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  By Wilson Macaulay  Warri  Residents of Odion Urhobo Community, in Warri South Local Government Area of  Delta State were thrown  into chaos on Wednesday  28th January, 2025 at about 7.45 PM  when they were attacked by heavily armed unknown  hoodlums. According to  eye witnesses in the Community , the hoodlums shot sporadically into the air to disperse residents, broke into the community town hall , destroyed properties and carted some away many valuable items. The people  of Odion Urhobo Community in Warri South Local Government Area are now living in fear following the  unexpected attack on the community , a source asserted. Considering the wild scale of the attack and the efrontry with which the  raid was done, Odion Urhobo Community leaders appealed to law enforcement agencies to beef up security around the community to prevent  reoccurrence. According to the Secretary General of Ogwhuvwie in Council of the community...

  By Wilson Macaulay  Warri  Residents of Odion Urhobo Community, in Warri South Local Government Area of  Delta State were thrown  into chaos on Wednesday  28th January, 2025 at about 7.45 PM  when they were attacked by heavily armed unknown  hoodlums. According to  eye witnesses in the Community , the hoodlums shot sporadically into the air to disperse residents, broke into the community town hall , destroyed properties and carted some away many valuable items. The people  of Odion Urhobo Community in Warri South Local Government Area are now living in fear following the  unexpected attack on the community , a source asserted. Considering the wild scale of the attack and the efrontry with which the  raid was done, Odion Urhobo Community leaders appealed to law enforcement agencies to beef up security around the community to prevent  reoccurrence. According to the Secretary General of Ogwhuvwie in Council of the community...

  By Wilson Macaulay Hon. Prince Akpo Abugo, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Advocacy, has described  the Best Governor of the Year award conferred upon His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, by This Day Newspaper and Arise Television, as a testament to visionary leadership. Governor Oborevwori received the prestigious Best Governor Award at Eko Hotel and Suites on Monday, January 27, 2025, in recognition of his exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to good governance, and transformative impact on the state. Prince Akpo Abugo in his congratulation message stated that since assuming office, Governor Oborevwori has demonstrated unparalleled dedication to infrastructural development, economic empowerment, and social welfare through his MORE Agenda—a people-centric blueprint driving significant progress across Delta State. He added that Governor Oborevwori's administration's strategic investments in roads, healthcare, educat...

  By Wilson MACAULAY  Hon. Prince Akpo Abugo, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Advocacy, has described  the Best Governor of the Year award conferred upon His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, by This Day Newspaper and Arise Television, as a testament to visionary leadership. Governor Oborevwori received the prestigious Best Governor Award at Eko Hotel and Suites on Monday, January 27, 2025, in recognition of his exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to good governance, and transformative impact on the state. Prince Akpo Abugo in his congratulation message stated that since assuming office, Governor Oborevwori has demonstrated unparalleled dedication to infrastructural development, economic empowerment, and social welfare through his MORE Agenda—a people-centric blueprint driving significant progress across Delta State. He added that Governor Oborevwori's administration's strategic investments in roads, healthcare, ...

  By Wilson MACAULAY  The ThisDay Newspaper / Arise TV Governor of the Year Award 2024, conferred on His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State, has been celebrated as a landmark recognition of outstanding leadership.  HRH Dr. John Holth  Ologho,  from lsoko North LGA of Delta State  described the award as a clear assurance of a brighter future for Delta State under the transformative MORE Agenda. Speaking during a media briefing in Eko  Hotel and Suites venue of the Award   ceremony in Lagos  monitored via Skype,  HRH Dr. John Holth Ologho commended Governor Oborevwori for his steadfast commitment to delivering meaningful development and for his ability to inspire hope and confidence among the people of Delta State. A Visionary Leader with a Clear Mandate HRH DR John Holth Ologho  hailed Governor Oborevwori as a leader who has consistently demonstrated an unwavering dedication to advancin...

  By Wilson Macaulay  Olorogun Okiemute Oviri Okwagbe JP, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, Community Development has described the prestigious This Day Newspaper /Arise TV Best Governor of the Year Award given to His Excellency , RT Hon Sheriff OBOREVWORI the Governor of Delta State  on Monday 27th 2025 as an honor well deserved As expected, accolades have continued to pour in, celebrating his outstanding contributions of the state's development. Among those commending Governor Oborevwori's leadership is Olorogun Okiemute Oviri Okwagbe, JP the Executive Assistant,( Special Duties,) Community Development . He said in clear terms that the award came  because of the  visionary leadership of our  amiable. Governor Sheriff OBOREVWORI, In a Press statement released on  Tuesday Morning  by his  Media Aide, Olorogun Okwagbe lauded Governor Oborevwori's administration for its unwavering commitment to delivering the dividends ...

