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
Oborevwori tasks LG Chairmen on modesty, fiscal discipline
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, charged newly-elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 25 local governments in the state to embark on viable infrastructural projects and ensure modesty, fiscal discipline, prudent management, judicious allocation of resources, and excellent service delivery. Governor Oborevwori also tasked them to avoid profligacy typified by wasteful spending and extravagant lifestyle, but to address the recurring problems of insecurity, poverty, unemployment and environmental decay in the various local government areas. Oborevwori gave the charge while swearing-in the newly elected
ROAD EXPANSION: We’ll redesign Effurun roundabout for free traffic flow – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said the state government was working with the construction giant, Julius Berger, to redesign and remodel the Effurun roundabout for the purpose of providing cloverleaf and road expansion in the busy corridor. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting the flyover under construction at PTI junction in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state. The Governor, who said he was impressed with the job done so far on the projects, expressed optimism that Julius Berger would
Oborevwori celebrates media mogul, Obaigbena at 65
Delta State Gôvernor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratuled media mogul, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on his 65th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori lauded the Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Newspapers Group/Arise News, for his admirable and outstanding contributions to Nigerian media ownership and operations. According to him, Prince Obaigbena added splendour to the noble profession through well-deserved innovations, earning him the nickname "The Duke" of journalism for his inspirational and leadership efforts. "On behalf of the government and people
