By AROH ANTHONY IBUSA, one of Delta State’s oldest and most organized communities, runs on a finely layered traditional hierarchy that blends age-old governance, spiritual authority and cultural identity. At its apex stands HRH Obi (Prof.) Louis Cheluno Nwaoboshi, the Obuzo of Ibuzor—custodian of custom and symbol of the community’s sovereignty. But beneath the throne lies […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State First Lady, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, on Tuesday launched the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, urging a united front against the rising cases of digital abuse targeting women and girls. Speaking at the flag-off in Asaba, she said this year’s theme — “Unite! End Digital […]
By ONORIODE UMUKORO DELTA State is set to establish a new capital, “Delta City,” carved from parts of Warri town, Uvwie, Okpe, and Ughelli South local government areas. The move will see the Urhobo ethnic group forming the majority in two senatorial districts and holding an even split with the Ijaws in the third. Plans […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN EDO State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the ongoing land dispute between Edo and Delta states. He made the appeal during a fact-finding visit to disputed communities alongside members of the Edo State Boundary Committee. In a statement issued by his […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State House of Assembly has approved Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s request for the re-issuance of a ₦18.1 billion Bank Guarantee, transferring the facility from Sterling Bank to Access Bank Plc in favour of Bastanchury Power Solutions Nigeria Limited, developers of the Asaba Independent Power Plant (IPP). The governor’s request was conveyed […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged the National Assembly to enact robust legislation that will accelerate Nigeria’s automotive revolution, emphasizing the need for policy coherence, local manufacturing incentives, and investment in human capital to make the nation’s auto sector globally competitive. Speaking in Asaba while declaring open a four-day […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE NIGER Delta activist Chief Sheriff Mulade has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to urgently investigate the alleged diversion of ₦1.3 trillion in 13% oil derivation funds by former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. In an open letter to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, Mulade expressed concern over the agency’s […]
By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO URHOBO College, Uvwie, has been reinstated into the final of the 2025 Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup after Otokutu Grammar School, Ughelli South, was disqualified for fielding an ineligible player in the semifinals. Otokutu had initially won 3-0 but will now compete in the third-place match against Justice Peace & Success Academy, Aniocha […]
HIGH Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has reaffirmed his commitment to peace, unity, and sustainable development in Delta State with the official launch of the Delta State Security Trust Fund in Asaba. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Government House, where he served as the Chief Launcher, Tompolo described the […]
FORMER Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, made his first major public appearance in over a decade on Thursday as he launched the Delta State Security Trust Fund at the Government House, Asaba. The event, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, attracted top government officials, security chiefs, traditional […]