The surprise abduction of Sapele Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Bright Afure Abeke, has exposed what the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the state called a catastrophic failure of governance under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) described the Gov. Oborevwori’s administration as squandering security votes on re-election gimmicks while gunmen roam freely. Hon. Abeke was snatched Friday night from his hotel on Owumi Road in Sapele, plunging the state into fresh horror.. In an indicting statement Sunday, PDP State Secretary, Alaowei Cleric Ebikonbowei, Esq., demanded that security agencies need to double up efforts to rescue the council…
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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.
Leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday, April 12, 2026, unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, and Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, alongside other party candidates, for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was a highlight of the Unity and Reunification Rally at Oghara Township Stadium, which drew a large crowd of party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters celebrating the restoration of peace and cohesion within the party. Moving the motion, former member of the House of…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket is gaining momentum ahead of the forthcoming elections in Delta State as legal disputes continue to trail the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The development follows multiple court challenges questioning the legitimacy of the admission of new political heavyweights into the APC, including high profile figures whose participation in the party’s congresses is now being contested before the Federal High Court, Abuja. Among those reportedly affected by the litigation are Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, and several members of the State Assembly who recently aligned…
A coalition of political stakeholders and grassroots leaders across Delta Central has issued a strong and respectful appeal to former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, urging him to honour his earlier commitment not to return to the Senate in 2027, warning that any reversal could undermine his hard-earned legacy. In a detailed statement released over the weekend, the group distanced itself from individuals allegedly pushing Omo-Agege toward another senatorial bid, insisting that such voices “do not, in truth, reflect the values or convictions of his genuine followers.” The statement which was jointly signed by Hon. Gabriel Itietie (Ethiope East…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has celebrated High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on his 55th birthday, hailing him as a Niger Delta liberator and key force in sustaining regional peace and economic stability. In a press statement signed by its Secretary, Shedrack Onitsha-FCIIMS, MNIPR, DOPF praised Tompolo’s transformation from a militant struggle champion to a leader in private security and philanthropy. “At 55, we celebrate not just the life of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, but a legacy of resilience, courage, and transformation,” DOPF stated. The forum spotlighted Tompolo’s leadership at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, crediting…
Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial District has extended warm birthday felicitations to Barrister Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), praising his brilliance, character, and unwavering commitment to the party. In a statement signed Senator Ede today, he celebrated not only Morka’s birth but also his intellectual prowess and integrity in serving the APC and Nigeria. “Your commitment to excellence and dedication to duty continue to inspire many,” Dafinone noted. He highlighted Morka’s steadfast role in articulating the party’s vision with “clarity, courage, and conviction.” The Delta Central lawmaker prayed for greater accomplishments,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, on the occasion of his 64th birth anniversary. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor described Senator Dafinone as a distinguished lawmaker and seasoned professional whose contributions to national development and representation of his Senatorial District have remained commendable. Governor Oborevwori noted that Dafinone’s dedication to public service, coupled with his wealth of experience in both the private and public sectors, has continued to add value to legislative processes and governance in the country. He praised…
Chaos erupted at Afiesere Primary School in Ughelli North Local Government Area, venue of of the African Democratic Party meeting, yesterday, when allege suspected All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs stormed the venue sparking a fierce confrontation that left furniture in ruins and party members scrambling for safety. Eyewitnesses described the attackers arriving in “commando style,” smashing chairs and tables during the gathering. While many ADC supporters fled the scene, a determined group fueled by frustration over Nigeria’s escalating economic hardships stood firm and pushed back against the intruders. “The hardship is too much; we won’t let them silence us,” an…
The Delta State Police Command has neutralized two suspected kidnappers in a fierce early-morning gun battle, rescuing two female victims and seizing an AK-47 rifle along with N4.2 million suspected to be ransom money paid by kidnap victims. SP. Bright Edafe, Police image maker in a statement disclosed that the dramatic operation unfolded around 12:40 a.m on Thursday, when operatives from the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber-Crime Squad, backed by the military, tracked the suspects to their hideout along the Obulu-Uku Power Line. According to him, the raid followed a reported kidnapping in Ibusa and Enu-Ani Mega City, Ogwashi-Uku. When the…
Chief Kestin Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, declared on Tuesday before lawmakers and stakeholders that Nigeria’s steady rebound in crude oil production rising from 1.1 million barrels per day in 2022 to about 1.4 million stems primarily from enhanced security coordination and robust community involvement in safeguarding vital oil and gas infrastructures. Speaking at the Joint Petroleum Parliamentary Roundtable held at the National Assembly, Pondi expressed appreciation to the Senate Joint Committees for convening the session, describing it as a critical platform to address challenges confronting the nation’s oil and gas sector. He recalled that in 2022,…