Politics

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq Delta State Governor, Rt Hon (Elder) Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, will on Tuesday, June 13, proclaim and inaugurate the 8th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly, in what promises to be a colourful ceremony, beginning from 10am. Another landmark event same day and same moment shall be the emergence of a brand new Speaker who will pilot the affairs of the legislative arm of government in the 8th Assembly….

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, CFR, from office with immediate effect. This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy. Mr Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of investigation and the…

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…