…a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori revealed on Wednesday. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba, 59 years after hundreds of people wer…

…and family for any act, omission or commission that led to the massacre. Meanwhile, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori said researchers and community historians estimated that more than 1,000 people died in the massacre. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, Oborevwori said, “Let us speak clearly:…

…a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, said on Wednesday. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the 59th anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba, 59 years after hundreds of people…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered immediate medical intervention for communities affected by the oil spill along the Trans-Forcados pipeline, as the number of affected communities rises from an initial 86 to 216. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, Oborevwori gave the…

…conditions under which they worked. “We are grateful that the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has addressed this long-standing issue,” he said, referring to the approval of Grade Level 17 career progression for eligible university graduate teachers in public primary schools. The NUT chairman said the appr…

…company’s Regional Manager, Fredrick Wieser, disclosed this on Saturday during Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s inspection of the damaged section. Wieser said the company was conducting surveys and hydraulic assessments to determine the appropriate structure after the road collapsed following six days of heavy rainfall. “…

…public schools. August 31, 2026, the Delta State Government announced Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s resolve to, within two weeks, embark on massive rehabilitation or reconstruction of primary and secondary schools across the state’s 25 local government areas. Commissioner for Works, Rural Roads and Public Information,…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has attributed the state’s development over the past 35 years largely to the peace maintained by its people. Oborevwori stated this on Thursday during a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel in Asaba to mark the 35th anniversary of the creation of Delta State. The…

…ongoing debate over the official salaries of Nigerian governors. Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, recently said his monthly salary was N503,000, arguing that some senior civil servants, including permanent secretaries earned N900,000 monthly, more than state governors. But an analysis of the cost of maintainin…

…N500m, and fund flyovers, flood-control projects and agricultural development. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta said the era of blaming poor finances for poor governance was over. Speaking during the groundbreaking of the N39.3bn Otovwodo Flyover, he said governors must deploy the increased allocations transparentl…

I earn N503, 000 monthly salary - Delta state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of N503,000, while Permanent Secretaries in the state receive N900,000. Oborevwori made the disclosure on Thursday, August 20, while speaking in Asaba,the sta…

Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Christian leaders in the state to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) with prayers and mobilise their followers for the party’s success in the 2027 general elections. Oborevwori made the call on Wednesday when the Executive Committee of the Pentecostal Fellowship of…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the constitution of governing councils for three state-owned universities. The development was announced on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Emu, and posted on the Facebook page of the governor’s media aide, Ossai Suc…

…and media propagandists,” the statement added. The community appealed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Delta State Commissioner of Police to intervene and ensure a transparent investigation into the matter. It specifically called for the transfer of the case from the Ughelli Area Command to the State Criminal Inv…

…loan agreement during the period. Delta State presents a contrasting picture. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has repeatedly said his administration has not borrowed to finance its projects. In May, he said, “We are here to thank God for the wisdom to execute development projects all over the state without borrowing a kobo…

…of Assembly, was appointed Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban Roads) by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The suspension is an administrative action to facilitate the investigation and does not, by itself, establish guilt.

The Delta State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers has lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for approving enhanced career progression for university graduate teachers in the state’s public primary schools. The union described the decision as a significant milestone in improving teachers’ welfare and strengthening t…

…of agreements reached at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori announced the fund yesterday, at the summit, saying the initiative underscores his administration’s determination to translate investment commitments into tangible projects that would accelerate industrialisation and ec…

…The Anambra governor, who said he attended the summit in solidarity with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the people of Delta State, described the state as a close neighbour and strategic partner. “I am here in solidarity with my neighbour, Delta State, and with my friend, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. This summit is ver…

…Central Senatorial District has endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone and all other candidates of the party for the 2027 general elections. This is at the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo urged all party members to remain steadfa…

…Court judgment on local government financial autonomy. Delta State, under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, became the first state to fully comply, releasing all outstanding arrears and monthly allocations directly to councils. “More troubling are allegations of non-performance despite massive allocations. In Ukwuani LGA, a…

…seen as a sign of weakness. It also expressed support for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his M.O.R.E. Agenda. As of the time of filing this report, the Delta State Government and ASSUS had yet to respond to the planned protest or the issues raised by the union. If the protest goes ahead, it is ex…

…ASABA — Civil society leader, Rev. David Ugolor, has urged Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to engage the Federal Government and neighbouring Edo State to end decades of temporary repairs on the collapsed Benin–Sapele–Warri Road and commit to its full reconstruction. In an open letter to the governor published…

…weight behind the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, saying the President’s economic reforms and governance policies have laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term growth and prosperity. The endorsement was made on Thursday during a conference and empowerment p…

By Akpokona Omafuaire The cries of residents across several communities in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State are becoming louder by the day. What started years ago as occasional disputes between farmers and herders has gradually evolved into a persistent security challenge that continues to threaten li…