By Godfrey C. Osakwe, fnipr, fciism Concerned stakeholders of Akwukwu-Igbo, headquarters of Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, have appealed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to prioritise the community’s infrastructural development, calling for urgent government intervention in critical sectors affecting the wellbeing and socio-economic advancement of the people. The appeal was contained in a welcome address formally sent to Governor Oborevwori in connection with his campaign visit to Akwukwu-Igbo, in which the stakeholders welcomed the governor and his entourage while drawing attention to the persistent infrastructural challenges confronting the historic community. In the address, presented on behalf of the…
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The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Orhue I, CFR, mni, has offered royal prayers and blessings to Senator Ede Dafinone and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, while warning politicians and their supporters against electoral violence and intimidation. The monarch gave the blessings on Wednesday when Senator Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, led a delegation of APC leaders and campaign officials on a courtesy visit to his palace to formally seek royal prayers ahead of the commencement of their electioneering activities. While receiving the delegation, the…
By Esada Uyono, The Chief Executive Officer of the Gabriel Sunano Foundation, Mr Gabriel Erhovwo Sunano, has thrown his weight behind Senator Ede Dafinone’s re-election bid in 2027, citing his educational background, professional experience and legislative record as reasons for his continued representation of Delta Central Senatorial District. Sunano, a philanthropist and political analyst, stated this in a press statement on Wednesday, describing Dafinone as a candidate whose experience and first-term performance had distinguished him in the representation of the district. He argued that the senator’s performance in the National Assembly compared favourably with that of previous representatives, adding that…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially commenced its campaign in Warri South-West Constituency II ahead of the 2027 general elections, with a rally that attracted party leaders, political stakeholders and supporters from different parts of the constituency. The statement, issued by the party’s campaign team, said the event also featured the formal presentation of the APC flag to its candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly, Warri South-West Constituency II, Dr. Andrew Omagbemi Igban, in the presence of the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. According to the statement, residents and party supporters turned out…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ASABA, Delta State – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State has convened a stakeholders and security agencies meeting in Asaba to strengthen security preparedness and inter-agency collaboration ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the INEC Local Government Area office in Oshimili South, brought together representatives of various security agencies, political parties, traditional institutions, religious organisations, government agencies, community leaders and youth groups. The meeting focused on developing effective strategies to ensure peaceful, free, fair and credible elections before,…
Senator Ede Dafinone has assured the people of Delta Central Senatorial District of stronger representation, equitable distribution of constituency projects and renewed efforts to revive the moribund Delta Steel Company (DSC), Aladja, if re-elected to the Senate in 2027. Dafinone gave the assurance while speaking shortly after the official presentation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag to him as the party’s senatorial candidate for Delta Central ahead of the 2027 general elections. The senator, who is seeking re-election to the 11th National Assembly, expressed confidence that stronger political cooperation between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori…
The Make Isoko Great Again (MIGA) Initiative, a political pressure group established to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Isoko land, has inaugurated its executive members with a pledge to intensify political awareness and mobilise massive support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration ceremony, convened by the founder, Hon. Dr. Jude Omena Ogbimi, took place at the residence of the former lawmaker in Otor-Igho, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, and attracted a large gathering of politicians, community leaders, youths, women and elders. The newly inaugurated executives…
In her inaugural lecture at Southern Delta University, the first female substantive Professor of Petroleum Engineering challenges Nigeria to turn its indigenous resources into solutions for the future of the petroleum industry. In a remarkable celebration of academic excellence, professional distinction and indigenous technological innovation, Engr. Prof. Patricia Nneka Onwuachi-Iheagwara has delivered a compelling inaugural lecture at Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro, challenging Nigeria to look inward for solutions to some of the critical technological challenges confronting its petroleum industry. The lecture, titled “From Earth to Wellbore: Confronting Cement Retrogression in HTHP Wells with Indigenous Additives,” delivered 21, July, 2026,…
The Delta State Government has approved N10 billion for the construction and furnishing of classrooms in 92 public primary and secondary schools across the state as part of efforts to improve the learning environment and strengthen the education sector. The approval was one of the major decisions reached at Monday’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House Annex, Warri. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the end of the meeting. He was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr A Federal High Court order has reportedly directed security agencies to investigate and prosecute those allegedly involved in the operation linked to the use of a Federal Government Central Bank account for private business transactions. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into an alleged money laundering operation involving members of the management team of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State, over transactions reportedly exceeding ₦60 billion. The investigation follows an order reportedly issued by the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba on November 13, 2025, directing…