Politics

Sometime ago in November, 2022 during the heat of the Governorship election campaign in Delta State, the outgoing Deputy President of the Senate and Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege told the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), in Sapele that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of N80 billion for the reconstruction of Sapele/Benin Road and the Amukpe/Agbor/Uromi Road, Delta State. He claimed that following the reconstitution of the…

By Nelson Egware On May 29, 2023, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori was sworn in as 5th elected Governor of Delta State. In keeping with his M.O.R.E agenda which means Meaningful Development; Opportunity for all; Realistic Reforms and Enhanced Peace and Security, Oborevwori has demonstrated that he was amply prepared to advance Delta state by hitting the ground running. So far, he has taken the gauntlet and immediately after the swearing-in ceremony,…

By Diana Oluwole The Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Hon. Jite Brown, has congratulated the newly inaugurated President-General of the Union of Udu Communities(UUC), Chief Moses Uparan. The council boss made this known through a press statement, signed by his Publicity Secretary, Henry Ubus, and made available to newsmen. Jite described Uparan, who hails from Ovwian Community in Udu Local Government Area, as a man endowed with the wisdom of Solomon and capable of…

A Chieftain of People’s Democratic Party, PDP and Chairman, sub committee on culture and traditions, Uwheru Ward 9, PDP Campaign Council, Comrade Ubiomo Correct, has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as Governor of Delta State. In a statement on Sunday, Ubiomo described the victory of the PDP and His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori at the poll as a divine mandate, saying that Sheriff Oborevwori is a man of abundant Grace, humble and kind hearted. He…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has congratulated his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, as he clocks 64 years today June 4. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori said that since taking over the reigns of governance in Bayelsa, Yenagoa, the State capital and other parts of the State have witnessed remarkable development. He commended the Governor for his efforts toward achieving Universal Health Coverage for Bayelsans, noting…

By Henry Ubus The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council Hon. Chief Jite Brown (JP) has said that the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa came, saw and Conquered. The Udu Council Boss who made this known today Saturday 03/06/23 at the grand reception of the immediate past Governor at Owa Model College, Boji-Boji, Owa, Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state while speaking with newsmen said that…

The Urhobo Youth Leaders’ Association (UYLA) led by Olorogun (Amb) Samuel Onoriode Oghotomo (JP) has congratulated the newly appointed Senior Political Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Sen Emmanuel Aguariavwodo and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Festus Ahon on their meritorious appointments by the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt (Hon) Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori. UYLA’s Secretary, Olorogun Augustine Ogheneovo Atiti in a congratulatory message described Aguariavwodo and Ahon as well experienced…

Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain and elder statesman, Chief Mike Adiotomre as he clocks 85 years. Adiotomre, an illustrious Deltan from Ovu-Inland, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state is an administrator and outstanding politician of immense repute. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor lauded Adiotomre for his tremendous contributions to nation building. He said that Adiotomre…

Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has cautioned fuel marketers in the state against hoarding of Petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Festus Ahon Ksc in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba quoted Governor Oborevwori as saying that the state government would not tolerate acts that would make life difficult for Deltans. He said the state government desire is to grow the economy of the…

The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Mr. Festus Ahon has charged members of the governor’s press crew and staff in the press unit, Government House, Asaba, to be passionately committed to their duties. Mr. Ahon who gave the charge on Tuesday at his maiden meeting with the governor’s press crew and members of staff in the press unit, held at the new Press Centre, Government House, Asaba, also, urged them…