Sports

By Henry Ubus. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Delta State Governor on Community Development, Rev. Dr. Isaac Chichah JP, RDN, has congratulated Hon. Ojes Ojigho on his emergence as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. In a congratulatory message, Rev. Chichah described Ojigho’s emergence as well-deserved, noting that it reflects the confidence reposed in him by party leaders and members across the…

By Henry Ubus UDU- The Delta State Special Project Director in charge of the Udu/Ughelli Federal Constituency also a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has raised a serious concern over the alarming rate of deforestation across Delta State, warning that the state’s forests are nearing total depletion.Chief Onuesoke made the call on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, when the newly elected Executive members of the Nigeria Union of…

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Delta State Governor on Community Development, Rev. Dr. Isaac Chichah JP, RDN, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the First Lady of Delta State, Her Excellency, Deaconess Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, fondly known as “Mummy Delta,” as she marks her 56th birthday today, Thursday, February 5, 2026. In a congratulatory message, Rev. Dr. Chichah described the First Lady as a woman of deep faith and compassion, whose life is…

By Philip OnomeIn a remarkable demonstration of commitment to girl-child empowerment, the Oritsegbegbemi Maurice OjoEde Foundation (OMO Foundation), in collaboration with the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Warri Chapter, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child at Ekpan Secondary School, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The event, which had the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls in the Frontline of Crisis,” attracted…

The maiden edition of the Sheriff Oborevwori U-17 Football Competition for Delta Central Senatorial District, powered by Arthur Ferdinand Limited, kicked off in grand style on Sunday, August 3rd, at the Ekpan Police Station Football Pitch.The tournament aims to harness grassroots football talent and promote youth development through sports in Delta State. Declaring the tournament open, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the Chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue,…

The Sheriff Oborevwori Under 17 Unity Cup is set to kick off on August 3, 2025, in Delta Central, bringing together talented young footballers from the eight local government areas that make up the Delta Central senatorial district. The tournament, sponsored by Chief Amurun Idama Esq, Chairman of Arthur Ferdinand Ltd, aims to promote unity, sportsmanship, and football development in the district. The inauguration and draws for the competition were held on July 13, 2025,…

In a bid to address the growing issue of traffic congestion across various areas in the Udu Local Government Area, the Local Government Executive Committee has issued a stern directive aimed at curbing trading activities that obstruct the free flow of traffic. The decision was reached during an executive meeting held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, and mandates an immediate cessation of road-trading activities in markets notorious for causing traffic disruptions. These include Jigbale, Ubogo,…