Delta State Archives

Nov

13

2025

Gov. Sheriff: Raising The Margins Beyond Partisanship And Propaganda To Performance I.

Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Delta State, Nwaokobia Jnr, Politics

Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most notable performing Governors. His administration’s “MORE Agenda” — Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace And Security — has provided a clear roadmap for governance, translating plans into tangible outcomes across infrastructure, social welfare, and fiscal management. Delta State under Governor Oborevwori is proving that clear vision and disciplined execution can deliver real change. In just about every sector and aspect of leadership the protagonist of the M.O.R.E Agenda the Executive Governor of Delta State Chief Sheriff Oborevwori has shown…

Mar

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

See names, photos of 8 persons declared wanted by DHQs for murder of 17 Soldiers in Delta

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsArmy, Crime, Delta State, Insecurity, RIP, Security

The Defence Headquarters has proclaimed eight people wanted for their involvement in the recent death of 17 military personnel in Delta State. The list was released by the military during a briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Those declared wanted include Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (a.k.a Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Ogenerukeywe, Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi. OHAFIATV News recalls that on Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other dignitaries laid to rest the 17 military personnel murdered in the Okuama community in Delta on March 14.

Mar

25

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Asaba Declaration: Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s Communique On 2024 Easter Igbo Retreat; Set To Elect President from Rivers State

Column, Metro, News, Politics, SponsoredDelta State, Metro, Next Level, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

OHANAEZE ANNOUNCES COUNTDOWN TO JANUARY 2025 ELECTION OF PRESIDENT GENERAL FROM RIVERS STATE Ndigbo Convergence at Asaba On the 24th and 25th, of March 2024, Ndigbo from all walks of life gathered in Asaba, Delta State for an Easter retreat, dubbed Asaba Declaration.It was aimed at challenging the misconceptions and misrepresentations held by the world, especially Nigerians, about the Igbo people. Despite facing unjust brutality, humiliation, and ostracism after the Civil War in 1970, the industrious spirit, vibrant energy, and entrepreneurial acumen of the Igbo have driven us to resurgence as a tribe. We have reclaimed our position as a…

Jan

08

2024

By David Okoye

Delta Government Faces Opposition Over Proposed Motorcycle Union.

NewsDelta State, Metro

The Motorcycle Owners and Users Association of Nigeria (MOUN) strongly opposes the Delta government's plan to establish a new motorcycle union, describing it as "an impunity and illegality taken too far." The Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Emu, announced that the Confraternity of Motorcycle and Tricycle Owners Association (COMTOA) would start collecting levies from riders beginning January 8. In response, MOUN President Julius Bobi issued a statement on Sunday, urging security authorities to intervene and prevent potential anarchy. Bobi emphasized the breach of the law by the Delta government, citing protection under Section 24 of the Trade Unions Act.…

May

01

2023

By Kalu Odinakachi

Gunmen kidnap two Catholic priests in Delta

NewsBandits, Crime, Delta State, Gunmen, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Tension has gripped the Catholic community in Delta State as two priests, Reverend Father Chochos Kunav and Rev Father Raphael Ogigba, have been abducted in Agbaro Otor Area, near Warri, Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the two clerics were forcefully taken away by yet-to-be-identified gunmen along the Agbaro Otor Road on Saturday night, while on their way to Ughelli. A statement issued by Rev Father Okereke Kizito and made available to journalists in Warri on Monday explained that Father Chochos who works in Ibadan was on a visit to his colleague of the Catholic Diocese of Warri, Rev Father…