Delta prioritises security of lives, property – SSG
Delta State Government, Friday, warned that it would not take for granted, any matter that could affect the security of lives and property in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the warning, while addressing protesters from the Ubulu-Okiti community in Aniocha South Local Government Area at Government House, Asaba. The protesters, who were in their numbers, and carried placards with various inscriptions, were on a peaceful protest over the activities of land grabbers in their communities. Dr Emu commended the
Oborevwori Assures Agbor Fire Victims Of Support
Less than 24 hours after fire caused by fallen tanker ravaged some buildings in Agbor metropolis and led to the death of four persons, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commiserated with the families of the deceased. Governor Oborevwori who mandated his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, to lead top government functionaries to visit families of the victims and inspect the level of damage, said in a video call during the visit to a husband of one of the victims that they
Oborevwori congratulates Leo Ogor at 66
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated a former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Leo Ogor, as he clocks 66 years today. Ogor represented Isoko Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber, from 2003 - 2023 and was elected Deputy Majority Leader in 2011 and Minority Leader in 2015-2019. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor described the erstwhile lawmaker as a "brave leader with lots of uncommon accomplishments." According to the Governor, the sterling
Oborevwori felicitates Chief Victor Egukawhore at 59
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated marine mogul and Chairman of Dewayles Group of Companies, High Chief (Dr) Victor Egukawhore, on his 59th birth anniversary on January 6. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Monday, described the Enhwe-Isoko-born marine and construction mogul as an ideal businessman and philanthropist whose investments and kindness had improved the lives of legion people. According to him, the state government and citizens treasure Egukawhore's assistance and altruistic sacrifices
Onyeme graces Oguma father in-law’s installation as Okpako-Orere of Owhrode community
Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, on new year eve, joined Olorogun John Oguma, to grace the installation of Chief Oresiri Kpomah as the Okpako-Orere (Eldest Man) of Owhrode community in Udu Local Government Area of the state. Pa Oresiri, a nonagenarian and retired Chief Superintendent of Police, and Father in-law to John Oguma was on new year eve, installed as the most eldest man of the community in an event that was a beehive of activities. Speaking during the event, Olorogun John Oguma said,
2027: Delta South PDP Upbeat On Oborevwori’s Performance
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta South Senatorial District have passed a vote of explicit confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his developmental strides in office. The confidence vote was passed during an enlarged stakeholders meeting held at the Effurun residence of the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Barr Kingsley Otuaro, on Monday. Motion for the vote of confidence was moved by Member Representing Isoko South Constituency II, Hon. Ferguson Onwo and seconded by member representing Warri South 1 Constituency, Hon. Augustine
DELCOM 2024: Bayagbon Calls for Ethical Journalism, As Delta Communication Workshop Ends
Emu, Bayoko, Gbe commend Oborevwori's human capacity development initiative By Austin Ogwuda & Jumai Mohammed The Former Editor of Vanguard Newspaper and Publisher of The NewsGuru online newspaper, Mr. Mideno Bayagbon, has urged media practitioners to reevaluate and transform their approach to journalism ethics to foster unity and understanding. Mr. Bayagbon, who Spoke on Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 5th edition of the Delta State Communication Workshop with the Theme, Advancing Delta: Strategies for Public Communication and Effective Media Engagement, emphasized the critical role of
Our MORE Agenda impacting Deltans positively – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration's MORE Agenda had started impacting positively on the lives of citizens of the state. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in his remarks at the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Delta State Communication Workshop with the theme: Advancing Delta: Strategies for Public Communication and Effective Media Engagement held in Asaba, the state capital. Represented by the State Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, Governor Oborevwori challenged Government Spokespersons, Media appointees, Social Media Influencers and
Delta wins $400,000 Bill & Melinda Gates PHC award
Delta State Government, Thursday, received $400,000 from the Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge, organized by the Nigerian Governors' Forum in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for outstanding performance in primary health care management. The award, which was organized by the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF), Federal Ministry of Health, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and UNICEF was in recognition of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's initiative in the health sector for the past one year, in line with the MORE agenda of his administration. Nigeria's
Omo-Agege’s epiphany of lies
By Felix Ofou Finally, former Deputy Senate President (DSP), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has woken up from a troubled rest. A man who was severely defeated in a contest he lost so woefully, deserved the kind of inevitable rest he took. No politician has been given a knockout in Delta State (TKO) the way Omo-Agege was beaten. The former DSP was roundly defeated by Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2023 Governorship election in Delta State. His abysmal performance in that poll shocked everyone, including President Bola
