By Daily Post Elder statesman and former chieftain of the New Nigerian Party, NNPP, Alhaji Buba Galadima, has said that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, will not produce candidates for the 2027 general elections. He said there is a plot to use litigation to ensure the party does not produce any candidate, saying he had warned against this over a year ago. Speaking at the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement submit in Abuja on Saturday, the former All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain said that Peter Obi and Kwankwaso are already concluding plans to for an alternative. Galadima described the Supreme Court judgement earlier…
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has paid glowing tribute to Mrs. Esther Ahon on the occasion of her 100th birth anniversary, describing her as an embodiment of calmness, kindness, discipline, and exemplary motherhood. The governor, who was represented by the Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, spoke during a thanksgiving service held on Saturday at Bishop Agori-Iwe Memorial Anglican Church, Ovwodavwaren, Ughelli. He noted that the centenarian’s life of dignity, humility, and moral rectitude stands as a profound inspiration to both present and future generations. Oborevwori emphasized that Mrs. Ahon, mother of his Chief…
By Shedrack Onitsha, The 18th Convocation Ceremony of Delta State University, Abraka, served as a platform for a profound interrogation of the Nigerian state. Delivering the convocation lecture, Senator Ede Dafinone addressed the “graduating class of 2026” and distinguished guests, posing a fundamental question: why does vast potential translate into productivity so unevenly across nations? This inquiry set the stage for a deep dive into the strategies required for sustainable development in a nation gifted with immense resources yet burdened by structural frictions. Senator Dafinone articulated the “Nigerian Paradox,” noting that while the country sits on 37 billion barrels of…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Friday, said that his administration is committed to the dignity of labor, describing the state’s workforce as the “engine room” of the economy and the backbone of governance. Speaking on Friday at in Asaba during the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration, the Governor addressed the theme, “Insecurity, Poverty – Bane of Decent Work,” calling for urgent collective action to restore the true meaning of employment by addressing systemic economic and security challenges. Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, noted that insecurity and poverty remain the greatest threats to productivity. “As your Governor, I…
The Delta State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has lauded the resilience and dedication of workers across the state, highlighting significant strides in pension administration and ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the public service. In her message to mark the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration on May 1, Oseji said the N10 billion intervention in pension funds by Governor Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has drastically reduced the waiting period for retirees to access their benefits—from about two years to approximately seven months. Describing the development as a “remarkable success story,” the Head of Service said the achievement…
By Enitan Abel Johngold, MNIPR The Chairman of the Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission (HASC), Ebireri Ohwo Sunday, has extended warm felicitations to workers across Delta State in celebration of the 2026 May Day, praising their dedication and resilience despite prevailing economic and security challenges. In a goodwill message issued from his office, Ebireri lauded the entire workforce, with special recognition for staff of the Delta State Legislature, for their unwavering commitment to duty and contributions to the state’s development. “I heartily congratulate the entire workforce in Delta State and, by extension, workers of the Delta State Legislature…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated workers in the state and across Nigeria on the 2026 Workers’ Day, describing them as the driving force behind government’s progress. Oborevwori in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, noted that May Day is not only a time for celebration but also an opportunity for reflection and renewed dedication to building a society where workers are appreciated and adequately rewarded. He commended workers in both the public and private sectors including civil servants, teachers, healthcare personnel, artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs for their invaluable contributions…
By Dr. N.M. Darigho Odedede There are political gatherings that are literally classified as referendums, and there are occasions when the theatrics of politics culminate into platforms for discourses, performance appraisals, symbolic remarks, and positive affirmations that shape the direction of a contest long before elections are held. In my well-considered assessment, the massive turnout of supporters and APC stakeholders that honoured the declaration event of Senator Ede Dafinone’s second term bid in office was a clear phenomenon of such an unprecedented gathering. The event signaled the coming together of Delta Central bigwigs not just for the celebration of an…
Tension is mounting in Delta State as the Union of Udu Youths, popularly known as Ighelle r’Udu, has strongly condemned the killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine Billion Ogidi, allegedly by a police officer in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area. Addressing journalists, the group expressed deep grief and outrage over the incident, describing it as a “cold-blooded execution” carried out in broad daylight. The deceased, said to be from Ujevwu community in Udu Kingdom, was reportedly captured in a viral video that has since sparked widespread anger across the state and beyond. The youth body accused a police officer identified as ASP…
By Kingsley Otuaro Media Team The immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State and a leading figure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, His Excellency, Dcn Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq. has congratulated party faithfuls and commended the national leadership following a landmark Supreme Court judgement that has effectively settled the party’s protracted leadership crisis. In a statement issued shortly after the ruling on Thursday, Kingsley Otuaro described the verdict of the Supreme Court of Nigeria as a reaffirmation of the rule of law and a decisive end to internal disputes that had trailed the party’s leadership structure.…