Delta TUC Hails Oborevwori, Names Governor ‘Ukodo the Pace Setter’ Over 13th-Month Salary

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  The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Delta State Council, has conferred the title of “Ukodo the Pace Setter” on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in recognition of his administration’s decision to institutionalise the payment of 13th-month salary to public servants in the state. The labour union described the initiative as a significant boost to workers’ welfare, particularly amid prevailing economic challenges that have continued to put pressure on the finances of workers and their families. In a statement signed by its chairman, Comrade Wilson Asekutu, the TUC said the decision…

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GOMEP-NG Honours Information Minister Idris For Excellence In Communication

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The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has honoured the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammad Idris, with the Distinguished Leadership Award for Excellence in Information Management and National Orientation. The Guild said the award was in recognition of Idris’ contributions to journalism, strategic communication, public relations and national development, as well as his efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s information management system. The National President of GOMEP-NG, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, said the recognition followed an assessment of the minister’s professional achievements, leadership qualities and commitment…

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APC Stakeholder, Chief Ebiki, Congratulates David Lyon, Hails His Grassroots Leadership

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa A stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Chief Gift Ebiki, has congratulated a former governorship candidate of the party, Chief David Lyon, on his continued contributions to the party and his appointment into strategic party positions. In a congratulatory message Ebiki described Lyon as a leader who embodies dedication, humility and strong grassroots connection. According to him, Lyon remains one of the most widely accepted political figures in Bayelsa State, with a support base built on years of philanthropy, genuine community engagement…

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Omo-Agege Defends RIG and DIE, Says It Targets Ballot Thieves

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…..Says 2027 polls must be decided by ballots, not written results ….,Cites Tinubu’s ‘rig and roast’, Buhari’s shoot-at-sight order   Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has defended his controversial ‘rig and die’ declaration ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the expression was directed at electoral offenders and not voters, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) or security agencies. Omo-Agege, through his Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe, described the statement as a warning against electoral fraud and an expression of determination to…

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Global Initiative Support Group To Inaugurate Canvassers, Friday In Ughelli

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A formidable political support group, the Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff 2027, will inaugurate Coordinators and Canvassers across the 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State, on Friday, October 30, at Oharisi Primary School, Ughelli, Delta State.   The inauguration ceremony, scheduled for 10am, will be performed by the Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Solomon Arenyeka.   Convener of the group, Sir Festus Ahon, its Chairman, Chief Josiah Ntekume, and Secretary, Barr. Abednego Dikame disclosed in a statement issued in Asaba, Monday.   The…

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Ughelli Court Road: Four Months After Council’s Promise, Workers Groan Over Delay

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Judiciary workers in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have lamented the prolonged delay in rehabilitating a section of road leading to the court premises, saying the deplorable condition continues to cause hardship for judges, magistrates, lawyers, court officials and litigants. The workers expressed disappointment that the rehabilitation of the road had yet to be completed, four months after the Ughelli North Local Government Council reportedly assured the court that the project would be delivered within one month. A senior judiciary worker, who spoke on condition of…

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2027: Nana Peter Launches APC Support Group, Donates 200 Chairs To Iyede Community

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Chief Nana Peter, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has launched the Team Nana Peter Support Group in Iyede, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, as part of efforts to mobilise grassroots support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The inauguration, held in Otor Iyede, attracted APC leaders, political stakeholders and supporters, who pledged to work towards securing victory for the party and its candidates in the forthcoming elections.   Speaking at the event, Nana Peter said the establishment of the support…

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2027: Bayelsa Commissioner Backs Tinubu, APC, Urges Obi, Atiku To Reconsider Bid

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Culture, Chief God’spower Keku, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing reservations about the presidential ambitions of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.   Keku, who served as Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State during the administration of former Governor Seriake Dickson, made his position known while speaking with journalists in Yenagoa at the weekend.   The…

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Dafinone Condoles Okonjo-Iweala, Family Over Mother’s Death

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has expressed condolences to the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Okonjo family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Delta State, over the death of their matriarch, Professor Kamene Okonjo, aged 96. Dafinone, in a condolence message, described the late professor as a woman whose life was marked by remarkable contributions to scholarship, women’s empowerment and service to humanity. He said her legacy of excellence, compassion and commitment to family would continue to inspire generations, despite her passing. The…

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2027: Oborevwori’s Performance Will Crush Opposition -Ntekume

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The Chairman of the Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff Oborevwori 2027, Olorogun Josiah Ntekume, has expressed confidence in Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s re-election prospects, predicting that opposition parties may struggle to garner 10,000 votes in Delta State in the 2027 elections. Ntekume, who disclosed that the group was established by friends of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, said the initiative was driven by their belief in Oborevwori’s leadership and determination to sustain the state’s development. Speaking in an interview, he praised Ahon as a seasoned…

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