By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the people of Delta Central Senatorial District will once again be presented with an important choice about the future of their representation in the Nigerian Senate. At the centre of that choice is Senator Ede Dafinone, whose first term has been defined by…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Prof. Patrick Lumumba have arrived in Asaba ahead of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit. The three-day event will bring together policymakers, investors, financial institutions and development partners to explore investment opportunities, drive strategic partnerships and accelerate sustainable economic growth in Delta State.
Tributes poured in as family, friends and the Christian community gathered in Asaba to honour the life of Mrs. Hannah Ifeyinwa Aninsha, a 97-year-old matriarch remembered for her faith, compassion, resilience and lifelong service to her family and community.
…Workshop holds August 18–20 at Hotel Benizia, Asaba The Delta State Strategic Communication Workshop (DELCOM 2026) has strengthened its faculty with the appointment of accomplished communication scholar and media professional, Dr. Abamba Bosede Rita, of Delta State University, Abraka, as an additional trainer for the 7th edition of the annual capacity-building programme. Dr. Abamba joins…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has rewarded Master Great Chinedu Okediashi with 20 million naira for emerging winner of the World Spelling Bee Championship in China. He described the feat as a testament to the state’s sustained investment in education. Governor Oborevwwori announced the cash reward at Government House Asaba while receiving the championship trophy from the…
…Summit to Hold August 3–5 in Asaba. By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. Economic transformation is rarely accidental. It is the product of strategic planning, sustained infrastructure investment, sound public policy, and the confidence to attract private capital into productive sectors of the economy. These principles underpin the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, an…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of two new Commissioners and other key officials into strategic state positions.The newly appointed Commissioners are Mr. Brave Oyinkoro Enodeh and Mr. Ogodo Emokiniovo Moses, who will serve as members of the Delta State Executive Council.The Governor also approved the appointment of Mr. Cosmas…
By Eunice Emeyazia The arrest of a popular content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna popularly known as Odogwu of Asaba, by the Delta State Police Command over allegations connecting the death of a 20-year-old woman, Favour Agbro, has sparked widespread reactions across Delta State. While police investigations are ongoing, residents have been sharing their views on the…
By Eunice Emeyazia The Delta State Government has intensified efforts to ensure the sustainability of HIV treatment and care by commencing the integration of HIV services and the enrolment of persons living with HIV into the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme. The initiative was the focus of a two-day stakeholders’ meeting held at the headquarters…
By Eunice Emeyazia The Delta State Police Command has arrested eight suspected armed robbers, cultists and a suspected gunrunner in separate intelligence-led operations across the state, recovering four locally made firearms, four live cartridges, one expended cartridge and a dagger knife. The Police said the arrests were part of its sustained crackdown on armed robbery,…
