Governor Oborevwori Celebrates Kingsley Esiso’s 62nd Birthday DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to Dr. Kingsley Esiso, a prominent leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday. In a statement released in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus […]
Education Takes Centre Stage in Delta Communities DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has taken decisive steps to secure the academic future of students in Oginibo, Imode, and Agbaghare communities of Ughelli South Local Government Area. What began as an All Progressives Congress (APC) membership e-registration exercise evolved into […]
Tax Law Repeal Proposal Before Assembly GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has asked the Delta State House of Assembly to approve a bill that would repeal the state’s Internal Revenue Service Law of 2020 and replace it with a harmonised taxation framework consistent with federal reforms. The request was contained in a letter read during Wednesday’s plenary […]
Soludo Visits Onitsha Market as Monday Shutdown Ends Governor Marks Return to BusinessGOVERNOR Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has officially declared an end to the long-standing Monday sit-at-home order in the state, signaling the resumption of normal commercial activities. Soludo made the announcement yesterday during a walk-through of the Onitsha Main Market, a historic commercial […]
Unions Write Governor Over PAYE Deductions THE organised labour movement in Delta State has written to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, urging him to intervene in the implementation of increased PAYE tax deductions which, according to the unions, have significantly reduced workers’ take-home pay. The letter, dated 2 February 2026, was jointly signed by leaders of the […]
Strike Ends After High-Level Talks ORGANISED labour unions and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, have resolved their disagreement, paving the way for the immediate resumption of duties by workers affected by the industrial action in Abuja. The resolution was communicated through a circular issued on Tuesday to all affiliates […]
Courtesy Visit to the Palace A delegation of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (AOSCSON), Delta State Branch, has paid a courtesy visit to the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, at his palace in Asaba. The visit, which took place on 2 February 2026, was led by the association’s […]
Governor Commends a Life of Impact DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday described the life of Chairman of Maton Engineering Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, as a powerful example of service, resilience and generosity, as the businessman marked his 50th birthday with a thanksgiving ceremony in Warri. The governor said the impressive turnout […]
Intelligence-Led Operation in Uyo OPERATIVES of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested two suspected cult leaders of the Black Axe Confraternity during an initiation ritual for new members in Uyo, the state capital. The arrests followed a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation aimed at dismantling cult activities within the metropolis. The suspects were apprehended on […]
Government Reinforces Zero-Tolerance for Substandard Work THE Delta State Government has reiterated its commitment to strict quality control in public infrastructure delivery, warning contractors that claims of project completion will not guarantee payment unless work is executed strictly in line with approved specifications. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, stated […]