Victim Kidnapped In Ughelli, Release In PH After 300k Ransom 

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    A kidnapped victim who was abducted at Agbarha junction in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State,while heading to Abraka has been released after the payment of a ransom via transfer to a Point of Sale, PoS operator in Rivers State.   The victim simply identified as, ‘Robor 18, surname withheld, was lured by a female suspect through Tik Tok, it was learned.   Narrating his ordeal to newsmen, Robor said, ‘As a make-up artist, he was contacted through his TikTok handle by an unknown female client…

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Ecomium As Amaba Ogbuku Laid Mother To Rest In Bayelsa

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     The remains of late Chief (Mrs.) Violet Egirani, mother of the wife of the Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mrs. Amaba Ogbuku has been laid to rest in Anyama Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.   The late Chief (Mrs.) Egirani was the wife of late Michael Egirani, Obanema of Anyama Community in Ogbia LGA.   The deceased who died at the ripe age 91 years lived an exemplary and selfless life leaving a legacy of kindness, courage…

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All Roads Lead To Emevor As Taye Sets To Wed Ejaeta March 28

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  The family of Mr John Ajakapomewhe of Emevor Town in Isoko.North Local. Government Area; and the family of late Umukoro Isaac of Afiesere Town, in Ughelli North Local Government Area, both of Delta State, have invited relatives, friends, associates and well-wishers to the traditional marriage between their beloved Children, Taye and Ejaeta, respectively. A joint statement by both families states that the traditional wedding will be held on Saturday March 28, 2026, at No 6, Awaro Street, opposite James Welch School, Emevor, Isoko North, Delta State. The statement called…

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Vanguard Correspondent, Akpokona Omafuaire Wins NUJ Warri Chairmanship Election

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  The Vanguard Newspaper Correspondent in Warri,Delta State, Okakuro Akpokona Omafuaire Esq today won the Chairmanship election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists,NUJ Warri Correspondents’ Chapel.   Okakuro Omafuaire polled seventeen(17) votes and defeated his closest rival in the election, Comrade Okpare Theophilus Onojeghen who garnered 13 votes in the contest. Omafuaire was declared winner of the election by the Delta State Council Chairman of the NUJ,Comrade Churchill Oyowe who was flanked by the State’s Acting Secretary of the Union, Comrade Josephine Omodior that administered the oath of office on…

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SWC Reaffirms Vote Of No Confidence On Delta NUJ Chairman

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The State Working Committee, SWC of the Nigeria Union of Journalist, Delta chapter, has reaffirmed the earlier Vote of No Confidence passed on the chairman the Union, Comrade Churchill Oyowe. It would be recalled that the Nigeria Union of Journalists Warri Correspondent’s Chapel had in an emergency congress passed a vote of no confidence on Churchill Oyowe over an alleged bridge of the union’s constitution and abuse of office. The SWC, in letter sent to the Chairman and Secretary Warri Correspondent’s Chapel Credentials Committee disclosed that their actions was in…

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Results Over Ranking: John Nani’s Senate Bid Sparks Debate Across Delta Central

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By Darlington Oghenekaro   In the unfolding political conversations ahead of the 2027 elections in Delta Central Senatorial District, the growing interest in the aspiration of Olorogun John Obukowho Nani reflects a deeper debate about what truly defines effective legislative representation. While some political narratives place heavy emphasis on the advantage of returning “ranking senators,” developments within Nigeria’s current 10th Senate indicate that tenure alone does not automatically translate into stronger performance or greater constituency impact.   Olorogun Nani’s supporters argue that what matters most is capacity, grassroots connection, and…

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2027: Why Delta South Constituents Want Senator Joel-Onowakpo’s Re-election

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By Nelson Egware   Many constituents across Delta South Senatorial District have continued to express strong support for the re-election of the lawmaker representing the district in the National Assembly, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, citing what they describe as unprecedented empowerment programmes and people-oriented initiatives delivered within his first two years in office. Across the eight local government areas that make up the district, stakeholders say the senator has demonstrated a commitment to improving the livelihoods of constituents through targeted empowerment programmes, skills acquisition initiatives and support for small businesses and…

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Senator Ede Dafinone’s Second Term: A Strategic Advantage For The Urhobo Nation

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By Aderiobor Blessing     The prospect of a second term for Senator Ede Dafinone as the representative of Delta Central Senatorial District is more than a political milestone; it represents a strategic opportunity for the Urhobo Nation. Having gained valuable legislative experience and national visibility during his first term, he now stands as a ranking senator with greater influence in the National Assembly. This elevated status places him in a stronger position to attract development, shape policy, and advance the interests of his constituents. For many across Delta Central, his…

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Warri NUJ Election: Chairmanship Candidate, Akpokona Releases Manifesto

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MY MANIFESTO   Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Warri Correspondents’ Chapel   “Journalists’ Welfare Is Non-Negotiable”   Fellow colleagues, We tell the stories of others. We expose injustice. We demand accountability. But today, many journalists cannot confidently demand accountability for themselves. Too many of us face: Months of unpaid salaries, Poor remuneration in private and state-owned media houses, No health insurance, No life insurance despite high-risk assignments, Harassment and intimidation, Job insecurity and casualization.   This is not dignity. This is not justice. And it must end. I am contesting…

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Dr. Apoki to Deliver Keynote at 2026 Advocate Annual Lecture on Nigeria’s Governance Crisis

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    The Chairman of the Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council (ALSBC), Olorogun Abraham Ogbodo, has announced Charles Apoki, an international conference speaker and advocate of good governance, as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Advocate Publication Annual Lecture Series.   This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Secretary  of the Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council, Comrade Shedrack Onitsha who held that the choice of Dr Charles Apoki was in line with the visions of the organization.   Olorogun Ogbodo, a former Editor of the Guardian…

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