The Delta State Government has evacuated no fewer than 34 students of the University of Jos, following the recent security crisis in Plateau State, assuring them of safety and continued support. Speaking during a reception of the evacuated students, the State Director of Protocol, Chief Sunday Onoriode, commended the swift intervention approved by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and coordinated by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Students Affairs, Comrade Ezekiel Okoh. He noted that the evacuation became necessary, following the closure of university by the school authority. Onoriode expressed gratitude that students of the state origin, returned home safely, describing…
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By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, MNIPR The Chairman of Concerned Nigerians for Better Nigeria (CNBN), Olorogun Godwin Obire, has strongly criticised emerging political interests from the Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency seeking to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in 2027, describing the move as “selfish, desperate, and contrary to the collective interest” of the district. Speaking with journalists in Asaba, Obire maintained that the Delta Central Senatorial seat is not open for contest, insisting that the incumbent lawmaker, Ede Dafinone, has earned the right to seek re-election based on his performance and style of representation. According to him, “the political conversation…
Senator Ned Nwoko on Thursday escalated the push for Anioma State, leading a high-powered delegation of traditional rulers, political leaders, and key stakeholders to meet with Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin. The visit marks a strategic phase in intensifying efforts to secure constitutional backing for the proposed state, as advocates move to consolidate national support and drive the initiative through legislative channels. Nwoko made it clear: the Anioma State demand is not personal, it is a unified, people-driven movement. He stressed that the proposal has consistently been tabled before the National Assembly, backed by sustained engagement with lawmakers and…
The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), is currently conducting physical and credential screening exercises for the following categories of candidates at the Police Command Headquarters, Asaba: (1) Candidates who missed their previously scheduled screening appointments. (2) Candidates who printed application forms marked “QUALIFIED” after completing the online registration but did not receive a letter for the screening exercise. (3) Candidates who received invitation letters for the screening exercise but were not assigned screening dates and centres. (4) Candidates who received letters of appointment with dates and venue but are yet to be screened.…
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has tasked newly inaugurated executives of the Okpe, Sapele, and Uvwie (OSU) Federal Constituency Political Forum, Uvwie Chapter, to immediately commence aggressive grassroots mobilization in support of Bola Tinubu and Sheriff Oborevwori ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at Alegbo Primary School in Uvwie Local Government Area, Dafinone expressed optimism that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would secure victory in the forthcoming polls, citing ongoing economic reforms by the Tinubu administration as evidence of purposeful leadership. According to him, President Tinubu inherited a fragile economy…
Senator Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to Chief Adviser to the Delta State Governor Senator Dr. Ighoyota Amori, at his Mosogar country home, where both leaders emphasised the need for collaboration and cohesion among Urhobo political class. The meeting which was attended by key figures including the Chairman of Ethiope West local government area, Pastor Chris Onogba, APC Chieftain, Olorogun Adelabu Bodjor, Engr Abraham Bobor, amongst other, brought together members of the Amori political family, Senator Dafinone’s team, and other stakeholders, reinforcing calls for unity as a foundation for sustainable development in Delta…
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has condemned the deadly Sunday night killings of no fewer than 30 citizens in the Anguwan Rukuba axis of Jos, Plateau State. The association described the persistent bloodshed across the country as unacceptable and a tragic reflection of the failure of authorities to safeguard human lives adequately. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the NAS Capn, Dr Joseph Oteri, the organisation lamented that the continuous loss of innocent citizens in Jos and other parts of Nigeria has become a disturbing pattern that demands urgent and decisive government action. Oteri said, “We are…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, His Majesty Albert Akpomudje, SAN, FCIArb, Eyavwie-Alaka I, on his emergence as the 54th Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, expressed pride over the monarch’s elevation, describing it as a moment of honour for Delta State and its people. He noted that Deltans are delighted by the recognition accorded the revered traditional ruler and legal luminary, and wished him a successful and impactful tenure. Governor Oborevwori, said: “On behalf of my family,…
Wife of the Delta State Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori and the founder, You Matter Charity Foundation, has urged stakeholders, parents, and caregivers on the need to celebrate and support children living with autism and other special needs to enable them attain their full potentials. She stated this on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the celebration of this year’s World Autism Awareness Day with the theme “Autism with Humanity: Every Life Has Value,” emphasizing on acceptance, inclusion, and the empowerment of every child in society. The celebration commenced with a 4km awareness walk from Temple Clinic Junction to the Government House,…
By Lord Davidson Onedju _(De Pen Lion)_ Thursday, April 2, 2026 *A Blueprint for Sustainable Leadership in an Era of Short-Term Gains* In the raucous theater of modern politics, few scenes are as predictable—or as seductive—as the senator distributing bags of rice, cash envelopes, and solar lamps to a cheering crowd. The cameras roll, the hashtags trend, and the constituency erupts in gratitude. Yet beneath this feel-good spectacle lies a quiet, more revolutionary act: a legislator like Ede, who refuses to hand out fish, but instead builds the fishing rod, stocks the pond, and teaches the art of the catch.…