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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the matriarch of the Ewherido family, Mama Paulina Powder Ewherido on her 90th birth anniversary. Mama Powder, as she is fondly called, is mother to eight male children, including, Catholic Bishop of Warri Diocese, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ewherido, late Senator Akpor Pius Ewherido and renowned author, columnist and Managing Director, Titan Insurance Brokers Limited, Francis Ewherido, among others. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori described Mama Ewherido as a distinguished mother who gave birth to outstanding children in the society. The Governor…

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has again appealed to practicing Journalists in the state to maintain objectivity in news gathering and information dissemination by presenting the facts the way they are, saying that as members of the fourth estate of the realm they play significant roles in nation building. The Governor made the appeal on Wednesday when he received the new executive members of Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists at the Exco Chambers in Asaba, the state capital. He said objective reporting was meant to portray issues and events in a neutral and unbiased…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, urged Nigerians to celebrate their parents while they are living in order to make them happy and prolong their lives. Governor Oborevwori made the call at the 90th birth anniversary thanksgiving service for Mama Paulina Powder Ewherido at Mother of Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area. Oborevwori who prayed for long life and good health for Mama Ewherido, said the government and people of the state would continue to join the Ewherido family to celebrate a life of forthrightness in which God has blessed her with. According to Oborovweri, “I…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated HRM. Dr Emmanuel Sideso, OON, Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, on his 80th birth anniversary, on December 19, 2023. In a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori praised the royal father’s commitment to the peace and development of Uvwie Kingdom. He described the monarch, who is the Chairman of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council as “one of Nigeria’s outstanding traditional rulers, whose sterling contributions to the peace and development of the Country was worthy of emulation and commendation”. According to him,…

The Nigerian port infrastructure has undergone significant improvements in recent years, modernising projects, policy reforms and investments in human capital even as sustainability has laid a solid foundation for future growth. Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Mohammad Bello-Koko disclosed this in Lagos at the 2023 AMJON Conference and Awards, organized by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria. The NPA MD who was represented at the event by Mr. Charles Okaga, Port Manager, Lagos Port Complex Apapa, disclosed that while challenges remain, NPA is committed to continuous improvement in order to position Nigerian ports at a competitive…

Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) , Bashir Adewale Adeniyi said a seamless port operation that works for 24 hours daily is possible in Nigeria with the support of all stakeholders and players in port operation. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the recently concluded Comptroller General of Customs Conference in Lagos, Adeniyi said sister government agencies, whom he described as strategic partners and critical private private sector operators in port operations would have roles to play in making it a success. While expressing optimism in the possibility of attaining the milestone within a defined timeline, Adeniyi said the…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reiterated his resolve to represent the interest of all ethnic groups in the state through equitable appointments and landmark projects. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this on Sunday while speaking at a thanksgiving service held at the Church of God Mission, Sokebolou in Burutu for the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Julius Pondi. Dignitaries at the thanksgiving were the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and his wife, Speaker of the Bayelsa House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, Senator James Manager, some…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, his wife Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori and his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, are among dignitaries billed to attend the thanksgiving service of the member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko. The thanksgiving, which is in appreciation to God, for victory in the February 25 general election, at the tribunal and Court of Appeal, is to hold at Ukodhiko’s country home at Erawha-Owhe, Isoko North Local Government Area on Sunday December 24, 2023. A statement jointly signed by the Chairman Central Organising…

Hon Emakpor Odogu , the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Community Development, in a Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) TV Program, MORNING RIDE, points out some of the government’s plans in the first phase of Community Development plans.”The Executive Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori is resolute on his administration’s promise on the M.O.R.E Agenda to the State”, Emakpor declares. In a special Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) TV Interview Program, MORNING RIDE, anchored by Vivian Nkechika, the indomitable Executive Assistant to the Executive Governor of Delta State on Community Development, Hon Emakpor Odogu, revealed to…

Former President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday 17th December 2023 hosted some of his former cabinet members who had paid a surprise visit to him to felicitate with and pray for him, on the occasion of his 81st birthday, at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. The birthday visit was led by his Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, CFR, accompanied by Abubakar Malami, SAN, CON, former Minister of Justice/AGF; Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, CON, former Minister of Transportation; Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu, CON, former Minister of Water Resources; Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, CON, former Minister…