Over 250 community youth leaders from Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency (U3) in Delta State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging their support for the party across the various elective positions. The endorsement came on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the U3 Federal Constituency Community Youth Leaders Conference 2026, held at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State. The conference, organised by the U3 Youth Leader and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on…
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The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has announced the participation of legal practitioner, Godswill O. Umahi, Esq., as a panelist at its 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series, while renowned academic, Professor Kemi Anthony Emina, OdiEga, has accepted to moderate the panel discussion scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Asaba, Delta State. The conference and lecture series, themed “Democracy Under Pressure: Electoral Integrity, Security Challenges, and Media Accountability,” will hold at David’s Event Centre, GRA, Asaba, and is expected to bring together media practitioners, academics, policymakers, legal experts, and other stakeholders to examine critical issues affecting Nigeria’s democracy…
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, on his conferment with the prestigious Christian Icon Award by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The award was presented to Governor Oborevwori during CAN’s 50th anniversary celebration held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. In a congratulatory message, Dafinone described the recognition as a testament to the governor’s exemplary leadership, humility, commitment to public service and dedication to Christian values, including faith, integrity, compassion and service to humanity. According to the senator, the honour is not only a recognition…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Police Force have moved to strengthen security collaboration in Delta State ahead of the 2026 general elections, with both agencies pledging to deploy greater synergy, professionalism and intelligence-driven operations against crime and insecurity. The assurance was given on Friday, October 16, 2026, when the newly deployed Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, psc, mnips, paid a courtesy visit to the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Chinedu Igbo, at the Corps’ headquarters in Asaba. The visit, which commenced at about 11:40 a.m., featured a Guard of Honour inspection…
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated two illustrious sons of the Urhobo Nation, Jim Okodaso, SAN, and Onome Okodiya, SAN, on their elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Dafinone, in a congratulatory message, described the conferment of the SAN rank on the two legal practitioners as a significant recognition of their professional excellence, intellectual accomplishment, integrity and dedication to the pursuit of justice. He said their admission into the Inner Bar had brought honour to the Urhobo Nation, Delta State and the Nigerian legal profession. The senator expressed particular pride…
The Wife of the Delta State Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has launched the third edition of the Delta State Food Bank Initiative, supporting 2,500 vulnerable women across the 25 local government areas of the state with food items and cash assistance. The initiative, organised by the Office of the First Lady, was held at the Event Centre, Asaba, on Wednesday, as part of efforts to alleviate food insecurity and provide practical support to families facing economic hardship. Each of the 25 local government areas had 100 beneficiaries, bringing the total number of women…
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has secured the endorsement of youths and political leaders across Idjerhe, Mosogar and Oghara kingdoms in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, as consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsements came on today, Friday, during the senator’s consultation visits to the three kingdoms, where youth leaders pledged their support for his re-election bid and the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming elections. Accompanying Dafinone on the consultation tour were the Delta Central APC Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki; Chief Adelabu Bodjor; Hon. Austine…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has honoured Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, with its prestigious Christian Icon Award in recognition of his commitment to public service, integrity, ethical leadership and Christian values. The award was presented to the governor by CAN President, His Eminence, Most Rev. (Dr.) Daniel C. Okoh, during Association’s 50th anniversary celebration at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, on Saturday. Presenting the award, Okoh said the honour was reserved for distinguished leaders who exemplified excellence, integrity, commitment to nation-building and the values of faith and service in their political engagements. He said Oborevwori’s contributions…
By Wilbet Ijeoma (NewsView) The Delta State Government has empowered another 70 farmers in Oshimili South Local Government Area with agricultural inputs under the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) programme, as part of efforts to boost food production, tackle poverty and strengthen household incomes across the state. The beneficiaries, comprising 30 poultry farmers and 40 fish farmers, received high-breed chicks, fingerlings and other agricultural inputs at an empowerment programme held Friday at the Asaba Girls Grammar School (AGGS) Hall, Asaba. The intervention, led by the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Chairman of the State Steering Committee…
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Professor Presly Ogheneruke Obukoadata; renowned journalist and media scholar, Comrade Norbert Chiazor, PhD; and Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Gladys Imegwu have been selected to lead a panel discussion at the 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF). The conference, scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., will hold at the prestigious David’s Event Centre, Government Reservation Area (GRA), Asaba, Delta State, under the theme, “Democracy Under Pressure: Electoral Integrity, Security Challenges, and Media Accountability.” Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori,…