  By Wilson Macaulay  Olorogun Okiemute Oviri Okwagbe JP, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties, Community Development has described the prestigious This Day Newspaper /Arise TV Best Governor of the Year Award given to His Excellency , RT Hon Sheriff OBOREVWORI the Governor of Delta State  on Monday 27th 2025 as an honor well deserved As expected, accolades have continued to pour in, celebrating his outstanding contributions of the state's development. Among those commending Governor Oborevwori's leadership is Olorogun Okiemute Oviri Okwagbe, JP the Executive Assistant,( Special Duties,) Community Development . He said in clear terms that the award came  because of the  visionary leadership of our  amiable. Governor Sheriff OBOREVWORI, In a Press statement released on  Tuesday Morning  by his  Media Aide, Olorogun Okwagbe lauded Governor Oborevwori's administration for its unwavering commitment to delivering the dividends ...

  Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that recent defections by the former member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency at the Green Chambers, Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, and the Senator representing the good people of Delta North Senatorial District at the Red Chamber, Senator Ned Nwoko, will be short lived. He posited that the duo of Senator Nwoko and Hon Ibori-Suenu have in their cells the DNA of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and that defecting from the party had automatically cut-off their political oxygen, assuring that the embattled lawmakers shall gasp for breath at the polls in 2027, should they succeed in flying the flag of their new found love, the All Progressives Congress, APC Delta. Dr Oghenesivbe made the prediction when he received on courtesy visit, the new board members and management staff of Delta State Traffic Management Authority, DESTMA, led by its chairman, High Chief Peter Idion,...

  Director General of Delta State Bureau for Communications and Orientation, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has assured that despite unlawful defections by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, the party will reclaim all Senatorial and House of Representatives seats at the national Assembly in 2027. He gave the assurance while speaking as guest of Rize FM Warri-106.7 FM on Saturday, saying that the enviable performance, visionary leadership and good governance strides of the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori shall resonate with eligible voters at the polls in the forthcoming governorship, State and National Assembly elections. Dr Oghenesivbe said those who willingly betrayed PDP after using her platforms to win elections in 2023 by defecting to APC Delta, may in due course encounter stiff opposition within the APC Delta multifaceted factions, and at the polls because Deltans love governor Oborevwori...

  Governor of Delta State, Dr (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, has again been described as a pacesetter, a servant-leader, and prudent manager of State resources. Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, made the assertion in his congratulatory message to the Governor on Sunday and made available to newsmen, saying that the Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) in Public Policy and Strategy, by Novena University, was well deserved  He noted that the good governance strides and visionary leadership of governor Oborevwori also earned him the "Governor of the Year Award" by ThisDay Arise Media Group, urging  him not to relent in his result oriented efforts, and strong determination to Advance Delta through socioeconomic and infrastructural development. "On behalf of the management and staff of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, I congratulate our amiable servant-leader, Talk-Na-Do Governor and Boss, Dr (El...

  By Wilson Macaulay As Governor Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori of Delta State receives the highly coveted "This Day Newspaper Best Governor of the Year Award" Today Saturday, January 25, 2025, Senator Ighoyota Amori, the newly appointed Chief Adviser to the Governor, has described the honor as a fitting testament to Governor Oborevwori’s remarkable service delivery to the people of Delta State. In a press statement released on Friday, Senator Amori, who is set to be sworn in as Chief Adviser to the Governor, lauded Oborevwori’s administration for its unparalleled strides in infrastructural development, economic empowerment and human capital investment. According to him, the award is not only a recognition of the governor’s achievements but also a reflection of his unwavering dedication to the well-being of Deltans. A Governor Defined by Results Senator Amori extolled Governor Oborevwori’s leadership qualities, describing him as a grassroots-oriented leader whose tenure...

  By Wilson MACAULAY    The Concerned Isoko Network for Peace and Progress has declared its unwavering support for the proposed peaceful protest slated to be organized by the Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organizations (CNDCSOs) against the leadership of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and Chairman Chiedu Ebie. In a statement signed by Comr. Ogbaide Felix, President, and Mr. Ejiro Odia, Secretary General, the group criticized the alleged corruption, mismanagement, and neglect of the Niger Delta region under the current NDDC leadership.  They described Dr. Samuel Ogbuku’s tenure as the worst in the commission's history, accusing him of funding divisive ethnic youth groups to defend his failed administration. The Isoko group called on Isoko women, youths, and students to join the massive peaceful protest scheduled for February 26, 2025, along the Ozoro-Asaba Road and at the NDDC gate in Port Harcourt. They...

