By AMANDA EZE Prosecution Brings Its Case to a Close THE murder trial involving five police officers accused in connection with the death of 28-year-old Oghenemine Ogidi has entered a new phase, following the closure of the prosecution’s case before the Delta State High Court in Asaba. The prosecution called six witnesses before ending its […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Police Command has arrested the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, and three others as investigations continue into the death of a Deputy Director in the ministry, Mr. Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda. According to the Command, the arrests bring the number of people currently in police custody over the […]
By NWAFOR AZINGE GOVERNOR Sheriff Francis Oborevwori of Delta State and the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, have used Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary thanksgiving to call for peace, unity, patriotism and responsible service to the people. The leaders made the call during a thanksgiving service held at Living Faith Church, Ibusa Road, Asaba, […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Oborevwori Celebrates Former First Lady DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the former First Lady of the state, Mrs. Roli Nere Uduaghan, on her 65th birth anniversary, describing her as a woman whose life has been defined by compassion, resilience and selfless service. In a congratulatory message issued in […]
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO THE Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has celebrated His Royal Majesty Pere Monbene III, Amaokosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, as the monarch marks his 11th anniversary on the throne. In a message issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, Guwor described the […]
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO CHIEF Oghenekome Okpobor has taken a grassroots empowerment initiative to Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, distributing 50 sewing machines to fashion designers and emerging entrepreneurs. Okpobor, the Executive Director of Finance and Administration at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), made the presentation on Wednesday […]
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO DESOPADEC Opens 2026 Bursary Portal for Delta Students THE Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has opened its 2026 bursary application portal for eligible students from its mandate areas. The online platform was officially launched on Tuesday 1st September 2026 at the commission’s headquarters. Scheme Targets Tertiary Students Declaring […]
By AMANDA EZE DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has challenged youths in the state to move beyond the pursuit of social media popularity and turn their online influence into legitimate wealth, jobs and business opportunities. The governor gave the charge on Thursday at the fourth Delta State Social Media Summit held at the […]
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO ‘No Child Should Be Left Behind’ — Tobore Oborevwori Takes Healthcare Outreach to Ndokwa Foundation Extends Medical Intervention to Seventh Constituency WIFE of the Delta State Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has taken the Foundation’s free medical outreach to Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency. The outreach, […]
From Xenophobic Violence to Home: Delta Moves to Rebuild Lives of Returning Citizens FOR Deltans forced to abandon their lives in South Africa because of xenophobic violence, returning home may have ended one crisis while creating another. Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is now set to receive the affected citizens and unveil a state government […]