The former lawmaker insisted that his senatorial ambition was not driven by personal political interests but by a desire to challenge what he termed political impunity “I’m contesting the Senate not because I actually wanted to, but somebody needs to challenge this impunity. So, it’s not about me, it’s about Delta North people,” he said. Ochei disclosed that he formally resigned from the APC on May 9 and has since distanced himself from all party activities. He also claimed that Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori reached out to him in a bid to persuade him not to contest…
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 is his personal political project, insisting that the President’s return to office would bring greater benefits to Delta State and the nation at large. Speaking during an exclusive interview on ARISE News monitored in Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori said he was fully committed to mobilizing support for President Tinubu’s second-term bid, stressing that the President’s 2027 reelection success would further ease the burden of governance on state governments. “I’m begging people to vote for President Bola Tinubu. It’s my number…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has dismissed suggestions that former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, poses a political threat in Delta State, insisting that Senator Ede Dafinone remains a formidable political figure with deep roots in the Urhobo nation. Speaking on the recent resignation of Omo-Agege from the All Progressives Congress (APC), in an interview on ARISE TV on Tuesday morning, Oborevwori said the development did not come as a surprise, noting that signs of the former Deputy Senate President’s planned exit had been evident for months. “I will not use the…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, inaugurate three major road projects spanning a total of 18 kilometres in Ndokwa West Local Government Area as part of activities marking his third year anniversary in office. The projects, which are expected to further enhance connectivity and socio-economic development in the area, will be inaugurated at 11:00 a.m. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the projects slated for inauguration include; 4.5-kilometre Obi-Ibabu/Ibabu Road in Onicha-Ukwuani, the 5.0-kilometre Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road Phase I, and the 8.4-kilometre Etua Ukpo/Etua Etiti/Etua Oliogo…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and Senator Ede Dafinone have paid glowing tributes to elder statesman and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Chief Mike Adiotomre, as he marked his 88th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the octogenarian as a distinguished administrator, respected political leader, and committed public servant whose contributions to Delta State and the nation have remained invaluable. Chief Adiotomre, a native of Ovu-Inland in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, is widely regarded for his dedication to public service, community…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Dame Edith Okowa, wife of the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on the occasion of her 65th birth anniversary. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described Dame Okowa as a compassionate humanitarian, a devoted mother, and a woman whose life has positively impacted countless individuals across Delta State and beyond. Governor Oborevwori praised the former First Lady’s unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes, particularly through her pet project, the 05 Initiative Foundation, which he said transformed lives through healthcare interventions…
By Psalms Ohwojite Jehovah’s Witnesses have commenced their 2026 Regional Convention with a call on people to pursue lasting happiness through practical Bible principles. The three-day programme, themed “Eternal Happiness,” is being held in 44 cities across Nigeria over 17 weekends. The free convention, which began on May 15, features Bible-based discussions, interviews and video presentations designed to help individuals remain happy despite life’s challenges. Delegates and visitors were treated to a series of presentations focusing on topics such as “Abundant Happiness Forever — Is It Realistic?”, “Why Are You Anxious?”, “Happy Are Those Who Wash Their Robes,” and “Go…
By Daily Post Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has engaged in a heated exchange on social media after a citizen reacted to a post in which he expressed concern over the state of affairs in Nigeria. The remarks were contained in a post shared on Davido’s official page. According to the singer, entertainers, including himself, have not done enough to speak on issues affecting Nigerians.m I can’t lie, we entertainers… we dey fuck up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go,” Davido wrote.…
In the dark underbelly of Lagos, where spare parts markets hide deadly secrets and the night swallows screams, one name struck fear into the hearts of the rich and powerful for years — the Ladipo Kidnap Gang. These were not ordinary thieves. They were cold, organized predators who hunted human beings like animals. In 2024, under the leadership of Henry Asoona, they turned kidnapping into a brutal business. They specialized in high-profile targets — wealthy businessmen, company owners, and anyone whose family could pay millions of dollars. They did not just snatch people. They destroyed them. *How the Gang Operated*…
….•Suspect says ‘I knew my son was a kidnapper, but I thought he had stopped’ ABDULLAI Muhammadu, the 67-year-old Seriki Fulani and leader of the Fulani community in Ijebu Ode, who was arrested alongside his eldest child by the police in Ogun State for recent kidnappings around communities in the Ijebu area, has pleaded innocence, but one of the bags with which ransom was delivered was recovered in his kitchen. He, however, admitted that he was aware that one of his sons, Bala Muhammadu, is into kidnapping, but that he felt that he had turned a new leaf. He also…