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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…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, on the occasion of his 67th birth anniversary. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, Governor Oborevwori described Orubebe as a distinguished statesman, accomplished public servant, and respected leader whose contributions to the development of the Niger Delta region and Delta State remain remarkable. The governor commended the former minister for his years of dedicated service to the nation, particularly during his tenure as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, where he played a significant role…

Delta State renowned peace ambassador and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has expressed deep concern over the rising tension in Warri and its environs saying that peace in the oil city is more important than his personal political ambition. The Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, candidate in the recently concluded party primaries, expressed displeasure over the actions of various individuals who are whipping up ethnic sentiments, engaging in blackmail, and using inciting words over the outcome of a party primary, rather than concentrating on winning the 2027 general elections. It has become pertinent to strongly appeal to all residents and…

Troops from Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, South-South Operation DELTA SAFE recovered seven rifles and two motorcycles during a raid at an abandoned police station in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, military officials said. The operation, carried out on 4 June 2026, followed credible intelligence indicating arms were being stored at the site. Military sources said the weapons and motorcycles were found concealed inside the deserted police facility. Brigadier General Moronfolu Abdulmoshood Shonibare, Commander of 63 Brigade, praised the conducting troops for their resilience and professionalism and urged them to maintain the current operational…

…He came to my room while my husband was away to beat me, matchet my head and hands-Teacher A heavily pregnant Catholic teacher in Imo State Nigeria, has been seriously assaulted and injured after a parent, Mr. Onyedicachi Wali, allegedly attacked her at her home in retaliation for disciplining his child, residents and the teacher’s family narrated. According to the teacher identified as Mrs. Clementina Godswill, the confrontation occurred after school hours following an incident in which she said she flogged the pupil for poor behaviour. The parent allegedly forced his way into the teacher’s home, beat her and used…

Godwin-Maria Utuedoye  Delta State-born development advocate and environmental rights activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to deliberately include riverine host communities in the state’s infrastructure plans, warning that longstanding neglect of those areas risks undermining the region’s economic potential. Mulade, the Ibe-Serimowei of the oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West LGA and the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Warri Federal Constituency, said the Ijaw and Itsekiri communities that dominate the state’s riverine zones are largely excluded from major people‑oriented projects despite contributing the bulk of the state’s revenue through oil, gas and blue‑economy activities.…