Governor Celebrates Workforce on May Day DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated workers across the state and Nigeria on the 2026 Workers’ Day, describing them as the backbone of development and governance. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, the governor noted that May Day serves as both a celebration of workers’ […]
Royal Message Marks Workers’ Day and New Month HIS Royal Majesty, Asagba Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has extended warm greetings to residents of Asaba Kingdom, Delta State, and Nigerians nationwide as they mark Workers’ Day 2026 alongside the beginning of the month of May. In a statement released on Thursday, the monarch congratulated workers across […]
Royal Visit Rekindles Historic Ties Between Asaba and Warri Kingdoms Warm Reception at Asagba Palace THE Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge, has praised the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, for sustaining and reviving the long-standing relationship between their kingdoms. The commendation came during a courtesy visit by the Olu of Warri to the Asagba […]
Community Voices Concern Over Infrastructure Delays A group of youths and residents from Achalla-Ibusa, Delta State, on 30 April 2026, staged a peaceful protest at the Government House in Asaba, calling for urgent government action on the deteriorating condition of their major access road. The protest was led by Comrade Lawrence Nwanze, who described the […]
Nationwide Holiday Announced THE Federal Government of Nigeria has declared 1st May 2026 a public holiday to celebrate International Workers’ Day. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in an official statement released by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani. Recognition of Workers’ Role in Development The government commended Nigerian workers for their vital role in […]
Governor Denounces Killing as ‘Barbaric’ DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has strongly condemned the killing of a young man, Mena Otidi, allegedly by a police officer, describing the act as unlawful and a grave violation of human life. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, the governor characterised the incident as “barbaric” and […]
Delta Moves to Register Transport Artisans THE Delta State Government has announced a compulsory profiling and registration exercise for transport-related artisans and tradesmen across the state, with enforcement scheduled to begin on 4 May 2026. The initiative, coordinated through the Directorate of Transport under the Ministry of Transport, is designed to strengthen regulation, improve safety standards, […]
Asagba of Asaba Holds High-Level Talks in Sierra Leone THE Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, Asagba of Asaba, has met with Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio during a working visit to Sierra Leone focused on cultural exchange and traditional collaboration across Africa. The visit formed part of wider engagements aimed at strengthening ties among […]
A serving councillor in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, Chukwuemeke Victor, has formally entered the race for the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 House of Representatives election. Victor completed the purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms on Tuesday, April 29, 2026, sealing his long-signalled […]
Ogume Prepares for Landmark Park Commissioning RESIDENTS of Ogume are set to witness a major community development milestone with the formal commissioning of the Ogume Recreational Park on 29 April 2026. Organisers said the event will take place at 10 a.m. and is expected to draw traditional leaders, community stakeholders, government officials, and invited dignitaries. […]