By Goodness Toritseju Mene April 14, 2025 | Delta State – The Odokun Youth Council (OYC) has issued a strongly worded statement rejecting recent allegations made against Hon. Evangelist Michael Diden, popularly known as Ejele, by the Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC), while calling on the Federal Government to take urgent action against what it describes as rising ethnic tension and alleged human rights violations in Delta State. In a press release signed and made public on April 14, 2025, the OYC described the claims by the GYC as “spurious and libelous,” asserting that Diden’s recent public criticisms of Tantita Security…
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Former Deputy Senate President and 2023 Delta State APC governorship candidate, Barr. Ovie Omo-Agege, on Saturday, declared Delta State an “APC territory” as he formally welcomed members of the Delta Unity Group (DUG) into the party during a rally held at the Old Bendel Hotel, Boji Boji Owa, Agbor. The event, which began at 10 a.m., drew key political stakeholders and party faithful from across the state. Addressing the crowd, Omo-Agege praised the rapid growth of the APC in Delta, saying, “Your Excellency, you are coming to Delta State at a time where the party in Delta has undergone serious,…
An assessment of the credentials and performance of presidential spokespersons in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic has revealed that Dr. Reuben Abati, Pastor Femi Adesina, late Dr Doyin Okpe, late Mrs Remi Oyo and Segun Adeninyi, were effective communicators, and performed reasonably well more than their counterparts between 1999 and 2024. Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, made the disclosure on Saturday while speaking as NIPR guest lecturer in the second pre conference webinar series for NIPRW conference, tagged Uyo 2025, and the NIPR National Spokespersons Summit holding in Abuja from Monday 14th to Thursday…
By Kenneth Orusi A renewed push for the creation of Anioma State has taken center stage in Delta State’s political discourse, led by Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The call for the new state, which has been a longstanding aspiration of the Anioma people, gained significant momentum as the senator provided an update on the legislative process and national backing for the initiative. Speaking on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at a high-profile community engagement in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Senator Nwoko addressed stakeholders and supporters during an event organized by the…
In what is being hailed as a turning point in Delta State’s political trajectory, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has publicly endorsed the creation of Anioma State, declaring it a “done deal” backed by the APC leadership and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dr. Ganduje made the declaration during a high-profile rally held in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, where thousands of supporters and defectors welcomed a delegation of APC heavyweights. Among them were Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo; Senator Ovie Omo-Agege; Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu; Chiedu Ebie, Chairman of the NDDC…
By Unue Emeka, The senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko, has made it clear that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is not welcome in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwoko stated that the Delta APC will defeat the governor and his party, the PDP, in the 2027 general elections. He made this statement at Agbor, which has been termed a significant political realignment in Delta State, following the official defection of members of the Delta Unity Group (DUG) in Ika Federal Constituency from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The gathering, attended by APC bigwigs,…
By Sunny Green Itodo Nigerian media personality and actress, Toke Makinwa, has said she is at a point in her life where her marital choices are limited. The 40-year-old said if given the opportunity to be a second, third, fourth or even fifth wife, she would consider it. She stated this in the latest episode of her podcast, Toke Moments, shared via her YouTube page. “As independent women, do you think that we have glamourised this notion of being independent?,” Makinwa asked her guest on the show, Banke Kuku. “Yeah. It’s tough,” Kuku replied. Makinwa added, “I won’t lie, Banke.…
By Olugbenga Ige Two masquerades led youths in Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State to protest over alleged outrageous billing and sudden movement of the community’s electricity billing regime from Band C to Band A. The protesters, on Friday, were seen gathered at Bareke Roundabout in the metropolis, carrying placards with various inscriptions amidst dancing and singing of war songs. Some of the inscriptions on the placards read, ‘Omu-Aran Says No to Band A’, ‘Bring Us Back to Band C’, ‘Revert Omu-Aran to Band C ’, and ‘Omu-Aran Youths Have Spoken Loudly’. According to the youths, the…
By Tunde Rahman The special relationship between President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari has witnessed many remarkable moments. It has experienced dramatic and exciting times, just as there have been challenging moments. Life changing and sweet memories abound between the two great leaders. Between the two great men, there are recollections of might-have-beens. There are also open testimonies about the gains of the partnership and words of commendation as well as scornful moments. Nonetheless, the two leaders have trudged on to the admiration of their mutual friends and associates, and bewilderment – I dare say, disappointment – of…
By Sunny Green Itodo Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), has shared his opinion on polygamy. The movie legend said it is unfair to be married to just one woman while responding to a question about the number of women who desire him on a recent episode of Curiosity Made Me Ask. Declaring his support for polygamy, RMD revealed that his father married five women. The host Bae U Barbie asked: “You are married to only one woman. Do you think that is fair? Do you have an idea of how many women [who] want you?” RMD replied: “I don’t…