A tribute to a man whose influence is measured not just by positions held, but by leaders made. By Enitan Abel Johngold A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Delta State, Comrade Gabriel Ejomafuvwe Diode, has extended warm birthday felicitations to elder statesman and political leader, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, describing him as a pillar of leadership and a beacon of political mentorship in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday to commemorate Ogboru’s birthday, Diode lauded the former Delta State governorship candidate for his enduring contributions to the growth of democratic ideals and political inclusiveness in Delta…
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The Federal Government and Ohanaeze Ndigbo have jointly banned the coronation of Eze Ndigbo in foreign countries, calling it an embarrassment. In a statement by the Media Aide to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr Magnus Eze disclosed that Bianca Ojukwu made the position of the Government known at the meeting of Imeobi in Enugu, the highest decision-making body of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, that such titles have caused violent backlash abroad. Just weeks ago, the coronation of an “Eze Ndigbo” in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, following the controversial coronation of a Nigerian Igbo leader, Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, as…
By Our Correspondent The management of the Ogbeogonogo Market Motor Park in Asaba has strongly refuted claims circulating in a viral video posted by self acclaimed activist Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, describing them as false, misleading, and a distortion of the events that unfolded at the facility on March 10, 2026. Addressing journalists in Asaba, the park manager under Ekwe-Ogidi Integrated Resources Limited, Chief Emeka Okoye, gave a detailed account of the incident, insisting that contrary to the narrative promoted online, it was not a case of a motorist being assaulted by park officials, but rather an…
Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Chief Kestin Pondi, on Tuesday told lawmakers and stakeholders that Nigeria’s gradual recovery in crude oil production is largely the result of improved security coordination and active community participation in protecting oil and gas assets. Speaking at the Joint Petroleum Parliamentary Roundtable held at the National Assembly, Pondi expressed appreciation to the Senate Joint Committees for convening the session, describing it as a critical platform to address challenges confronting the nation’s oil and gas sector. He recalled that in 2022, when Tantita was awarded the contract to secure critical oil infrastructure, Nigeria’s…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving stable and reliable electricity supply in the state through strategic partnerships with reputable energy experts. Governor Oborevwori who was speaking during a high level meeting with the management of Power Acumen Consulting Ltd (PACL), Detail Solicitors and Nigeria Infrastructure Bank (NIB) at Government House, Asaba, identified power distribution, not generation, as the major challenge hindering progress in the energy sector of the nation. He said his administration was intensifying efforts to address longstanding gaps in electricity supply in the state through strategic partnerships, policy reforms, and…
The Isoko Heritage Group has expressed strong concern over alleged attempts by a Delta South senatorial aspirant to influence traditional institutions through financial inducement, warning that such actions, if true, could erode the sanctity and integrity of the Isoko traditional system. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Chief Ifoghale Agbuduta, the group said it had received credible reports of an alleged N250 million offers made to some Isoko traditional rulers in exchange for the conferment of a chieftaincy title, describing the development as troubling and unacceptable. The group noted that while Isoko land is made up of autonomous clans…
By Chidi Chukwutem For too long, politics in Anioma has been reduced to a crude ledger of favours owed and debts unpaid. Leadership, however, is not a book of IOUs. It is measured by vision, courage, and the ability to translate long-suppressed aspirations into concrete political realities. Senator Ned Nwoko did not arrive in the Nigerian Senate merely on the back of goodwill. He brought with him ideas, a record of national relevance, and a strategic clarity often absent in narratives that reduce political success to personality and patronage. That distinction is critical, now more than ever. The claim that…
By Fegor Ogene JP, Some leaders talk about change… and then there are those whose lives are change. Distinguished Senator Ede Omueya Dafinone is the kind of leader whose character, pedigree, and life story naturally translate into impactful public service, not just promises. Born on 10 April 1962 in Lagos, Nigeria, Ede Dafinone comes from a family deeply rooted in service, education, and excellence. He is the son of Late Chief (Senator) David Omueya Dafinone and Lady Mrs. Cynthia Dafinone, a family known for its remarkable heritage in accounting and public life. His father was not only a respected Senator…
By Enitan Abel Johngold In a bold, no-nonsense move to stop the mass exit of medical professionals, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a ₦200,000 monthly tax-free allowance for doctors in the state. The State Health Commissioner, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, dropped the bombshell in Asaba today during a press briefing, saying the package is aimed squarely at tackling the “Japa” wave draining Nigeria’s health sector. The impact is immediate: entry-level doctors on Grade Level 13 will see their monthly earnings jump from about ₦370,000 to ₦570,000. “That’s how we retain our doctors and attract new ones,” Onojaeme…
WE have carefully read the response of our respected leader, Chief Williams Makinde, in his article titled “OMO-AGEGE IS ON TRACK AND WILL CONTINUE TO WORK FOR ALL URHOBO,” which was written in reaction to an earlier piece by Chief Hon. Julius Eguvwebere, Ohwotemu R’ Agbon. That earlier article addressed the issue of rotation of the Delta Central senatorial ticket along federal constituency lines—not along the outdated and misleading “Eastern” and “Western” Urhobo divide, as Chief Williams Makinde now suggests. In attempting to justify what many have described as lopsided representation within Delta Central Senatorial District, based on Western and…