Gen. Paul Omu Buried in Igbide Amid Full Military Honours
The remains of former Military Governor of the defunct South-Eastern State (now Cross River and Akwa Ibom), Major-General Paul Ufuoma Omu (rtd.), were on Saturday laid to rest in his hometown, Igbide, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, amid full military honours and glowing tributes. Maj.-Gen. Omu, a respected elder statesman, former President General of the Isoko Development Union (IDU), and one of Nigeria’s notable military administrators, died at the age of 84. His burial attracted an impressive gathering of dignitaries from the military,
Oborevwori Woos Investors, Says Time To Invest In Delta Is Now
…Orders Immediate Rehabilitation Of Failed Sections Of Ubeji/Egbokodo/Refinery Road Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on investors particularly Deltans at home and in the diaspora to take advantage of the state’s steadily improving socio-economic climate to invest in the State. The Governor who made the call on Friday in Ubeji, Warri South Local Government Area, while inaugurating a multi-million-naira hospitality and tourism investment, the Swiss International Rancho Valerie Hotel, said; “the time to invest in Delta State is now.” “Warri is rising again, Delta
Oborevwori Presents N1.664 Trillion 2026 Budget
...Allocates 70% To Capital Projects Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday presented a N1.664 trillion Appropriation Bill for 2026 to the Delta State House of Assembly, with a bold 70 percent dedicated to capital expenditure, signaling an aggressive push for infrastructure expansion and socio-economic development in the 2026 fiscal year. The presentation, held at the hallowed chamber of the Assembly Complex in Asaba, was made pursuant to Section 121 of the 1999 Constitution (as altered). Presenting the budget Christened; “Budget of Accelerating the More
Oborevwori Hails Navy’s Role In Safeguarding Nigeria’s Maritime Assets
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the Nigerian Navy for its critical role in protecting the nation’s maritime domain and securing vital oil and gas infrastructure, describing that arm of the Nigerian military as indispensable to national stability and economic growth. The Governor made the remarks on Monday in Asaba when he received the 23rd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House as part of his operational tour of naval formations
Oborevwori Inducted into SWAN-Nigeria Order of Sports
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been inducted into the Nigeria Order of Sports with the Distinguished Governor Award by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports development in Delta State and across the nation. The award ceremony, held on Friday at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, was the grand finale of SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee celebration marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism in Nigeria. According to the association, Governor Oborevwori was chosen for the
PGF SGSs MEETING: APC States Vow Stronger Synergy On Governance Reforms
Secretaries to the Governments (SGSs) of All Progressives Congress (APC)-governed states have resolved to deepen inter-governmental collaboration, strengthen administrative reforms, and promote digital governance as part of ongoing efforts to enhance policy coordination and service delivery across the federation. The resolutions formed part of the Communiqué of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Quarterly Strategy Meeting of Secretaries to the Governments of APC-Governed States, held from Thursday, 30th to Friday, 31st October 2025, at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, Delta State. The two-day session, hosted by the
Oborevwori Bags Outstanding PGF Leadership Award
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been honoured with the Outstanding Leadership Award for Excellence in Governance by the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), in recognition of his huility, visionary leadership, and transformative strides in Delta State. The award was presented on Thursday at the PGF Quarterly Strategy Meeting of Secretaries to the Governments (SGSs) of APC-Governed States, held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. The meeting, themed “Strengthening Subnational Governance Synergy for Effective Policy Coordination in APC-Governed States,” brought together SSGs of APC
NIGERIA TENNIS FEDERATION: Oborevwori Hails Ochei Election As President
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei on his election as President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), describing his victory as well-deserved and a testament to his unwavering commitment to the growth of sports in Nigeria. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lauded Ochei, a renowned philanthropist, investor, and supporter of grassroots sports for his passion and consistent contributions to the development of tennis and other sporting disciplines in the country. He noted
Onyeme Rallies Delta North APC, Urges Unbreakable Unity
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has charged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prioritize unity and grassroots mobilization to ensure the party’s dominance in the state. Addressing an expanded meeting of Delta North elders, leaders, and stakeholders of the party in Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State on Saturday, Sir Onyeme emphasized that unity is the prerequisite for political success, referencing the party’s symbol. “Truly, broom is the symbol of our party, and a bunch of broom