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 NZE ONUORA CONGRATULATES  GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI ON DUAL AWARDS, SAYS HONOUR DIDN'T COME AS A SURPRISE Senior Special Assistant, SSA to the Governor on Non Indigenes Affairs, Hon. Nze Francis Onuora has described the double awards of Outstanding Independent Governor and Best Independent Governor in Urban Renewal of the Year 2025 bagged by Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as well deserved. "The Governor deserves even more owing to his humble disposition  resulting in infrastructural development, human capital development  and overall welfare of Deltans." Nze Onuora  visibly elated by the Oborevwori's achievements so far since assumption of office on May 29, 2023. In a statement made available to newsmen, the Governor's Aide acknowledged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a man with "Golden Heart",  compassion for the people of the state stating that the recent dual awards by the Independent Newspapers was only a reassurance of h...

 

 MULADE APPRECIATES STAKEHOLDERS’ SUPPORT, VOWS TRANSPARENT FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP AND ECONOMIC-DRIVEN REFORMS FOR THE IJAW NATION. Warri - The newly elected National Treasurer of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide, Double Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade (PhD), the Ibe-Serimowei of the ancient oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, has conveyed heartfelt appreciation to stakeholders and the Ijaw Nation for the overwhelming support that led to his victory at the April 13, 2026 national elections. In a statement, Comrade Mulade thanked the outgoing INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, members of the National Executive Council (NEC), the 2026 National Electoral Commission chaired by His Royal Majesty, Justice F. F. Tabai (Rtd), national delegates, and the entire Ijaw Nation for the confidence reposed in him. He described his emergence as a collective mandate and a call to higher responsibility and dedicated service. Comrade Mulade pledged to work in synergy with members of t...

 

 WHEN DRUMS SPEAK AND HISTORY ANSWERS: Reclaiming the Soul of Africa Through the Gbaraun–Egbesu Festival There are moments in history when a, people must pause—not to mourn what was lost, but to rediscover what still lives. The annual festival of Gbaraun–Egbesu Ibolomobo-Ere & Amaseikumor in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom is one such moment. It is not merely a cultural gathering; it is a living archive, a sacred theatre where spirituality, identity, and heritage converge in rhythmic harmony. To witness this festival is to encounter Africa—not the Africa described in foreign texts, but the Africa that breathes through its people, speaks through its drums, and reveals itself in symbols older than colonial memory. Led by the revered monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II, JP, Aketekpe Agadagba, Pere of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, strengthened by the influential ministration of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw land, and graced by royal f...

 

 

 

OBOREVWORI'S SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON NON INDIGENES AFFAIRS CHIEF ADIBE SUES FOR RENEWED COMMITMENT FROM DELTANS AT EASTER The Senior Special Assistant SSA to the Governor of Delta State on Non Indigenes Affairs Chief Victor Adibe has called on Non-Indigenes and Deltans at large to emulate the exemplary lifestyle of the Saviour of the World Jesus Christ whose rising from the dead paved the way for christians to be saved. Chief Adibe who is the Chief Executive Officer CEO of Victor's Authentic Ventures stated that Easter season brings about new birth and urged christians to take advantage of the celebration to mend their ways with God. He reminded all to show love and compassion to one another just like Jesus Christ did. The Governor's Aide Chief Adibe emphasizes the need for christians to reflect on the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ at the cross of Calvary and maintaining that by so doing the true essence of Easter would be achieved. Chief Victor Adibe also extend...

 

 

 NZE FRANCIS ONUORA FELICITATES NON-INDIGENES AT EASTER  Senior Special Assistant SSA to Delta State Governor on Non Indigenes Affairs Nze Francis Onuora has wished Non-Indigenes in the state a blessed Easter Celebration. Describing Easter as the  basis of Christianity Nze Onuora asked Deltans and Nigerians at large to continue to imbibe the examples laid down by Jesus Christ so as to be a blessing to their world. He emphasized the need for unity,peaceful co-existence and the love amongst brethren. The Governor's Aide while wishing Christians a blessed Easter Celebration admonished them to use the season to reflect on the essence of Easter. Nze Onuora equally extended warmth felicitations to his boss the Governor of Delta State Right Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori and prayed for good health and prosperity upon the Governor and people of Delta State. He called for support of Non-Indigenes to the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori noting that the present administra...

 SPORTS DEVELOPMENT: COMRADE MULADE IN PORTUGAL FOR SOCCER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. Prominent Niger Delta philanthropist and Chairman of the Delta state mini football association, Dr. Mulade Sheriff, and the President of the Mini Football Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Datti Umar Yusuf have stormed Portugal to witness the biggest grassroots football tournament in the world. Ambassador Mulade, who double as Vice President, Nigeria Mini Football Association said it is paramount to explore this trip to gain more knowledge to help launch and enhance his Africa 4 Peace Sports Academy.  He said he is impressed with the ongoing IBERCUP, 2026. Which is being attended by over 400 football teams from more than 30 countries in the world, for under 10-18 years old. "It's beautiful and amazing to see kids between the ages of 10-18 from different parts of the world displaying their soccer skills in a very good atmosphere where they can easily be picked by scouts," he said. "It...

 

 

 COMRADE SHERIFF MULADE TELLS PRESIDENT TINUBU TO SAVE NIGERIANS FROM DYING OF HUNGER, INSECURITY. Warri - The National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to adopt bold and pragmatic steps to stop Nigerians from dying silently and publicly as a result of hunger, hardship, and insecurity challenges in the country. Comrade Mulade who is a Niger Delta born renowned human and development advocate, made the call in a statement he released to news men on Tuesday, wherein he expressed his displeasure over political office holders' bid to seeking election while less attention to the level of hunger and poverty felt across the nation. "We must rise above the challenges and stop the avoidable deaths of Nigerians on daily basis because of leadership failure towards citizens welfare and protection," Mulade charged. According to the United Nations peace ambassador, said the Ni...