Says Oborevwori

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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that no government appointee or member of his administration is above the law, stressing that anyone who commits an offence must face investigation and prosecution irrespective of his position.   The governor stated this while reacting to the suspension and arrest of the state Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, over allegations surrounding the reported assault of his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Simon Mudi, popularly known as Temple.   The Delta State Government had on Monday announced the indefinite…

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Oborevwori Presents 18-Seater Bus To Delta NUJ

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  …Reaffirms Commitment To Media Partnership   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented a brand-new 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, to enhance the mobility and operational capacity of journalists in the state.   The vehicle was formally presented to the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, on behalf of the governor by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba.   Ahon said the gesture underscored the enduring relationship between the state government and the media, noting that…

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Delta Works Commissioner Allegedly Handcuffed On Hospital Bed

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    The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Hon. Reuben Rume Yakubu Izeze, was allegedly handcuffed to his hospital bed following a court order reminding security authorities to enforce an earlier directive concerning him.   The development, which occurred amid the commissioner’s reported medical treatment, has generated controversy, particularly over the circumstances surrounding his detention and the enforcement of the court’s directive.   Izeze, who is a member of the Delta State Executive Council headed by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, oversees the Ministry of Works responsible for…

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BREAKING: Delta Commissioner Izeze Lands In Jail For14 Days Over Alleged Delta Central APC Meeting Violence

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  The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Hon. Reuben Izeze, has reportedly been remanded for 14 days by an Effurun State High Court over issues arising from the alleged assault on the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Protocol, Mr. Simon Mudi, popularly known as Temple. The incident occurred in connection with the violence that followed the APC Delta Central stakeholders’ meeting at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun. The specific charges against Izeze were not immediately available as of press time. A viral…

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Economic Summit: We Are Ready To Invest In Delta-Brazil, Malaysia Investors

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…Oborevwori’s Administration Means Business- Onyeme   The Delta State Government’s drive to attract foreign direct investment received a major boost on Wednesday as investors from Brazil, Malaysia and the United States expressed strong interest in investing in the state’s agriculture, energy and industrial sectors following an inspection tour of key investment sites across the state.   The investors, who participated in the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit, visited the Kwale Special Economic Zone, where they were conducted round the facilities of Kwale Gas Gathering Hub and Phoenix Company.  …

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Oborevwori Salutes Oyovbaire At 85, Celebrates His Legacy Of Service

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minister of Information and renowned political scientist, Professor Sam Oyovbaire, on his 85th birthday, describing him as an accomplished scholar, elder statesman and patriot whose contributions to nation-building have remained enduring.   Oborevwori in a statement issued on Tuesday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said Oyovbaire’s remarkable career in academia, public service and governance had earned him national respect and made him one of Delta State’s most distinguished sons.   He commended the octogenarian for…

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Your Contributions To The growth And Development Of The State Remain Significant, Oborevwori Tells Ibori At 68.

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as a dynamic leader whose contributions to the growth and development of the state remain significant.   In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor praised Ibori for his leadership during his tenure as governor between 1999 and 2007, saying he inspired many through his vision, resilience and commitment to public service.…

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ECONOMIC SUMMIT: Delta, First-Order Investment Destination -Shettima

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    …As Oborevwori Unveils $100m Fund To De-risk Investments In Delta   Vice President Kashim Shettima, Monday called on local and foreign investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s improved economic outlook, declaring that Delta State is strategically positioned to emerge as one of the country’s foremost investment destinations.   He said the Federal Government’s economic reforms continue to restore investor confidence.   Speaking at the opening of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 in Asaba, Shettima said the bold reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration had…

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Oborevwori To Receive South Africa Returnees, Offer Reintegration Support

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Friday formally receive Deltans who were forced to return to Nigeria following the recent xenophobic crisis in South Africa and present the state government’s support package to them. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement said the event is scheduled to take place at the Unity Hall, Old Government House Asaba, on Friday, July 31, 2026, beginning at 12:00 noon, adding that invited guests are expected to be seated at 11: 30am. Ahon in the…

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