Tension has reportedly risen in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, following claims by residents of Ogbenti-Obi Quarters and members of the Obi Dieyi Royal Family over alleged demolition of buildings, erection of fences and restrictions on access to some properties in the area. The residents, in a petition dated August 17 and addressed to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, appealed for urgent government intervention, saying the situation was creating apprehension among families living in the community. The petitioners linked the development to a longstanding dispute concerning traditional succession and related property claims in Ogwashi-Uku.…
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By Kio Amachree There is a peculiar silence in Nigeria today, and it is deafening. A former governor of Kaduna State, once one of the most powerful men in the country, sits in detention. By this week he will have spent 150 days in custody without conviction, for offences that are bailable . He has been held by the ICPC since February 18, 2026, facing multiple inter-agency prosecutions over alleged diversion of public funds, inflated severance packages, and breach of national security, and despite being granted bail by multiple courts between April and May, he remains locked up because the…
By High Chief Peter Don P Ojemen MFR, Okodalo of Esanland (NDC Edo Central Leader) The recent gubernatorial campaign in Osun State was supposed to be a festival of democracy and a contest of ideas. Instead, it became a theater of the absurd, starring none other than our own Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and his band of associates. Their controversial outbursts, militant posturing, and unguarded vitriol in a neighboring state have rightfully elicited widespread condemnation from political commentators and notable figures, including the music icon Davido. As an elder statesman and the Okodalo of Esanland, I must state unequivocally: Governor Okpebholo’s…
The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and professional development of civil servants, describing them as critical partners in the implementation of government policies and programmes. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, stated this on Tuesday while inspecting the newly completed Permanent Secretaries’ quarters in Asaba ahead of its inauguration on Thursday, noting that the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had introduced a number of measures aimed at improving the working conditions and welfare of workers in the state civil service. Dr. Emu said civil servants were enjoying greater convenience in the state,…
The President of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing, Ughere Blessing, has endorsed Senator Ede Dafinone for a second term, urging Urhobo youths to rally behind the Delta Central Senator and support his continued representation. Ughere, in a statement posted on his official Facebook handle titled “Why Urhobo Nation Youths Must Endorse and Support Senator Ede Dafinone,” said the endorsement was based on Dafinone’s responsiveness, accessibility and demonstrated commitment to creating opportunities for Urhobo youths. He particularly cited the senator’s intervention in securing places for 20 Urhobo youths in the ongoing Niger Delta Community Development Board (NCDMB) Media and…
By David Lawani, Abuja The Media Consultant to Tantita Nigeria Limited, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, has said the company’s sustained efforts in protecting oil pipelines and other critical infrastructure in the Niger Delta have significantly improved crude oil production, environmental safety and economic activities in the region. Bebenimibo, who is also Special Adviser to Tantita Chairman, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, stated this while speaking on the sidelines of an award presented to Tantita by Blueprint Newspapers in recognition of the company’s contributions to pipeline security and national development. According to him, the award was another indication that Tantita’s intervention…
After 27 years of political exclusion, stakeholders in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have applauded the restoration of the Ughelli South II State Constituency, particularly praising Senator Ede Dafinone and Hon. Francis Waive for their contributions to the process. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently restored Ughelli South II alongside Abraka and Isoko North II in Delta State and Yagba West II in Kogi State, following relevant court judgments. The Commission has fixed September 19, 2026, for elections into the restored constituencies, with party primaries scheduled for August 21–25. The development has been described…
By Ibrahim Bamidele Afrobeats superstar Davido has quietly deleted two politically charged tweets that sparked significant reactions on Saturday, August 15, 2026, leaving fans and political observers questioning the reason behind the move. In one of the deleted posts, the singer, whose full name is David Adeleke, stated that his family would no longer support any presidential candidate, while tagging his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Another screenshot circulating online captured a separate deleted post directed at President Bola Tinubu, in which Davido simply wrote, “U no try @officialABAT.” Although both posts were deleted shortly after they were published,…
History was made on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, commissioned Big Heart Radio 92.1 FM, a pioneering media establishment owned by renowned legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Anthony Idigbe, marking the emergence of the first radio station owned by an Asaba indigene. The station, strategically located in Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area, was unveiled during a colourful ceremony attended by traditional rulers, government officials, media executives, professionals, business leaders, friends and associates of the Idigbe family. Representing Governor Oborevwori at the event, the Commissioner for Special Duties (Government…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the renewed efforts to promote peace, unity and harmonious coexistence among the diverse ethnic communities in Warri and its environs. The governor, who spoke through the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, at the closing ceremony of the maiden Warri Unity Games held at the Federal Government College (FGC), Warri, described sports as a powerful instrument for strengthening relationships and fostering sustainable peace. Tonukari, who represented the governor at the event, conveyed Oborevwori’s warm regards and expressed his regret at his inability to attend personally due to pressing official engagements.…