BY FRED ODU A former member of the House of Representatives and Secretary of the Technical Committee on the Agitation for the Creation of Anioma State, Rt. Hon Ossai N. Ossai, has said all the necessary steps are being taken to actualize the much expected statehood. Hon Ossai, in an interview with our reporter in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, stated that Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, had vowed to pursue the Anioma dream of decades past to its logical end. He disclosed that the Technical Committee had made significant progress in gathering information…
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The Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has fixed June 19, 2025, for the arraignment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in a defamation case brought by the Federal Government on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The date, which was initially set for June 3, was adjourned following procedural delays. A reminder notice obtained from the court’s registrar, Hiradi Dada, and signed on June 5, confirmed that all parties are expected to appear for the proceedings. The charge, believed by many observers to be politically motivated, stems from claims advanced by Akpabio and Bello, with…
Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, has extended warm Father’s Day greetings to fathers across Edo State and Nigeria at large. He extolled their vital role in shaping families and communities, describing fathers as indispensable pillars in the upbringing of future leaders. In a message personally signed on Sunday in Benin City, Ighodalo highlighted the pivotal role of fathers in every home, shaping the leaders of tomorrow as well as the profound influence they wield in society. His message reads: “My dear good people of Edo State,…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE In a significant boost to education in Delta State, Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the National Assembly, has announced full scholarships for 90 students across the senatorial district. The initiative is aimed at supporting academically promising students and easing the financial burden on families within the region. The announcement was made during the Delta North APC meeting held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Idumuje-Ugboko, the senator’s hometown. The gathering brought together party stakeholders, community leaders, and supporters from across the nine local government areas that make up Delta North. Senator Nwoko declared that…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE In a strategic move to strengthen internal cohesion and enhance grassroots mobilization, leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta North Senatorial District have announced the formation of a Leadership Council. Senator Prince Ned Nwoko will serve as the head of the council, with Delta North Senatorial Chairman, Chief Adizue Eluaka, as co-chair. The announcement was made in a communiqué issued at the end of the APC Delta North Senatorial District meeting held on June 14, 2025, in Idumuje-Ugboko. Reading the statement on behalf of the stakeholders, Rt. Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai emphasized the…
High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027, describing the president as a visionary and transformational leader who deserves another term to consolidate on his achievements. Tompolo’s endorsement was contained in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by Mr. Edgar Daniel Biu at the World Press Conference of the PBAT Door-To-Door Movement held at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. He noted that Tinubu’s administration has recorded remarkable successes that have positively impacted various sectors of the nation’s economy and promoted national unity. According…
by The Nation Former Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy Ohanenye has declared her unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ohanenye announced the relaunch of her nationwide grassroots campaign, “Naija Save Naija 2027,” aimed at mobilizing 10 million Nigerians to back the President. The initiative revives the political network she previously led to secure support in the 2023 elections, particularly among persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups. Speaking through her spokesperson, Musa Abdulrahaman, Ohanenye described her commitment to Tinubu as a “deep-seated conviction” inspired by his leadership style, reform-driven policies, and national…
The push for the creation of Anioma State received a major boost on Friday, June 13, 2025, as the Ugo Anioma Movement—a socio-political group based in Delta North—formally inaugurated its operations in Asaba with a resounding endorsement of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko. Held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, the event brought together traditional rulers, political leaders, and grassroots supporters from across Delta North. At the heart of the gathering was a shared conviction: Senator Ned Nwoko is the leader best positioned to deliver on the decades-long dream of Anioma State. In a show of unity and…
The Action Collective has raised alarm over what it described as an embarrassment to Nigeria’s justice system, questioning how a fugitive declared wanted since 2017 is being used as a Federal Government witness in an ongoing case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by Mr. Teddy Onyejuwe, the group called on the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police to explain the role of Sandra Duru, who reportedly fled to the United States to evade arrest. According to the statement, Sandra Duru, also known as Prof Mgbeke, has been on the run since a…
Two Years in the Senate: Strategic Leadership, National Influence, and People-Centered Representation Since his inauguration into the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko has brought intellect, intensity, and unmistakable presence to national discourse. Representing Delta North Senatorial District, his emergence in the red chambers was driven by the collective conviction of the Anioma people — a people who sought not just representation, but results. Two years on, that conviction has translated into visible leadership, bold advocacy, and deliberate action. What distinguishes Senator Nwoko is not only the breadth of his interventions, but the…