By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Kwale, Delta State — March 18, 2026 Bellarks Polytechnic, Kwale, was the centre of attention on Thursday as the Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, paid a familiarization visit to the institution, an engagement that highlighted both the school’s potential and the urgent need for strategic collaboration. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Felicia Rone-Orugbor, led a delegation of four directors on a comprehensive tour of the polytechnic’s facilities. The team expressed satisfaction with the institution’s infrastructure, technical capacity, and commitment to hands-on education.…
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The Renewed Hope Ambassadors have rolled out a detailed programme for their forthcoming South-South Zonal Summit in Asaba, aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilization and enhancing public awareness of ongoing national reforms. Addressing journalists in Asaba, the Delta State Coordinator of the group, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, disclosed that the two-day summit, themed “One Party, One Message, One Mobilization,” will convene key political stakeholders, including coordinators from states and local governments across the South-South region. Solomon explained that the summit follows a similar engagement recently held in Abuja and was initiated by the South-South Zonal Coordinator, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, to…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Mr. Sunday Kotor. He described his passing as a painful loss to the state government and the people of Delta. Kotor, who was a dedicated aide to the Governor and widely known as a seasoned Master of Ceremony, reportedly died after collapsing at a private event on Friday evening. He was said to have slumped during the event and was immediately rushed to a medical facility, where efforts by doctors to revive him were unsuccessful. He was later…
By Edesiri Ofomala, I have had the rare privilege of listening, not once, not twice, but on several occasions, to Senator Ede Dafinone speak about the Urhobo people. Each time, one thing stands out clearly, this is not politics for him; it is a burden. Some leaders speak about their people. Others carry their people in their hearts. With him, you see a man who carries the Urhobo cause as a personal assignment, one that must not fail. There is a pattern you cannot ignore. A quiet resolve. A deep commitment to doing what is right, whether or not applause…
Aboh Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State — Pandemonium broke out yesterday in Aboh Ogwashi-Uku as a violent group of attackers alleged to be from Ibusa descended on the community in a coordinated assault that left residents injured, properties destroyed, and a serving police officer seriously wounded. Eyewitness accounts and security sources confirmed that the attack was led by one Lucky Abuah, popularly known as “Bullet,” described by law enforcement authorities as a repeat offender and a person of interest in multiple violent incidents across jurisdictions. The attackers reportedly invaded the area in broad daylight, unleashing violence on residents and damaging structures before…
Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and the global community as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message released to commemorate the festival, Nwoko congratulated adherents of Islam for successfully completing the month-long fast, describing Ramadan as a sacred period of devotion, sacrifice, and reflection. “I give thanks to Almighty Allah for granting us the strength, patience, and grace to complete the sacred month of Ramadan,” he stated, emphasizing the spiritual discipline and resilience demonstrated by the faithful throughout the fasting period. The senator…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr A political pressure group in Delta State, the United Ughelli South Political Reawakening Forum (UUPRF), has openly backed Chief Emuoboh Gbagi for the 2027 Delta State House of Assembly election, declaring that he remains the most credible and capable option to reposition Ughelli South Local Government Area for meaningful development. The group said the call became necessary in view of what it described as years of poor representation, stagnation and underdevelopment in the area, warning that Ughelli South could not afford another round of leadership failure. In a statement made available to journalists yesterday,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Oborevwori in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, congratulated Muslims for their devotion, sacrifice, and commitment to the spiritual values of Islam, as demonstrated during the period of fasting and prayer. The Governor noted that Ramadan represents a period of deep reflection, self-discipline, compassion, and renewed faith, urging Muslims to sustain these virtues beyond the holy month for…
John Ikechukwu Ozegbe is not your regular, easy go lucky kind of Deltan. Young, handsome, smart, clean and always steady and confident, he carries a wisened head on his sturdy shoulders and has over the years, carved a solid niche for himself as a loyal and committed team player to his mentors and to every progressive cause. He is a trusted friend and companion, a dependable ally in rough and calm seasons and a reliable and brilliant young man filled with dynamic verve and progressive ideas, complemented with fearless pragmatism, strategic ingenuity, admirable accountability and an impressive sense of responsibility,…
By Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, has felicitated with Muslim faithful in Delta Central, across the country and around the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, urging Nigerians to embrace the values of unity, compassion and peaceful coexistence. In a statement to mark the celebration, Dafinone said Eid-el-Fitr signifies not only the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, prayer, sacrifice and spiritual renewal, but also a period for deep reflection on the virtues of patience, discipline, generosity and love for one another. The lawmaker called on Muslims and Nigerians…