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2nd Anniversary: Gov Oborevwori Congratulates Olu Of Warri

August 22, 2023 Admin

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…

Charles Obule Was A Home Boy-Oborevwori

August 20, 2023 Admin

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…

Rig Accident: Oborevwori Sympathizes With Seplat Over Death Of Members

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Admin

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…

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

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 Admin

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…

Delta: NUT Hails Oborevwori On Over 2000 New Education Jobs

August 12, 2023 Admin

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…

Oduaran Condemns Protest Over Izeze Nomination As Commissioner In Delta

July 26, 2023 Admin

Former Acting Chairperson and Legislative Leader of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Princess Josephine Oduaran has disassociated herself from a recent protest by some youths and strongly condemned the protest against the nomination of Hon. Reuben Yakubu Izeze as commissioner designate by the State Governor, His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and described the protest as self serving, needless, totally condemnable, unacceptable and uncalled for. In a statement made available to newsmen, Hon. Princess Josephine Oduaran who also served as acting Chairman of Ughelli…

Breaking: Gov Oborevwori Submits Obiode, Agofure, Izeze, Aniagwu Others As Delta Commissioners Designate

July 19, 2023 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has released the list of 12 Commissioner designate and a Commissioner nominee. The names of the nominees are Chief Omamusi Obiodeh Commissioner Designate Jamani Tommy Ejiro Commissioner Designate Onoriode Agofure commissioner designate Hon Joan Onyemaechi Adanioma commissioner designate Uduaghan Orode commissioner designate Aniagwu Charles Commissioner designate Jerry Ehiwario congratulations, commissioner designate Barrister Funye Manager commissioner designate Izeze Rume Reuben commissioner designate Engr Michael Anoka Commissioner Designate Isaac Wilkie Commissioner Designate Olorogun Oyibode Ogheneruemu Vincent Commissioner Nominee Oligida Samuel Commissioner Designate.

Governor Oborevwori Appoints Jaro Egbo As Special Adviser

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has appointed Olorogun Jaro Omovudu Egbo and seven others as Special Advisers. Egbo appointment was contained in a letter signed by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emu Kingsley. In the letter, Frank Omare was appointed Director-General (Special Duties) According to the letter

Tribunal: Ofomukoro Celebrates Gov Oborevwori Double Election Victories

July 11, 2023 Admin

Comrade Lucky Olerhimena Ofomukoro, (JP), a grassroot political mobilizer and youth leader of the People Democracy Party (PDP) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Executive Governor of the State on his recent pre-election Supreme Court and Election Petition Tribunal victories. The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the candidacy of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori valid credentials for the 2023 Delta governorship election, putting to rest all pre-election disputes and controversies surrounding the state’s governorship election and the dismissal of the Delta State…

Oborevwori Pride Of Delta -Engr Ekpoh

June 20, 2023 Admin

By Moses Omo The CEO of SafeConnect Investments Limited, Engr Michael Ikoro Ekpoh has described the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as the Pride of Delta, expressing confidence in his sterling performance to move the State to an enviable heights. Engr Ekpoh who is also the President and Founder of Engr. Mike Ekpoh Foundation, a very strong support group for Sheriff during the electioneering in Aviara ward 03, stated this in his congratulatory message to Governor Oborevwori on his 60th birthday anniversary. He said; “On…

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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