By: Idris Hassan Kusogi. In the world of politics, words are not just mere utterances they are weapons, tools of strategy, and the heartbeat of movements. But when wielded recklessly, they can become instruments of destruction. This is the case with Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President and self-styled leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), whose recent statement, “THOSE WHO WANT TO LEAVE THE PDP SHOULD LEAVE NOW,” has once again exposed the very venom that has consistently corroded every political structure he claims to lead. This is not the first time Saraki’s tongue has wreaked havoc. In…
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By Solomon Odeniyi Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has ruled out any return to Aso Rock Villa, declaring instead that she will campaign alongside the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ex-First Lady, known for her candid views, threw her weight behind the principle of rotational leadership, describing the “turn-by-turn” model as essential for national unity. Jonathan disclosed this while acknowledging the President’s daughter and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, after receiving the Women Icon Leader of the Year award from Accolade Dynamics Limited in Abuja on Saturday night. She said, “I was…
The Niger Delta Development Agenda has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of the South-South Development Commission, SSDC, Chibudom Nwuche. It also congratulated the Managing Director of the SSDC Usoro Offiong Akpabio, and all Executive members of the South-South Development Commission, SSDC. In a statement signed by NDDA Convener, Comr. Iteveh Nurudeen Ekpokpobe , he commended President Tinubu for the creation of the SSDC after collapsing the Ministry of Niger Delta Development. NDDA convener also , Iteveh also showered encomium on the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the distinguished Senate as well as the National Assembly for their…
Delta State Governor, Dr (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has been described as a team player, humble and a courageous leader, determined to advance Delta beyond 2027. Director General, Delta State Bureau for Communications and Orientation, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the assertion during a public affairs radio programme on Friday, saying that as the new leader of the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, governor Sheriff Oborevwori shall do the needful to unite all and sundry across board. He said the recent defection explained the flexibility of a democratic system under constitutional democracy which enables freedom of association,…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has called on the Delta State House of Assembly to enact an entirely new legal framework for the establishment of a functional, grassroots-oriented Community Security Corps, declaring that the previous law was never implemented and has therefore failed in its purpose. This position was articulated in a comprehensive memorandum submitted by the Forum at a public hearing convened by the House Joint Committee on Bills, chaired by the Majority Leader, Hon. Engr. Emeka Nwaobi, Ph.D, and the Committee on Peace and Security, led by Hon. Chief Isaac Anwuzia, Ph.D. The hearing took place on…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE As Nigeria continues to battle the deep-rooted challenges of corruption and failed leadership, the 2027 senatorial election in Delta North presents a unique opportunity for the people to make a bold statement: that integrity, not political gamesmanship, is what the region truly values. Among the names on the ballot, one man stands out for his spotless public record, proven competence, and unwavering commitment to public service—Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko. In a system where many public officials have been tarnished by corruption scandals, mismanagement of public funds, or gross abuse of office, Ned Nwoko remains remarkably clean.…
A fresh wave of political uncertainty has hit Delta State as cracks emerge within the ranks of the recently defected PDP leaders now aligned with the APC. Sources close to the situation reveal that former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has directed ex-PDP State Chairman, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso, to swiftly reclaim the PDP’s structure across the state’s 25 local government areas amid growing fears of political isolation. Despite publicly declaring their defection to the APC, many former PDP stalwarts have reportedly refused to register as APC members — a move raising eyebrows and fueling speculation about their true intentions. This hesitation, insiders…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, MNIPR The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Dr. Timi Ayiba Tonye, Esq., a proud alumnus of the University of Ibadan, as the Executive Director (Corporate Services) of the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC). In a letter presented to the Senate on Thursday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu sought confirmation of the appointees to the boards of the North-Central, South-West, and South-South Development Commissions. Dr. Tonye was named among other distinguished individuals to spearhead the development of Nigeria’s geo-political regions. Reacting to the news,…
By Kenneth Orusi The National Coordinator, Anioma Freedom Seekers (AFS), Rev. Joseph Ugochukwu White, said in the turbulent terrain of Nigerian politics, few political figures command the dual weight of spiritual conviction and public affirmation like Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko. As the 2027 general elections approach, a powerful narrative is emerging: that his return to the Red Chambers is not just a political ambition, but a divine orchestration shaped by destiny and reinforced by popular will. Rev. Ogochukwu White who doubles as the President, Potter’s Place Group Int’l, said Senator Nwoko’s re-emergence in the senatorial landscape is not a…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo In a bold push for economic diversification and retirement security, the Delta State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has called on civil servants across the state to embrace agriculture as a viable and rewarding venture. Dr. Oseji made the call during an interactive session held at the Conference Hall of the Office of the Head of Service in Asaba. The event brought together key stakeholders, including Permanent Secretaries, Directors in the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and heads of associated agencies. Speaking passionately, the Head of Service described agriculture as the most dependable alternative…