Delta State Government has condoled with the family of late Mr Unity Adeda, a Level 16 civil servant in the Ministry of Secondary Education, who reportedly died following an altercation at his workplace, assuring the family that justice would not be perverted.Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, gave the assurance when he […]
Continue ReadingGOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Delta State Government wishes to formally notify the general public of the sad incident of the death of a Deputy Director in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Adeda Ekwevugbe, amidst unclear circumstances in his work place. The incident provoked very serious concerns from colleagues at work and vast […]
Continue ReadingThe Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), has announced preparations for its 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series, with a major gathering of media professionals, government officials, political leaders, lawmakers, security chiefs, academics, business leaders and other stakeholders expected in Asaba. The conference, scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at David’s Event Centre, […]
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As has been argued elsewhere, traditional rulership is incongruous with a republican political system. The search for a role for traditional rulers in the governance of Nigeria has been elusive, notwithstanding the promises of each succeeding government – civilian and military – to carve a role for them in the Constitution. Towards this end, the […]
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said he has approved a new salary structure for academic staff of the four state-owned universities effective from August 2026, while that of non-academic staff and other tertiary institutions would take effect from September. Oborevwori spoke in Asaba at the swearing-in of the newly appointed Auditor-General of […]
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Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has challenged tertiary institutions in the state to move beyond producing certificate holders and focus on developing competent graduates, impactful research and solutions to societal challenges. The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, gave the charge on behalf of Governor Oborevwori while delivering a lecture titled, “Repositioning […]
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, commiserated with the Catholic Diocese of Warri and the Christian faithful over the death of Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Mario Ozele, Episcopal Vicar of Ughelli Pastoral Region and Parish Priest of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ughelli. Fr Ozele, who was aged 60, died in the […]
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The Forum of Urhobo Traditional Rulers(Ukoko r’Ivie r’Urhobo) have adopted Governor Sheriff Oborovori as the sole candidate of Urhobo Nation for the 2027 Governorship Election. At a world press conference today(10/9/2026) in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Council of Delta State, the Urhobo Monarchs said: “As custodians of our culture and heritage, our primary commitment remains […]
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The Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, on his birth anniversary. Ahon, in a statement to mark Aniagwu’s birth anniversary, described him as a versatile professional whose experience in journalism and public communication has continued to benefit […]
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Army Headquarters to site the headquarters of the newly created 83 Division of the Nigerian Army in Delta State. Oborevwori made the appeal when he received a committee from the Nigerian Army Headquarters on a stakeholders’ consultative visit to […]
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