It was a morning of fitness, prayers, and purpose, as the Wife of the Governor of Delta State, and founder, You Matter Charity Foundation, Her Excellency, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, led women and supporters on a fitness exercise tagged “You Matter Walk for Life.” The colourful event which took place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, began at Inter-Bau Roundabout in the state capital, with participants walking through the Anwai–Illah Road to the Office of the First Lady at the New Government House, Asaba. The walk targeting 10,000 steps per individual, featured aerobic sessions, praise songs, and intermittent prayer stops. In her…
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By Comrade Kelly Efemena Umukoro Akima In a dramatic twist, the Delta State Government has obtained a reproduction warrant from Magistrate Court 3, Asaba, to arraign activist journalist Fejiro Oliver on fresh, yet-to-be-disclosed charges, in what rights groups have described as a calculated ploy to intimidate civil servants and gag a relentless government critic. The move follows a setback at the Federal High Court, where the state government failed to secure its preferred bail conditions. In a strategic shift, it has now turned to the Magistrate Court, where it plans to impose bail terms requiring state workers to stand surety,…
The Young Adult Literature Prize (YALP) 2025 has announced the regional finalists from 106 entries, with E. R. Umukoro’s thought-provoking novel, “The Distortion of Hardassah,” emerged as the South South regional finalist. This prestigious recognition highlights Umukoro’s exceptional storytelling skills and solidifies her position as a rising star in African literature. As the acclaimed author of the bestselling debut book “Distortion,” a groundbreaking fiction mental health true crime novel, Umukoro has already made a significant impact in the literary world. “Distortion” was approved by the Ministry of Education, Delta State, as a literature textbook for secondary schools, and was selected…
In a significant development for the Niger Delta region, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, joined Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and other key political leaders on Friday for the official commissioning of the new Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) State Office in Warri. The event, which brought together federal and state lawmakers, top government functionaries, traditional rulers, and stakeholders in the development of the Niger Delta, marked a renewed drive toward institutional efficiency and infrastructural transformation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement after the commissioning ceremony,…
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has said that the launch of the Delta State Security Trust Fund is timely and very strategic to promoting peace, stability, prosperity and good governance in the state. Reacting to Wednesday’s official launched of the Delta State Security Trust Fund, Guwor commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on the unveiling of the Trust Fund, which he described as a bold and forward-thinking initiative aimed at strengthening the security architecture in the state. The Speaker emphasized the commitment of the State House of Assembly to provide the legislative backing and…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr A wave of outrage has trailed the gruesome killing of Mr. Oghenekaro Ugochukwu Bonny, fondly called “Ugo,” who was allegedly stabbed to death by a soldier at the Delta Marine Logistics and Technical (DMLT) Estate, Otokutu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The tragic incident, which occurred on Sunday, October 12, 2025, has sparked anger among human rights activists and community members, with calls growing louder for justice and accountability. According to multiple eyewitness accounts, Ugo was visiting a friend in the estate along with two companions when soldiers stationed at the…
Okpanam-Ugbolu Road Will Be Delivered In Strict Compliance With Specifications – OSUOZA Delta State Commissioner for Special Duties (Government House), Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, has assured that the Ugbolu-Okpanam Road will be delivered in strict compliance with the standards and specifications stipulated for the project This assurance was contained in an address by the Commissioner, to commemorate the ground breaking for the construction of the 12km Ugbolu-Okpanam Road, which was performed by Delta state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Ugbolu axis of the road. Dr. Osuoza, who is the supervising Commissioner in charge of…
Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the several mega road infrastructure projects, and ground breaking flag off of new ones across the state, are in fulfilment of the 2023 electioneering campaign promises made to the people by governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Dr Oghenesivbe made the disclosure at the Award presentation ceremony for 10 Best Performing Local Government Council Chairmen on Wednesday, held at the Conference Hall of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Asaba. The ceremony was organised by the Editorial Board of Radar Magazine. The Bureau…
High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to peace, collaboration, and sustainable development in Delta State, as he officially launched the Delta State Security Trust Fund in Asaba. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Government House, where he served as Chief Launcher, Tompolo described the initiative as a “strategic investment in peace, progress, and the protection of lives and property.” He lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the State Security Council for their visionary leadership in institutionalizing a public–private partnership framework to tackle emerging security challenges across the state. “Security is the…
Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on Thursday made a dramatic return to the public stage after more than a decade, serving as Chief Launcher of the Delta State Security Trust Fund at a ceremony held at the Government House, Asaba. The historic event, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, drew top government officials, security chiefs, traditional rulers, and key stakeholders from across Delta State. Tompolo’s appearance marked his first formal public engagement with the government in years, attracting significant attention from political observers and community leaders. The Delta State Security Trust Fund, an initiative of the Oborevwori administration, seeks…