When Utagba-Uno Honoured Onyeme
By FIDELIS EGUGBO "A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown, among his relatives, and in his own house.” Matthew 13:57. The Biblical passage is normally consoling for political leaders because it is rare for them to be honoured by their people. Even those who are not doing well or assisting their people for them to be so recognized easily quote the passage, using it to justify why they were not honoured. One man whose love for humanity is evident across the political, religious and
Delta APC suffering from chronic incontinence
By Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza When an institution that is expected to conduct itself on the basis of informed facts begins to act and react on the basis of speculation or rumour, we must see that something must have gone wrong with its medulla, its core. It is therefore no wonder that, acting through its State Publicity Secretary, Barr Valentine Onojeghuo, the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress allowed itself to issue a public statement, as recently reported, in reaction to what Onojeghuo himself
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,
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
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
