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Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, founding leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, on Friday, October 3, 2025, has emerged as the chairman of the  Ughelli North Local Government Leadership Council. At a well-attended meeting, which held in Evwreni, prominent leaders, stakeholders, and ward representatives from across the local government area attended the events. The party also reaffirmed its commitment to the party’s success in the 2027 elections. The Leadership Council, which was inaugurated by Hon. Matthew Omonade, member representing Ughelli North Constituency I in the Delta State House of Assembly, has Olorogun O’tega Emerhor as Chairman, Chief Fred…

…Passes Vote Of No Confidence On Sacked Excos By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, has passed a vote of no confidence on the party Chairman, Mr. Obakpororo Onoabedje, his Secretary, Barr. Beauty Ubogun-Nze, the Organizing Secretary, Mr. Henry Ophori, and subsequently suspended and replaced them with Mr. Samuel Evwighono as Acting Chairman, Ms. Juliet Oduma, Acting Secretary and Mr. Daniel Osiebe, as the Organizing Secretary. At a well attended press briefing in Ughelli on Monday, October 6, 2025, where the party resolution of an emergency meeting held at the party…

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It was an atmosphere of excitement, camaraderie, laughter, and nostalgia as students of class of 1998, Mass Communications Department of the Delta State University, Abraka, gathered at the weekend in Asaba to reminisce on their days in the University and seek ways to strengthen their bond as a family. The colourful reunion with the theme “Reconnect, Relive and Reunite,” provided a platform for the then undergraduates, who pride themselves as “Indomitable Class of 98”, to celebrate their journey 27 years after graduation, rekindle old friendships, and chart a new course for the future. The event featured a blend of business,…

The Police in ‘B’ Division Asaba, Delta State, have arrested one Amara Nwako ‘male’ (21), an indigene of Oko who allegedly dispossessed a female victim of her phone and other valuables at gunpoint in the BONSAAC axis of Asaba on October 1. In a statement made available by the commands Public Relations Officer, SP. Bright Edafe, disclosed that  an intelligence led deployments by Operatives of the ‘B’ Division Asaba, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), and the Eagle Net Special Squad led by the DPO led to the arrest of one of the suspects as his accomplice fled into an uncompleted…

ETHIOPE WEST — The Delta Central Diabetes Sensitization and Testing Medical Outreach, an initiative of Senator Ede Dafinone in partnership with the National Health Fellows, brought hope and healing to residents of Ethiope West Local Government Area on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Over 120 people benefited from free diabetes and hypertension screening, tuberculosis testing, and medical counseling during the one-day programme. The outreach, which forms part of a larger health intervention across Delta Central, aims to raise awareness about diabetes prevention and management while providing free tests and medications. Health officials described the turnout as “encouraging and inspiring,” with many…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has decried the brutal killing of ARISE News journalist, Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu,  and expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the management of ARISE News, and the entire media community. Somtochukwu was reportedly killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja on Monday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, expressed profound grief over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the management of ARISE News, and the entire media community. Calling on security agencies…

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and avoid things that divide them as a people. Speaking on Wednesday at the Cenotaph, Asaba, at a ceremony to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, Governor Oborevwori emphasized the significance of the occasion as a time to honour the sacrifices of the nation’s founding fathers, reflect on shared progress, and be more committed to building a prosperous future. The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, said; “the true strength of Delta lies in its people; as we mark Nigeria’s independence,…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has boosted the morale of the state’s top football teams with the donation of four brand-new buses to Warri Wolves and Delta Queens Football Clubs. The governor, while presenting the vehicles on Wednesday, at Government House Asaba, said the gesture was aimed at motivating the teams to perform better in their domestic and international competitions. Each club received a Toyota Coaster bus and a Toyota Hiace bus. Oborevwori explained that the donation was prompted by recent challenges faced by the teams, including travel hitches due to old vehicles. According to him, providing reliable…

The Emevor Progress Union (EPU) has elected a new leadership with Chief Emmanuel Erezih emerging as President General after ane election held on Saturday at the Civic Centre, Emevor, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. Erezih, who is Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Beautification, was overwhelmingly elected by members of the union, and will lead a 10-man Central executive council expected to drive the developmental agenda of the community. Other elected officers include Rev. Henry Khama as Vice President General; Mr. Harry Omoroh Oke as Secretary General; Engr. Odhodu Emmanuel as Assistant Secretary; Mr.…