The country home of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko in Idumuje-Ugboko once again hosted a notable visit on Friday, as traditional rulers and leaders from the Igbanke community paid a solidarity call to the Senator. Led by Amb. Chief Jude Ogbekile and HRH Boba Igiebor, Obi of Idumuodin, the delegation came to reaffirm their unwavering support for the creation of Anioma State and to emphasize their deep desire for inclusion in the proposed state. The visit is part of a growing movement for the creation of Anioma State, a cause championed by Senator Ned Nwoko in the upper chamber. Amb. Chief…
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BY Kenneth Orusi In what appears to be a mounting political crisis for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, a coordinated mass resignation by no fewer than 84 members of the party in Ukwuani Local Government Area has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape. The defectors, all members of the Ned Nwoko Mandate political structure, tendered a jointly signed resignation letter dated Friday, April 11, 2025. Addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ukwuani LGA, the letter cited deep dissatisfaction with the party’s internal dynamics, pointing specifically to issues of factionalization, exclusion, and what they termed as systemic…
Felix Morka, a lawyer and National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been described as a special talent made for the challenges of being the spokesperson of a ruling party. In a birthday message as he marks his 60th birth anniversary, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the 9th Senate, noted that contrary to the widely held view, handling the public relations of a ruling party is a lot more challenging than when in opposition, and thanked Morka for his services to the country and the party. “As the ruling party, the APC has been the target…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has signaled the end of his tenure, bidding farewell to his colleagues at a regional election conference in Banjul, Gambia. Speaking at the extraordinary general assembly of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC), Yakubu confirmed it was his final appearance as INEC Chairman, as his tenure ends later this year. He urged for deeper collaboration among West African election management bodies and expressed optimism about the return of democracy to countries currently under military rule in the region. Yakubu’s comments come amid recent rumors of his removal…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Fresh political developments across Delta State indicate that Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the National Assembly, is making significant strides toward his vow to dismantle the longstanding dominance of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state by 2027. Since his high-profile defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Nwoko has been vocal about his mission to end what he described as PDP’s “inglorious” 25-year rule. In various interviews, he accused the PDP of mismanaging the state’s wealth, stating that despite receiving trillions of naira in federal allocations and internally generated revenue over…
By George Urhie By every permutation, calculation, or mind game applied, 2027 is the inescapable season the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will lose its hegemony over Delta State. Predictably, more than any concerned individual or group, the state ruling party, since 1999, sees this looming political doom staring its leadership and increasingly shrinking followers in the face. It’s further glaring that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the only visible opposition in the state, is the platform to uproot the vestiges of a Delta PDP hegemony that has long overstayed its welcome. Not even the anti-party shenanigans of Hon. Francis Waive…
By Kenneth Orusi Since assuming office as the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko has demonstrated an unmatched political energy that continues to draw admiration from both allies and opponents. His brand of politics, fueled by vision, relentless drive, and genuine grassroots connection, is reshaping what it means to serve in Nigeria’s National Assembly. Senator Nwoko, a lawyer, philanthropist, and former House of Representatives member, came into the 10th Senate with a reputation as a pragmatic thinker and strategic mobilizer. However, what has unfolded in his first year in the red chamber goes beyond expectations. His tireless…
Delta State Governor, Dr (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori had in the past 22 months decongested the state labour market by creating jobs and wealth for over 275,000 youths, women and entrepreneurs across the three senatorial districts. Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Asaba, saying that the state governor stands out in terms of durable mega infrastructure development, socioeconomic remodeling, job and wealth creation. According to him, Delta State’s GDP per capita is estimated to be around $2,506, making it the 4th richest state in Nigeria by this metric, adding…
The suspended Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Morals and Diaspora, Ambassador (Dr) Favour Obakoro, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) to join a Turkish firm involved in the provision of business services to Nigerians to unravel the bid by a company based in Abuja to scam the firm and some people. Thanking God for the role of the Turkish company, ERN, in exonerating her in the scam where she was falsely roped in, Obakoro said the Police and EFFC should launch a thorough investigation…
BY DANIEL DAFE Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has announced that he has facilitated projects worth over ₦30 billion aimed at transforming the lives of constituents in Delta North and neighboring areas. The projects, he said, are part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and are being financed through special intervention funds from the Federal Government. In a statement shared on his Facebook page Wednesday evening, Nwoko highlighted the focus of these projects on key sectors like infrastructure and agriculture. According to him, “These projects which are being funded through Mr. President’s special intervention funds, will…