In a decisive affirmation of the rule of law and electoral justice, the Nigerian Senate has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement a landmark Supreme Court ruling restoring the Aniocha North II State Constituency in Delta State ahead of the 2027 State House of Assembly elections. The resolution emerged during the Senate’s plenary session, following a compelling motion by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), who underscored the constitution’s requirement for full compliance with judicial decisions. The Senate acted unanimously through a voice vote, signaling strong commitment to restoring democratic representation for communities that have long been disenfranchised.…
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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr An ex-agitator leader and President of the Ika Youths Peace Movement (IYPM), Comrade Austin Imaghodor, has congratulated the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Burutu Otuaro, on the occasion of his two years in office, describing his tenure as transformative and people-focused. In a statement released to the media, Imaghodor commended Otuaro for what he described as visionary leadership, renewed commitment to human capital development, and the strengthening of peace and stability in the Niger Delta region. The IYPM President noted that under Otuaro’s leadership, the Presidential Amnesty Programme has witnessed renewed…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr A frontline contender for the Chairmanship of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, Okakuro Akpokona Omafuaire, has unveiled a welfare-driven manifesto aimed at addressing the challenges confronting journalists in the area. Omafuaire, in his manifesto titled “Journalists’ Welfare Is Non-Negotiable,” said the time had come for the union to return to its primary responsibility of protecting the rights and welfare of journalists. He lamented that many media practitioners currently face harsh working conditions, including months of unpaid salaries, poor remuneration in both private and state-owned media houses, lack of health and…
The Delta State Government, Friday, approved projects worth over ₦400 billion for the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrading of roads and other critical infrastructure across the state, in a move aimed at improving transportation, enhancing security, boosting economic activities, and strengthening connectivity among communities. The approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the projects span multiple local government areas including Warri South, Warri South-West, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Ethiope East, Ethiope…
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…
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,…