The Itsekiri nation on Sunday, endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections, just as the Governor was conferred with the prestigious Royal Order of Iwere (ROI), the highest honour of the Itsekiri nation. The endorsement took place at the Olu Palace Ground in Warri during a grand reception organised by the Itsekiri nation in honour of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, with political leaders, traditional rulers, party faithful and prominent sons and daughters of the kingdom in attendance. The motion endorsing both…
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By Ufuoma Egbe, The battle over who flies the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag for Delta Central Senatorial District in 2027 is far bigger than the ambition of any individual politician. It is not merely about whether Senator Ede Dafinone returns to the Senate or whether former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege stages a comeback. At its core, this contest is about the honour, political maturity, and collective dignity of the Urhobo Nation. For too long, the political destiny of many ethnic nationalities in Nigeria has been determined by outside interests and distant power blocs with little emotional or cultural…
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from six Itsekiri political wards in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State have protested the disqualification of their preferred aspirant, Andrew Omagbemi Igban, from the party’s primary election for the Warri South-West Constituency seat in the Delta State House of Assembly, describing the action as unfair and undemocratic. The protest letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was signed by Prince E. Etuwewe, Anibi Eyedisan and Joseph Egiri, who appealed to the President to intervene in what they described as an unjust exclusion of their chosen candidate from the contest. In…
Fresh pressure has mounted on the police in Delta over the death of Joseph Anigboro following allegations that he was assaulted and tortured in Orogun Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, with a rights activist now petitioning the Inspector General of Police for urgent intervention and investigation. The incident, which reportedly occurred on August 21, 2025, at a residence located along Orhomuru–Emono Orogun Road allegedly linked to one Progress Omo-Agege, has continued to generate concern among residents and community stakeholders seeking justice over the circumstances surrounding Anigboro’s death. Sources within the community alleged that the development triggered…
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Ede Dafinone, has applauded the bold economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as one of the most prepared leaders Nigeria has ever produced. Senator Dafinone stated this during a courtesy visit to the Forum of Presidents-General of the 24 Urhobo Kingdoms on Friday at Uvwie Town Hall in Effurun, Delta State, where the Forum unanimously endorsed President Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, and Senator Dafinone for re-election in the 2027 general elections. He noted that although President Tinubu had the option of taking politically…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Worldwide Executive of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide, under the leadership of Dr. Terrumun Hembaor Gajir, has felicitated with the Chairman of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Rivers State Branch, Prof. Emmanuel C. Emasealu, ahead of his forthcoming inaugural lecture at the University of Port Harcourt. The prestigious 212th Inaugural Lecture of the University is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and will feature Prof. Emasealu delivering a thought-provoking lecture titled, “LET US PLAY.” Prof. Emmanuel C. Emasealu, Dip., B.A. (Hons.), M.A., Ph.D (Ibadan), Cert. (Colorado),…
The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Delta State Governor and pioneer Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, Sir Festus Ahon, and the leadership of the chapel, on Friday, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Comrade George Igbi at Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area. Comrade George Igbi was the pioneer Vice Chairman of Ughelli Correspondents Chapel. Igbi, a native of Okobia community in Okpe Local Government Area, died in the early hours of Thursday, May 14, 2026, after a brief illness at the age of 59. Speaking at the family home of Igbi,…
Today, we celebrate not just a birthday, but the remarkable life of a woman whose voice has inspired many, whose elegance commands admiration, and whose leadership continues to shape the media landscape. Happy Birthday to the ever-glamorous, fashion-forward, vibrant, and trailblazing Comrade Dew Diva Jemima Wilson. Your journey in broadcasting has been nothing short of exceptional. Through passion, dedication, and uncommon professionalism, you have transformed the airwaves into platforms of impact, enlightenment, and hope. Your sterling leadership at DBS Asaba, Mega FM Warri and Eku FM, Eku remains a shining example of excellence, vision, and positive transformation. Beyond the microphone,…
The immediate past Minority Leader of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has emerged winner of All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency ahead of 2027 general elections. Elumelu was declared winner by the APC Delta State Returning Officer, Chief Val Areyinka, at the party’s central collation centre located at the Oshimili South Local Government Event Centre in Asaba. The election, conducted through the direct mode, took place across the 42 wards in the four local government areas that make up the Constituency. With the victory, Elumelu becomes the APC flag bearer for the Constituency’s seat…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State was conducted peacefully across the wards monitored in Asaba, with former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Ndudi Elumelu, recording overwhelming victories over fellow aspirant Ngozi Okolie. Our correspondent who monitored the exercise in wards 5, 9 and 11 reported a calm atmosphere, orderly voting process and impressive turnout of party members throughout the exercise. The election, which was restricted to accredited APC card-carrying members, witnessed steady participation from voters who turned out in large numbers to cast their…