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The Senator made another significant point. While he had worked in the opposition in Delta State in time past, and had won as senator under that circumstance, he was now in the mainstream with the Delta State Governor. This means the chance of an alignment with the centre which should bring more dividends to the constituents.

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Monday, January 12, 2026, perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Otovwodo Junction Flyover in Ughelli, as part of his administration’s ongoing drive to expand critical urban infrastructure across the state. The ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 a.m, according to a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon. The statement advised invited guests to be seated by 10:30 a.m. ahead of the kick off time. Already, construction activities have commenced at the project site by the contracting firm, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, signalling the administration’s…

By Nelson Egware With the appointment of new technical leadership in the Delta State Ministry of Works (Highways and Urban Roads), the Oborevwori administration is tightening its grip on infrastructure delivery, placing renewed emphasis on durability, quality and value for money. The emergence of seasoned engineers to head the Departments of Highways and Urban Roads signals a deliberate move to strengthen supervision, deepen professional standards and ensure that road projects across the state stand the test of time in line with the Governor’s MORE Agenda. Engr. Solomon Aghagba, the new Director of Highways, and Engr. Victor Oputa, Director of Urban…

The 13 percent derivation fund was designed to bring development and relief to oil-producing communities, but sadly, that objective has been largely defeated,” Chief Mulade said. “What we see today is massive diversion, mismanagement and misappropriation of oil derivation funds, with little or no impact on the lives of the ordinary people in the creeks and host communities.”

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye  The Delta State Police Command have arraigned 33 Suspects over New Year’s Eve Violence and Drug Busts in Asaba, Capital of the State. In a press release made available by the command spokesman, SP. Bright Edafe, Urges the public to Ignore Sensationalism and Fake News. “The Delta State Police Command is setting the record straight on arrests made during New Year’s Eve security operations in Asaba, countering a wave of misleading reports  some Online newspapers”. Edafe, clarified that operatives of the command nabbed several suspects across Asaba for offenses including violent disturbances, public nuisance, drug-related crimes, and…

…Urge Him To Seek Second Term By Nelson Agbajor A formidable and vibrant youth group in Delta Central, operating under the auspices of Youths for Proactive Governance, has unanimously called on the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, to seek re-election for a second term in 2027. The call was the outcome of a joint meeting of the leadership of the group drawn from the eight Local Government Areas that make up Delta Central Senatorial District. The meeting was held recently in Adeje, Okpe local government area of the state and was presided over by the group’s…

Former Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, on Sunday formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, and  joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring his ambition to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat, a move that has reshaped the political landscape of the district ahead of the next general elections. Prof. Muoboghare was received into the party at a colourful ceremony held in Uwheru Ward, Ughelli North Local Government Area, which attracted party leaders from across, youths, women groups, and a large crowd of supporters. The event also witnessed a steady stream of defectors from the Peoples…

…Says Delta Has Lost Rare Leaders Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the deaths of former Senator and political leader, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, and elder statesman, industrialist and community leader, Chief Emmanuel Nuel Ojei, as painful losses that have created significant gaps in Delta State, particularly Delta North, Oshimili North and Aniocha North Local Government Areas. Governor Oborevwori made the remarks on Monday, during separate condolence visits to the families of the deceased, where he paid glowing tributes to their legacies, describing them as bold, principled, and selfless leaders whose impacts would be difficult to replace. During…

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Chief Godwin Ogbetuo on his 96th birthday anniversary, describing him as a Pan Niger Delta leader whose wealth of wisdom and experience has sharpened the current democratic dispensation. In a birthday message to him, Dafinone said, “On behalf of the great people of Delta Central heartily felicitate with an elder statesman of rare distinction, Chief Godwin Ogbetuo, as he marks his 96th birth anniversary. “This remarkable milestone is a celebration of a life devoted to service, principle, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of justice and good governance in Delta…

A political pressure group, The Native Deltans (TND), has called on Deltans across political parties, religious affiliations, and ethnic divides to bring an end to what it described as an era of non-impactful governance by the ruling political party in Delta State. The group made the call in a statement signed by its State Chairman, Prince Emma Esi, and Secretary, Rev. Emiko Obiyoru, which was made available to journalists in Asaba. According to TND, Deltans have endured years of poor governance and unfulfilled promises, stressing that the time has come for a drastic political shift capable of giving the state…