By Norbert Chiazor Rubble and rock clatter as the metal blade crushes a mass of earth into a hard layered surface. The motorized machine keeps roaring.It’s huge teeth endlessly chews and grinds gravel and sand across an expansive lane.Scores of on lookers stare in captive amazement.A spectacle unfolding as dawn breaks in Warri. It is not a Rambo movie scene.Julius Berger is working in Warri. Mega dozers are rolling on ground,in the most wondrous of construction pageantry ever in the Niger Delta.A new day in Delta.The twin cities of…
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Nigerian Army Bar Journalists From Covering Okuama Destruction As Governor Oborevwori Visits Scene
The Nigerian Army, on Monday, prevented journalists from accompanying the Delta Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to access the extent of destruction at the warring communities of Okoloba and Okuama in Bomadi and Ughelli South Local Governments Area. Governor Sheriff who had visited the communities held a closed door meeting with the Military for over an hour. The Delta state governor, was received by the leader of the military JTF, General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigeria Army, Major General Jamaal Abdulsalam. The military Joint Task Force, however, barred journalists from…
Read MoreDelta Connecting Communities With Roads, Bridges For Sustainable Devt.- Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the State Government was connecting communities with roads and bridges for the sustainable development of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this during inspection of Okpanam-Ibusa bypass road; Beneku bridge; Emevor-Orogun Road; Orere bridge and Model Technical College, Orerokpe. The Governor who emphasised on project continuity for sustainable development, said it was a fulfillment of his pledge to complete existing projects while also initiating new ones. Oborevwori said; “the Okpanam-Ibusa bypass is a road that is very key to connect from…
Read MoreLG Election Coming Soon- Gov Oborevwori
…as stakeholders pass vote of confidence on Oborevwori Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said with the expiration of the tenure of Local Government Council Chairmen on March 8, elections into the Local Government Councils would hold soon. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stakeholders meeting at the Unity Hall, Government House Asaba. He urged leaders and party stakeholders to be ready for the Council election following the expiration of the tenure of the current Council Chairmen next week.…
Read MoreI Strongly Advocate Financial Autonomy For LGs-Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said he was in active support of financial autonomy for the local governments and the effective separation of powers. Governor Oborevwori who was speaking at a valedictory Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) meeting he held with the outgoing local government chairmen in the state at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba, said: “I believe in the separation of power. “As a lawmaker and the presiding officer of the State House of Assembly for six years, I am in support of financial…
Read MoreOborevwori Salutes Business Mogul, Eta Enahoro At 61
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitate with business mogul and Chairman of Skyward Resources Group, High Chief Eta Enahoro on his 61st birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the Oyede-Isoko-born international businessman as a consummate entrepreneur, astute industrialist and philanthropist, who had impacted many lives through his act of kindness. He commended Enahoro, the Iyasere of Oyede Kingdom for his support and selfless contributions to the Isoko nation and humanity through his philanthropy and investments. Oborevwori…
Read MoreNUC Approves Three More Faculties For Delta ‘Varsity, Ozoro-Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, confirmed that the National Universities Commission, (NUC), has approved the establishment of three more faculties for the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. Governor Oborevwori announced the NUC’s approval for the establishment of the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences, when he received on a solidarity and congratulatory visit, a delegation of leaders and traditional rulers from Isoko nation, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor thanked the Isoko nation for their support and for being worthy…
Read MoreYouth O’Clock Holds Thanksgiving To Celebrate Gov Oborevwori Victory
By Politicsgovernance.com A social political group, Youth o’clock, has described the victory of Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as an act of God for him to transform the state with his More Agenda.mantra. This was made known at the Thanksgiving service held to celebrate his Supreme Court victory at Word City Prevailers Global Ministries in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South local government area. Speaking during the thanksgiving service, the convener of the group, Mr. Ubara Blessed Paris said, “We are here to dedicate Youth O’Clock to God and…
Read MoreOborevwori Felicitates Tuomo Monarch On 5th Coronation Anniversary
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Justice Francis Tabai, Pere Esuku I, Ebenanaowei of Tuomo Kingdom on the 5th anniversary of his coronation. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor lauded the monarch for the peace in Tuomo kingdom since he ascended the ancient throne. He described the monarch, who is a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, as “a man of unwavering integrity, a bridge builder, and a man of peace, whose tenure had…
Read MoreSUPREME COURT VICTORY: A WIN FOR ALL DELTANS
BY DENNIS OTU In an outpouring of joy and relief, the people of Delta State have been celebrating since the Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Friday, January 19th, 2024, marking the end of a protracted legal saga that has gripped the state. The Apex Court’s decision to uphold the election of Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has been hailed as a victory not just for the Governor but for all Deltans. Governor Oborevwori, whose tenure has been marred by legal challenges, faced an onslaught of 38 court cases…
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