After 27 years of political exclusion, stakeholders in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have applauded the restoration of the Ughelli South II State Constituency, particularly praising Senator Ede Dafinone and Hon. Francis Waive for their contributions to the process. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently restored Ughelli South II alongside Abraka and Isoko North II in Delta State and Yagba West II in Kogi State, following relevant court judgments. The Commission has fixed September 19, 2026, for elections into the restored constituencies, with party primaries scheduled for August 21–25. The development has been described…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience in news reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experiences in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Delta State for the 2027 election, Peter Mrakpor, SAN, has accused alleged political thugs loyal to the state government of attacking PDP members and defectors during the party joining and reception ceremony in Oria-Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area. Mrakpor, in a statement made available on Sunday, August 16, 2026, alleged that the attackers were led by Oghenekevwe Emoavwodia, a councillor representing DESIEC Ward 5, Ethiope East, and acted on the alleged instructions of the Director of Protocol at Government House, Chief Sunday Onoriode, and the Chairman of Ethiope…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the renewed efforts to promote peace, unity and harmonious coexistence among the diverse ethnic communities in Warri and its environs. The governor, who spoke through the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, at the closing ceremony of the maiden Warri Unity Games held at the Federal Government College (FGC), Warri, described sports as a powerful instrument for strengthening relationships and fostering sustainable peace. Tonukari, who represented the governor at the event, conveyed Oborevwori’s warm regards and expressed his regret at his inability to attend personally due to pressing official engagements.…
By Fred Akpewe As Nigeria gradually moves towards the 2027 general elections, political realignments and coalition-building are increasingly dominating the national conversation. Among the emerging possibilities is a potential convergence involving three prominent opposition figures: former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and veteran Delta State politician Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru. Although no formal alliance between the three has been announced, their respective political backgrounds, regional influence and electoral experience have sparked discussions about what a strategic partnership could mean for the opposition and the wider political landscape. Complementary Political Strengths: Atiku Abubakar remains one of…
The Chairman of Niger Benue Transport Company (NBTC) Limited, Olorogun Moses Oghenerume Taiga, JP, CON, has called on Urhobo business leaders and other Nigerians to invest more in Urhobo land, saying the region offers significant opportunities for economic growth and development. Olorogun Taiga made the call on Friday, August 14, 2026, during a historic visit by the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Engr. Mike Orugbo, Okporua I, to the NBTC facility, along NBTC Road, Ovwian Town, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The visit was the first by a reigning monarch to the 69-year-old company, which has…
Senator Ede Dafinone has congratulated 16‑year‑old Oghenegaren Esiovwa‑Thompson for becoming the first Nigerian to win a gold medal in the Men’s Under‑23 Epee at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships held in Lagos. In a statement issued on behalf of the people of Delta Central and the Urhobo Nation, the senator described the victory as a “remarkable achievement” and a historic moment for Nigerian sport and Delta State. Dafinone praised the teenager’s composure, discipline and determination after an unbeaten run in his pool and a series of decisive wins over international rivals. Oghenegaren defeated competitors from South Africa and India on his…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday joined other dignitaries at the funeral service of late Mrs. Felicia Oritseolumewo Arenyeka, mother of the Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Solomon Arenyeka. The funeral service was held at the First Baptist Church, Warri, and attracted political leaders, government officials, traditional rulers, community leaders, family members and sympathisers who gathered to pay their last respect to the deceased and console the Arenyeka family. Also in attendance were wife of the Deputy…
Leaders and stakeholders of Alagbabiri Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to urgently intervene in the lingering boundary dispute between the community and its neighbours, alleging recurring attacks and killings. The community leaders made the appeal during a media interaction, saying the dispute had persisted for years and had continued to threaten the lives and property of residents. The President-General of the community, Chief Ekpobimi Philip, said Alagbabiri had historically maintained peaceful relations with neighbouring communities, including Oboro, Bomadi and Orhota, until the discovery of…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged the newly appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Major General Everest Okoro, to sustain proactive security measures and collaboration with other security agencies to protect lives, property and critical economic assets in the Niger Delta. Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday when he received Okoro, who is also the Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, on a courtesy visit to Government House, Asaba. The governor congratulated him on his appointment, describing 6 Division as a strategic operational formation with a critical role…
Residents and people of Uzere Community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, have sent a Save our soul SoS message to President Bola Tinubu and the Delta State Governor,Sheriff Oborevwori, over what they described as life threatening oil and gas spill from Well 14 of the OML 30 cluster 09. In an open letter tagged ‘A CRY FOR HELP FROM UZERE, SAVE OUR LAND, WATER, HEALTH AND LIVELIHOODS FROM AN ONGOING OIL AND GAS DISASTER’ addressed to the President and signed by Amb. Prince Ogologo M. O., Coordinator of the Concerned Uzere Oil and Gas Stakeholders Forum representing…