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The Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Solomon Arenyeka, has urged the FOOG Women Support Group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to expand its activities and membership to all 25 local government areas of the state. Arenyeka gave the charge on Wednesday when the President-General of the group, Chief (Mrs.) Esther Ori Okotie-Eboh, led members on a visit to the APC State Secretariat in Asaba, where they…

The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode JP, FCIA, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, patriotism, peace and renewed hope as the country celebrates its 66th Independence Anniversary. Oyibode, in a goodwill message marking the anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026, congratulated the people of Udu, Delta State and Nigerians at home and abroad, describing the occasion as an important moment for reflection on the nation’s journey since…

As Nigeria marks her 66th Independence Day Celebration, I warmly felicitate with the good people of Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, and indeed all Nigerians, on this significant occasion. Independence is not merely a celebration of our freedom from colonial rule, it is also a reminder of the responsibility we bear to build a nation where every citizen has a fair opportunity to live, work, prosper and fulfil his or her God-given potential. As…

The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun(Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode JP, FCIA, has felicitated with Sheriff Junior Oborevwori, popularly known as “Onowu,” son of the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued through the Media Unit of the Udu Local Government Council, Oyibode described Sheriff Junior as a worthy ambassador of the Governor’s MORE Agenda, commending his visible commitment to initiatives…

By Henry Ubus A social media influencer and Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor, Comrade Wilson Osemele, popularly known as Wilson Junior, has felicitated with Sheriff Junior Oborevwori, son of the Delta State Governor, on the occasion of his birthday. Osemele, in a congratulatory message, described Sheriff Junior as a young man whose commitment to human capital development, empowerment and the creation of economic opportunities has continued to make a positive difference in the…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the FOOG Women Support Group (FWSG) has commenced a grassroots mobilisation drive aimed at canvassing support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. The group has adopted a door-to-door campaign strategy which it said would enable its members to reach voters directly and engage them on the political issues and developmental programmes being promoted by the organisation. The Director-General of the FOOG Women…

The Delta State Government has commended the Adesuwa-Uadiale Foundation for its massive investment in basic education, describing the intervention as a perfect example of the public-private partnership needed to grow the education sector. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori gave the commendation on Tuesday at the Foundation’s Annual 2026 Back-to-School Programme held at Ughievwen Model Primary School, Otu-Jeremi in Ughelli South LGA and Unuame Primary School, Ovu in Ethiope East LGA. The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for…

Governorship hopeful and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, has unveiled his governance blueprint for Delta State, saying his mission is to break the cycle of poverty and build a state where opportunity, not political connection, determines success. Ogboru, in a statement released by the State Publicity Secretary of ADC, Fred Akpewe, said his vision is captured in his “Regenerate, Rebuild Delta” initiative, which will focus on job creation, wealth…

The OML 30 Flow Stations Presidents-General Forum has given Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL) a two-week ultimatum to address outstanding issues concerning payments to indigenous contractors, employment opportunities, scholarship programmes and the implementation of Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) projects. The Forum, representing host communities in OML 30, demanded the immediate payment of outstanding sums owed to indigenous contractors, adherence to agreed contractual payment timelines and appropriate mobilisation arrangements for future contracts. It also…

By Moses Darah The Vice Chancellor of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Prof. Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, has commended the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Ede Dafinone, for their intervention in restoring Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) support to the university. Asagba gave the commendation on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the closing ceremony of a three-day workshop…