The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone has praised the outstanding commitment and impact of Zamarr Institute in advancing care and awareness for individuals on the autism spectrum. The commendation came during a recent meeting with a delegation from the institute, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Oluronke Katagum. The visit highlighted ongoing efforts by the organization and explored opportunities for collaboration and legislative support. According to our correspondent, discussions at the meeting centered on the institute’s upcoming fundraising dinner, which aims to expand access to essential services and sustain critical programs tailored to…
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A new political assessment ahead of the 2027 general elections has projected former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Onyekachi Ochei, as the leading contender for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North Senatorial ticket, ahead of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko. The projection was contained in a report released by a public affairs analyst, Mr. Omobola Omonla Itaye, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. The report, which examined the strengths, structures, and political trajectories of the three frontline aspirants, concluded that Ochei currently holds a strategic edge, particularly…
Barely three weeks to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta Central Senatorial primary, strong indications have emerged that former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, and party chieftain, O’tega Emerhor, may withdraw from the race. The two political heavyweights are reportedly winding down their aspirations following alleged failed attempts to secure high-level political endorsements from the party in Abuja and a perceived loss of grip on the current party structure in the state. Sources within the APC hierarchy reveal that both men are wary of a potential “embarrassment” at the polls against the incumbent, Senator Ede Dafinone. Dafinone is said to…
Sylvester Asoya In 1978, Mallam Mohammed Lawan, an Islamic cleric from Birnin Kebbi, stepped into Asaba, in search of livelihood, fortune and a new life. But he unexpectedly found more than he had ever imagined. Not only did he pursue opportunity and success, he also found something far greater, a good wife to walk the difficult journey of life. Lawan’s story represents the extraordinary journeys of many Nigerians, men and women, who left their birthplaces and home states and found not just work, but belonging. In Asaba, the capital of Delta State, it is easy for strangers to become neighbours.…
A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja and presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Monday, April 20, 2026 admitted nine exhibits against a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. The exhibits were presented before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its ongoing trial of the former Minister and some family members. The EFCC is prosecuting the defendants on an amended 16-count charge bordering on conspiracy, procuring, disguising, concealing and laundering proceeds of unlawful activities to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area in Ogun State. President Tinubu also approved a special take-off grant of N15billion for the college. The President’s approval was in fulfilment of the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021, particularly with respect to the expansion of the Police Academy based in Wudil, Kano state, into multiple campuses across the country. The intervention fund will be sourced from the TetFund 2026 allocation to finance priority infrastructure, academic facilities, student accommodation, and core training assets.…
By Enitan Abel Johngold The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates for the sale of nomination forms and conduct of primary elections. The schedule, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, details timelines for screening, appeals, and primaries across all elective positions. It also provides guidelines for the purchase of expression of interest and nomination forms. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party reaffirmed its commitment to conducting transparent and credible primary elections, stressing that…
By Patricia Gbemudu Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) remain the backbone of Delta State’s economy, dominating commerce in Warri, Asaba, and Ughelli across agro‑processing, retail, transport, and digital services. Nationally, SMEs make up over 39 million businesses, contributing nearly 50% of GDP and about 80% of employment—a reality mirrored in Delta, where thousands of micro‑businesses sustain household incomes and local supply chains. “Without small businesses, many families here would find it difficult to survive,” said Mercy Oghene, a cloth trader in Warri. Despite their importance, SMEs are being squeezed by rising operating costs. Unreliable grid power forces most to rely…
By Ufuoma Egbe, As conversations around the 2027 Delta Central senatorial race gather momentum, the renewed push to project Olorogun O’tega Emerhor as a viable contender raises more questions than it answers. Beyond the carefully orchestrated endorsements and quiet political manoeuvring, a fundamental issue remains unresolved: where is the evidence of his electoral strength? Politics is not built on assumptions, nor sustained by a few inconsequential endorsements detached from grassroots reality. It is earned through verifiable influence at the unit, ward, and constituency levels. On this score, critics insist that Emerhor’s record is, at best, underwhelming and poor. In both…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Senator Ede Dafinone have extended warm felicitations to Hon. Stella Okotete on the occasion of her 42nd birthday, commending her contributions to social development, party growth, and national progress. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described Okotete, Executive Director, Business Development at Nigerian Export-Import Bank, as a committed advocate for empowerment, noting her consistent efforts in uplifting women, youths, and vulnerable groups. The governor praised the former National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress for her dedication to people-oriented initiatives, which…