2027: Omo-Agege’s Self Help Anarchy And The Ghost Of Senate Mace

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By Ufuoma Egbe,   There are moments in politics when a man tells you exactly who he is. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege told Delta at Ughelli who he is. “I want to make the news again. I want to make the news. You understand me now? I want to make news. Anybody who rigs the election that day, we will kill him! Rig and die! Rig and die! Rig and die!” If you listened carefully, you heard two things: a threat, and a confession. The threat is obvious — a promise…

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Delta Intensifies Ebola Surveillance, Strengthens Emergency Response

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The Delta State Government has intensified measures to prevent a possible Ebola outbreak, with the Ministry of Health reviewing its disease surveillance systems and emergency response plans across the state.   The Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this during a meeting with the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, directors and staff of the Epidemiology Unit.   The meeting assessed existing disease surveillance mechanisms, emergency response strategies and the availability of resources required to contain a possible outbreak across the state’s 25 local government areas.   Onojaeme stressed the need for…

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IGP Disu Moves To End Retired Police Officers’ Woes

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Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has stepped up efforts to address the lingering welfare challenges facing retired police officers, as the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu moves to clear outstanding arrears and improve retirement benefits. The initiative, under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope agenda, is aimed at improving the post-service welfare of former personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, reducing payment delays and ensuring a more efficient pension administration system. As part of the efforts, President Tinubu reportedly constituted a high-level committee comprising representatives of the Ministry of…

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HiGO, NACTOMORAS Partner To Revolutionise Keke, Motorcycle Transport

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…Target safer rides, digital identification, rider empowerment, nationwide expansion   In a major move to transform Nigeria’s commercial transportation sector, HiGO, a mobility technology brand of HiConnect Global Services, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (NACTOMORAS) to promote passenger safety, improve riders’ welfare and introduce technology-driven solutions into commercial tricycle and motorcycle operations.   The partnership, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, is designed to modernise commercial transportation…

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Dafinone Celebrates Onomigbo-Okpoko At 95, Hails Contributions To Legal Profession

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated eminent legal luminary and revered elder statesman, High Chief T. J. Onomigbo-Okpoko, OON, SAN, on his 95th birthday, describing his life as a remarkable legacy of service, integrity and dedication to the legal profession. Dafinone, in a congratulatory message, celebrated the nonagenarian for his outstanding contributions to the administration of justice, the development of the legal profession and the preservation of traditional values. He described Onomigbo-Okpoko, a distinguished Senior Okakuro of Okpe Kingdom and former Chairman of the Body of…

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: Police Arrest Ex-Boyfriend Over Murder of 23-Year-Old Woman in Anambra

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….Suspect allegedly confesses to killing victim after relationship breakdown     The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Chima Ofoeke, over the suspected murder of a 23-year-old woman, Mmesoma Umeorini, in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The arrest followed the disappearance of the deceased, whose mother had earlier reported to the Divisional Police Officer, Umuchu Division, that her daughter had been missing since October 16, 2026. The mother reportedly raised the alarm after efforts to establish her daughter’s whereabouts proved unsuccessful, prompting police…

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Traditional Ruler Injured In A Public Fight With Resident Chief Over Television In Delta Community

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A traditional ruler has sustained injuries in a public fight with a Resident Chief  while retrieving a gifted smart television in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   The youthful traditional ruler, had gifted the Resident Chief, who is the Royal family elder a television when both were in good terms. It was learned   Three persons injured, cars, property worth millions destroyed in the notable community in Ughelli North Local Government Area as the matter is before the Ughelli Area Command.     Details loading…..

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Emmanuel Uduaghan: Legacy Of An Egalitarian Democrat

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By Chike Ogeah, Esq.   He would have been 72 today. But three days before his birthday, the Most High called him to His eternal home.   For the people of Delta State, whose lives he touched during his tenure as governor from 2007 to 2015, this is a moment to celebrate a life of service, a heart of compassion and a legacy woven into the story of the state.   We honour not merely the years he lived, but the lives he touched, the communities he served and the…

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Opinion: University of Agriculture: A Milestone For Delta Central And Delta State

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    By Fegor Ogene JP.   The passage of the University of Agriculture, Orerokpe Bill at third reading in the Nigerian Senate marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of educational advancement and agricultural development in Delta State.   Sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone, the bill represents an opportunity to expand access to higher education, promote agricultural research, empower young people and stimulate economic growth across Delta Central and the state at large.   Why is this development important?   For Delta Central, the proposed university could bring higher…

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NDC Primary: Court Fixes Nov 24 For Judgement In Akpodiete, Omo-Agege Suit

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Conflicting claims over APC resignation, primary participation take centre stage     WARRI — The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has fixed November 24, 2026, for judgment in a suit by Prof. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete challenging Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s eligibility to contest the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary for Delta Central Senatorial District. The suit, marked FHC/WR/CS/120/2026, seeks Omo-Agege’s disqualification and an order declaring Akpodiete the rightful candidate of the party. Justice Hyeladzira Ajiya Nganjiwa reserved judgment after hearing submissions from counsel to the parties, including the…

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