By Sylvester Asoya Chuks Onwudinjo loves art, a passion that began in his childhood, and eventually shaped the person he would become. As a matter of fact, Onwudinjo found joy and expression in every line he drew, and every colour he chose in his primary school days. As a pupil, art defined him after his diligent art teachers, both in Asaba and Benin-City, discovered his flair for drawing, a deep passion for art, and his readiness to explore the world and embrace new experiences. However, Onwudinjo’s life story is a tangled narrative designed by desire, ambition and fate. Born about…
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By Uche Okporie Senator Ned Nwoko’s public profile as a legislator in the National Assembly is not in doubt. His profile centres on an unusually high level of legislative activity and a clearly articulated agenda that spans constitutional reform, social policy, institutional restructuring, constituency development, and national governance norms. Since his inauguration as Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District in 2023, Nwoko has positioned his work around both the volume of legislation introduced and the thematic breadth of his proposals. For three years now he has been in office, he has sponsored between 31–34 bills and 20–25 motions in…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday urged political leaders to remain united and rise above bitterness and rivalry, maintaining that Nigeria’s advancement depends on cooperation, mutual respect, and collective responsibility. Speaking at the Funeral Mass of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Ibusa, Governor Oborevwori, said the life and passing of Senator Nwaoboshi should remind leaders at all levels that public office is a sacred trust, entrusted by God and the people for the common good of the nation. Eminent Nigerians from across political, ethnic and religious divides gathered at Ibusa to honour the…
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, was on Friday honored with the Leadership Action Award by the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI) in recognition of his administration’s commitment to peace, justice, and the strengthening of democratic institutions. The award ceremony, held in Asaba, highlighted the Governor’s significant contributions toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Receiving the award, Governor Oborevwori who was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, described the recognition as a validation of his administration’s governance model, which prioritizes due process and…
Residents of Delta State have been urged to take full advantage of the quality healthcare services provided by the state government through its Contributory Health Scheme. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, made the call while receiving the Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, who paid him an advocacy visit in his office in Asaba. Dr. Onojaeme stated that the state government has invested substantial resources in the health sector out of deep concern for the welfare of its citizens. He noted that health facilities across the state have been renovated and upgraded with…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday said Nigerians are blessed to have a humble and compassionate First Lady who genuinely cares for the poor and vulnerable in our communities”. The governor made the assertion on Thursday at the grand homecoming reception held in honour of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the palace of the Olu of Warri. Addressing a jubilant crowd that thronged the palace grounds as early as 7 a.m., Oborevwori praised Senator Tinubu’s impactful tenure in the Senate, noting that she consistently stood tall in the Red Chambers…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD A new civic engagement platform aimed at mobilizing young Nigerians for constructive participation in governance has been officially launched in Asaba, Delta State. The initiative, Soft Nigeria, was unveiled on February 26, 2026, by prominent philanthropist and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Oritsegbegbemi Maurice Ojoede. Dr. Ojoede, who serves as Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Affairs, described the platform as more than a political structure, calling it “a movement rooted in empathy, patriotism, and collective responsibility.” “Soft Nigeria represents more than just a platform; it is a movement designed…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The inauguration of Soft Nigeria in Asaba has ignited fresh conversation around the role of young people in governance, with speakers emphasizing a shift from protest-driven engagement to structured democratic participation. The civic platform, unveiled on February 26, 2026, is positioned as a national movement designed to deepen youth involvement in policymaking and reform processes. While its promoters describe it as a bridge between citizens and government, its broader message centered on redefining how young Nigerians engage the state. Delivering the keynote address titled “Youth as Partners in Governance: Constructive Advocacy versus Destructive Agitation,”…
The Commissioner in charge of the Directorate for Riverine Infrastructure Development, Chief Ebikeme Clark, has affirmed that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, remains firmly and irrevocably committed to the development of riverine communities. Chief Clark made the assertion during an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Warri North and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, reaffirming that the Oborevwori administration remains determined to deliver meaningful infrastructure to riverine areas under the MORE Agenda. The projects inspected include the 3.1-kilometre road linking Kolokolo and Tisun communities in Warri North LGA and the Oporoza Model Secondary School in Warri South-West LGA.…
Under existing police regulations, officers are required to retire upon reaching 60 years of age or completing 35 years of service, whichever comes first. On 24 February, President Bola Tinubu appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun, who resigned on Tuesday. Mr Disu was promoted to the position of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in March 2025, and became an IGP less than a year after that promotion. Mr Disu’s appointment came at a time when he was close to reaching the mandatory retirement age prescribed by law. He was born on 13 April…