By Nelson Agbajor Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District in the Senate, has congratulated a group of young Urhobo graduates on their successful induction as medical doctors at the University of Abuja. The induction ceremony, held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, marked a significant milestone in the lives of the new doctors as they formally joined the medical profession. In a congratulatory message delivered on his behalf by Mrs. Oghor Okolo, the Senator described the achievement as a moment of immense pride for the Urhobo nation and Delta Central. He noted that it was inspiring to witness…
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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.
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) will hold its second 2026 plenary assembly in the Diocese of Osogbo from September 10–18, continuing the conference’s long-standing practice of rotating the meeting among Nigeria’s ecclesiastical provinces. This year’s move comes from Ikot Ekpene Diocese in the Calabar Ecclesiastical Province to Osogbo in the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province. Unless plans change, the CBCN is expected to convene next in a diocese within the Jos Province, followed by provinces in Kaduna and Lagos. For the Osogbo Diocese, hosting the plenary is a major event that brings nearly all of…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday called on the people of Isoko Nation to reciprocate his administration’s development efforts in the area by voting enmass for all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The governor made the appeal while inspecting ongoing and completed projects at the College of Health Technology, Ovrode, and the Ozoro Modern Market in Isoko North Local Government Area. Oborevwori said his administration had made significant investments in infrastructure, education and healthcare across Isoko Nation and other parts of the state, adding that the people should support the APC…
My attention has been drawn to a piece authored by Mr Godwin Anaughe, an aide to the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Though Anaughe’s choice of language was unbecoming of a man of his exposure, I will not get through the gutters with him. In the article, Mr Anaughe attempts to attack the courageously realistic and statesmanlike position of the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, regarding the agitation for the creation of Ethiope State. Ordinarily, I would not dignify this pocket of falsehoods with a response. Throughout his 12-paragraph write-up, Anaughe significantly…
Tension has gripped Uduere community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State after suspected kidnappers allegedly murdered a security guard and abducted a 14‑year‑old girl last Saturday. The slain guard was identified by residents as Umukoro Obukohwo Emmanuel. Sources disclosed that the Late Mr. Emmanuel was allegedly attacked with a machete as he opened the gate to his workplace. His was cut severely with one chopped hand. According to eyewitnesses, after the assailants killed the guard they forced their way into a nearby apartment. When the teenager came out to see what was happening, the attackers reportedly seized…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi I, CON, on the occasion of his 49th birthday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, commended the revered monarch for his exemplary leadership and immense contributions to the growth and development of Agbor Kingdom, Delta State and the nation. The Governor described the Dein as a visionary traditional ruler whose reign has been marked by peace, unity and sustained progress, noting that his commitment to…
By Our Political Correspondent The legal challenge against the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the disqualification of eight House of Assembly aspirants in Akwa Ibom State has taken a significant turn, with the matter scheduled to come up again on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, before the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo. The suit, No. FHC/UY/CS/104/2026, filed by eight aggrieved APC House of Assembly aspirants, has the potential to reshape the party’s participation in the 2027 Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly elections if the court eventually grants the far-reaching reliefs sought by the applicants. Proceedings So Far The case…
By Ufuoma Egbe The recent court decision reversing an earlier judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a registered political party has generated widespread debate across the political space. Many Nigerians have attributed the development to political interference or an attempt to weaken opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the case suggests that the challenges confronting the NDC may have more to do with internal lapses, administrative failures, and unresolved legal requirements. As a political analyst who has monitored the…
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspected electric cable vandals recovering vandalised cables following an early-morning operation on June 25. In a statement made available by the command image maker SP. Bright Edafe, said operatives from Kwale Police Station, acting on credible intelligence and working with a local vigilante group, moved to a location along the Ibabu–Ugiliamai Road at about 10:30 a.m where they saw the suspects dismantling public power infrastructure. Sighting the police, the suspects attempted to flee, prompting an operation during which one suspect was injured and taken to hospital for treatment. The other…
It was a gathering of who is who in the society on Saturday, June 20, 2026, to pay last respects to Late Madam Patience Igho Egukawhore, eldest sister of High Chief (Dr.) Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore, JP, FCILG, Chairman/CEO of Dewayles Group of Companies, in a ceremony marked by high-profile tributes and wide cross‑sectional support. The funeral drew political leaders, traditional rulers, business executives, clergy and community representatives from across the South‑South and beyond. Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State was represented at the event, while Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, Wife of the Delta State Governor, attended alongside representatives of Governor…