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Oborevwori Congratulates Val Arenyeka At 60

January 17, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Barr. Val Arenyeka, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary, on January 17. The Governor in a statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, joined family members, friends and political associates in celebrating Arenyeka, whom he described as a consummate political tactician and devoted public servant. Governor Oborevwori extolled Arenyeka as a steadfast political leader, accomplished lawyer and seasoned administrator whose commitment to service and good…

Oborevwori, Service Commanders, Others Honour Nigeria’s Fallen Heroes

January 15, 2026 Admin

…As 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Ends Activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, Thursday, came to a climax in Delta State with a solemn assembly that culminated with laying of wreaths at the ceremonial tomb of the unknown soldier at the Cenotaph in Asaba. The ceremony was attended by the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori; his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme; Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; Chief Judge of the state, Justice Tessy Diai, Service Commanders of the…

Ughelli Monarch, Olori, Commend Oborevwori On Otovwodo Flyover

January 13, 2026 Admin

The Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for embarking on the construction of Otovwodo Flyover project, describing it as a landmark intervention that will permanently transform Ughelli into a modern metropolis. The monarch gave the commendation on Monday at his Palace after the groundbreaking ceremony of the Otovwodo Flyover in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area, while welcoming the Governor and other dignitaries to Ughelli. He said the project represents a major milestone in the…

Dafinone Reacts As Gov Oborevwori Flags Off Otovwodo Flyover In Ughelli North

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Admin

Delta Central Senator, Sen Ede Dafinone has commended Delta State Governor Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for the award and Groundbreaking ceremony of the Otovwodo Flyover in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Senator Dafinone,in a statement disclosed that the event is a significant milestone in the history of Delta. According to the statement, “It is with great pleasure and a sense of shared progress that I, Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the industrious people of Delta Central Senatorial District, welcome His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to…

Waive Commends Gov Oborevwori Over Otovwodo Fly-Over Groundbreaking

January 12, 2026 Admin

The Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. (Rev.) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for initiating the Otovwodo Flyover Bridge in Ughelli, describing it as a legacy project that will significantly improve mobility and quality of life in the area. In a statement issued to mark the groundbreaking ceremony, Waive said the governor’s “footprints are all over the State with projects that will outlive all of us,” adding that the flyover is part of “projects that enhance…

Oborevwori Extols Egukawhore At 60, Hails Character, Community Impact

January 11, 2026 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Sunday, described business mogul and community leader, Chief Victor Emonena Wayles Egukawhore, as a man of proven character, passion and enduring commitment to community development, as he celebrated his 60th birthday. The governor spoke at a thanksgiving service held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Okpolo-Enhwe, Isoko South Local Government Area, to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Chief Egukawhore, whom he said has remained consistent in character and disposition over the years. Oborevwori noted that attaining the age of 60 was a…

Defection: PDP Slams Court Suit Against Oborevwori, Delta Attorney-General, APC, INEC

December 20, 2025 Admin

..…As Court Fixes Jan 21st,-2026 for hearing

Oborevwori Condoles Diri, Family, Bayelsans Over Passing Of Ewhrudjakpo

December 14, 2025 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt condolences to Governor Douye Diri, the Government and people of Bayelsa State over the passing of the state’s Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the death of Senator Ewhrudjakpo, affectionately known as “a man of many proverbs” as both tragic and deeply saddening. The Governor noted that Senator Ewhrudjakpo was a man of uncommon wisdom, intellect and humility, and whose contributions to governance and public…

Oborevwori, Martyns, Enebeli Push for Accountability as Nigeria’s New Tax Law Takes Centre Stage At DOPF Annual Lecture

November 28, 2025 Admin

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori; Chairman of the 2025 Annual Lecture of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), Mr. Edward Obiefuna Martyns; and the Forum’s Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Ochonogor Enebeli, have declared that Nigeria’s new tax law must translate into transparency, accountability and measurable development if it is to win public confidence. Speaking in Asaba at the Annual Lecture, the trio stressed that public acceptance of the reform will depend on how responsibly government manages tax revenues and how visibly those revenues improve infrastructure, services and economic…

Protest Averted As Community Youths Commend,Send SoS To Gov Oborevwori Over Years Of Blackout

November 25, 2025 Admin

Imminent protest by Agbarha-Otor community over years of continued blackout has been averted following the intervention of stakeholders in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The averted protest by the community was as a result of nearly a decade blackout and non reconnection of the community to the national grid by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, despite the huge contributions to the nation economy. This is just a the youths from the community has sent a Save our Soul to the Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff…

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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