         The Principal and Chief Executive of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Engr. Dr. Samuel E. Onoji has urged the newly inaugurated Students Union Government (SUG) officials of the Institute to uphold accountability and dialogue as a vital tool of good leadership. The PTI Chief Executive who was represented by the Director, Research and Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Tina Isichei at the swearing in ceremony of the 2024/2025 SUG and SRC executive at the Institute Council Chamber, charged them to enforce peace and serenity in the Institute  In her words, "It is a privilege to be elected as the student’s representative, and you should make it count. Whatever issues you have with the management can be resolved through dialogue without insults or protest erupting. “Accountability is part of leadership and every dime spent either for projects or any other course should be accounted for. If you cannot handle the little entrusted to you at this level of leader...

  By Wilson Macaulay In a bold and unequivocal response, the Delta State Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil & Gas (HOSTCOM) has condemned the recent publication by the DESOPADEC Indigenous Contractors Forum, describing it as a calculated attempt to mislead the public and tarnish the reputation of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and the good  name of the State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. The publication, released on January 18, 2025, and signed by Engr. Ogie Samson Oritsebemigho, Chairman of the DESOPADEC Indigenous Contractors Forum, alongside its Secretary, Prince Charles Ebigbagha, alleged that there is a dispute between DESOPADEC and the Contractors Forum. However, HOSTCOM, under the leadership of Comrade Enujeke Ndidi Sunday (State Chairman) and High Comrade Joseph Lamienghan (State Secretary), in  their Press statement labeled these claims as baseless fabrications designed to stir unnecessar...

In a bold and historic declaration, the Urhobo Cultural Eye Watch, under the leadership of Comrade Eboh Francis Oghenewevde, National Coordinator, has announced its unwavering support for the Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organizations (CNDCSOs) in their call for a peaceful protest to demand the immediate removal of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku and Chiedu Ebie from their respective positions as Managing Director and Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This solidarity comes on the heels of rising frustrations across the Niger Delta region over allegations of corruption, nepotism, and political favoritism that have plagued the leadership of the NDDC. The Urhobo Cultural Eye Watch has unequivocally stated its intention to mobilize for the proposed protest, emphasizing that the NDDC belongs to every state in the Niger Delta region and is not the exclusive property of Bayelsa State or any singular ethnic group. A Call for Equity in the Niger Delta The Urhobo Cultural Ey...

Senator Dr Ighoyota Amori and leaders of  Ethiope Federal Constituency in Delta State, are  neither at war politically with former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori nor his former federal lawmaker daughter, Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu. Rather, the leadership of the Forum and  PDP are insisting that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should within a reasonable time conduct by-election to fill the vacant seat as required by law, due to the unlawful defection of Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Publicity Secretary of Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, who corroborated the position of the party and Forum's Chairman, Senator Dr Ighoyota Amori, said some uninformed individuals are engrossed in name calling and casting aspersions at Chief Amori, whereas the facts in issue are clear enough for a layman to understand. He noted that Chief Ibori and Senator Amori shall continue to hold each...

  By Fred Oghenesivbe Esq Chairman, Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum, Senator Dr Ighoyota Amori,  has call on the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, to immediately conduct by-election to fill the vacant seat in the constituency, occasioned by the unlawful defection of Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Senator Amori made the call on Thursday at the inaugural meeting of the Leaders of Ethiope Federal Constituency in Asaba, the state capital, citing Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu's breach of relevant constitutional provisions, and also relying on the Court Affidavit deposed to by her, wherein she solemnly agreed to vacate PDP seat at the House of Representatives upon defection to another political party. It will be recalled that Hon Erhiatake, recently defected from PDP to APC citing flimsy excuses and nonexistent division within the party, ignoring the grave consequences of her illogical decision. Sen...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI  On the 29th of May, Delta State witnessed a significant transition in leadership when Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori was sworn in as the Executive Governor of the state. With a vision to elevate Delta to new heights of economic, social, and infrastructural development. The amiable Governor Oborevwori shortly after assuming office,introduced the MORE Agenda—a governance blueprint centered on Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security. With the Governor    spending less than  two years in office, it is evident that the MORE Agenda has become a transformative framework for unlocking the untapped potential of Delta State. Through visionary leadership, strategic partnerships, and people-oriented policies, the administration of His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has delivered remarkable progress across various sectors, cementing its commitment to building a Greater Delta. Meaningful...