Members of the Sagay Family Youth Forum gathered online on Sunday, March 15, 2026, for an orientation programme aimed at strengthening family values and fostering unity among members. The virtual session, themed “Understanding the Sagay Family Heritage and Developing a Positive Mindset,” brought together youths and elders from different branches of the Sagay lineage to reflect on their heritage and the importance of upholding the family’s long-standing values. Speaking during the programme, Mr. Ola Binitie from the Esanjumi Gate reminded participants that the Sagay family traces its roots to royalty, stressing that members must carry themselves with the dignity and…
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A group, Warri Urban Security Network (WUSN), has warned individuals particularly Activist Zik Gbemre, who has been involved in spreading misinformation on the face-off between the late patriarch of the Gbagi family and former Minister of Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi and its tenants, to desist from such acts in the interest of peace. It would be recalled that the family of late Gbagi, led by his son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi and some tenants at the popular Robinson Plaza along Deco Road in the heart of Warri South Local Government area of Delta state, had been neck-deep in some kind of…
Massive corruption, ethnicity, the religion of politics and the politics of religion arising from leadership failure have been identified as the cankerworms plaguing the nation’s bureaucracy at all levels. Kelly-Bryan Ovie Ejumudo, a Professor of Political Science and Public Service Management at the Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, made the assertion last Thursday while delivering his inaugural lecture titled “A Binocular Dissection and X-ray of the Plaguing Caterpillar, Palmerworm, Cankerworm and Locust in Nigeria’s Public Service” at the 4th inaugural lecture of the university. Prof. Ejumudo submitted that the effects of Leadership failure in Nigeria’s Public Service including but not limited…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Vito Corsica Deck of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) Pyrates Confraternity has intensified conversations on the place of women in Nigeria’s political landscape, emphasizing the urgent need to promote inclusive governance and deepen democratic participation across all levels of leadership. The engagement formed part of a radio programme organised by the Vito Corsica Deck to examine the persistent barriers confronting women in politics and the pathways toward achieving gender balance in leadership. The discussion featured the member representing Oshimili South State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Bridget Anyafulu, and…
The Delta State Government has approved the construction of male and female hostels across nine state-owned tertiary institutions as part of efforts to address accommodation challenges faced by students. The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the end of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Professor Tonukari described the decision as a significant step forward for students and their parents, noting that the rising student population in the state’s tertiary institutions has made hostel accommodation a pressing need. He said recent figures presented during the convocation ceremonies…
A major political contest is brewing in Delta South Senatorial District as Michael Diden, former board chairman of Delta state oil producing areas development commission (DESOPADEC), has formally declared his intention to contest for the Senate seat currently held by Joel Onowakpo Thomas, setting up what observers describe as a direct and formidable challenge to the incumbent’s return ambition. Senator Onowakpo Thomas presently represents Delta South in the National Assembly of Nigeria, and is widely expected to seek another term. However, Diden’s public declaration at his country home on Saturday, has altered the political atmosphere in the district, signaling that…
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has called for an urgent and comprehensive review of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) safety framework, including a policy that should stop the deployment of corps members to states severely affected by kidnapping and banditry. In a statement issued by NAS Cap’n, Dr. Joseph Oteri, the association said the deteriorating security situation in several parts of the country has increasingly placed young Nigerian graduates participating in the national service programme in danger. “The NYSC programme has served Nigeria as a major instrument of national unity and integration for more than five decades,”…
The prospect of a second term for Senator Ede Dafinone as the representative of Delta Central Senatorial District is more than a political milestone; it represents a strategic opportunity for the Urhobo Nation. Having gained valuable legislative experience and national visibility during his first term, he now stands as a ranking senator with greater influence in the National Assembly. This elevated status places him in a stronger position to attract development, shape policy, and advance the interests of his constituents. For many across Delta Central, his re-election in 2027 offers the promise of continuity, stability, and accelerated progress. One of…
The Executive Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Pastor Nicholas Efele, has called on political office holders to consistently engage and support the people whose mandate they hold in trust. Efele made the call during an empowerment programme where 100 beneficiaries from the 10 wards of Warri North Local Government Area received cash support. The event, held in Koko, the headquarters of Warri North LGA, was themed “Empower the People for Tomorrow’s Followership.” Speaking at the ceremony, Efele expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve and support the…
BY PATRICK MGBODO The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) yesterday intensified discussions on the role of women in politics, stressing the need to advance inclusive governance and strengthen democratic participation in Nigeria. The conversation, anchored on a radio programme organised by the Vito Corsica Deck, brought together the member representing Oshimili South Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Bridget Anyafulu, and the Head of the Public and Private Law Department at the Admiralty University of Nigeria, Dr Egondu Ikeatu, as guest speakers. While both speakers agreed that prevailing challenges make the prospect of a woman emerging as…