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Oborevwori Congratulates Ese Gam, UPU Executive, Charges Leaders To Deepen Unity In Urhobo Nation

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Chief Ese Gam on his reelection as the President- General of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, and all other elected as Executive members of the union. Chief Ese Gam scored 432 votes, while Chief Simeon Ohwofa scored 178 votes in the election for the office of the President- General of the union. The Governor commended the peaceful conduct of the 94th Urhobo National Day Celebration and 2025 Annual Congress held at the union’s headquarters in Uvwiamughe-Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The Governor, in the congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, also congratulated all those who won and lost in the election, describing their participation as a demonstration of their love and commitment to the growth and progress of the Urhobo nation. Oborevwori applauded the maturity, restraint, and peaceful disposition displayed by delegates, contestants and their supporters, stres...
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OBOREVWORI’S INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE IN DELTA DELIVERING TANGIBLE RESULTS — Aniagwu

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Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has reaffirmed the state government’s resolve to fast-track the delivery of critical rural roads and stormwater drainage projects across the stat, stating that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s aggressive infrastructure drive is already yielding visible results. Aniagwu gave the assurance on Thursday during an extensive inspection tour of ongoing projects in Osubi, Okuokoko, Ugolo-Okpe and neighbouring communities, including the 15.75km Orerokpe–Okulohoh–Oviri Road and the 12.5km Okwitolor–Okobia–Arhagba Road, all in Okpe Local Government Area. Speaking to journalists, the Commissioner said the stormwater drainage project spanning the Osubi–Okuokoko–Ugolo-Okpe axis was designed to resolve the perennial flooding that previously submerged homes during the rainy season. “Before now, a number of houses usually got submerged during the rainy season. This drainage project is meant to evacuate stormwater...
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STANLEY OTOMA FUNDS COMMON ENTRANCE FEES,DONATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL TO SCHOOL IN IGBUZO

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- By Ike Philip Abiagom Igbuzo, a community known for its unity and deep-rooted culture of giving back, has once again witnessed another heartwarming display of generosity from one of its illustrious sons. The town, blessed with sons and daughters who always remember home whenever God blesses them, continues to produce selfless philanthropists whose passion is to uplift the next generation. This noble path is Stanley Chukwudumebi Otoma,CEO of One Needs Properties and Construction Ltd, has chosen to follow with unwavering commitment. In continuation of his long-standing annual educational empowerment programme, Otoma splashed millions of naira on students of Omu Girls Model School 11, Ezukwu, Ibusa, donating a wide range of educational materials, including quality school bags, sandals, customised notebooks, writing materials, and textbooks. The joyous event, held at the school premises, brought smiles to the faces of thousands of pupils. In addition to the materials, Otoma took a remark...
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AGULU LAKE: A place Where Culture, Religion And Mystery Meet Tourism - By Sylvester Asoya

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Agulu, a town in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, is closely associated with two distinguished Nigerian figures: Mr. Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general election, and the late Professor Dora Akunyili, renowned public servant, scholar and former Director-General of NAFDAC. However, beyond its notable personalities, Agulu is also home to an iconic lake, shrouded in mystery and rich in cultural, religious and touristic significance.  But Agulu Lake is more than just a confluence of culture, mystery and hospitality. It is also a place of quiet splendour where myths dance with nature in a timeless elegance. Without doubt, this lake is a breathtaking harmony of colours, activities, quiet sounds and serenity that offers a perfect escape from the chaos of everyday life.  The tour of the lake begins at the Chief Priest’s shrine, where tradition and mystery set the tone for the journey ahead of every visitor. Here, at the Chief Priest’s oute...
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High Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs Delivers Transformative Charge at RSU 2025 Convocation Lecture

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Opuda, Alabo High Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, Chairman of the 2025 Convocation Lecture of the Rivers State University (RSU), delivered a powerful and future-focused address yesterday that reinforced his lifelong advocacy for entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, and people-centred leadership. The Convocation Lecture, delivered by Dr. Daere Afonya-a Akobo, FCIoD, Chairman/GCEO of PANA Holdings, explored the theme: “Joint University-Industry Ventures: Entrepreneurship, Technology, Sustainability, and People Nexus for Rivers State University.”  High Chief Lulu-Briggs described the lecture as timely, transformational, and critical for repositioning RSU, now arriving at its 37th and 38th Convocation, for global competitiveness. A statement by Nia’Bari Fakae, SA Media to Opuda, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs, issued on 04/12/25, disclosed that High Chief Lulu-Briggs in his remarks,  stressed that modern societies rise not because of mineral wealth but because of the creativity, adaptabi...
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GEN. CHRISTOPHER MUSA SWORN-IN AS NIGERIA'S NEW MINISTER OF DEFENCE, BY PRES TINUBU

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU SWEARS IN GEN. CHRISTOPHER MUSA AS MINISTER OF DEFENCE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday, December 1, 2025. His nomination was announced the following day and transmitted to the Senate, where it received expedited screening and confirmation. Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Nigerian Army in 1991 and had a distinguished military career. He was appointed Chief of Defence Staff by President Tinubu in 2023 and retired in October 2025. As Chief of Defence Staff, he championed inter-service security collaboration. With his swearing-in, the new Defence Minister is expected to immediately assume duties as the Tinubu administration seeks to consolidate recent security gains and fast-track reforms ...
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HOW PRINCIPAL CUP EMPOWERS YOUTHS, PROMOTES SPORTING TALENTS IN DELTA - By Jerome-Mario Utomi

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The 2025 Delta state Zenith Bank Principal Cup edition has come to a close with a thrilling final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba with Urhobo College, Effurun, emerging the overall winner, defeating Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School, with a score of 2-1. While this year’s tournament has come and gone the humongous goodwill and camaraderie the sports fiesta represents or brought to Deltans, a culturally diverse state, cannot be quantified. It's heartwarming that many Deltans now see the competition as superlative and a reflection of the rich sporting talent in the State. According to them, the competition is reflective of the avalanche of youthful energies, potentials and talents in Delta which, if well harnessed, will be a catalyst for the promotion of unity, discipline, and healthy competition among schools. A broad spectrum of Deltans are of the view that the tournament underscores the rich sporting talents in the State and confers importance on nurturing them. Participants and gues...
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