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Delta Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Power Supply On Ndokwa Nation

April 22, 2026 Admin

The Delta State Government has once again affirmed its determination to resolve the long-standing electricity challenges affecting Ndokwa Nation, assuring residents that the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori remains attentive and responsive to the needs of all communities across the state. The reassurance followed a peaceful protest by residents under the “Light Up Ndokwa Nation” campaign, who gathered at the main gate of Government House in Asaba on Wednesday to demand the connection of Ndokwa Nation to the Okpai Independent Power Plant. Addressing the protesters on…

Oborevwori Salutes Archbishop Avwomakpa On 78th Birthday

April 20, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Archbishop Goddowell Avwomakpa, General Overseer of Christ’s Missionaries Crusaders Church, as he marks his 78th birth anniversary on April 20. Governor Oborevwori in a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commended the revered cleric for his decades-long commitment to the ministry and service to humanity. He noted that Avwomakpa’s impactful leadership in the body of Christ, including his roles in the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria…

Oborevwori Bags Double Independent Newspapers 2025 Awards

April 19, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday night bagged double awards of Outstanding Independent Governor and Best Independent Governor in Urban Renewal of the Year 2025. The prestigious award, themed “Game Changers: Breaking Barriers, Shaping Tomorrow,” was presented at the Independent Newspapers Silver Jubilee Awards marking the organisation’s 25th anniversary. The event was held at Eko Hotels and Suites. Governor Oborevwori, who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, described the awards as clear validation of his administration’s performance and the success of the state government’s development…

Shettima, Oborevwori, Okowa, Others Honour Pa Ogbue At Burial In Delta

April 19, 2026 Admin

Dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered in Onicha-Olona, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, as Chairman of United Bank for Africa, UBA, Mr. Tony Elumelu, laid his late father-in-law, Pa Israel Chinwuba Ogbue, to rest. Among those in attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Senator Ned Nwoko, alongside members of the National and State Assemblies, federal ministers, commissioners, captains of industry, and other prominent Nigerians. Speaking at a reception held after the burial service,…

Oborevwori Insists On Quality, Timely Delivery Of Warri Stadium Project

April 14, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality delivery and strict adherence to contractual agreements in the ongoing reconstruction of Warri Stadium. Speaking during an inspection of the facility on Tuesday, the governor expressed dissatisfaction with delays by the contractor, noting that the initial agreement was for completion by December. “I wasn’t smiling because we have an agreement with the contractor. The agreement is for the contractor to finish in December, and now we are in April,” Oborevwori said, stressing…

Oborevwori Celebrates Archbishop Iboyi At 50, Urges Humility, Purposeful Leadership

April 14, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday joined family, worshippers, friends and well-wishers to celebrate the 50th birth anniversary of Archbishop Godday Iboyi, General Overseer of Promised Kingdom Ministries, Overflow Chapel Worldwide. The thanksgiving service, held at the Cathedral of Overflow Chapel in Okuovwori-Amuokpe, Sapele, drew a large congregation of clergy, political leaders and traditional rulers who gathered to honour the cleric’s life and ministry. Speaking at the event, Governor Oborevwori expressed appreciation to Archbishop Iboyi for his impact and spiritual leadership, describing him as…

Gov. Oborevwori Hails Obi Cubana At 51

April 13, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Nigerian socialite and businessman, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, on the occasion of his 51st birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement on Sunday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the Anambra-born entrepreneur as an extraordinary businessman and investor of high repute. He commended Obi Cubana for his significant investments in Delta State, particularly the development of Cubana Millennium City in the Asaba Capital Territory and the Cubana Wonderland Hotel, which he…

Ethiope West APC: Massive rally Endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori, Dafinone, Ibori-Suenu, For 2027

April 13, 2026 Admin

Leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday, April 12, 2026, unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, and Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, alongside other party candidates, for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was a highlight of the Unity and Reunification Rally at Oghara Township Stadium, which drew a large crowd of party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters celebrating the restoration of peace and cohesion within…

Oborevwori Felicitates Government Ekpemupolo At 55

April 12, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated prominent Niger Delta figure, Government Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo), on the occasion of his 55th birth anniversary on April 12. In a goodwill message issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor praised Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo as a respected leader whose contributions have significantly advanced peace, security, and development across the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole. Oborevwori highlighted Tompolo’s impact as Chairman of Tantita Security Services Limited,…

Oborevwori Moves to Ensure 24-Hour Power Supply In Delta

April 8, 2026 Admin

…Seeks Partnership With Energy Experts Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving stable and reliable electricity supply in the state through strategic partnerships with reputable energy experts. Governor Oborevwori who was speaking during a high level meeting with the management of Power Acumen Consulting Ltd (PACL), Detail Solicitors and Nigeria Infrastructure Bank (NIB) at Government House, Asaba, identified power distribution, not generation, as the major challenge hindering progress in the energy sector of the nation. He said his…

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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