The Guide of Online Media Editors and Publishers (GOMEP) has condemned the abduction of more than 40 pupils, students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, calling for the immediate and unconditional rescue of those still held captive. In a press statement signed by Comrade Tochukwu Eluwa, National Publicity Secretary, and issued on May 20, 2026, GOMEP frowned at the beheaded of the Mathematics teacher, describing the act as a “direct assault on education, humanity, and the collective conscience of the nation.” The group warned that the episode underscores growing insecurity and an alarming trend of attacks on schools…
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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.
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has defended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Delta State, insisting that the exercises were free, fair and reflective of the wishes of party members across the state. Speaking on News Central Television on Tuesday morning, Aniagwu dismissed allegations of manipulation and imposition raised by some aggrieved aspirants, describing many of them as “pretenders” who failed to prepare for the elections. According to him, the primaries, which covered the 10 federal constituencies and three senatorial districts in Delta State, were conducted openly through…
By Tony Agbugba Nigeria’s education sector requires urgent reform and stronger collaboration between the government and faith-based institutions to produce graduates capable of addressing the nation’s development challenges. This was the central resolution of a recent symposium organized to mark the 55th anniversary of St. Augustine College of Education, dubbed PROJECT T.I.M.E, under the theme: “Rebuilding Quality Education in Nigeria Through Collaboration Between Government and Mission Schools.” The well-attended event, held at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland, Lagos, brought together academics, education administrators, religious leaders, and policy advocates. Speakers included former Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo; Vice-Chancellor…
Prof. Alexander Akpodiete’s aspiration for the Delta central senatorial seat on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has continued to gain momentum following a high-level meeting with the leadership of the party in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpodiete, a legal practitioner of over three decades of experience met with key figures of the NDC, and the party national Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, where discussions reportedly centred on party consolidation, grassroots mobilisation, and the future of constitutional politics. The Abuja meeting formed part of ongoing consultations aimed at strengthening the NDC’s structure across the country and…
The incumbent Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 general elections, following a resounding victory over former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, in the party’s senatorial primaries. The primaries were conducted using the direct primary system under Option A4, with voting held at ward levels across the eight local government areas that make up the senatorial district. The exercise witnessed massive participation by party members and was widely described as credible, peaceful and transparent. Dafinone dominated the contest, winning convincingly across all eight local government…
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By Ufuoma Egbe, The battle over who flies the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag for Delta Central Senatorial District in 2027 is far bigger than the ambition of any individual politician. It is not merely about whether Senator Ede Dafinone returns to the Senate or whether former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege stages a comeback. At its core, this contest is about the honour, political maturity, and collective dignity of the Urhobo Nation. For too long, the political destiny of many ethnic nationalities in Nigeria has been determined by outside interests and distant power blocs with little emotional or cultural…
…Congratulates Reps Candidates Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has congratulated winners of the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primaries, describing their emergence as a reflection of the party’s internal democracy and the confidence of the grassroots. Rt. Hon. Guwor commended the APC leadership for conducting a peaceful and transparent process, particularly in Delta State, and applauded party faithful across the 10 federal constituencies for their discipline, orderly participation, and commitment to the party’s ideals. In a statement issued…
Prof. Alexander Akpodiete, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial aspirant for Delta Central, has paid an unscheduled condolence visit to the family of the late Oghenemine Ogidi, reiterating his demand for a full investigation into the circumstances of the young man’s death. Akpodiete, who was received by the deceased elder brother, Victory Ogidi on behalf of the bereaved family, described the late Ogidi as a promising young man whose death had continued to generate concern among residents and sympathisers. The senatorial hopeful said the visit was not only to sympathise with the family but also to assure them that the…
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Ede Dafinone, has applauded the bold economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as one of the most prepared leaders Nigeria has ever produced. Senator Dafinone stated this during a courtesy visit to the Forum of Presidents-General of the 24 Urhobo Kingdoms on Friday at Uvwie Town Hall in Effurun, Delta State, where the Forum unanimously endorsed President Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, and Senator Dafinone for re-election in the 2027 general elections. He noted that although President Tinubu had the option of taking politically…