Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Olu of Warri Kingdom, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, on the occasion of his 42nd birth anniversary on April 2, 2026. The governor commended the revered monarch for his unwavering commitment to promoting harmony and stimulating economic growth in the kingdom since his ascension to the throne. In a statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori noted that the reign of the Olu of Warri has brought remarkable transformation to the Kingdom. He described the monarch’s conduct as admirable,…
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A REJOINDER: OPUORU HITS OBIRE — “STOP BLACKMAILING ME, YOU’RE NOT FROM WARRI SOUTH” Ordinarily, we would have ignored the online report published by Fresh Angle Newspaper on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, credited to Hon. Matthew Poko Opuoru and captioned as above. However, in the interest of setting the record straight and preventing the public from being misled, we find it necessary to respond. It is important to note that making false accusations with the intent to damage another person’s reputation constitutes slander. Such conduct ultimately erodes credibility and public respect. This is the unfortunate display witnessed in Hon. Matthew…
As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2026 party primaries and the 2027 general elections, conversations across Delta South Senatorial District are beginning to take a more serious tone. Beyond routine declarations, stakeholders are increasingly focused on a deeper question: who possesses the experience, clarity, and capacity to deliver effective representation at the Senate? Delta South is a uniquely complex district, defined by its diversity, Isoko, Itsekiri, Ijaw, and Urhobo, each with distinct political expectations and cultural identities. In such a setting, representation must go beyond presence; it must be deliberate, inclusive, and responsive. It is within this…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has extended warm congratulations to Professor Presly Ogheneruke Obukoadata on his appointment as Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Academics, of Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State. In a statement issued on behalf of the Forum, the Publicity Secretary, Amb. Ehvwubare Oghenekparobo, ANIPR, FIMC, described Professor Obukoadata as an erudite scholar, seasoned academic, and a distinguished intellectual whose contributions to education and media development remain invaluable. The Forum noted that Prof. Obukoadata’s wealth of experience and academic excellence have earned him recognition within and beyond the academic community, expressing confidence that his new role would further…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr Coordinators of Itsekiri extraction under Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited have thrown their weight behind the company’s pipeline surveillance contract, condemning renewed calls by some Niger Delta agitators for its revocation. Addressing a press briefing on March 31, 2026, the coordinators described those behind the agitation as self-serving individuals who neither represent the people nor the collective interest of the region. In a statement addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the group said the calls for cancellation of the contract were aimed at creating confusion and destabilising the relative peace currently enjoyed in the…
Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central Senatorial District has showered encomiums on the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, on the occasion of his 47th birthday, describing him as a purposeful leader whose stewardship has strengthened democratic governance in the state. In a goodwill message issued on April 1, 2026, the lawmaker praised Guwor’s leadership style, noting that under his watch, the State Assembly has continued to operate with unity, discipline and a firm commitment to its constitutional responsibilities. He particularly commended the Speaker for fostering a cordial and productive relationship with the Executive arm…
By Ogele News Correspondent Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube says he has no reason to seek harm against Government Ekpemupolo ,and that if anything, history runs in the opposite direction. “I once saved his life,” he told Ogele News. Ajube was responding to circulating allegations suggesting hostility between himself and Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, which he described as false and a deliberate distraction from the real issues facing the Niger Delta. He spoke amid growing debate over pipeline surveillance contracts, insisting that both history and those who lived through the crisis years know the truth of what passed between…
The College of Former Speakers of the Delta State House of Assembly has extended warm felicitations to the incumbent Speaker, Rt Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, as he marks his 47th birth anniversary. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group, through its spokesman, Victor Ochei, commended Guwor’s “exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to legislative excellence” since assuming office as Speaker of the 8th Assembly. Ochei noted that Guwor, who also serves as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, has “demonstrated remarkable capacity in steering the affairs of the Assembly with maturity and foresight, while fostering…
By Shirley Binitie The Delta State Judiciary has officially announced its Easter recess, with all High Court sittings set to be suspended for one week beginning Friday, April 3, 2026. The directive, approved by the Chief Judge of Delta State, Hon. Justice Tessy Diai, will see court activities paused until Friday, April 10, 2026. Normal judicial proceedings are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 13, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Office of the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice in Asaba, the recess is in line with existing legal provisions governing court operations in the…
The Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Delta State Council, Comrade Wilson Asekutu, has been honoured with the National Excellent Leadership Award (NELAL), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to labour relations, workers’ welfare, and national development. The award ceremony was organised by the National Excellent Leadership Award and Lecture platform, under the leadership of its Director-General, Dr. Lotanna Okoye. The initiative celebrates individuals who have demonstrated measurable impact across various sectors in Nigeria. It is a sub-project of the African Change Makers Accelerators Programme, organised by the African Award Group, with the Professional Public Speaking and Leadership Academy…