By: Ike Philip Abiagom June 7, 2026, marks a significant milestone in the life of Mr. Mike Ogbolu Ofili of Umuijemaguna, Odaukwu, Umuodafe Quarters, Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, as he celebrates his birthday and retires from the Delta State Local Government Service Commission after decades of meritorious service. Mr. Ofili retired as an Assistant Director (Administration), bringing to a close a distinguished career characterized by dedication, professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public service. Throughout his years in government service, he earned the respect of colleagues and superiors through his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to…
Author: Spade Nigeria
Allegations of irregularities have continued to trail the Delta North All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries held across the 98 wards in the district, following the emergence of conflicting claims over the election results. Results released after the primaries held on Monday, May 18, 2026, showed former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, reportedly polling 113,309 votes and incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko was credited with 2,613 votes. Another aspirant, Maryam Alli, reportedly scored 40 votes. However, video clips released by the office of Senator Ned Nwoko and shared on his Facebook page have raised questions about the authenticity of the…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, which claimed four lives and left several others injured. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment from injuries sustained in the incident. The Governor described the accident as heartbreaking and unfortunate, noting that the loss of lives was a painful tragedy for the affected families and the state at large. He assured residents that…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday intervened in the tensions arising from the ward and unit delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency, convening a high-level peace meeting with leaders of the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities at Government House, Asaba. The meeting, which brought together ethnic leaders, security chiefs and top government officials, focused on preserving peace and fostering dialogue among stakeholders amid growing concerns over the delineation process. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Oborevwori stressed the need for unity and peaceful coexistence among the people of Warri, noting that peace and security remain central pillars…
Former Delta State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Nick Ovuakporie, has delivered a scathing assessment of the political decline of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, claiming the former senator lost control of the party structure he once dominated and was ultimately forced out by political associates he had long regarded as subordinates. Ovuakporie spoke against the backdrop of comments previously made by Festus Keyamo, who had alleged in 2021 that Omo-Agege installed his “houseboys” as APC executives at virtually every level of the party structure in Delta State. At the time, supporters of Omo-Agege strongly…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Civic Engagement and Civil Society, Civicist Rex Anighoro, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his commitment to tertiary education and youth development, describing the appointment of Prof. Sam Ovete Aghalino as Vice Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University as a demonstration of the administration’s resolve to strengthen the education sector. Anighoro gave the commendation while addressing students at the maiden edition of the Citizens’ Pulse Engagement held at Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, under the theme, “Building a Well-Informed Citizenry for National Development.”…
The De’ Maria Foundation, led by renowned public health advocate, Dr. Ebitimi Patricia Tobuyei, has impacted the lives of more than 2,000 people through a comprehensive four-day health and community intervention programme aimed at promoting HPV awareness, improving healthcare access and supporting vulnerable populations. The outreach, implemented under the Foundation’s flagship initiative, “The Red Bloom Project: Empowering Girls One Pad at a Time,” was held between June 4 and June 7, 2026, across four locations: Nyanya Secondary School, FCT Abuja, the Suleja Correctional Facility in Niger State, Mararaba Kabayi Community in Nasarawa State and St. Francis Catholic Church, Pegi-Kuje, FCT…
By OurHeritageReporter A Nigerian woman living in the United Kingdom has gone viral after releasing an emotive video in which she sobbed while discussing her challenges as an immigrant. The woman claimed that she moved from South Africa to the UK four years ago in quest of a better life and has since worked relentlessly to support herself and develop stability, taking up various tasks such as cleaning and caring. According to her, she recently received heartbreaking news that her firm had lost its Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), jeopardising her employment and immigration status. Expressing irritation and tiredness, she detailed…
Eminent pharmacist, healthcare leader, philanthropist and corporate executive, Pharm. (Dr.) Paul Osogbe Enebeli, D.Sc., HC, FPSN, FNAPHARM, FPCPHARM, PHF, has formally accepted his appointment as the Advisory Board Chairman of BEL Dialogue, an audience-participatory discussion platform established by Bel Media Consult Limited. In a letter dated June 4, 2026 and addressed to the Secretary of BEL Dialogue, Enebeli described his appointment as a privilege and pledged his support towards the growth and success of the platform, which is designed to promote informed public discourse on governance, leadership, development and societal advancement. The distinguished pharmacist commended the vision behind BEL Dialogue,…
Olorogun O’tega Emerhor’s continuing claim to be APC Delta’s “founding leader and central pillar” is false, revisionist, and disrespectful to the memory of late Senator S. O. Okpozo and the early pioneers who laid the party’s ideological and organisational foundation. Emerhor did not build APC Delta. The title he now brandishes was thrust on him as political appeasement to placate his inflated ego and mask his desperation for relevance. He did not earn it through sacrifice, vision, or results. He was handed it. APC in Delta was built by many leaders and thousands of foot soldiers across Delta Central, Delta…