Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the member representing Isoko South Constituency II, in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori conveyed his felicitations in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, describing the former Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly as a committed grassroots politician whose contributions to the development of his constituency and the state have remained remarkable. The Governor noted that Onwo,…
Read MoreDelta Emerges Among Nigeria’s Best Governed States Under Oborevwori
…Ranks Second in CIAPS Governance Index Delta State has been ranked as the second-best governed state in Nigeria under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, according to the 2025 Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index (CGPI). The latest governance ranking placed Delta State second nationwide with a score of 70 per cent, closely following Kaduna State, which topped the index with 73 per cent. The ranking highlights the growing recognition of Governor Oborevwori’s administration for its performance in governance, infrastructure development, public service delivery and overall…
Read MoreNdokwaForward Applauds Oborevwori’s Expanding Devt Footprint In Ndokwa Land
A leading political pressure group in Ndokwa Nation, NdokwaForward, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what it described as his growing developmental interventions and commitment to infrastructural transformation across Ndokwa Land. In a statement jointly signed by Rt. Hon. Samuel Osasa Esq., Omordi George Ugbomah, and Chief Isaac Onyesom, the group expressed appreciation to the governor for the recent commissioning of key road projects in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, noting that the projects reflect his administration’s dedication to inclusive governance and balanced…
Read MoreAkporero Clinches NDC House Of Reps Ticket For Isoko Federal Constituency To Battle Ukodhiko, Others In 2027
The committee overseeing the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives primaries in Delta state has declared Arc. Barr. James Akporero winner of the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. The declaration which was made Friday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja indicated that James Akporero defeated two other contestants to emerge winner. Addressing party faithful and supporters shortly after his arrival from Abuja, Akporero expressed gratitude to the leadership of the NDC, party delegates, supporters and the people of Isoko North/South Federal Constituency…
Read MoreSheriff 2027 Support Group USA Branch Congratulates Newly Inaugurated LGA Coordinators
The USA Branch of the Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff 2027 has congratulated the newly inaugurated Local Government Area (LGA) Coordinators across Delta State, describing their emergence as a significant step toward strengthening grassroots support for the reelection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. In a statement signed by the branch secretary, Dr. Christopher Usigbe, the group said the inauguration of the coordinators marked a major milestone in expanding the reach and effectiveness of the movement dedicated to securing a second term for Governor Oborevwori in 2027. According to…
Read MoreOborevwori Greets Ex-Minister, Godsday Orubebe At 67
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, on the occasion of his 67th birth anniversary. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, Governor Oborevwori described Orubebe as a distinguished statesman, accomplished public servant, and respected leader whose contributions to the development of the Niger Delta region and Delta State remain remarkable. The governor commended the former minister for his years of dedicated service to the nation, particularly during his tenure as…
Read MoreOPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, RT. HON. ELDER SHERIFF F. O. OBOREVWORI, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE
Uwheru Wado! Distinguished Chiefs Wado! Please see below the final draft for your perusal and further comments. With your approval, I would now send it to Vanguard Newspaper, which would in turn send it to their legal department for vetting. The vetted copy would be sent to us, and if we agree with it, it can then be published. Miyeri. June 2, 2026 AN URGENT APPEAL TO CALL OLOROGUN JARO EGBO, CHAIRMAN OF UGHELLI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, TO ORDER OVER THE ALLEGED INTIMIDATION OF HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, AJUWE SIMPSON…
Read MoreAPC Chieftain, Ntekume Defends Emerhor, Faults Claims On Delta Party History
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Olorogun Josiah Ntekume, has defended the role of Olorogun Otega Emerhor in the formation of the party in the state, describing attempts to diminish his contributions as a distortion of historical facts. In a statement titled “Rejoinder to Aruviere Martin Egharhevwa’s Distortion of APC History in Delta State,” Ntekume dismissed allegations made by Mr. Aruviere Martin Egharhevwa, accusing him of peddling “inaccuracies, half-truths and unfounded allegations” aimed at rewriting the history of the APC in Delta State. According…
Read MoreDelta: Oborevwori Makes History As Vehicles Drive Through Orere Bridge
Residents of Orere and neighbouring riverine communities in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have begun enjoying a new era of connectivity as vehicles officially commenced movement across the long-awaited Orere Bridge, marking a major milestone in the administration of Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. The development signals a significant breakthrough in the state’s infrastructure drive, ending decades of transportation difficulties that forced residents to rely largely on canoes to cross the Orere River. The multi-billion-naira project, which has attained 82.25 per cent completion,…
Read MoreIbegbulem Counters Ochei, Defends Okowa’s Political Legacy
Dr. Hilary Ibegbulem has defended the political legacy of former Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, while countering claims reportedly made by former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei. In a statement titled “Response to a Purported Interview Attributed to Victor Ochei,” Ibegbulem said he had not independently verified the authenticity of the interview but noted that if the views credited to Ochei were indeed accurate, certain facts needed to be presented to the public for clarity and balance. He challenged Ochei’s reported…
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