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
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
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
Flood Prevention: Oborevwori commences 20km storm drainage in Osubi, environs
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commenced the construction of a 20km storm drainage project to solve the huge flooding challenge in Osubi, Ugolo-Okpe, Okuokoko and environs in Okpe Local Government Area of the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this to journalists during an inspection of the discharge point at Ugolo-Okpe, on Tuesday. He said that the project was in line with the Meaningful Development plank of the Governor's MORE Agenda, assuring that the first
Good Governance: Oborevwori set for UPU Hall of Fame, Dec. 7
By Fred Oghenesivbe, Esq An illustrious son of Urhobo Nation, and Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, will be inducted into the highly prestigious Urhobo Progress Union, UPU Worldwide Hall of Fame on Saturday 7th December. Chairman, Planning Committee of 2024 UPU Urhobo National Day Celebration, Rev. Fr. Christopher Ekabo, in a statement on Sunday, said the full-blown red carpet event is part of the 3-Day UPU Annual event with the Theme: "Repositioning Urhobo Nation For More Prosperity," under the distinguished chairmanship of Chief
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said the journey leading to the full rebirth of Sapele, once a hub of high heel economic activities, had begun with the construction of over 15km of internal roads in the ancient city. Oborevwori disclosed this at the maiden re-union and business summit organised by the Sapele Memories Development Foundation at the Sapele Athletics Club. Represented by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Governor Oborevwori said his administration had taken some sure steps to revamp
Independence Anniversary: Oborevwori Urges Nigerians To Pray For Peace, Unity Of The Nation
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate her 64th independence anniversary, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on the citizenry to continue to pray for the sustainable peace and unity of the country. Governor Oborevwori made the call at a special Jumat service held on Friday at the Central Mosque, Cable Point, Asaba, where Moslem faithful gathered in large numbers, to pray for the country. Represented by the Chairman, Delta State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Auwal Tukur, the governor, noted that Nigerians were passing
Delta Converts Orerokpe Technical College To ‘Varsity Campus
Delta Converts Orerokpe Technical College To 'Varsity Campus Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, said the Faculty of Management Sciences of the University of Science and Technology, (DSUST), Ozoro, would take off at the Orerokpe Technical College, Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting facilities at the school in Orerokpe, which are under construction. He said the Ministry of Technical Education would hand over the facilities at the College in Orerokpe to the Ministry
Oborevwori Salutes Uvwie Monarch, Sideso At 80
Oborevwori Salutes alutes Uvwie Monarch, Sideso At 80 Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated HRM. Dr Emmanuel Sideso, OON, Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, on his 80th birth anniversary, on December 19, 2023. In a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori praised the royal father's commitment to the peace and development of Uvwie Kingdom. He described the monarch, who is the Chairman of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council as "one of Nigeria’s outstanding traditional