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Delta First Lady hosts wives of NASS members, calls for stronger women collaboration

Owen Akenzua 18 October 2025 0

Tobore Oborevwori, the wife of the Delta State Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Tobore Oborevwori, has urged women in leadership positions to work together in promoting national development, family values, and social inclusion. Deaconess Oborevwori made the call when

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Oborevwori condoles with ARISE News over Somtochukwu’s death, urges probe

Owen Akenzua 2 October 2025 0

Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta state governor, has condemned the killing of ARISE News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and extended condolences to her family, colleagues, and Nigeria’s media community. Somtochukwu died during an armed robbery at her Katampe residence in Abuja on Monday, sparking outrage and grief across the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Festus

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Abuja Leadership Centre Hosts Youth Leaders’ Clinic on Citizenship, Civic Responsibility in Delta

Owen Akenzua 27 September 2025 0

Calls for responsible, visionary, and patriotic leadership echoed strongly on Thursday, September 25, 2025, as the Abuja Leadership Centre, in collaboration with the TETFUND Centre of Excellence in Public Governance and Leadership, University of Abuja, hosted a one-day Youth Leaders’ Clinic at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba. The clinic, themed “Empowering the Next

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Oborevwori Calls For Establishment Of Robust Data Infrastructure in Delta

Owen Akenzua 26 September 2025 0

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has emphasized the critical role of data in shaping Nigeria’s development trajectory, highlighting the importance of a robust and integrated national data ecosystem in driving economic growth and development. Governor Oborevwori stated this while declaring open the 2nd International Conference of the Chartered Institute of

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Gov. Oborevwori Felicitates Senator Oluremi Tinubu At 65

Owen Akenzua 22 September 2025 0

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birth anniversary, describing her as a woman of grace, compassion and exemplary leadership. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, extolled the sterling qualities of Senator Tinubu, noting her

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Aniagwu Defends Delta Civil Service Dress Code, Says Policy Upholds Decency

Owen Akenzua 20 September 2025 0

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has defended the state government’s reinforcement of civil service dress code, insisting that the policy is rooted in existing rules and aimed at sustaining professionalism in the public service. Aniagwu, who spoke on “Morning Express”, a flagship programme on ADBN

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Renewed Hope Initiative, Tony Elumelu Foundation empower 1,000 traders in Delta

Owen Akenzua 20 September 2025 0

The second edition of the Traders Empowerment Programme, organized by the Renewed Hope Initiative in collaboration with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, was held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Office of the First Lady of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. In her opening remarks, the wife of the Governor, Deaconess […]

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Delta govt pledges social protection, targets vulnerable communities

Owen Akenzua 19 September 2025 0

The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to implementing social protection programmes that are insulated from political influence, with a clear mandate to directly impact the most vulnerable across communities. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, at a forum on social

Crime

Police foil cult, robbery activities in Asaba, Ibusa, Arrest 63 cult suspects

Owen Akenzua 15 September 2025 0

Delta State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of no fewer than sixty three suspected Cultists, among others in its ongoing fight against criminal activities in the state. The Police Commissioner in the state, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda who confirmed the arrest of the suspects to Journalists in Asaba, said that Operatives attached to the […]

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Delta govt bans bushy beards, artificial hair, fake nails in civil service

Owen Akenzua 13 September 2025 0

The Delta State Government, through the Head of Service, has announced a revised dress code for public servants. In a statement posted on the state’s official Facebook page on Thursday, the government banned several grooming styles and cosmetic accessories deemed inappropriate for the civil service. Confirming the Statement, Secretary to the State Government ( SSG). […]

Education

Delta govt proscribes association of unregistered private schools

Owen Akenzua 11 September 2025 0

The Delta State Government has proscribed the Association of Unregistered Private Schools across the state, with a pledge to overhaul the education sector in the state. The Commissioner for Primary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, stated this when owners of recently closed private schools in the state paid him a visit in his office in Asaba. […]

Politics

DSIEC urges Deltans to register for 2025 nationwide Continuous Voter Registration

Owen Akenzua 8 September 2025 0

The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) has called on all eligible residents of Delta State who are 18 years and above, and without a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC), to take advantage of the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to DSIEC, the online pre-registration exercise commenced

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Oborevwori: United south-south will fast-track development, strengthen security

Owen Akenzua 8 September 2025 0

Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta state, has commended South-South states for their contributions to Nigeria’s growth and stability, describing the region as a critical pillar of the country’s economic and social development. Speaking on Sunday at the 2025 Passover Conference and dedication of the children of Charles Osazuwa, founder of Rock of Ages Christian Assembly

Education

C’ttee submits report to Delta govt on certificate racketeering

Owen Akenzua 4 September 2025 0

The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, on Wednesday, received a report from the Committee set up on Certificate Racketeering Investigation and Suspension of Affected Staff at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. Sir Onyeme at the occasion which took place in Asaba, thanked the committee for carrying out a detailed work, assuring that […]

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Anioma State Creation: Ugoani, others commend, rally support for Ned Nwoko

Owen Akenzua 1 September 2025 0

The Ugoani of Okpanam, HRM Dr. Michael Mbanefo Ogbolu has assured the Senator representing Delta North in the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ned Nwoko of the support and solidarity of the good people of the community at all times, especially in his quest for the creation of Anioma State. Dr. Ogbolu stated this in his palace […]

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Truck rams into traders, passersby , kill eight at Oko Market Asaba

Owen Akenzua 26 August 2025 0

Tragedy struck in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday morning after a Dangote truck allegedly lost control and rammed into traders and passersby near Oko Market, close to the Onitsha Toll Gate. According to multiple reports and eyewitnesses the accident occurred around 11:15 am, leaving at least eight people dead and dozens injured. Many victims were […]

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Delta 2027: Omo-Agege Urged Not To Run Against Oborevwori

Owen Akenzua 25 August 2025 0

An elder statesman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Olorogun Morrison Olori, has advised former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, to jettison any plan to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state. Olori, one of Nigeria’s foremost businessmen, urged Senator Omo-Agege to heed the call […]

Education

Delta announces exam, holiday schedule for 2025/2026 session

Owen Akenzua 24 August 2025 0

The Delta state government has released the 2025/2026 academic calendar for all public and private schools. In a statement, Patricia Iniovosa-Okakwu, functioning permanent secretary in the ministry of basic and secondary education, announced the dates. She signed on behalf of Rose Ezewu, commissioner for secondary education, and Kingsley Ashibogwu, commissioner for primary

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Delta govt urges citizens participation in continuous voters registration exercise

Owen Akenzua 22 August 2025 0

The Delta State Government has appealed to citizens who have attained the age of 18 years and above to make themselves available for the In-Person voters registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, scheduled to commence on Monday 25th August 2025, across Nigeria, and in Delta State. The appeal was contained in a […]

Business

Oborevwori: N10bn approved to clear retirees’ pension backlog in Delta

Owen Akenzua 20 August 2025 0

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state has approved the release of N10 billion for the payment of outstanding pension arrears owed retirees in the state. Oborevwori announced the approval on Tuesday during a meeting with the Pension Board, led by Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, chairman of the Bureau of State Pensions, and Anthony Ozu Osanekwu, state chairman […]