Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been described as a divinely ordained leader whose people-centred governance and deliberate institution-building are laying a solid foundation for a new Delta State anchored on sustainability and long-term transformation. The commendation came from the Paris Priest of St. Williams Catholic Church, Orerokpe, Rev. Fr. Peter Awharemuire, during the 70th Thanksgiving Mass of Lady Doris Onoriode Ejinyere, which the Governor attended as a special guest. Delivering a homily based on Jeremiah 29:10–14, Rev. Fr. Awharemuire said Governor Oborevwori’s emergence as the state’s Chief Executive was neither accidental nor incidental, but part of a…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience in news reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experiences in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
The Director General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr. Charles Odii, has assured the Asaba community of SMEDAN’s readiness to collaborate on job creation and youth empowerment initiatives. Mr. Odii gave the assurance while receiving His Royal Majesty, Asagba Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, and members of his palace chiefs during a courtesy visit to SMEDAN, which featured a guided tour of facilities at the Small and Medium Enterprises complex. Speaking during the visit, the SMEDAN Director General expressed delight at hosting the revered monarch and described the engagement as a significant step towards…
The Delta State Government has issued a strong warning to property developers and members of the public against encroaching on the Asaba Waterfront City project site, declaring that all illegal structures erected within the area will be pulled down. The Special Project Director of the Asaba Waterfront City, Hon. Barr. Victor Ebonka, gave the warning in Asaba during an inspection of the project site, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Lands and Surveys. Barr. Ebonka explained that the entire expanse of land designated for the Asaba Waterfront City had been duly acquired by the state government, fully gazetted, and…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Secretary to the State Government, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas, on the occasion of his 66th birth anniversary. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor described Agas as a consummate leader whose contributions to the growth and development of Delta State have been profoundly impactful and enduring. Governor Oborevwori praised the Oteri-Ughelli–born journalist, lawyer and former Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly for his exemplary public service record, noting that his leadership roles at various levels of government were marked…
…Describes Him As An Epitome Of Leadership Chief Samuel Akpimegi, President General of the Ughelli Descendant Union (UDU), has described Chief Festus Agas as a worthy epitome of unblemished leadership, stating that his life of service has been marked by rare courage, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to good governance. Akpimegi, in a congratulatory message to mark the birthday anniversary of Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas, a former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG) and former Chief of Staff (COS), noted that the celebrant’s leadership style has continued to inspire confidence, unity, and pride among the people of Ughelli Kingdom…
By pp P. O. Edu,. Esq. Senator Ede Dafinone’s impressive track record in the Senate has earned him widespread recognition and admiration from his constituents in Delta Central. He’s exemplified modern and effective representation, championing crucial issues like education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. Through his tireless efforts, Senator Dafinone has secured projects and funding that have directly impacted the lives of Delta Central residents. His recent health outreach program treated diverse sicknesses and diseases, while his renovation of secondary schools has provided students with modern equipments. As a strong advocate for good governance, Senator Dafinone has consistently pushed for accountability and…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday warned that the erosion of public confidence in the judiciary poses a grave threat to peace, law and order, stressing that when citizens lose faith in the justice system, they may resort to self-help, a situation capable of plunging society into chaos and anarchy. The governor gave the warning in Asaba during the swearing-in of six newly appointed judges for the Delta State High Court and the Customary Court of Appeal, urging members of the Bench to uphold the highest standards of probity, fairness, courage and impartiality in the discharge of…
Senator Ede Dafinone has held a strategic meeting with local government chairmen across Delta Central Senatorial District, setting the tone for stronger political coordination and grassroots development within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting took place at the Otor-Udu Gas Plant Hotel and was attended by seven of the eight local government chairmen in the district, with only the chairman of Ethiope West Local Government absent. The interaction followed recent political realignments in Delta State, which saw former PDP local government chairmen move into the APC, leaving the party previously without grassroots leadership structures at the council level. With…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Commissioner of Police Aina Adesola, leading the Delta State Police Command’s Management Team, om Tuesday, January 27, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the State Governor Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, at the Government House in Asaba. The visit served as a formal introduction of the new CP to the governor and a pledge to deepen collaboration between the police and state government. During the visit, the CP and the Governor exchanged ideas and highlight their goals of bolstering security, upholding law and order, and safeguarding lives and property across Delta State. CP Adesola,…
Senator Ede Dafinone on Monday, commissioned the Students’ Union Government (SUG) Relaxation Centre at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), describing the project as a strong demonstration of creativity, commitment, and purposeful leadership by the student body. The facility was executed by the 13th SUG Administration led by Comrade Edemakiota Etiosa Oghenemaro. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Delta Central senator said the project was “a clear testament to the creativity, dedication, and commitment of the student leadership to enhancing campus life and student welfare.” Senator Dafinone recalled that the SUG leadership had paid him a courtesy visit…