A political group, Tinubu Must Rule Again (TMRA), has declared its readiness to mobilised grassroot support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC candidates come 2027 general elections. National Chairman of the group, Dr. Marvel Omars, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit and award presentation to the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone. He explained that TMRA, established a few months ago as an APC grassroots support platform, has already structured its membership across the 36 states, local governments, and wards, including the Federal Capital Territory. According to him, the group aims…
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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.
Femi Falana (SAN) a Human Rights Lawyer, on Friday, stated that President Bola Tinubu lacks constitutional power to send the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on terminal leave. Falana maintained that a viral report which emerged on Wednesday alleging that Tinubu had ordered the INEC boss to proceed on compulsory leave to avenge his alleged last-minute betrayal of the ruling All Progressives Congress. The unconfirmed reports claimed Yakubu was directed to suspend official duties ahead of the expiration of his tenure, a move said to have unsettled INEC’s schedule. The speculation reportedly gained…
As we navigate the complexities of modern security challenges, it has become increasingly clear that forest security is a critical component of national security. In Delta State, the National Forest Security Service (NFSS) has taken a proactive approach to addressing the security challenges facing our forests. With advanced training and equipment, the NFSS is well-positioned to tackle the sophisticated crimes that have plagued our forests for years. The men on the ground, led by Jonathan Obokohwemu, Delta State Commander; Ebube Nwanne Jegbefume, DOF Administration; Ese Orji, DCF; and Odili Amechi Og, Squad Commander, are fully determined to rid Delta’s forests…
Senator Ede Dafinone and the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Dr. Timothy Waive, son of of Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency and his wife to strive and emulate their parents by building a successful marriage. This admonition was given at Lekki in Lagos State, when Dr. Timothy Waive marries his wife. The colourful ceremony drew a star-studded guest list led by the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator representing Delta Central, Senator Ede Dafinone, Governor Oborevwori’s Chief Adviser, Chief Ighoyota Amori, and House of Reps members…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said the state government is proposing a budget of over ₦1 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to consolidate the socio-economic and infrastructural development drive of his administration. Governor Oborevwori made this known on Thursday during the state government’s citizens’ engagement on the preparation of the 2026 budget, held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. Represented by the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, the Governor explained that 67 per cent of the budget estimate would be allocated to capital expenditure, while 33 per cent would go to recurrent expenditure.…
Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has raised alarm over the rise in child abductions in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, where more than six children have gone missing in recent months. In a statement issued on Thursday, said most of the victims were between the ages of three and ten, describing the trend as “deeply disturbing” and a source of growing fear within the community. He recalled that the crisis escalated in June when four children were reported missing, prompting protests by aggrieved women on September 16. Tensions further heightened on September 24 after a mob…
Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru has condoled the Ibru family over the death of Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru who died at the age of 67 years. Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru is the first son of the late patriarch Olorogun Michael Ibru, describing his death as a huge loss to Urhobo nation, Delta and Nigeria at large. In a condolence message, Chief Great Ogboru said Olorogun Oskar Ibru’s death has created a big vacuum in the Ibru’s family, considering several lives he impacted on while alive. At 67, Olorogun Ibru was esteemed as an industrialist whose contributions as Chairman of the Ibru…
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District Ede Dafinone, has expressed deep grief and shock over the passing of Olorogun Oscar Eyovbirere Ibru, a business mogul, philanthropist, and eldest son of the late Chief Michael Ibru. In a condolence message issued on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Dafinone described the sudden death of Olorogun Ibru at 67 as a profound loss not only to the Ibru family but also to the Urhobo Nation, Delta State, and Nigeria at large. “Olorogun Oscar Ibru was more than the eldest son of the late Olorogun Michael Ibru, founder of the Ibru Organisation. He was a…
In an effort to strengthen CSOS engagement in Asset Restitution and Monitoring, the Executive Director of the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Rev. David Ugolor has revealed that Nigeria lost nearly $40 billion to illicit financial flows between 2001 and 2010, contributing to the $148 billion stolen annually across Africa. Speaking with journalist during a two day workshop held in Asaba, Ugolor explained that without stronger asset recovery measures, robust legal frameworks, and active Civil Society oversight, recovered funds could be mismanaged, depriving citizens of much-needed development and infrastructure. According to him, the workshop was designed to…
By Lucy Ezeliora It was a glamorous gathering at the residence of Chief Onwordi James Asika Ibori, the Onishe Ezemu (Traditional Prime Minister) of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, as he celebrated the 2025 Iwaji New Yam Festival in grand style. The festival attracted a large turnout of cultural enthusiasts, traditional rulers, dignitaries, and sons and daughters of Ubulu-Uku in the diaspora including Tue former deputy Governor of Delta State, Chief Benjamin Elue. The occasion was colourful, featuring rich cultural dances, masquerade displays, and parades of traditionalists. Beginning with customary rites at the Onishe’s residence…