The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to Wednesday’s defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Ifeanyi Okowa to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum said that the fate of the PDP is in the hands of God. Speaking during the presentation of the certificate of return to the party’s governorship candidate in the forthcoming Anambra State election, Damagum said God will help the PDP to scale through the situation. Stating that the defection of governors from the PDP to the ruling party will not determine the outcome of the…
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The Chairman of the Delta State Public Procurement Commission, Barr. David Igbodo (AIG Rtd) has said the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Sen (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is in the best interest of Delta State and all Deltans. Speaking with journalists in Asaba on Thursday, Igbodo described the move as a strategic decision taken after careful analysis of the current political landscape in the country. According to him, aligning with the mainstream party at the national level is critical for attracting meaningful benefits to the state.…
Armed men suspected to be bandits have abducted 19 passengers in two commercial vehicles along the Makurdi/Naka/Adoka Road in Benue State on Thursday. The incidents, according to locals, happened at about three kilometres from Naka, the headquarters of Gwer West local government area of the State, which is a hotshot for attacks and kidnapping. A commercial driver, who did not want his name in print, told our correspondent in a telephone interview that the vehicles involved were Picnic and Sharon model buses – each of the vehicles carrying nine and 10 passengers including their drivers, respectively. Confirming the incident, the…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE As the 2027 general election draws near, political conversations across Delta North Senatorial District are heating up. Among the noise, one name stands tall and clear — Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko. For many constituents, he is not just another politician; he is a symbol of effective representation, bold leadership, and genuine commitment to the development of Delta North. In a region yearning for progressive leadership and continuity of visionary service, Senator Nwoko stands out as the only man truly fit to represent Delta North at the Senate. A Track Record of Leadership Prince Ned Nwoko’s journey…
BY CHRIS OKOBAH In a development that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, Delta State—once a formidable stronghold of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)—has undergone a dramatic transformation with the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his entire cabinet to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This follows the earlier and much-contested defection of the Most Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko, whose move many now believe was the spark that ignited this political upheaval in the state. Just weeks ago, Nwoko’s switch from PDP to APC stirred a storm of controversy and criticism. Political pundits and party loyalists alike questioned his…
The Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, has lauded Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as “the greatest innovator of all times” following a prestigious national recognition awarded to the Commission. In a significant achievement for the state’s healthcare sector, the DSCHC was honored with the Most Innovative Health Insurance Agency of the Year 2025 award by the Health Insurance and Managed Care Leadership (IHMCL). The award highlights Delta State’s strides in improving access, affordability, and efficiency within its health insurance framework. Presenting the award to the Director-General, Mr. Abraham Obuseh, who received the award…
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024 Governorship Election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, on Thursday urged members and loyalists of the party to be strong in the face of challenges confronting the party, saying they are meant to test their faith in God. Ighodalo made the call in Benin while addressing hundreds of party faithfuls during a stakeholders meeting organised by the Edo State Chapter of the party. Ighodalo told the huge gathering that he is focused on reclaiming the party’s mandate freely given to him and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie by…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE The defection of the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the All Progressives Congress (APC) must be more than a political shift—it must spark transformative leadership and a break from the past, Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko declared in a powerful public statement on Thursday. Calling it a “historic moment,” Nwoko urged the governor to leave behind the political habits that led to the decline of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. “No one pours new wine into old wineskins,” he said, emphasizing that the move should not be symbolic but must reflect a…
The recent seismic political realignments in Nigeria in favour of President Bola Tinubu should not surprise students of history. Historical context is required to understand President Bola TInubu. He did not start winning almost impossible-to-win elections in 2023. He is a veteran of such odds stacked against you elections. Many people forget or do not even know that then-Senator Bola Tinubu was Chief MKO Abiola’s right-hand man, helping him strategise and win the famed June 12, 1993 election upset. For roles requiring trust, with perhaps the exception of his son, Kola, and his late wife, Kudirat, there was nobody Chief…
By Rachael Onwuegbuzie The Delta State Government has constructed a new Health Centre for the people of Ewhokpaka in Isoko South Local Government Area. The new health centre, which was constructed under the D-CARES program by the Community Driven Development Social Implementation Unit (CDDSIU), was implemented by the Delta State Government with financial support from the World Bank, in line with the MORE Agenda of His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. For decades, residents of the Ewhokpaka community have endured the pain of having no nearby medical facility. Many have had to travel long distances to Ozoro or Oleh, sometimes in…