Reactions have continued to trail the Federal Government’s newly announced tax reform laws, with residents of Delta State expressing mixed feelings about its potential impact on their livelihoods. Some residents in the state capital who spoke in an interview with NIM correspondents welcomed the new tax reforms, saying it could improve government revenue and strengthen…
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has presented 65 brand new Toyota Prado SUVs to members of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council. The presentation took place at the Government House, Asaba.Governor Oborevwori at the occasion noted that the beneficiaries represented a special class of leaders whose contributions to governance were critical and…
The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving four commissioners in the state executive council. Under the reshuffle, Engineer Michael Ifeanyi Anoka has been redeployed from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Renewal to the Ministry of Energy.Honourable Sunday Tataobuzogwu moves from the Ministry of Energy to the…
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…
AGBOR, Delta State — Construction has officially started on the long-awaited Uromi Junction Flyover in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, with heavy-duty equipment now on site. The project is being executed by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, one of the country’s top construction firms. In a statement Wednesday, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Director-General of the…
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has been inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Administration (IIEPEA), marking a significant international recognition for the Nigerian public servant. The fellowship, awarded by IIEPEA—an internationally accredited institution with…
The Delta State Government has called on Deltans to remain patriotic and support the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in its drive to improve the state’s economy. The call was made by the State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, during a special stakeholders’ meeting on the review of proposed amendments submitted by Ministries, Departments…
Asaba, Nigeria — 18 December 2025 Police in Nigeria’s Delta State have stepped up security around schools following growing concern over student abductions in parts of the country. The Delta State Police Command on Wednesday held a strategic meeting with heads of public and private schools, aimed at strengthening safety measures and improving coordination between…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive development, saying the state’s “MORE” Agenda is focused on delivering tangible benefits at the grassroots level. The Governor made the statement on Wednesday while commissioning multiple projects executed by the Ndokwa East Local Government Council. He was represented at the event…
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,…
