I survived 38 legal battles to be governor — Oborevwori

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said he survived 38 legal battles in his journey to becoming governor, noting that God ordained him to govern the state.Governor Oborevwori said this, yesterday, at a thanksgiving service at the Government House…

Again, Tinubu’s soldiers go on the rampage, brutalize policeman for ‘wrong parking’

A public interest and human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has petitioned the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, requesting him to fish out and punish a group of Army personnel whom he claimed assaulted a police officer, ASP…

MANDELA10: Asaba commemorates  a decade of Nelson Mandela’s legacy

In a poignant tribute to a decade of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the 10th memorial service is scheduled to unfold on the evening of Tuesday, December 5 at the Nelson Mandela Gardens and Resort within the Asaba International Airport. The commemorative…

Oborevwori @ 60: Charting a new course for Delta State – Toni Kan Onwordi

Delta State’s newly elected governor turned 60 on June 19, 2023, less than one month after his inauguration as the governor of Delta State. His birthday has been celebrated across the country. The first salvo came from none other than…

Directors blame governors as ministry postpones National Youth Games

The seventh National Youth Games (NYG), earlier scheduled for February 8 to 18, 2023 in Delta State, have been postponed. Directors of sports from across the country, yesterday, blamed state governors’ failure to release funds for the National Youth Games…

2nd Niger Bridge: Boon, bait and boondoggle — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu

Amidst prevailing weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth, news of the ‘completion’ of the 2nd Niger Bridge was received with elation nationwide; nay the Southeast. As announced by the works and housing minister Babatunde Fashola, the edifice lately equipped with…

3 arrested for murder, defilement in Delta (Sun)

A 32-year-old man, Ikechukwu, and a prominent chief have been arrested by the police in Delta State in connection with the alleged murder of a teenager in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. The lifeless body of…

Rohr satisfied with Eagles’ form since World Cup, set for vacation (Guardian)

Super Eagles’ Manager, Gernot Rohr believes Nigeria has grown tremendously since its early exit at the Russia 2018 World Cup, adding, however, that there are still room for improvement. Nigeria has won three matches and drawn two since that infamous…

President Buhari mourns Chief Sunny Odogwu

President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the Odogwu family on the death of Chief Sunny Odogwu, the Ide Ahaba of Asaba. President Buhari also extends heartfelt condolences to the good people of Asaba and the Government of Delta State on the…

We‘ll host best ever Aiteo Cup final, says Okowa (Guardian)

The chairman of Delta Sports Commission, Tony Okowa has said that tomorrow’s Aiteo Cup final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, would go down in history as one of the best ever in the country. Rangers International of Enugu will…

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