Oborevwori congratulates Admiral Mike Onah on birth anniversary
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated elder statesman and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Admiral Mike Onah, OON (retd) on his birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Friday, the Governor described the former Chief of Naval Accounts and Ex-Chairman of Military Pension Board as a distinguished military officer, elder stateman and administrator per excellence. The Governor noted that the celebrant's steadfastness, dedication, and commitment towards nation building, peace, unity, and progress
Ijaw nation pledges sustained support for Oborevwori
The leadership and other stakeholders of the Ijaw ethnic nationality in Delta State have pledged continued loyalty and support for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori beyond his first tenure. Chairman of the Leaders and Stakeholders of the Ijaw nation and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, made the pledge on behalf of the Ijaw nation during a courtesy visit to the Governor, at Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday. The elder statesman said they had come to appreciate the Governor for the good things
The Pointer At 30: How media can strengthen Nigeria’s democracy – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, urged the mass media to consolidate on its constitutional role of balanced factual reportage and agenda setting to strengthen Nigeria's democracy. Oborevwori also charged the media on dissemination of news and information that promote national unity. He made the call in his remarks at the 30th anniversary of The Pointer Newspaper held in Asaba, with theme: Honouring Truth and Unity Through Excellence in Public Communication. The Governor, who bagged The Pointer's "Exemplary Democrat and Transformational Leadership Award" at the
Oborevwori condoles Gov Umo Eno over wife’s demise
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, condoled his Akwa-Ibom counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, on the death of his wife, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. Mrs Eno died on Thursday, after a brief illness. Condoling with Governor Umo Eno, the government and people of Akwa-Ibom, Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, urged him to take solace in the fact that though she had a brief stay on earth, she lived a good life during which she contributed invaluably
DELTA: Chief Judge rounds up 2nd quarter Correctional Centres Visits.
...commends Judges, Magistrates, Ministry of Justice. Christopher Odamah, Asaba The Delta State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Tessy Diai has completed the 2nd quarter visits to the five Custodial Centres in the State. The visit which started on the 1st of July, 2024, began at the Warri Custodial Centre, where 360 warrants were reviewed and three lucky inmates were released on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution while, a fourth inmate who was improperly remanded also regained his freedom. . Justice Diai said "On Tuesday the 2nd
Delta Hajj pilgrims bag Saudi Arabia’s good conduct award
The Delta State contingent to the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage have been given an award for good conduct in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The award, which was presented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was received by the Chairman of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and leader of the delegation, Alhaji Auwalu Tukur. The Saudi Arabian authorities had expressed appreciation to the Delta contingent for their exemplary conduct and as one of the best and peaceful performing state in Nigeria in the 2024 hajj. Alhaji Tukur
Oborevwori’s Spokesman Dismisses Opposition to Delta LG Polls as Preposterous, Ridiculous
Delta State Government, Tuesday, said opposition parties in the state were not serious with last Saturday's local government council elections in the state, describing their calls for the cancellation of the polls as preposterous and ridiculous. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon while speaking to journalists on Tuesday in Asaba, described the allegations of rigging by the opposition parties as false and laughable, adding that the opposition were not prepared for the election. He said that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has
