…Harps On Professionalism …Says No Tolerance For Extortion, Unlawful Detention, The Delta State Commissioner of Police CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, today, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, held a strategic conference with officers of the Command at the Police Officers’ Mess, Police Headquarters, Asaba, in lieu of the recent conference convened by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, disclosing that no police man is allowed to search phones at random. Abaniwonda who stands on the IGP’s directives, set a results-driven tone for the next operational cycle. He emphasised intelligence-led patrols, disciplined highway enforcement, and unwavering respect for human rights. In his…
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Delta State has clinched victory in the Basic Education School Sports Competition, emerging national champions at the tournament sponsored by the Nigerian Football Association (NFA) and the National School Sport Federation (NSSF) in Abuja. The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere, today received the victorious team in Asaba when they paid him a courtesy visit to formally present the National Championship Cup. Delta State was crowned champion of the Basic Education School Sports Competition after topping the national championship held in Abuja from September 21 to 27. According to Hon. Mariere, these…
Senator Ede Dafinone Representing Delta Central Senatorial District has hailed the elevation of Sir Victor Akpoguma to the rank of of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). In a statement, Dafinone described Sir Akpoguma’s conferment of the title of SAN as honour that is well-deserved and in recognition of his distinguished career in the legal profession spanning over three decades. He said the elevation is marked by integrity, brilliance, and dedication. “Since the establishment of your law firm, V.E. Akpoguma & Co., in 1999, you have consistently demonstrated excellence in diverse areas of legal practice and contributed meaningfully to the advancement…
The Delta State Police Command has announced strict enforcement measures on vehicles with tinted glasses, unauthorized use of sirens, and covered plate numbers. In a statement made available by the commands Public Relations Officer, SP. Bright Edafe, disclosed that the enforcement will commenced on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The statement assured that the statewide operation will be conducted with professionalism, respect for constitutional rights, and zero tolerance for abuse. The statement also reaffirmed its ban on unauthorized use of sirens and revolving/strobe lights, as well as the covering, defacing, or obstruction of number plates by private individuals and non-entitled officials. …
Relief and succour will on October 1, 2025, come to the constituents of Delta Central Districts as the Senator representing the Senatorial district, Senator Ede Dafinone, in partnership with the National Health Fellows,will commence Diabetes Sensitization and Testing Medical Outreach, begining on October 1 to 18, 2025, across all eight local government areas in the district. The initiative, themed “Come Check Your Sugar Level O!”, is aimed at tackling one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing health challenges, diabetes, by offering free testing, sensitization, and community education to residents. Health experts warn that diabetes often goes undetected until it leads to severe complications…
The Senator representing Delta Central, Distinguished Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated the revered Agbon monarch, His Royal Majesty, Ogurime-rime Ukori I, Michael Omeru CON, the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, on his 75th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message, Senator Ede Dafinone, “As you reach this milestone, Your Majesty, we reflect on a reign marked by dignity, progress, and devotion to your people. “Since ascending the throne in February 2013, you have built on the legacy of your predecessor, the late Chamberlain Orovwuje, Ogurimerime I, and guided Agbon into an era of renewed cultural pride and development.” Dafinone applauded the exemplary…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has lauded the visionary and unifying leadership of His Royal Majesty, Pere Couple Markson Oromoni, Monbene III, the Pere Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, as the monarch marks a decade on the throne. Speaking on Friday at the 10th coronation anniversary celebration of the revered traditional ruler, the Governor, who was represented by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, described the monarch’s reign as a remarkable period of peace, progress, and development for the kingdom and the state at large. Governor Oborevwori said over the past…
Speaker Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has extended warm felicitation to Mr Sheriff Junior Oborevwori, the eldest son of the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as he turns 40 years today, September 27, 2025. Rt Hon Guwor on behalf family, constituents and the Delta State House of Assembly, congratulated the junior Sheriff on the anniversary, and wished that the milestone birthday mark a new chapter of greater accomplishments, joy, and fulfillment in his life. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke prayed for more of God’s blessings and favour…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Delta State has passed a vote of no confidence on the Engr. Austine Okolie–led executive committee, dissolving the structure and inaugurating a new leadership. At a state meeting held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Warri, party members drawn from all 27 local government areas accused Okolie of incompetence, anti-party activities, and deliberate efforts to weaken the opposition. The motion was moved by Hon. Alex Edumegbe from Warri South, who recalled Okolie’s refusal to attend a reception meeting on August 9 to welcome decampees from PDP, APGA, Labour Party,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Ogurime-rime Ukori I, Michael Omeru, CON, as the revered monarch marks his 75th birth anniversary on September 28. Oborevwori in a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori hailed the Agbon monarch as “a shining example of royalty anchored on wisdom, humility and service to humanity.” He commended the Ovie for his unwavering commitment to the peace, unity, and progress of Agbon Kingdom and Delta State, describing him as “a…