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Contrary to insinuations that Senator Ede Dafinone and Hon. Patrick Ukah, were onboard the Itakpe-Ujevwu train that was involved in an accident at Agbor, the Nigerian Railway Corporation has clarified that both men instead only helped mobilize first responders and supported rescue efforts after the incident.  In a press release dated June 9, 2026, and signed by Dr. Kayode Opeifa, LOL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer NRC,  said an earlier statement had wrongly suggested the two men were passengers on the train. The agency said the mix-up caused embarrassment and apologized to both men.  According to the statement, Dafinone and Ukah,…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to serving all Deltans with dedication and fairness, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation, declaring that his administration remains focused on inclusive governance, prudent management of resources, and sustainable development across the state. The governor made the declaration while receiving a delegation of Catholic priests from the Warri, Issele-Uku, and Bomadi dioceses, led by Rev. Monsignor John Ike Aduba, at Government House, Asaba. Oborevwori expressed appreciation to the clergy for their prayers, support, and guidance, describing their role in fostering peace and good governance as invaluable. According…

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has ordered the immediate deployment of an Emergency Response Team (ERT) following an incident involving a passenger train operating on the Itakpe–Ujevwu rail corridor in Delta State. The incident occurred on Monday, June 8, along the Agbor axis of Delta State, prompting swift action from the federal emergency management agency. According to NEMA, the Director-General activated the agency’s emergency response mechanism immediately after receiving an alert on the incident, directing emergency personnel to mobilise to the scene to support response and safety operations. Mrs. Umar has also established…

The affected families deserve answers, and the public deserves reassurance that every lesson from this tragedy will be acted upon,” he said.
In addition to a probe, Dafinone urged that adequate medical care, counselling and support be provided to injured passengers and affected families. He concluded his statement with a prayer for the departed and strength for those affected.

Niger Delta rights activist and environmental advocate, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade, Ph.D, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently implement its final report on the Supreme Court-ordered ward and polling unit delineation in Warri Federal Constituency, warning that delays could trigger renewed tensions in the area. The renowned Delta State-born peace and development advocate commended the executive Governor of Delta State Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his administration proactive steps adopted to prevent the looming crisis among the various ethnic groups mainly the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo of Warri Federal Constituency. Mulade, who is the candidate…

The nation’s economy may suffer fresh setback following yesterday’s shutdown of 13 oil flow stations in Delta State. The oil facilities are operated by three energy giants, Anglo-Dutch oil conglomerate, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), American-owned Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and NESTOIL/NECONDE. Industry sources revealed that the 13 oil facilities collectively produced about 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day. This implies that the nation stands to lose 400,000bpd in crude oil production in the wake of yesterday’s action by protesters. The affected oil facilities were identified as Odidi 1 and 2, Batan, Ogbanabou, Jones Creek, Otunana, Egwa 1 and…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, which claimed four lives and left several others injured. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment from injuries sustained in the incident. The Governor described the accident as heartbreaking and unfortunate, noting that the loss of lives was a painful tragedy for the affected families and the state at large. He assured residents that…

An unconfirmed report has stated that many has feared Dead as train allegedly derailed at Agbor in Delta State.  Viewers Discretion Details later

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday intervened in the tensions arising from the ward and unit delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency, convening a high-level peace meeting with leaders of the Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities at Government House, Asaba. The meeting, which brought together ethnic leaders, security chiefs and top government officials, focused on preserving peace and fostering dialogue among stakeholders amid growing concerns over the delineation process. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Oborevwori stressed the need for unity and peaceful coexistence among the people of Warri, noting that peace and security remain central pillars…

Former Delta State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Nick Ovuakporie, has delivered a scathing assessment of the political decline of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, claiming the former senator lost control of the party structure he once dominated and was ultimately forced out by political associates he had long regarded as subordinates. Ovuakporie spoke against the backdrop of comments previously made by Festus Keyamo, who had alleged in 2021 that Omo-Agege installed his “houseboys” as APC executives at virtually every level of the party structure in Delta State. At the time, supporters of Omo-Agege strongly…