APC Secretary, Youth Leader, others defect to PDP with hundreds of supporters in Agbarho
With less than six days to the Local Government Council elections in Delta State, over 500 members of the opposition All Progressive Congress, APC, including its Secretary, Youth Leader and other key stakeholders, Monday, defected to the People's Democratic Party, PDP in Agbarho, Ughelli North. The decampees from the APC and other political parties were formally received into the PDP fold during a mega rally of the party in Agbarho by the Local Government Caretaker Committee Chairman, Pastor Kesiena Nomuoja, the Delta State Commissioner for
Delta LG Polls: Isoko North PDP fixes July 7 for ward rallies
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isoko North Local Government Area Chapter, has announced Sunday, July 7, 2024, for the Ward rallies ahead of the July 13, Council elections in Delta State. Director-General of the Isoko North PDP Campaign Council, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Egbabor said that the 13 Wards in the Local Government Area would simultaneously hold their Ward rallies at 1pm on Sunday. The Campaign DG urged all ward leaders and party stakeholders to mobilise adequately for the various campaigns
Oborevwori plans ‘world class’ stadium in Warri
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration is planning to revamp the Warri Township Stadium into a world class sports facility. Speaking when he received members of the National Assembly from the state, led by Hon. Nicholas Mutu, on a victory and solidarity visit at Government House, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said the designs for the new stadium was currently ongoing and would be one of the best in the country when completed. While thanking the Federal lawmakers for the solidarity visit, the
Oborevwori presents 2024 appropriation bill of N714.4bn to Delta Assembly
Oborevwori presents 2024 appropriation bill of N714.4bn to Delta Assembly Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, presented a N714.4 billion Appropriation bill for the 2024 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Governor Oborevwori said the budget christened, ‘Budget of Hope and Optimism,’ was made up of recurrent expenditure of N316.6 billion representing 44 per cent and capital expenditure of N397.9 billion representing 56 per cent of the total budget. He said that the 2024 budget proposal, his first since coming to office was
Governor Oborevwori To Inaugurate Board Members Of Eight Agencies, Nov. 30th
Governor Oborevwori To Inaugurate Board Members Of Eight Agencies, Nov 30 The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon (Elder) Sheriff F.O Oborevwori will on Thursday 30th, November, 2023 inaugurate the Chairmen and members of the Boards of the underlisted Agencies: (a) Delta State library Board (b) School of Health Technology, Ofuoma (c) Delta State Urban Water Board (d) Delta State Development and Property Agency (e) Hospital Management Board (f) Institute of Continuing Education (g) Technical and Vocational Board (h) Delta State Printing and Publishing Company According to a statement signed by the Secretary to
A’COURT VICTORY: We’ll turn Delta to construction site – Oborevwori
A'COURT VICTORY: We'll turn Delta to construction site - Oborevwori Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration would soon turn the state to construction site signalling his preparedness to do more for the people of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this while addressing journalists shortly after a thanksgiving service held at Living Faith Church, Osubi, to celebrate his victory at the Appeal Court in Lagos. The Governor called on the opposition to join him to work for the people and betterment of the
Diri, Nwifuru, Obaseki, Okowa, Uduaghan, others grace Oborevwori’s mother-in-law’s burial
Diri, Nwifuru, Obaseki, Okowa, Uduaghan, others grace Oborevwori's mother-in-law's burial The remains of Madam Agnes Avwenyotoma Tager mother of first lady of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori have been laid to rest at her country home in Evwreni, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was accompanied to the burial ceremony by his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri and wife Gloria, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, Mrs Titilola Adeleke of Osun State, Deputy
Ground Breaking For Effurun/Warri Flyovers, Nov 27 – Oborevwori
Ground Breaking For Effurun/Warri Flyovers, Nov 27 - Oborevwori Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the ground-breaking for the construction of three flyovers, cloverleaf and pedestrian bridges in Effurun and Warri metropolis would take place on Monday, November 27. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II) and his delegation on a condolence visit at his private residence in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state. The Governor commended the Ooni of Ife for
Oborevwori Committed To Building Lasting Legacies For Deltans – Izeze
Oborevwori committed to building lasting legacies for Deltans - Izeze Delta State Government, Tuesday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was committed to delivering lasting legacy projects for the people of the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads) Comrade Reuben Izeze disclosed this during inspection of ongoing projects in Effurun and Warri areas of the state. The projects inspected include: reconstruction of Uti Road Effurun; Edo Guest House Road Ekpan both in Uvwie Local Government Area and Upper and Lower Erejuwa Road in Warri South
Oborevwori Salutes Ex-President, Jonathan At 66
Oborevwori Salutes Ex-President, Jonathan At 66 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan as he clocks 66 years. In a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori lauded the former Nigerian leader for his indubitable accomplishments in peace and international mediations. According to him, Jonathan's growing stature in global diplomacy and the promotion of democracy and peace throughout Africa is both significant and inspiring for him and Nigeria. He said that the former president's excellent
