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Oborevwori Salutes Oyedepo At 72, Says His Legacy Transcends Ministry

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, on his 72nd birth anniversary, describing his contributions to faith, education and nation-building as enduring. Oborevwori, in a goodwill message issued on Sunday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said Oyedepo had, through decades of dedicated service, inspired millions of people in Nigeria and beyond. The Governor described the cleric as a “rare gift to Christendom”, noting that his teachings, mentorship and commitment…

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One Pot One Party: Why APC Should Win Delta In 2027

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By Dr Festus Okubor   The defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori from the PDP to the APC was no more just a headline. It was the lid coming off a pot that had been simmering for 25 years. The man with the ladle crossed the floor, and Delta State crossed the line with him. The only honest truth for 2027 is that the state under Governor Sheriff will make its defection true at the polls, thus severing the 25 year long reign on the PDP. The statement it affirms is…

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Dafinone Celebrates Ex-Minister Oru At 79

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      Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has facilitated with former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Dr. Stephen Orishe Oru, on the occasion of his 79th birthday.   Dafinone, in a congratulatory message issued to mark the anniversary, described Oru as a distinguished son of Delta State, accomplished public servant, respected politician and elder statesman whose years of service have contributed to the development of the state and Nigeria.   The senator, who extended his goodwill on behalf of his family and the people of Delta…

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Oborevwori Distributes 50 Fishing Boats, Engines to Fishermen In 3 Warri LGAs

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has distributed 50 fishing boats equipped with 15-horsepower Yamaha outboard engines and fishing nets to fishermen across Warri North, Warri South and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of the state. The intervention, according to the governor, is aimed at boosting fishing activities, improving the income of riverine dwellers and strengthening food security in the affected communities. The boats and other fishing equipment were commissioned and handed over to beneficiaries at Koko, headquarters of Warri North Local Government Area, on Monday. Represented at…

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Oborevwori To Swear In Auditor-General, Inaugurate Councils Of 3 Delta Varsities

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Tuesday, September 22, swear in Mr. Emasogbe Matthew Oghene as the state’s new Auditor-General and inaugurate the Governing Councils of three state-owned universities.   The ceremonies, scheduled for 10am at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, will see the formal inauguration of the Governing Councils of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba; and Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro.   Oghene’s appointment as Auditor-General followed his recent screening and confirmation by the Delta State House of…

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Is Building Delta State A Crime? Examining The Record of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

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By Zik Gbemre   The criticism aimed at Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s developmental projects is totally unjustified, biased, and politically driven. The question every well-meaning Deltan should ask is simple: Since when did heavy investment in total state transformation become a crime?   If previous governors had consistently done their part and built lasting infrastructure during their tenures, Delta State would be much further ahead today. Governor Oborevwori is stepping up to address decades of accumulated deficits.   Governors come and go, but the evidence shows that since taking office in…

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Dafinone Urges Deltans To Unite As Delta Marks 35th Anniversary

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Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has facilitated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the government and people of Delta State, and the Urhobo people on the 35th anniversary of the creation of the state. Dafinone, in a goodwill message marking the anniversary, described the milestone as an opportunity for Deltans to reflect on the journey so far and renew their commitment to peace, unity and sustainable development. He urged residents across the state to continue to embrace one another with love, mutual respect and understanding, irrespective of ethnic, cultural and…

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DELTA AT 35: Oborevwori Congratulates Deltans, Says State’s Shining Era Is Here

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Deltans as the state marks its 35th creation anniversary, assuring citizens that the state has entered a new era of sustainable growth, development and prosperity. The Governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described the anniversary as a significant milestone in the history of Delta State, noting that the journey of the past 35 years had been defined by resilience, unity and the collective efforts of its people. Oborevwori commended past leaders, traditional…

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Opinion: 2027: What Will Urhobo Politicians Campaign With In Okuama

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By Choice Grandball  As 2027 draws closer, political activities are gradually gathering momentum across Urhobo land. Consultations are beginning. Political structures are being activated. Aspirants are meeting traditional rulers, youths, community leaders and other stakeholders. Telephone calls that once went unanswered are suddenly being returned. Soon, campaign convoys will traverse Urhobo communities, with politicians asking for votes and promising to defend the interests of their people. But when those convoys eventually reach Okuama, there is a question that may prove more difficult to answer than any campaign slogan: What will…

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Gospel Musician, Former PMAN Delta ‘Governor’ Tisio Tisio Backs Oborevwori For Second Term

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  As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum in Delta State, a prominent voice from the state’s entertainment and creative industry, Quincy Uruemuesiri Tebite, popularly known as Tisio Tisio has declared his support for the re-election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Tisio, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Oborevwori on Entertainment, described his commitment to the governor’s second-term bid as a decision anchored on confidence in the administration’s leadership and development agenda. “On Ukodo’s mandate, I anchor, courtesy of Q.U.A” Tisio declared, using the popular political expression…

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