Governor of Delta State. Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the nomination of three persons into the Governing Council of the Delta State University, Abraka. They are former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas; Rt. Hon. Frank Enekorogha; and renowned legal practitioner, Charles Ajuyah, a Senior Advocate of…
As Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Asaba, in partnership with the Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has finalized arrangements for the 2025 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The revered Christmas service will hold on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Church Auditorium,…
ASABA, Nigeria — Delta State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Hon. Princess Pat Ajudua, has issued a blistering warning over the surge in digital violence targeting women and girls, calling it one of the most dangerous and fast-growing forms of modern abuse. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 16 Days of…
The Delta State House of Assembly has ushered in the Christmas season with its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, held at the Assembly Chapel. The event featured hymns, scripture readings, worship, and heartfelt thanksgiving, drawing members of the Legislature, government officials, and distinguished guests. Pastor Tony Kennedy, the guest preacher, delivered an inspiring…
Delta State Government has dissolved the electoral committee established for the Saniko Community leadership election in Agbara-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area.This announcement came from the Special Adviser to the Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor, who stated that the action became necessary after the leadership election plunged the community into…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Asaba residents to stay calm as rumours swirl that the proposed Anioma State might have its capital moved out of the city. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Honourable Johnson Erijo, the Governor dismissed the speculation, stressing that no one can arbitrarily redraw the political map without following Nigeria’s constitutional…
The state government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding peace and stability, assuring residents that no conflict will be allowed to hinder ongoing development efforts. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Livestock and Ethnic Matters, Chief Jeffrey Azagba, gave the assurance after mediating rising tensions involving the Aradhe community, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders…
On this year’s World Disability Day, hope and joy illuminated faces at the Government House in Asaba, Delta State, as the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) extended a life-changing hand to Nigerians living with disabilities. In a remarkable show of social investment, 1.9 billion naira was rolled out to empower and include vulnerable citizens across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory….
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rolled out free annual liver and kidney function tests for Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS under an expanded health insurance scheme— a major step aimed at boosting long-term health outcomes and strengthening quality care nationwide. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, during…
The Delta State capital was thrown into shock on Monday after three young men lost their lives in a violent clash near ‘B’ Division, Asaba—an incident authorities now describe as a deliberate and lawless attack led by a prominent community chief. The Police Command, in a statement released today, announced a full-scale manhunt for Chief Jerry Nkeeshe,…
