The Delta State Government has reinforced efforts to promote reading culture and modernize library systems across the state as LightRay! Media, through its DISTORTION Orientation Festival, unveiled Project ECHO Chamber — Delta State’s first Student Literary and Creative Festival. Speaking at the event in Asaba, the Delta State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, called on civil servants and librarians to take deliberate steps toward reviving reading habits and digitizing libraries across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). She stressed the need for librarians to seek…
Read MoreNdokwaForward Congratulates Oborevwori On APC Primary Victory, Predicts Bigger Mandate In 2027
A political pressure group in Delta State, NdokwaForward, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, describing the outcome as a strong indication of a wider political mandate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement jointly signed by Rt. Hon. Samuel Osasa Esq, Dr. George Ugbomah and Chief Isaac Onyesom on behalf of the group, NdokwaForward described the governor’s emergence as the APC candidate as a reflection of his growing popularity and…
Read MoreDelta Central 2027: Akpodiete Undergoes NDC Screening, Applauds Transparent Exercise
The Delta Central Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the National Democratic Congress, Olorogun Prof Alexander Akpodiete, has expressed gratitude following his successful completion of the screening exercise held in Abuja. Akpodiete, described the exercise as transparent held that the process is a strong indication of Nigerians growing desire for credible leadership and national renewal. Speaking to newsmen after his screening exercise, Friday, the Professor of Law, Forensic expert, Cyber Security and AI Guru, commended the screening committee professionalism, patience and sacrifice. According to him, “Today was not just about…
Read MoreAPC Primaries: Ernest Nikoro Lauds Peaceful Conduct, Congratulates Winners, Hails Oborevwori
Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Security Matters, Chief Ernest Nikoro JP, has commended the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress primary elections held across Delta State. He described the exercise as a reflection of political maturity and internal democracy within the party. Nikoro, in a statement issued, applauded party leaders, faithful and supporters for maintaining order and discipline throughout the exercise, noting that the peaceful atmosphere recorded during the primaries was a positive sign ahead of future political engagements in the state. He…
Read MoreFunkekeme Solomon Charges APC Faithful To Vote Massively At Saturday’s Presidential Primary
The Coordinator of the Delta State Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, has called on all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Delta State to troop out massively tomorrow, Saturday, 23rd March, 2026, to their various wards to vote massively for President Bola Tinubu as the presidential flag bear. “This is an opportunity for us to reaffirm our total support and confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, by voting overwhelmingly for his emergence as the APC Presidential flag bearer for…
Read MoreTeam Siakpere Hails Oborevwori’s Emergence As Delta APC Governorship Candidate
The Director-General of Team Siakpere for Oborevwori, Mr. John Siakpere, JP, Esq., has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his emergence as the sole governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the development as a reflection of the governor’s leadership credentials and developmental strides across the state. Siakpere, an Aghalokpe-born United Kingdom-based businessman and political mobiliser, said Governor Oborevwori’s emergence did not come as a surprise given what he described as the governor’s remarkable contributions to the growth, stability and development of Delta State.…
Read MorePresidential Primary:Oborevwori Leads Push For Tinubu’s Victory, Pays Strategic Visit To Emerhor
…Stresses Loyalty, Respect For Party Leadership Delta State Governor and Coordinator of the Presidential Primary Election in the state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged leaders, stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State to mobilise massively and ensure overwhelming votes for President Bola Tinubu in the party’s Presidential Primary Election scheduled to hold nationwide, Saturday. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge on Friday during a visit to the founding leader of the APC in Delta State, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, at his Evwreni country home…
Read MoreFemale Journalist Petitions DSS Over Alleged Harassment In Delta
A female journalist based in Sapele, Delta State, Mrs. Stephanie Ikanone Odiete, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged threats, intimidation, and harassment involving Hon. Ovo Abeke, the APC Ward 7 Chairman in Sapele Local Government Area. In the petition submitted to the DSS in Asaba, Mrs. Odiete, a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), alleged that she has faced repeated intimidation and threats over the years. According to the petition, one of the incidents reportedly occurred on April 6, 2023, at the Sapele…
Read MoreActivist Faults Claims Over Decentralization Of Pipeline Contract
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Chairman of Third Phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) and Street Coordinator for Peace across the Niger Delta, Comrade Stanley Abiri, alias Faceless’ has faulted the comments made by one Jude Gbaboyor and his cohorts l over the pipeline surveillance contract awarded by the Federal government to the Tantita Security Services Limited. Reacting to the recent calculated media attacks on the personality of High Chief Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo and the Tantita Security Services Ltd, a statement made available to…
Read MoreAPC Primaries: Omonade Return Unopposed As APC Sole Candidate For Ughelli North Constituency 1
MEMBER representing Ughelli North Constituency I at the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Matthew Omonade has been returned unopposed All Progressives Congress Primary held at the five wards of the constituency. Omonade emerged unopposed in the exercise and polled a total of 6,403 votes to clinch the party’s ticket ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Announcing the results, the Returning Officer, Dr. Atiti Austine said, “As the final Returning Officer, sent from the state and I have gotten all the results from the wards of the constituency and they…
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