Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday flagged off the construction of the N29.8 billion Aboh-Akarai Road and Bridge project in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive infrastructural development across riverine, rural, and urban communities in the state. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, the Governor said his administration had remained focused and organized in executing its infrastructure development agenda, with deliberate efforts aimed at connecting communities through reliable and resilient road networks capable of driving growth, economic renewal, and improved quality of life. Oborevwori stated that the landmark project underscored his administration’s resolve to…
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Senator Ned Nwoko has outlined his achievements in Delta North Senatorial District, emphasizing infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic development as key pillars of his stewardship while signaling his intention to consolidate progress ahead of the 2027 political cycle. In a statement addressed to constituents, the lawmaker said his representation has been guided by measurable improvement in the lives of the people rather than rhetoric, stressing a commitment to consistent and inclusive development across the district. Nwoko pointed to a series of infrastructure interventions, including the installation of solar-powered streetlights across urban and rural communities, which he said have enhanced security…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, commended members of the City Boy Movement for their passion, organisation, and commitment to youth mobilisation, urging them to sustain their momentum in promoting leadership and national development. The governor gave the commendation when he received the leadership of the movement, led by its National Director-General, Hon. Francis Shoga, on a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. Oborevwori praised the movement’s visible impact across the state and beyond, noting its strong presence on various platforms and through widespread publicity campaigns. He described the initiative as a vibrant force contributing to political awareness…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Head of Service of Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has paid glowing tribute to four retiring Permanent Secretaries of the Post Primary Education Board (PPEB), describing their exit as a significant loss to the state’s civil service. Receiving the officials in her office in Asaba, Dr. Oseji said she was filled with mixed emotions as she celebrated their years of distinguished service, noting that their experience, discipline, and institutional knowledge would be sorely missed. She commended the retirees for their professionalism, dedication, and outstanding contributions to service delivery, particularly highlighting their role in strengthening staff…
By Augustine Akanigha Member representing Warri South Constituency II in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. (Chief) Benson Obire, has declared his intention to seek re-election, pledging to consolidate on his achievements and deliver more dividends of democracy. Obire made the declaration on Sunday at the residence of Warri Urhobo APC Leadership Council Chairman, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, in the presence of party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters from across the constituency. Highlighting his first-term scorecard, the lawmaker cited interventions in education, including the distribution of free books and school bags to pupils in several public primary schools. He added that…
A new political force, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has formally announced its arrival on the Delta State political stage with a dramatic and rhetoric-laden inauguration in Asaba, where Dr. Richman Oyindubra emerged as State Chairman and Adu Odogwu Philip as Secretary. The event, which drew party faithful and curious onlookers alike, marked the culmination of the party’s maiden state congress, where executives were elected by consensus amid a charged atmosphere of optimism and bold declarations. In his inaugural address, Dr. Oyindubra cast the emergence of the NDC in lofty, almost spiritual terms, describing the party as a “divine intervention”…
By Chidi Chukwutem A credible electoral process depends not only on legal eligibility but on public confidence, ethical optics, and the integrity of institutions. In that light, there are strong arguments for why Ifeanyi Okowa should not be cleared to participate in the Delta North APC senatorial primary at this time. 1. The optics and substance of dynastic overlap The simultaneous candidacies of Ifeanyi Okowa and his daughter, Marylin Daramola Okowa, raise legitimate concerns about political concentration within a single family. While not necessarily illegal, the principle at stake is broader than legality, it is about equitable access to political…
By Daily Post Elder statesman and former chieftain of the New Nigerian Party, NNPP, Alhaji Buba Galadima, has said that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, will not produce candidates for the 2027 general elections. He said there is a plot to use litigation to ensure the party does not produce any candidate, saying he had warned against this over a year ago. Speaking at the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement submit in Abuja on Saturday, the former All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain said that Peter Obi and Kwankwaso are already concluding plans to for an alternative. Galadima described the Supreme Court judgement earlier…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has paid glowing tribute to Mrs. Esther Ahon on the occasion of her 100th birth anniversary, describing her as an embodiment of calmness, kindness, discipline, and exemplary motherhood. The governor, who was represented by the Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, spoke during a thanksgiving service held on Saturday at Bishop Agori-Iwe Memorial Anglican Church, Ovwodavwaren, Ughelli. He noted that the centenarian’s life of dignity, humility, and moral rectitude stands as a profound inspiration to both present and future generations. Oborevwori emphasized that Mrs. Ahon, mother of his Chief…
By Shedrack Onitsha, The 18th Convocation Ceremony of Delta State University, Abraka, served as a platform for a profound interrogation of the Nigerian state. Delivering the convocation lecture, Senator Ede Dafinone addressed the “graduating class of 2026” and distinguished guests, posing a fundamental question: why does vast potential translate into productivity so unevenly across nations? This inquiry set the stage for a deep dive into the strategies required for sustainable development in a nation gifted with immense resources yet burdened by structural frictions. Senator Dafinone articulated the “Nigerian Paradox,” noting that while the country sits on 37 billion barrels of…