A prominent political pressure group in Delta State, Ndokwa Forward, has congratulated the Deputy Governor of the state, Sir Monday Onyeme, on the occasion of his 61st birth anniversary, describing him as a distinguished son of Ndokwa nation and a committed public servant. In a statement jointly signed by its leaders, Rt. Hon. Samuel Osasa, Esq, Omordi George, PhD, and Chief Isaac Onyesom, the group commended Onyeme’s steady rise in politics, noting that his journey to high public office has been marked by humility, discipline, and unwavering dedication to service. The group said his conduct in office continues to reflect…
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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.
Senator Ede Dafinone, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th anniversary, hailing it as a tribute to decades of public service, sacrifice, and vision for Nigeria’s advancement. In a statement signed by the senator, on Sunday, March 29, 2026 applauded the President economic courage. He praised President Tinubu for his decisive economic policies that stabilized the economy and rebuilding trust in Nigeria’s foreign exchange system. He noted that despite reform challenges, these steps have boosted investor confidence and set the stage for lasting growth and prosperity. The Delta Central lawmaker commended Tinubu’s stewardship of…
Tantita represents that foreknowledge. For Nigeria’s economy to thrive, the guardian must remain at the gate not temporarily, but permanently”
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has called on constituents to sustain their support for Bola Tinubu and Sheriff Oborevwori, as his free medical outreach team stormed Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area, to a rousing welcome by residents. The university community erupted in jubilation as hundreds of people thronged the Ejeta Primary Health Care Centre venue of the outreach, on the 27th March, 2026, chanting and cheering the arrival of the medical team. The atmosphere reflected both excitement and relief among residents who turned out to benefit from the intervention. Dafinone, who spoke through his aides, Chief…
From Oke Adamudagha As political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections in Delta State and across the country, some political gladiators appear uneasy about the rising profile and influence of the “Peoples General,” Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru. And this, no doubt, may be the reason behind the coordinated, sponsored campaign of attacks against him. Recent waves of damaging narratives and unverified reports allegedly sponsored by his political opponents are seen as part of a broader strategy aimed at discrediting and silencing the growing influence of the veteran politician. These alleged blackmail attempts against the “Peoples…
Residents of Ethiope West Local Government Area, has hailed Senator Ede Dafinone, as a true leader on Thursday, March 26, after his free medical outreach in Mosogar brought essential health services directly to their doorsteps, sparking widespread praise for its life-changing impact. Under event canopies, hundreds queued for free screenings and treatments for malaria, hypertension, diabetes, and hepatitis with many experiencing quality healthcare for the first time. The initiative, which followed a similar outreach in Degele Elume District, Sapele LGA, the day before, highlighted urgent community health needs and the power of proactive representation. A beneficiary Festus Agbedeyi, summed up…
Abuja, March 27, 2026 – Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central Senatorial District brought together prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from his constituency for a unifying dinner in Abuja on Thursday night, setting a tone of solidarity just hours before the party’s National Convention kicks off at Eagle Square today. The event, held at the upscale Nkoyo Restaurant in Ceddi Plaza, aimed to welcome leaders who had arrived early for the convention and strengthen bonds among Delta Central party members, according to the senator. “Last night in Abuja, I had the pleasure of hosting a dinner at Nkoyo Restaurant,…
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has described the just-concluded South-South Zonal Congress of the All Progressives Congress as a historic gathering marked by unity, consolidation, and renewed political strength across the region. Speaking with journalists after the congress, Ahon expressed gratitude to God for the peaceful conduct of the exercise, noting that the event signaled a new chapter of political alignment and cooperation among states in the South-South zone. He commended governors and party leaders in the region for what he described as their wisdom and foresight in coming together under a common…
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has expressed confidence that the forthcoming national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be peaceful, democratic, and devoid of internal conflicts. Aniagwu made the assertion on Thursday while speaking on the sidelines of the party’s world press conference held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, ahead of the APC National Convention scheduled for Friday at Eagle Square, Abuja. The convention is expected to host about 8,453 delegates who will elect party leaders through a consensus arrangement. Aniagwu likened the convention to the final stage of…
Members of the Catholic Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CAMPAN) gathered for their 2026 annual National Convention in Owerri, the Imo State Capital from March 18-21, 2026, with key resolutions to uphold human dignity in media coverage of violence within Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital landscape. The event held at the Assumpta Pastoral Centre, Owerri, had the theme “The Media and Violence Reporting in Nigeria: Preserving the Human Element in a Technology Driven Communication Ecosystem,” CAMPAN positioned as the Church’s media arm promoting Christian values addressed sensationalism risks and recommitted to ethical journalism rooted in truth, justice, and compassion. In a well…