The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, have restated their commitment to appealing the April 2 decision of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which conducted the election, declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner. The election has was marred by barefaced irregularities, brazen rigging and large scale manipulation of figures for which Ighodalo went to court to challenge the INEC decision. Speaking on Sunday in Abuja, the PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman in Edo…
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Director General, Delta State Bureau for Communications and Orientation, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the recent endorsement of governor Sheriff Oborevwori for re-election in 2027 by immediate past governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, was timely, heartwarming and commendable. The Bureau Chief stated during an interactive radio program monitored in Asaba on Saturday, that the endorsement clearly revealed that Senator Okowa who governed the state from 2015 to May 29, 2023, is visibly proud of governor Oborevwori’s enviable performance in terms of purposeful leadership, socioeconomic and infrastructure development. It will be recalled that Senator Okowa while receiving thousands…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has suffered yet another political tremor as a key grassroots mobilizer, Hon. Tohan Okenyi, formally resigned from the party in Aniocha North Local Government Area. Okenyi, a dedicated party stalwart known for his unwavering commitment and service, cited poor leadership and internal divisions, especially at the national level, as the reasons for his departure. Political observers predict that Tohan Okenyi’s resignation will have a significant impact on PDP’s influence across the Delta North senatorial district. His widely acclaimed OMIWA Foundation, which has been providing free medical services to…
The Unstoppable Rise of Senator Ned Nwoko: A Leader Defined by Impact By Kenneth Orusi Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the National Assembly has gained real prominence in the 10th Nigeria senate. His rise is a result of bold legislative action, unwavering advocacy for the underrepresented, and an unapologetic approach to tackling national issues that others often avoid. From the moment he took his seat as the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Nwoko brought a refreshing wave of assertive leadership, capturing the attention of both the Senate and the Nigerian public. One of the key drivers…
Immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has commended the appointment of Mr. Roland Ewubare as the Group Chief Operating Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), describing it as a bold move that will bring a fresh impetus into the urgent need to reform Nigeria’s oil industry. Felicitating Ewubare on his appointment, Omo-Agege said given his pedigree and calibre in the international oil industry, his second coming is a game changer in the imperative for effective reform of NNPC Limited to become a global player just like its contemporaries. Omo-Agege said that with a sterling…
By Adetutu Sobowale The value of the naira dropped to N1,600 per dollar in the official foreign exchange market today. This comes after staying around N1,500 for the past three months. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the official exchange rate moved up from N1,569 to N1,600, showing a decline of N31 in the naira’s value. In the black market, the naira also weakened—trading at N1,565 per dollar compared to N1,555 the day before. As a result, the gap between the official and parallel market rates widened to N35, up from N14 on Thursday.
By Gateway D Progress Yesterday, the Delta former Gov. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa and other notable leaders of the People Democratic Party across the Delta North held an enlarged meeting to caution and curtail the persistent defection that has overtaken the party thereby losing its members to the opposition. It’s the apolitical media Boyz of the PDP that says, “Nothing Dey happen”, while the likes of Ifeanyi Okowa who is one of the Delta deadliest politicians with a devaluing profile can see the handwritten to the END of PDP in Delta State come 2027. But trust me, politics must be…
By Basil Okoh There are consequences for every diabolic action in politics. The meltdown in Delta PDP today is the direct result of the contemptible action of Okowa in imposing Sheriff as the governorship candidate of the party in 2022. He scorned the outrage raised by James Ibori and the formidable left wing of the party. Okowa was determined to dominate everyone, brooking no opposition, including that of his own godfather. He willfully spent whatever amount of government money demanded to buy the endorsement of Sheriff by the PDP screening committee who refused to accept Sheriffs certificates and splashed untold…
The official grand opening of MNS AGENCY TRAVEL AND TOURS LTD took place on Thursday in Abuja, marking the launch of what is poised to become the premier travel and tourism agency in Nigeria. The event drew an impressive lineup of dignitaries, including the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo SAN, and the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Hannatu Musa Musawa, both of whom were ably represented. Speaking at the event, the agency’s visionary founder and CEO, Laila Charani-Nwoko, wife of Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko, shared the inspiration behind the establishment of MNS Agency. She emphasized the agency’s commitment to excellence,…
After spending eight years in jail, a Nigerian televangelist, Timothy, Omotoso accused of raping young women from his South African church has been found not guilty of all charges. The 66-year-old senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International Church in South Africa was accused of raping and trafficking young women, including members of the gospel group, Grace Galaxy and school-aged girls. Omotoso had denied the 32 charges in a trial that was broadcast live and gained huge interest across the country. In 2018, one witness told the court she had been raped by the pastor – who ran a church in…