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Oborevwori Mourns As Ex-Minister, Gbagi, Dies At 62

May 5, 2024 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , has expressed his heart-felt condolences to the family of former Minister of Education (State), Chief Kenneth Gbagi, who passed on May 4. Gbagi a senior lawyer, businessman, governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the 2023 general election and industrialist, passed on at 62, after a brief illness. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the passing of Gbagi as tragic, unfortunate and heart-wrenching. He commiserated with the people of Ughelli South…

OKUAMA IDP’S MANAGEMENT & REPS PROBE: WE’RE WATCHING

April 28, 2024 Admin

By Zik Gbemre So far so good on Okuama, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has set up an IDP Management Committee headed by our Abraham Ogbodo and House of Reps has opened probe on killing of soldiers, killing of Okuama people and elimination of Okuama community that spared only the Anglican Church building in memory of the first Midwest/Bendel Bishop, Agori-Iwe who hailed from Okuama community in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State. I had faulted Oborevwori for not condemning the destruction and elimination of Okuama community by the military when he…

Gov Oborevwori Positively Impacting Nursing Profession In Delta – Onokpuvie

March 19, 2024March 22, 2024 Admin

With almost one year of the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, Nurses in the state’s public service have began to reap the fruits of his electioneering promise to better their condition, and make them have a sense of belonging in government. This was disclosed by the Delta State Chairman, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Comrade Philomena Onokpuvie at the weekend. Comrade Onokpuvie, who described Governor Oborevwori as “A man of his words and a promise keeper,” disclosed that, to prove this, the Governor,…

Appoint Igumbor As Permanent Secretary, Group Appeals To Gov. Oborevwori

March 15, 2024 Admin

..Says former DNS’s experience, discipline, leadership skills, qualify her for PS The Delta State Nurses Forum for Truth, Justice and Good Governance (DSTJGG) has appealed to the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to consider promoting the immediate past Director of Nursing Services, Mrs. Gloria Igumbor, to the position of a Permanent Secretary in recognition of her contributions to the growth and development of the Nursing sector in the State. The Forum which made this passionate appeal via a press statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Comrade Nicholas Amadi, and made available…

Group Condemns Unfair Attacks On Director Of Nursing Services, Igumbor By Commissioner For Health

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 Admin

—Urges Gov. Oborevwori to intervene —-Says it’s unacceptable to make a non-Deltan provost of College of Nursing —Underscores achievements of Igumbor A medical group under the aegis of Nurses’Forum for Truth, Justice and Good Governance (NFTJGG) in Delta state, has called on the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to intervene in the attack against on the state Director of Nursing Services, Mrs Gloria Igumbor from the office of the commissioner for Health. The group had in a statement condemned the manner in which the office of the Commissioner for…

Noblemen’s Club of Nigeria, Congratulates Gov Oborevwori On Supreme Court Victory

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 Admin

Noblemen’s Club of Nigeria, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his resounding victory at the Supreme Court that affirmed him as the authentic winner of his March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election in the state. President and members of the club, in their congratulatory communique enjoined Deltan and non Deltans residing in the state to join hands with the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to succeed. According to them, “Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, having won at the apex court, is determined to deliver the M.O.R.E Agenda for the…

Oborevwori Celebrates Wife, Tobore At 54

February 5, 2024 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori on her 54th birth anniversary on Monday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lauded his beloved wife for her support over the years culminating in their emergence as Delta’s first family. He described Deaconess Oborevwori as a godly mother, whose contributions to the society were enormous and ennobling. The Governor extolled his beloved wife for her pet project ‘You Matter Charity Foundation’, with a key focus on helping vulnerable…

Oborevwori Celebrates Rivers Governor, Fubara At 49

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Rivers counterpart, Mr Siminalayi Fubara FCA, on his 49th birth anniversary on January 28. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said Governor Fubara was a leader worth celebrating for his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of Rivers State. He lauded the Rivers Governor for his resilience and grandiose contributions to the governance and development of the state, describing him as a “great patriot and man of unassailable integrity”. He described…

New Commissioner Nominees: Oborevwori Hits The Bull’s Eye Again

January 25, 2024 Admin

By Fred Edoreh No one is perfect, no, not one, but “in the pursuit of perfection, we can achieve excellence.” Those are the words of Vince Lombardi, reputedly the greatest Coach in the history of the (American) National Football League, the richest and most successful sports organisation in the world. Lombardi expatiated that the chase for excellence simply entails ‘dreaming the best, aspiring for the best and seeking the best to achieve the best.’ That describes every policy decision, action, projects and programmes of Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in…

How Sen Omo-Agege Reacts To Supreme Court Judgement Affirming Oborevwori As Delta Governor

January 20, 2024 Admin

DELTANS, THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT AND PRAYERS The Supreme Court today disallowed our appeal in respect of the March 18, 2023 Delta State Governorship Election and affirmed the return of Rt. Hon. Sherrif Oberevwori as the duly elected Governor of Delta State. As the final court of the land, all citizens are bound to accept and abide by its decisions even if they do not accord with their personal or collective expectations of justice. So, we ask our people to respect today’s decision and give their best to…

Dafinone Congratulates Orodje of Okpe on 20th Coronation Anniversary July 29, 2026
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, , on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his coronation. In a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, Dafinone described the monarch’s two decades on the throne as a period of purposeful, peaceful and visionary leadership that […]
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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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