Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance has pushed back against claims that government revenues are being diverted or hidden, saying recent interpretations of a World bank report are inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued Sunday, the ministry said media reports mischaracterized findings from the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update, particularly assertions that a significant…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq In the polished grandeur of Eko Hotels and Suites, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori reinforced a growing political narrative, one built on visibility, velocity, and validation. At the Independent Newspapers Silver Jubilee Awards 2025, the governor clinched a double honour: Outstanding Independent Governor and Best Independent Governor in Urban Renewal….
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has reinforced the ban on the illegal collection of levies popularly known as “Deve,” warning that the practice will no longer be tolerated as the state pushes ahead with rapid development across key sectors. The governor issued the fresh warning during an inspection…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq In a sweeping display of political unity and strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Ijaw nation in Delta State has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing both leaders for a second term in office. The endorsement, delivered with resounding unanimity…
Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, is set to deliver a keynote address at the centenary lecture of the Yoruba Tennis Club as part of activities marking the club’s 100th anniversary. The lecture, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, will hold at the club’s Greetings Hall in Onikan, Lagos. It will focus on the theme:…
Leaders of the Kokori Ward 6 Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have paid a high-profile condolence visit to former member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sunny Akpodiogaga Emeyese, following the passing of his mother. The late matriarch, Mrs. Agnes Imoniunu Emeyese (née Agofure), died…
…Says governor’s performance in key sectors leaves no room for opposition Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has reaffirmed that the impactful governance record of Sheriff Oborevwori will strongly resonate with voters in the 2027 governorship election. Speaking during a radio phone-in programme on Sunday, Oghenesivbe stated…
The Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has called on political appointees and party stakeholders to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 governorship election, stressing that electoral victory begins at the polling unit level. Oghenesivbe made this known during a presentation at the Delta State…
… Says gov’t engaging relevant stakeholders to boost enlistment Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured the Nigerian Army of the state’s commitment to fully utilise its allocated quota in the ongoing 91 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI), which commenced on March 30. The governor gave this assurance on Thursday while receiving a…
The Police Service Commission, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has announced a fresh opportunity for candidates who missed earlier screening appointments in the ongoing Police Constable Recruitment exercise. This is contained in a statement signed by Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications. The screening exercise is currently taking…
