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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has set up the Media and Publicity Committee for its 60th Anniversary celebration scheduled to hold between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 in Abuja. The seven man Diamond Jubilee media team is chaired by Chimezie Anaso, Chairman of SWAN in Anambra while Emmanuel Akpan, chairman of Awka Ibom Chapter will serve as the Vice Chairman of the committee Other members of the committee are Hembadoon Orsar, Chairman of Benue Chapter as Secretary; Ahmed Amshi, Vice President North East, member; Jacob Onjewu, Secretary Kaduna State Chapter, member and two Graphics/Info-Graphic experts. The appointment letter…

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has taken a bow as his two term tenure finally come to an end. Prof. Mahmood handed over the leadership of the electoral body to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu on Tuesday, and will now serve as the acting national chairman of the commission. The handover took place during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. Agbamuche-Mbu, who represents Delta State on the commission, is the most senior national commissioner and will oversee the affairs of INEC pending the appointment of a substantive chairman by…

The Delta State Government has announced the postponement of the scheduled groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the 12-kilometre Ugbolu–Okpanam Road in Oshimili North Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the postponement became necessary due to the torrential rain experienced in the area. Aniagwu explained that the heavy rainfall made it impractical to proceed with the event as planned, noting that a new date for the groundbreaking would be communicated to the public in due course. He conveyed the regrets of Governor…

Five teachers from Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta state, narrowly escaped death along the Ughelli-Asaba express way on Sunday, when the bus they were traveling in was involved in a fatal accident while returning from the world teachers day celebration at Asaba, the Delta state capital. It was learnt that the teachers who were traveling in an 18 seater bus on their way back to Ughelli from Asaba after the celebration, had a collision with a moving truck at Akiewhe in Isoko North local government close to Emevor. It was gathered that the accident was so fatal and all…

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…