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The Federal Government has dismissed allegations that it is pressuring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the January 16 2027 presidential election, labeling the claims as false. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, clarified the government’s position following claims made by the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC). […]
The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved the reconstruction and comprehensive rehabilitation of major road networks across the state, including the first phase of the Warri Ring Road project and major asphalt overlays in the Warri and Uvwie metropolis The approvals were finalized during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor […]
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday received the remains of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan at the Osubi Airport and subsequently paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family following Uduaghan’s passing on Monday at the age of 71. Governor Oborevwori, accompanied by his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and senior state officials, joined family members […]
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died. His passing was announced on Monday, October 19, 2026, in an official family statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan. Uduaghan served as the executive governor of Delta State from May 2007 to May 2015. Prior to his tenure as governor, he served as the […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged judges across the state to dispense justice without fear or favor, reiterating his administration’s support for judicial independence, improved welfare, and speedy trial processes. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday at Government House, Asaba, when he received state judges led by the Chief Judge, […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on judges and legal practitioners across the state to consistently uphold justice, personal integrity, and the rule of law in their professional duties. Speaking on Monday at a thanksgiving Mass marking the official commencement of the 2026/2027 Legal Year in Delta State, held at Emmanuel […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has inspected facilities and ongoing works for the establishment of the Air Defence Regiment of the 83 Division, Nigerian Army, ahead of the deployment of military personnel to the state. Accompanied by the Chief of Standards and Evaluation (Army), Major General Thompson Ugiagbe, and Commander of the […]
The Federal Government is set to make a formal reconciliation declaration regarding the 1967 Asaba Massacre, 59 years after hundreds of civilians were killed during the Nigerian Civil War. Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, disclosed this on Wednesday during the annual memorial service held in Asaba to honor the victims of the […]
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has enrolled nearly three million residents into its health insurance scheme, covering over 50 per cent of the state’s estimated population of 5.6 million. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, disclosed this in Asaba following an oversight visit by the […]
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered immediate medical intervention and urgent relief measures following a devastating oil spill along the Trans-Forcados pipeline in Warri South-West Local Government Area. Speaking during an assessment visit to the affected Odidi community, Governor Oborevwori directed the State Commissioner for Health to deploy emergency medical teams to […]
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