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Oborevwori tasks politicians on serving with humility

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 November 2023 0

By Nosa Akenzua Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, called on political officer holders to continue serving the people with humility to the glory of God. Governor Oborevwori spoke at the thanksgiving service in honour of Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly,

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Oborevwori salutes Simeon Efenudu at 80

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 November 2023 0

By Nosa Akenzua Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated erstwhile Head of Service and Secretary to the State Government, Sir Simeon Efenudu as he clocks 80 on November 12. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described Efenudu, a retired Permanent and member of […]

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Oborevwori visits ailing Kokori, takes over medical bills

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 November 2023 0

By Nosa Akenzua Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has visited the ailing elder statesman and erstwhile General Secretary of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Chief Frank Kokori at an undisclosed hospital in Warri. Oborevwori visited the hospital at the weekend after information reached him that the senior citizen was […]

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Boxing: Oborevwori hails Efe Ajagba for defeating Australia’s Goodall

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 November 2023 0

By Nosa Akenzua Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has celebrated the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Efe Ajagba, over Austrialian Joe Goodall on Sunday. The hard-hitting Nigerian World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight contender stopped Australia’s Goodall in the fourth round of their 10-round main event at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada,

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Oborevwori urges police investigation into brutal killing of school teacher

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 October 2023 0

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has issued a directive to the Delta State Police Command to investigate the brutal killing of a school teacher, Mr. Sunday Ufua, allegedly by a parent, and bring the perpetrators to justice. Mr. Ufua, who was a teacher at Alihami Secondary School in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of the state, […]

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Oborevwori, Okowa in cold war

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 October 2023 0

…Over Commissionerships …Sharply disagree over candidates for Information and Justice By Nosa Akenzua Barely five months into his tenure, there is palpable cold war between Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and his political godfather and immediate past Governor of the State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. The Daily Times gathered from competent sources within the camps of

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Oborevwori leading by example – South-South, PDP Chair

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 October 2023 0

By Nosa Akenzua The South-South Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State is a shining example of what leadership is all about. Orbih stated this when he led the South-South zonal working Committee of the party on a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government […]

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No room for sub-standard projects in Delta – Oborevwori

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 September 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori said his administration has zero tolerance for sub-standard projects and urged appointees to strive for excellence by engaging only contractors with proven track record of performance. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge while inaugurating the boards of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency

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NYG2023: Delta ‘Mecca’ for sports in Nigeria – Oborevwori

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2023 0

By Ñosa Àkeñzua Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, said the state has overtime become the nation’s sports destination. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at the opening ceremony of the 7th Edition of the National Youth Games holding at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. He congratulated the Federal Ministry of Sports […]

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Oborevwori seeks collaboration for development of Niger Delta

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 September 2023 0

By Ñosa Àkenzua Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to collaborate with State Governments to ensure that the region benefits from quality projects in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Oborevwori stated the weekend when he received on courtesy visit the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, […]

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Traditional institution, indispensable partner for socio-econonmic devt, says Oborevwori

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 September 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has said that traditional Institution is an indispensable partner in the socio-economic and cultural development of the state. Oborevwori stated this on Wednesday at the presentation of Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Macaulay Popo Ovbagbedia, Uhurhie-Osadjere 11, the Owhorode of Olomu Kingdom, Ughelli

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Nigeria has no reason to import petrol – Oborevwori

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 September 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, urged the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to work towards revitalising the nation’s refineries, insisting that Nigeria has no reason to import petrol with its cost implications on the economy. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received the National Executive Committee of

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Oborevwori rejoices over Guwor’s emergence as Treasurer Speakers’ Conference

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor on his election as Treasurer of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, thanked Speakers’ Conference for the confidence […]

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Oborevwori tasks architects to critically examine causes of building collapse

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 September 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Worried by the incessant cases of collapsed buildings in the country, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has tasked members of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) to critically examine causes of building collapse in the country to avoid the disturbing development. Speaking in Asaba on Thursday at the opening ceremony […]

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Oborevwori pledges infrastructural renewal, sustainable devt in Delta

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 September 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori said his administration is poised to break new grounds in infrastructural development, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development in the state. Governor Oborevwori who made the pledge during the swearing-in of nine new Special Advisers, enjoined the appointees to put in their best to actualize

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Subsidy Removal: Oborevwori rolls out palliatives for Delta workers

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2023 0

… swears in Commissioners — Workers to receive additional N10,000 monthly — Staggers working days — To acquire electric vehicles for public transportation By Nosa Akeñzua As part of measures to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Tuesday, rolled out palliatives for workers in the state with each […]

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Oborevwori sympathizes with Seplat over rig mishap

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has extended heartfelt condolences to Seplat Energy Limited following collapse of its ‘Majestic’ oil rig near Ovhor Oilfield in Sapele Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, culminated in the loss of one life with three others […]

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Delta ready to host 2027 AFCON, assures Gov Oborevwori

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2023 0

By Nosa Àkenzua The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the state is prepared to serve as one of Nigeria’s host cities for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Speaking when he played host to the Confederation of African Football, CAF bidding inspection committee at Government House, Asaba […]

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Oborevwori lauds IPAC’s contribution to Nigeria’s democracy

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2023 0

By Ñosa Akeñzuà Governor of Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, said the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC has contributed to the growth of Nigeria’s democracy through its advocacy and public policy analysis. Oborevwori stated this yesterday when he received on courtesy visit the State Chapter of IPAC led by its Chairman, Comrade Emeka Bidokwu at Government […]

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CMPG urges Oborevwori to reward Latimore’s hardwork, sacrifice, loyalty

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2023 0

By Ñosa Àkenzua Foremost media pressure group in Delta State, Coalition for Media Politics and Governance, CMPG, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has thrown its weight behind the group’s Chairman, Olorogun Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, for rejecting the position of an adviser on Communications offered by the state governor, saying that he deserve a […]