A State Once Shielded FOR decades, Kwara occupied a rare space in Nigeria’s security map — a quiet bridge between the volatility of parts of the North Central and the commercial vibrancy of the Southwest. It was agrarian yet cosmopolitan, religiously diverse yet largely peaceful. Violence, many believed, happened elsewhere. That perception has changed. From […]
Renewed Claims Surface A succession dispute has emerged within the family of late businessman Chief Nuel Ojei, following allegations questioning the legitimacy of his daughter, Chi-Chi Ojei. The controversy reportedly stems from claims by Afoma, sister of the deceased, who alleged that Chi-Chi was conceived before Chief Ojei’s marriage to Vivian Ojei. The claims, which […]
ADC Welcomes Early Timetable THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have expressed divergent views over the 2027 general election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC welcomed INEC’s decision to fix 20 February 2027, for […]
Governor Commends Royal Leadership DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Emmanuel Sideso, on the occasion of his 18th coronation anniversary, describing his reign as stabilising, impactful and development-driven. In a statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor praised the monarch, who holds […]
Recognition for a Grassroots Mobiliser GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has extended warm felicitations to Chief Mrs. Faith Majemite as she marks her 59th birth anniversary, acknowledging her longstanding role in local governance and party mobilisation. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor described Majemite as a […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Vanguard Editor and Publisher of The NewsGuru Online, Mr. Mideno Bayagbon, as he marks his 65th birthday. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described Bayagbon as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished journalists, noting that his remarkable career […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been named the Overall Governor of the Year 2025 by New Telegraph Newspapers Limited, in recognition of his administration’s remarkable strides in infrastructure and transformational governance. The honour was conferred at the New Telegraph Awards/Dinner Night 2025, held Friday at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. The governor was […]
THE Turkish Red Crescent has partnered with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) to provide relief materials to victims of recent flooding in Oko-Amakom community, Asaba, Delta State. In a statement issued by the Turkish Embassy in Abuja, the humanitarian intervention reached 1,020 affected persons across 170 households, offering both food assistance and essential water […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the 2025 bursary awards for Delta State students in public and private tertiary institutions across Nigeria, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to education and student welfare. The approval also covers scholarship awards for students with disabilities and children of deceased civil servants, as well as financial assistance […]
REP. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, has concluded a three-day vocational empowerment programme for youths and women, organised in partnership with the Projects Development Institute (PRODA) and Hammdes Nigeria Limited. The programme, which began with a flag-off in Ozoro on 10 February 2026, focused on practical enterprise skills including […]