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The nation’s economy may suffer fresh setback following yesterday’s shutdown of 13 oil flow stations in Delta State. The oil facilities are operated by three energy giants, Anglo-Dutch oil conglomerate, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), American-owned Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and NESTOIL/NECONDE. Industry sources revealed that the 13 oil facilities collectively produced about 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day. This implies that the nation stands to lose 400,000bpd in crude oil production in the wake of yesterday’s action by protesters. The affected oil facilities were identified as Odidi 1 and 2, Batan, Ogbanabou, Jones Creek, Otunana, Egwa 1 and…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, which claimed four lives and left several others injured. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment from injuries sustained in the incident. The Governor described the accident as heartbreaking and unfortunate, noting that the loss of lives was a painful tragedy for the affected families and the state at large. He assured residents that…

An unconfirmed report has stated that many has feared Dead as train allegedly derailed at Agbor in Delta State.  Viewers Discretion Details later

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday intervened in the tensions arising from the ward and unit delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency, convening a high-level peace meeting with leaders of the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities at Government House, Asaba. The meeting, which brought together ethnic leaders, security chiefs and top government officials, focused on preserving peace and fostering dialogue among stakeholders amid growing concerns over the delineation process. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Oborevwori stressed the need for unity and peaceful coexistence among the people of Warri, noting that peace and security remain central pillars…

Former Delta State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Nick Ovuakporie, has delivered a scathing assessment of the political decline of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, claiming the former senator lost control of the party structure he once dominated and was ultimately forced out by political associates he had long regarded as subordinates. Ovuakporie spoke against the backdrop of comments previously made by Festus Keyamo, who had alleged in 2021 that Omo-Agege installed his “houseboys” as APC executives at virtually every level of the party structure in Delta State. At the time, supporters of Omo-Agege strongly…

Most Rev. Osório Citora Afonso, the 54-year-old Catholic Bishop of  Diocese of Quelimane, was shot and killed at his home in the early hours of Saturday, June 6, 2026, church and local authorities confirmed. Police said unknown assailants forced entry into the bishop’s residence before firing at him, striking him in the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have opened an investigation and are searching for the perpetrators, but no arrests had been reported as of Saturday afternoon. Bishop Afonso was widely respected for his work promoting peace and speaking out against violence. In recent weeks he…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated HRM Okporua I, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, on the occasion of the first anniversary of his coronation and ascension to the throne of his forefathers. Governor Oborevwori’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued on Saturday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon. The Governor described the monarch’s first year on the throne as impactful and remarkable, noting that his reign has been characterized by wisdom, peace, unity, and purposeful leadership in Udu Kingdom. He commended the traditional ruler for fostering harmony among his subjects and…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Pastor Adekunle Emmanuel Ojo of Living Faith Church, Egba, Benin City, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement issued on Saturday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Pastor Ojo as an impactful servant of God whose dedication to the advancement of Christianity and the spiritual growth of countless believers has continued to inspire many. The governor particularly acknowledged Pastor Ojo’s role as the former pastor in charge of the Living Faith Church branch in Osubi, noting that his ministry left…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the member representing Isoko South Constituency II in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori conveyed his felicitations in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, describing the former Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly as a committed grassroots politician whose contributions to the development of his constituency and the state have remained remarkable. The Governor noted that Onwo, an illustrious son of Olomoro Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government…

…Ranks Second in CIAPS Governance Index Delta State has been ranked as the second-best governed state in Nigeria under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, according to the 2025 Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index (CGPI). The latest governance ranking placed Delta State second nationwide with a score of 70 per cent, closely following Kaduna State, which topped the index with 73 per cent. The ranking highlights the growing recognition of Governor Oborevwori’s administration for its performance in governance, infrastructure development, public service delivery and overall management of state affairs. The CIAPS Governance Performance Index assessed the performance…