Sheriff Oborevwori
23 Feb
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, on Friday, congratulated former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu as he clocked 59.
22 Feb
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured students of Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), Ibusa, Delta State, of needed support, through creation of an enabling environment, to bequeath them “top notch education.”
21 Feb
Following the heated debate and anger in Delta State over Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s plans for the Delta State University of Science and Technology (DELSUST), Ozoro, a concerned Deltan and oil and gas expert...
16 Feb
It is pedestrian information that pursuant to the provisions of Section 72(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, issued Certificate of Return to Sheriff Oborevwori
13 Feb
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has expressed deep distress over the tragic death of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Bank Plc, Herbert Wigwe. He died in a helicopter crash on Friday, February 9
12 Feb
Despite the Super Eagles’ 1-2 defeat to the host nation, Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, in the finals of the 34th African Cup of Nations in Abidjan, on Sunday, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, said the team was impressive.
10 Feb
Residents of Ukwu-Nzu community in Aniocha North Local Council of Delta State, have raised the alarm over the reported alleged water pollution of their two rivers- Odo and Ojokpa, by Mosra Energy Coal miner.
6 Feb
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Sunday, dispelled rumours making the rounds that his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, is still in control of government affairs after leaving office.
4 Feb
In their determination to have a sports technocrat as replacement for the outgoing chairman of Delta Sports Commission, Tonobok Okowa, the state athletes have called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori not to be deceived by some of the aspirants
3 Feb
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, said his administration is planning to revamp the Warri Township Stadium into a world class sports facility.
31 Jan
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has suspended the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Omoun Perez. The governor also asked the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Bennett Agamah; Assistant Director, Agricultural Engineering, Oki Yintareke; and Chief Accountant, Gabriel Idiatacheko, to go on compulsory leave. Delta State Government House in a statement on Wednesday, said Perez’s…
26 Jan
A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Edo governorship aspirant, Joseph Ikpea has hailed Sheriff Oborevwori on his victory at the Supreme Court ruling which upheld his election as the Governor of Delta State. Ikpea, a former Esan South East local government chairman also lauded the governorship All Progressive Congress, APC, governorship candidate…
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