The apex socio-cultural organization of Ndokwa Nation, Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU), Tuesday passed a vote of implicit confidence in Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his inclusive, equitable, exemplary and development-driven leadership. The vote of confidence came during a courtesy visit by the leadership of NNU, elders and stakeholders of Ndokwa Nation to the Governor at Government House, Asaba, where the delegation praised his administration’s commitment to fairness, accessibility and infrastructural development across Delta State. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, President-General of NNU, Chief Amaechi Asugwuni, said the visit was aimed at appreciating the Governor for his…
Author: Spade Nigeria
I received with deep sorrow the news of the tragic accident involving the Ujevwu–Itakpe Train Service near Agbor, Delta State, on Monday, June 8, 2026. My heartfelt condolences go to the families of those who lost their lives in this devastating incident. I also sympathise with the injured and pray for their speedy recovery. While the Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that three lives were lost and all passengers accounted for, every life lost is one too many, and the pain of the affected families is immeasurable. At this difficult time, our thoughts are with the bereaved families, the injured…
A married woman identified as Oluchi has been found in a hotel in Delta State after she faked her abduction and demanded N50m from her family. PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday that the children of the woman, including her daughter in Canada, had pleaded with the public to help them raise money, even as the kidnappers reduced the ransom to N20m. They had told the police that their mother was kidnapped at the Ikpoba Hill area of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. However, our correspondent learnt that a police investigation led its crack team to Delta State, where…
By: Ike Philip Abiagom June 7, 2026, marks a significant milestone in the life of Mr. Mike Ogbolu Ofili of Umuijemaguna, Odaukwu, Umuodafe Quarters, Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, as he celebrates his birthday and retires from the Delta State Local Government Service Commission after decades of meritorious service. Mr. Ofili retired as an Assistant Director (Administration), bringing to a close a distinguished career characterized by dedication, professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public service. Throughout his years in government service, he earned the respect of colleagues and superiors through his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to…
Allegations of irregularities have continued to trail the Delta North All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries held across the 98 wards in the district, following the emergence of conflicting claims over the election results. Results released after the primaries held on Monday, May 18, 2026, showed former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, reportedly polling 113,309 votes and incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko was credited with 2,613 votes. Another aspirant, Maryam Alli, reportedly scored 40 votes. However, video clips released by the office of Senator Ned Nwoko and shared on his Facebook page have raised questions about the authenticity of the…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, which claimed four lives and left several others injured. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment from injuries sustained in the incident. The Governor described the accident as heartbreaking and unfortunate, noting that the loss of lives was a painful tragedy for the affected families and the state at large. He assured residents that…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday intervened in the tensions arising from the ward and unit delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency, convening a high-level peace meeting with leaders of the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities at Government House, Asaba. The meeting, which brought together ethnic leaders, security chiefs and top government officials, focused on preserving peace and fostering dialogue among stakeholders amid growing concerns over the delineation process. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Oborevwori stressed the need for unity and peaceful coexistence among the people of Warri, noting that peace and security remain central pillars…
Former Delta State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Nick Ovuakporie, has delivered a scathing assessment of the political decline of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, claiming the former senator lost control of the party structure he once dominated and was ultimately forced out by political associates he had long regarded as subordinates. Ovuakporie spoke against the backdrop of comments previously made by Festus Keyamo, who had alleged in 2021 that Omo-Agege installed his “houseboys” as APC executives at virtually every level of the party structure in Delta State. At the time, supporters of Omo-Agege strongly…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Civic Engagement and Civil Society, Civicist Rex Anighoro, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his commitment to tertiary education and youth development, describing the appointment of Prof. Sam Ovete Aghalino as Vice Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University as a demonstration of the administration’s resolve to strengthen the education sector. Anighoro gave the commendation while addressing students at the maiden edition of the Citizens’ Pulse Engagement held at Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, under the theme, “Building a Well-Informed Citizenry for National Development.”…
The De’ Maria Foundation, led by renowned public health advocate, Dr. Ebitimi Patricia Tobuyei, has impacted the lives of more than 2,000 people through a comprehensive four-day health and community intervention programme aimed at promoting HPV awareness, improving healthcare access and supporting vulnerable populations. The outreach, implemented under the Foundation’s flagship initiative, “The Red Bloom Project: Empowering Girls One Pad at a Time,” was held between June 4 and June 7, 2026, across four locations: Nyanya Secondary School, FCT Abuja, the Suleja Correctional Facility in Niger State, Mararaba Kabayi Community in Nasarawa State and St. Francis Catholic Church, Pegi-Kuje, FCT…