As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, political temperatures and permutations are on the rise in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, with a homegrown politician and scientist, Mr. Simon Avwerosuo Ohwo, positioning himself as the much-needed alternative to deliver effective representation for Ughelli North Constituency 1. Ohwo, an indigene of Orogun Ward 1, has thrown his hat into the ring for the Delta State House of Assembly seat, vowing to end what he describes as four years of under performance. Relating some of his plans and visions to supporters, Ohwo who boasts of his robust political résumé,…
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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.
The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone has praised the outstanding commitment and impact of Zamarr Institute in advancing care and awareness for individuals on the autism spectrum. The commendation came during a recent meeting with a delegation from the institute, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Oluronke Katagum. The visit highlighted ongoing efforts by the organization and explored opportunities for collaboration and legislative support. According to our correspondent, discussions at the meeting centered on the institute’s upcoming fundraising dinner, which aims to expand access to essential services and sustain critical programs tailored to…
With just three weeks until the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta Central Senatorial primary, heavyweights Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege and APC Chieftain, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor faces mounting pressure to bow out of the race. The duo, both national political figures, are reportedly scaling back their ambitions after failed bids for top endorsements from APC’s Abuja leadership and a slipping hold on Delta State’s party. Insiders within the APC hierarchy reveal that both men are wary of a potential “embarrassment” at the polls against the incumbent, Senator Ede Dafinone. Dafinone is said to be enjoying a groundswell…
Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Chief Bright Abeke, has been released by his abductors after spending 10 harrowing days in captivity. The politician was snatched in a daring evening attack on April 10, 2026, at the Debrofred Guest House (formerly Debro Fred Guest House) along Owumi Road in Sapele. Eyewitnesses recounted a scene of pandemonium as about 15 gunmen stormed the premises in a Range Rover SUV and other vehicles, shooting indiscriminately to scatter guests and bystanders. In a brave bid to thwart the raid, local vigilante member Ufuoma and another security aide suffered gunshot wounds while confronting the…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Police in Delta State has arrested four suspects linked to a violent robbery syndicate terrorizing residents of Ughelli and environs, recovering key evidence in a swift operation today. In a press statement signed by Police Public Relation Officer, SP. Bright Edafe, revealed that acting on credible intelligence and residents’ complaints about attacks involving cutlasses and motorcycle thefts, the CP Special Assignment Team (CP SAT), alongside Ughelli Kingdom Vigilantes Group, raided multiple spots in Ughelli between 6:30 a.m. and 9:10 a.m. The statement dosclosed that three suspected armed robbers, Surajo Atar, (25) from Bigal Village, Gada LGA, Sokoto…
Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Media, Dr. Nelson Egware, has been elected Chairman of the Emevor Progress Union (EPU), Asaba branch. Dr. Egware emerged unopposed during the Union’s April monthly meeting held in Asaba, alongside other executive members who were also elected into key positions. Mr. Joseph Awoh was elected Vice Chairman, Simeon Ebewore as Secretary, and Doris Ogheneruemu as Assistant Secretary. Also elected were Chris-Mark Erukaye as Financial Secretary and Mrs. Beatrice Agboro, who was re-elected as Treasurer. Mr. Oghoghome Ukpedor emerged as Publicity Secretary, while Awoh Lucky and Samson Adaighofua were elected Provost 1…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is beaming with pride after Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, its pioneering first female pilot, earned a coveted U.S. commercial multi-engine pilot licence, marking yet another leap in her groundbreaking career. NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada announced the feat Sunday, hailing it as a “significant moment” for Balogun and the entire organization. Balogun, who shattered barriers in a male-dominated field, was feted at a special ceremony by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, cementing her status as a role model for women in aviation. From cabin crew to licensed commercial pilot, Balogun’s ascent exemplifies grit and…
In a blistering challenge shaking up APC politics in Delta Central, an advocacy group Delta Central Mandate 2027, has thrown down the gauntlet to Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, demanding he ditch shadowy pressure tactics and face incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone in a no-holds-barred open primary for the 2027 senatorial race. The group’s challenge follows reports that the Emerhor Political Forum (EPF) has been pressuring Senator Dafinone to step down ahead of the 2027 elections. “Popular aspirants do not beg others to step down,” said Chief Julius Utake and Kingsley Awin, the group’s President and Secretary, in a statement released Sunday. “If…
Senator Ede Dafinone has extended warm birthday felicitations to Hon. Stella Okotete on her 42nd birthday, praising her unwavering commitment to public service, party politics, and national development. In a heartfelt message signed on behalf of his family and the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Dafinone described Okotete’s journey as one marked by “purpose, excellence, and a deep commitment to making a difference.” He spotlighted her pivotal role as former National Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, where she strengthened the party’s structure, mobilized women, and expanded its grassroots influence. “Your leadership in that…
By Ufuoma Egbe, As conversations around the 2027 Delta Central senatorial race gather momentum, the renewed push to project Olorogun O’tega Emerhor as a viable contender raises more questions than it answers. Beyond the carefully orchestrated endorsements and quiet political manoeuvring, a fundamental issue remains unresolved: where is the evidence of his electoral strength? Politics is not built on assumptions, nor sustained by a few inconsequential endorsements detached from grassroots reality. It is earned through verifiable influence at the unit, ward, and constituency levels. On this score, critics insist that Emerhor’s record is, at best, underwhelming and poor. In both…