Gov. Oborevwori, Okowa Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has explained why he and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori joined the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at a ceremony held at the Cenotaph in Asaba on Monday, where they were formally received into the APC, Okowa said the decision was taken in…
Delta state Commissioner of Information, Charles Aniagwu, has revealed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Delta joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) to protect the state’s interest. Addressing journalists at Government House, Asaba, Aniagwu said the move was aimed at preserving unity, deepening development, and safeguarding the wellbeing of…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly questioned Delta State’s acting Accountant General, Vincent Okubor, and his deputy in connection with the alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion during the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The anti-graft agency had earlier arrested the former governor—who also was the vice-presidential candidate of the…
Residents of Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State has been thrown into panic following the abduction of four children by suspected child traffickers on Sunday. The victims, identified as Ebube and Miracle—who are siblings—and Chimanda and Excel from another family, were reportedly kidnapped in the Umuokwe area of the town. The…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has vowed not to accept the offer of a Land Cruiser vehicle and N10million monthly from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. Nwoko disclosed this at the weekend in Idumuje Ugboko, Anicha North local government area of the state. Nwoko, elected on the platform of…
Delta State Governor, Oborevwori Top leaders of the Obotie Community have denounced the contention made recently by the Sapele Okpe and Ugbukurusu communities in Delta State over the Okpe Urhobo (Sobo) Forest Reserve. They also condemned the horrifying distortions of the exploration area, cheap blackmail, vituperations, name calling and attack by the Sapele Okpe Community….
A 15-year-old girl has reportedly sold her 7-year-old brother out to a man in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident came to light Friday morning when community members physically beat her into a confession. It was reported that the girl’s father hails from Orhoakpor Community. The suspect claimed she…
The suspended Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori on Morals and Diaspora Affairs, Ms. Favour Obakoro, has been arrested in Abuja by the police Recall that Ms. Obakoro, popularly known as Vida Modelo was alleged to have used her government position to fraudulently obtain money from different individuals with…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a young couple, identified as Princess and Prince, for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N2,000,000 from the girl’s family. This was disclosed in a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred on 30 December 2024, involved Princess…
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Surajudeen Olufemi Abaniwonda, has summoned the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ovwian/Aladja Division, CSP Bulus Musa, and his team following a petition from the Aladja Community in Udu Local Government Area. The petition was addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, over the escape of two…
