Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday said Nigerians are blessed to have a humble and compassionate First Lady who genuinely cares for the poor and vulnerable in our communities”. The governor made the assertion on Thursday at the grand homecoming reception held in honour of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the palace of the Olu of Warri. Addressing a jubilant crowd that thronged the palace grounds as early as 7 a.m., Oborevwori praised Senator Tinubu’s impactful tenure in the Senate, noting that she consistently stood tall in the Red Chambers…
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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD A new civic engagement platform aimed at mobilizing young Nigerians for constructive participation in governance has been officially launched in Asaba, Delta State. The initiative, Soft Nigeria, was unveiled on February 26, 2026, by prominent philanthropist and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Oritsegbegbemi Maurice Ojoede. Dr. Ojoede, who serves as Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Affairs, described the platform as more than a political structure, calling it “a movement rooted in empathy, patriotism, and collective responsibility.” “Soft Nigeria represents more than just a platform; it is a movement designed…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The inauguration of Soft Nigeria in Asaba has ignited fresh conversation around the role of young people in governance, with speakers emphasizing a shift from protest-driven engagement to structured democratic participation. The civic platform, unveiled on February 26, 2026, is positioned as a national movement designed to deepen youth involvement in policymaking and reform processes. While its promoters describe it as a bridge between citizens and government, its broader message centered on redefining how young Nigerians engage the state. Delivering the keynote address titled “Youth as Partners in Governance: Constructive Advocacy versus Destructive Agitation,”…
The Commissioner in charge of the Directorate for Riverine Infrastructure Development, Chief Ebikeme Clark, has affirmed that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, remains firmly and irrevocably committed to the development of riverine communities. Chief Clark made the assertion during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Warri North and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, reaffirming that the Oborevwori administration remains determined to deliver meaningful infrastructure to riverine areas under the MORE Agenda. The projects inspected include the 3.1-kilometre road linking Kolokolo and Tisun communities in Warri North LGA and the Oporoza Model Secondary School in Warri South-West LGA.…
Under existing police regulations, officers are required to retire upon reaching 60 years of age or completing 35 years of service, whichever comes first. On 24 February, President Bola Tinubu appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun, who resigned on Tuesday. Mr Disu was promoted to the position of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in March 2025, and became an IGP less than a year after that promotion. Mr Disu’s appointment came at a time when he was close to reaching the mandatory retirement age prescribed by law. He was born on 13 April…
By Chidi Chukwutem The destiny of Delta North stands at a defining crossroads. This is not merely another electoral cycle; it is a moment that will determine whether the region deepens its progress or drifts back into the shadows of political control and recycled ambition. The choice before the people is clear: consolidate courageous leadership or return to structures that stifle independence and dilute the people’s voice. Re-electing Prince Ned Nwoko represents far more than renewing a mandate. It represents a collective decision to protect the political will of Delta North from the grip of godfatherism. For too…
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MANAGEMENT OF Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) INEFFICIENCY TAKEN TOO FAR IN ASABA AND ENVIRONS The Management, Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) I write as concerned residents of Asaba and its environs in Delta State, compelled by the prolonged darkness that has engulfed our communities for over three weeks, and by the near silence from your office regarding the cause of this unacceptable situation. Electricity is not a luxury. It is a fundamental service that powers homes, businesses, hospitals, schools, and livelihoods. Yet, for weeks, thousands of families and entrepreneurs in Asaba have been subjected…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Delta State is expanding its economic diversification drive beyond traditional sectors, with plans to tap into carbon credit markets and blue economy opportunities. Commissioner for Economic Planning, Hon. Sonny Ekedayen, disclosed this during a media interaction in Asaba on Wednesday. He revealed that the Delta State Azura Man Grove Project has received a “No Objection” from the National Council on Climate Change, clearing the way for the state to participate in carbon credit initiatives. Describing it as a “game-changing revenue diversification strategy,” Ekedayen said Delta’s vast mangrove forests and coastal resources position the state…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Journalists on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, gathered in Asaba for a media parley with the Delta State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Hon. Sonny Ekedayen, who outlined the administration’s roadmap to reposition the state’s economy for sustainable growth and employment generation. Speaking at his office, Ekedayen said the state government’s heavy investment in infrastructure was deliberate and strategic, aimed at creating an enabling environment for private sector participation. He noted that Delta’s unique structure, with multiple major towns and urban centres spread across the state, requires sustained infrastructure spending to ensure balanced development. “You cannot…
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has said that the ongoing reconstruction of the Uzere–Asaba–Ase Road and associated bridge works underscores Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to inclusive development across the state. Speaking on Tuesday during an inspection of the project in Isoko South Local Government Area, Izeze described the initiative as a bold intervention valued at about ₦8 billion, aimed at linking hinterland communities and easing the movement of people and agricultural produce. “This project confirms to you, to the people here, and to Deltans in particular and indeed to everyone that this…