Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Senator Ned Nwoko on the occasion of his 65th birth anniversary, describing him as a distinguished statesman and a worthy ambassador of Delta State. Governor Oborevwori in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lauded Senator Nwoko’s contributions to national development, lawmaking and philanthropy, noting that his life has been marked by service to humanity. He said: “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I felicitate with Senator Ned Munir Nwoko on his 65th birth anniversary. “Senator Nwoko is a committed public servant, accomplished…
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Senator Ned Nwoko has broken silence on the ongoing development regarding the creation of Anioma state. There have been unconfirmed reports as the quest for Anioma state continues to gather momentum at the National Assembly. In a phone conversation with Senator Nwoko, he revealed that despite unwarranted resistance from some political actors who will be the beneficiaries of the state if created, the proposal has garnered massive support. Senator Nwoko said the agitation, which many in the region initially dismissed as unrealistic, has now become a prominent national issue. According to him, doubts expressed early by members of the Delta…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has fully complied with the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local government councils, making him the first governor in Nigeria to do so. This was disclosed on Saturday by the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, during a flagship public affairs programme on Ritz FM in Warri. According to Oghenesivbe, Governor Oborevwori had been a strong advocate of local government financial autonomy long before the Supreme Court delivered its judgment on the matter. He explained that immediately after the inauguration of the newly…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr St. Pius Xth Grammar School, Onicha-Ugbo—one of the most respected secondary schools in the former Midwest Region, now Delta State—has celebrated its 65th anniversary with a series of colourful and reflective activities that highlighted its rich heritage of academic excellence, discipline and character formation. The anniversary celebration was designed to honour the school’s illustrious past, celebrate its present achievements and inspire renewed commitment towards a greater future. Established in 1960, St. Pius Xth Grammar School has, over six and a half decades, produced outstanding professionals and responsible citizens who continue to make remarkable contributions…
It was a moment of joy, gratitude and heartfelt celebration on Monday as Deaconess Mrs. Christy I. Kunu bowed out of active public service after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60, marking the milestone on the same day as her birthday. Deaconess Kunu retired meritoriously as Chief Orientation and Mobilization Officer of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, bringing to a close decades of devoted service to national reorientation, public enlightenment and community mobilization. Described by colleagues and subordinates as a woman of rare humility and grace, Deaconess Kunu was celebrated for…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former senator representing Delta North, Distinguished Senator Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi, describing his passing as a painful loss to Delta North, Delta State and Nigeria. In a tribute titled “Tribute to Senator Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi,” Ochei said the late senator was a proud son of Ibusa and a committed statesman whose life of public service left a lasting impact on his people and the nation at…
By Rt Hon. Victor Ochei It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I mourn the passing of my big brother and friend, Distinguished Senator Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi. He was a proud son of Ibusa and a statesman whose life of service left a lasting impact on Delta North , Delta State and Nigeria as a whole. Peter and I shared a long political journey. Although we sometimes stood on different sides, our friendship, mutual respect and commitment to the progress of our people remained constant. The last time I saw him was on 29 November 2025 at…
Yesterday’s Congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., marked a very important moment in the international conversation about insecurity in Nigeria. For the first time in a long while, we witnessed a constructive and informed discussion in the U.S. Congress. Members from both major parties spoke passionately about the situation in Nigeria. They acknowledged the seriousness of terrorism and the human suffering it has caused in different parts of our country. They also recognised the complexity of the conflict and the potential consequences of any foreign action. What stood out to me was the explicit rejection of direct military intervention in Nigeria.…
Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly has expressed condolences to the family of the late Senator Peter Nwaoboshi on the demise of the prominent Politician. In a condolence message issued at Abuja, Senator Nwoko said the late Nwaoboshi would be remembered for his notable contributions to the political development of Delta state and Anioma land, dating back to the 1990s. He described the late Nwaoboshi who was Delta North Senator from 2015 to 2023 as a long-standing political figure, consummate party administrator and dedicated community leader” “It is with profound sense of loss and…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, describing his death as a great loss to Delta State, the Anioma nation and Nigeria at large. Governor Oborevwori in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said Senator Nwaoboshi was a proud son of Delta State and a courageous defender of the Anioma cause whose contributions to nation-building would remain indelible. The Governor recalled the late senator’s impactful service at the National Assembly, where he chaired the Senate…