Tinubu Nominates Four INEC Commissioners, Two RECs Ahead of 2027 Elections

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following vacancies created by the expiration of the tenures of some serving officials. The nominations, announced in a State House press release issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, are subject to confirmation by the Senate. However, Tinubu has reappointed Dr Bala Bila as the national commissioner representing the North-East geopolitical zone. Among the new national commissioner nominees is Professor Mustapha Aliu, who…

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2027: Dafinone Wins Youths, APC Leaders’ Endorsement In Ethiope West

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has secured endorsements from youths and political leaders in Idjerhe, Mosogar and Oghara kingdoms in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsements were made on Friday during the senator’s consultation visits to the three kingdoms, where youth leaders and political stakeholders pledged to support his re-election bid and the electoral success of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The consultations formed part of Dafinone’s engagement with grassroots leaders and constituents as political activities gather…

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Obukoadata, Chiazor, Imegwu to Lead DOPF Conference Panel

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The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Professor Presley Ogheneruke Obukoadata; renowned journalist and media scholar, Comrade Norbert Chiazor, PhD; and Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Gladys Imegwu, have been selected to lead discussions at the 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF. The conference, scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, at David’s Event Centre, Government Reservation Area, Asaba, Delta State, will focus on the theme, “Democracy Under Pressure: Electoral Integrity, Security Challenges, and Media Accountability.” Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is expected…

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Suspected Kidnappers Abduct ‘Mr CEO’ In Ughelli

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Tension has reportedly gripped residents of Ighwre-Ovie, Ughelli, Delta State, following the alleged abduction of Chris Ejogheneta Obriki, popularly known as Mr CEO, by suspected kidnappers who reportedly whisked him away in a green Toyota Sienna. The incident was made public by Oharisi Ezekiel Aghoghophia, who identified Obriki as a close friend he regarded as a brother and appealed to security agencies and members of the public to assist in securing his release. According to Aghoghophia’s account, the incident occurred on Friday evening at Electric Pole Street, Igrovie, where the…

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Ahon Urges Delta NUJ To Embrace Unity, Deepen Partnership With Government

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Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has called on the newly elected executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, to prioritise peace, unity and professional responsibility while strengthening its working relationship with the state government. Ahon made the call during a congratulatory meeting with the union’s newly elected executives, emphasising that internal cohesion was essential to effective union leadership, the protection of journalists’ interests and the council’s contribution to the development of the state. He said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori holds the…

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Tension As Ughelli North Council Boss Impounds NDC Chieftain’s Truckload Of Goods, Allegedly Seizes Wife And Manager’s Phones

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Tension has gripped Ughelli north business community, Delta State, as goods worth millions of naira have impounded a truckload of goods belonging to a chieftain of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Amb. Agbah Alex Tobore, and allegedly seized the mobile phones of his wife and business manager in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Tobore, who raised the alarm over the development, alleged that the incident was the latest in a series of actions affecting his business operations. He disclosed that his business premises had earlier been…

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Delta Police Arrest 95 Suspected Cultists, Recover Five Guns In Crackdown

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges during coordinated operations across four local government areas of the state. The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, covered Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe local government areas as part of efforts to curb cultism and related violent crimes. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement, saying the arrests followed intelligence-led operations by the Department of Operations, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Oyowe On Re-election As Delta NUJ Chairman

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Comrade Churchill Oyowe on his re-election as Chairman of the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Oyowe secured 235 votes to defeat his sole challenger, Comrade Kenneth Obieh, who polled 218 votes in the keenly contested election. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the election as free, fair and credible, noting that the close margin between the candidates reflected the competitive nature of the contest. The Governor congratulated…

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EduEreGirls, Rotary Donate 50 Classroom Seats To Bayelsa School

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   EduEreGirls Support Organisation and the Rotary Club of Yenagoa Sunshine have donated 50 three-in-one classroom seats to Luxuriant Mission Academy in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, in a move to improve pupils’ learning conditions. The intervention also included the construction of a walkway and the flooring of classrooms to provide pupils with a safer, more comfortable and conducive learning environment. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Chairperson of EduEreGirls Support Organisation in Bayelsa State, Mrs Tracey Kabowei, said the project reflected the organisation’s commitment to expanding access…

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Okubor To Chair 2026 DOPF Conference, 6th Lecture Series In Asaba

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Dr. Festus Goziem Okubor, Chief Strategist to the Delta State Government, has accepted an invitation to chair the 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, at David’s Event Centre, GRA, Asaba, Delta State.   The conference, beginning at 11:00 a.m., will focus on the theme, “Democracy Under Pressure: Electoral Integrity, Security Challenges and Media Accountability in Nigeria,” bringing together media professionals, political leaders, government officials, academics and other stakeholders to discuss challenges confronting Nigeria’s democratic development.   In…

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