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Ohaneze Ndigbo Condole Delta Governor Over Mother-Inlaw Demise

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Leaders and Stakeholders of Ohanneze Ndigbo Delta Central, has condole the family of the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, over the death of his mother in-law at Evwreni community in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The group in its condolence message signed by the president, Chief Chima Ohale, and Secretary, Chief Anthony Okoro Jnr. said, “Madam Agnes AYETOMA ATAGA, was a devoted Christian, an epitomy of humility, who dedicated most of her life to the service of God and humanity. They asked the God lord to receive her soul…

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Subsidy Removal: How Oborevwori Lifted The Spirits Of Delta Workers

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BY DENNIS OTU   They were expectant. They longed for a relief. They had gone on borrowing here and there to make ends meet. Going to work every day had become a major problem to many of them, no thanks to the untold hardship brought upon them by the removal of fuel subsidy by the APC led Federal Government and suddenly they got more than what they ever bargained for. And they are elated that he came to their rescue at the right time. They cannot stop singing the praises…

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Politics: Appeal Court Didn’t Overturn Gov. Oborevwori’s Election- Delta Govt

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  Delta State Government, Thursday, said the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja did not overturn the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as speculated by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Ken Pela and his co-travellers. Reacting to a rumour making the rounds that the Appeal Court had declared Mr Ken Pela as Governor of the state, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, said the Appeal Court only ordered the tribunal to hear the case. Ahon in the statement said: “We have been inundated…

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Gov Sheriff Appoints Obiodeh Comm. For Land Survey & Urban Development

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Delta state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has appointed Hon Goodnews Emamusi Obiode as the Commissioner for Land Survey and Urban Development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu few hours after their swearing in According to the statement, other commissioners are  immediate past commissioner for information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, was appointed as commissioner for Works and Olorogun Vincent Oyibode was appointed as commissioner for Oil and Gas. It would be recalled that in 1998, Former Speaker of the Delta State…

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Delta State Governor Apportion Portfolios To Newly Sworn-In Commissioners

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Delta State Governor, Rt Hon (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has apportioned portfolios to the newly sworn-in commissioners. In a statement signed by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, said, “Following the swearing-in of the newly appointed commissioners into the Executive Council, Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.O Oborevwori has further approved the assigning of further portfolios as follows By this announcement, the newly appointed commissioners are requested to come to the office of the Secretary to the State Government to pick up their letters Immediately.…

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2nd Anniversary: Gov Oborevwori Congratulates Olu Of Warri

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, on the second anniversary of his coronation. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, praised the revered traditional ruler for keeping Warri Kingdom peaceful and inviting for investment since ascending the ancient throne. He remarked that since his ascension to the throne, the king had also played a key role in various economic endeavours to revive trade and commerce in the kingdom. The…

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Charles Obule Was A Home Boy-Oborevwori

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of faithfulness, honesty and contentment in their contributions to nation-building. Oborevwori gave the charge on Friday at the funeral service for late businessman and renowned politician, Chief Charles Obule at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sapele. Oborevwori said the late Obule was a household name in Sapele and Delta because of his philanthropic deeds and urged Nigerians to emulate his kind gesture in helping mankind with their God-given resources. He eulogised the late Chief Obule as…

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Rig Accident: Oborevwori Sympathizes With Seplat Over Death Of Members

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Delta state Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt condolences to Seplat Energy Limited following collapse of its ‘Majestic’ oil rig near Ovhor Oilfield in Sapele Local Government Area of the State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, culminated in the loss of one life with three others reportedly missing. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba, described the incident as tragic and commiserated with the company as well as family members of the deceased. The Governor urged…

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ALADJA/OGBE-IJOH CRISIS: Urhobo, Ijaw Monarchs Call For Truce, Appeal To Gov Oborevwori To Expedite Action

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Traditional rulers from the Urhobo and Ijaw ethnic nationalities in Delta State, have called for truce between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijaw warring communities in Udu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas. The traditional rulers had also called on the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to expedite action in bringing lasting peace to both communities.   This was contained in a communique after a closed door meeting held Saturday at palace of HRM, Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe, Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council. The meeting was at the instance…

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Delta: NUT Hails Oborevwori On Over 2000 New Education Jobs

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By Fred Edoreh   Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s release of over 2000 new jobs across the state primary schools has been described as not only an economic relief for many graduates and families but also a signal of brighter future for the education sector. Chairman of the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Titus Okotie, made the assertion in an exclusive interview in Asaba on Thursday. Within three months of his administration and in fulfilment of his campaign promise to revamp the education sector, Governor Oborevwori…

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