By Akpos Oghentega, In the unfolding leadership crisis in Sapele-Okpe Community, one figure has again emerged as a decisive and influential voice for the Urhobo Nation — Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District. Many observers say his quiet but firm intervention played a pivotal role in the decision by the His Royal Majesty, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, to suspend the Community Chairman’s controversial amendments of the community’s constitution and equally halt indefinitely his attempt to create a fifth quarter in the Sapele Okpe Community in Sapele Local Government Area…
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The Chairman of the Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council (ALSBC), Olorogun Abraham Ogbodo, has announced Charles Apoki, an international conference speaker and advocate of good governance, as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Advocate Publication Annual Lecture Series. Olorogun Ogbodo, a veteran journalist and former Editor of The Guardian, disclosed this in a press release issued and signed by Shedrack Onitsha, Secretary of the Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council. The statement explained that the choice of Dr. Apoki followed a rigorous search process, noting that the renowned speaker and resource person to corporate organisations, institutions and ministries aligns…
The Delta State Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited have moved to strengthen collaboration for the construction of the proposed Omadino–Okerenkoko–Escravos Road and Bridges project in Delta State. The project, which spans about 70 kilometres and 29 bridges, is expected to significantly improve connectivity across riverine communities and stimulate economic development in the Niger Delta region. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori gave the assurance of the state government’s readiness to partner with the NDDC and Chevron during a meeting with the leadership of the commission and the oil company’s delegation at Government House, Asaba on Thursday. Oborevwori…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has called for stronger support for women through digital storytelling and media visibility as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day. The event, held on March 11, 2026 at the DOPF Secretariat in Asaba, drew participation from women representing government agencies, professional associations, civil society organisations and members of the media. The celebration was themed “Give to Gain: Empowering Women Through Digital Storytelling.” Delivering the keynote address, immediate Past Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Delta State Chapter, Comrade (Mrs.) Patricia Gbemudu, highlighted the transformative power of digital storytelling…
Residents and business owners in Effurun and other parts of Uvwie local government area of Delta State have petitioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to investigate and probe the Band A metering system by the BEDC Electricity PLC in Uvwie area of the state. The protesters also decried the epileptic power supply and exorbitant billing customers in Uvwie, stressing that if the exorbitant billing system is not checked, many businesses in the commercial nerve city of Delta which also houses Warri Refinery and other major companies might run out of business in no distance time. They lamented that though…
The “Arunma Oteh vs. The Cabals” story is a legendary chapter in Nigerian financial history. While the figure of $60 billion is often used in modern retellings (particularly in 2024–2025 documentaries and social media analyses) to represent the total market value wiped out during the crash she investigated. The heart of the scandal was a high-stakes war between a reformist regulator and a deeply entrenched “old guard. Arunma Oteh, a Harvard-educated former Vice President of the African Development Bank, was appointed Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 2010. She inherited a market that had just collapsed,…
The distinction between merely having a senator and having a ranking senator is profound. While a senator may face limitations in accessing vital opportunities, a ranking senator enjoys nearly limitless access to resources and influence that can significantly enhance the lives of his constituents. Throughout the years, we have witnessed the stark contrast in the impact of a senator versus that of a ranking senator. The latter possesses the power to unlock a wealth of opportunities and drive the dividends of democracy directly to the people. As the 2027 elections draw near, it is imperative for the Urhobo nation to…
By Nelson Agbajor The Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance has raised concerns over the slow implementation of the National Assembly’s directives to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) regarding compensation for the family of Mr. Fidelis Omhonria. Recall that the directives were issued following the tragic incident in which two-year-old Onosereba Omhonria was killed and his younger brother, Eromonsele Omhonria, sustained a gunshot injury to the eye during an operation involving NDLEA officers. The Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman of the committee, Senator Ede Dafinone, while presiding over the Committee review meeting with NDLEA officials, expressed dissatisfaction that nearly…
By Akpokona Omafuaire, UGHELLI THE Warri Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has passed a vote of no confidence on Churchill Oyowe, Chairman, Delta State Council of NUJ over breach of the Union’s Constitution during an emergency Congress to deliberate on recent developments concerning the conduct of the forthcoming election of the Chapel slated for Monday, March 16, 2026. The No Confidence Vote was contained in a Communique signed by Comrade Joe Ogbodu, Chairman, Communique Drafting Committee, Comrade Onyeka Meleuwa Secretary, Comrade Sunny Ariegwe, Comrade Victor Okpomor, Chairman, Warri Correspondents’ Chapel and Comrade Edeki Igafe Secretary. The…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has called for strategic partnerships with key stakeholders as it prepares to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) in Delta State. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., will take place at No. 12 Uchenna Okolo Street, opposite St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Asaba, Delta State with Mrs Patricia Gbemudu, Former Chairperson, Nigeria Association of women Journalists ( NAWOJ) as Keynote Speaker. In a statement issued by the forum, DOPF said this year’s celebration with the theme: “Give to Gain: Empowering Women through Digital Storytelling” will align with the global…