Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Abuja on Thursday, April 16, 2026 issued a warrant of arrest against a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Faruoq and a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali. Farouq and Alkali are scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday before the court but failed to appear. Only the third defendant, Sani Nafiu Mohammed was present in court. The trio are to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a twenty-one count charge bordering on breach of trust, abuse…
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Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has called for a shift from rhetoric to practical solutions in addressing Nigeria’s governance challenges, warning that electoral victories must translate into tangible benefits for citizens. Dafinone spoke at the 3rd Advocate Lecture Series organised by Advocate Publication Ltd, publishers of Advocate Newspaper, where he emphasised the need for reform ahead of the 2027 elections. The lecture, themed “From Ballot to Patronage: Why Electoral Victory Fails to Deliver Good Governance in Nigeria,” drew stakeholders from across the political and civic space. “I am always glad when conversations like this move beyond identifying problems to offering…
The Ijaw nation in Delta State, Wednesday formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for re-election in 2027, in what emerged as the highpoint of a grand reception organised in honour of the governor. The event, hosted by the Ijaw National Congress (worldwide) in Bomadi, drew prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders and members of the Ijaw nation from across Delta State and beyond. The endorsement followed a motion moved by the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Julius Pondi, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori be endorsed…
In political history, the archetype of the power-entrenched leader one who refuses to relinquish influence even after leaving office has often drawn comparisons to imperial figures who governed with a sense of entitlement rather than service. This character, driven by an insatiable desire to remain relevant, frequently prioritizes personal legacy over democratic ideals. It is within this context that the recent political maneuvers of Ifeanyi Okowa must be critically examined. Since exiting office as Governor of Delta State, Dr. Okowa’s post-administration trajectory appears to reflect a calculated effort to consolidate political control. His orchestration of his daughter’s emergence into the…
By Dr. N.M. Darigho Odedede Considering the potpourri of goodwill messages and felicitations that greeted the 64th birthday anniversary of Senator Ede Dafinone across various media platforms on the 10th of April, 2026, one can easily conclude that servant leadership is the best form of leadership that appeals to the collective conscience of the people. No doubt, Senator Dafinone’s open-door policy resonates among the majority of the good people of Delta Central, and it seems obvious that his constituents have been waiting for an ample opportunity to reciprocate his servant leadership posture and to celebrate him for the good works…
As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District. Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma. While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift…
By Kenneth Obieh The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Chairman of the State CARES Steering Committee, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, said every community will benefit from the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) Programme. The Commissioner disclosed this during the project launch and presentation of the first tranche of the cheque for the rehabilitation of the Health Centre at Ibedeni Community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, organised by the Community Driven Development Social Implementation Unit of the Delta CARES programme. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Delta CARES State Coordinator and Secretary of the State CARES…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo Concerned by rising pressures in the healthcare system and the urgent need to safeguard patient lives, the Head of Service (HoS) of Delta State, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has called on medical and dental consultants to take decisive leadership roles in strengthening patient safety across the state. Dr. Oseji made the call while hosting the 2nd Quarter Ordinary General Meeting of the Hospital Management Board chapter of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) in Asaba. She commended the consultants for their strong support during her swearing-in in April last year, noting that such goodwill…
The question that must be asked loudly, boldly, and without fear is this: what has become of Isoko nation? Where is the unity, the shared purpose, the love, and the collective strength that once defined us as a people? Where is that singular voice that commanded respect and gave direction? Today, what we see instead is confusion, division, and a troubling absence of credible leadership. These photographs were taken by me in 2006, during my time as a reporter with the now-defunct NIGER DELTA STANDARD newspapers, where I served as the Asaba Bureau Chief and Government House Correspondent, Asaba. At…
By Kingsley Otuaro Media Team The Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State and immediate past Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq. has congratulated Hon. Chief Macdonald Ebi Igbadiwei on his emergence as the new President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), describing his victory as a defining moment for the Ijaw nation. Igbadiwei secured a decisive mandate with 317 votes, a development Kingsley Otuaro said signals the dawn of a new era of purposeful leadership and cultural reawakening for the Ijaw people spread across the Niger Delta and beyond. In a congratulatory message,…