Ex-Delta APC Chairman Erue Backs Senator Joel-Onowakpo Amid Smear Campaign

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  Former Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jones Ode Erue, has dismissed allegations of a purported secret political pact involving Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, describing the claims as false, divisive, and politically motivated. In a media statement issued on Tuesday, Erue said the narrative surrounding the alleged agreement was nothing more than “a politically motivated folklore” fabricated by “tribal bigots and political merchants” threatened by the growing political acceptance and influence of the Delta South senator. Questioning the credibility of the allegations,…

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Erue Dismisses Alleged Secret Pact Against Senator Joel-Onowakpo As Falsehood

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  Former Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jones Ode Erue, has dismissed allegations of a purported secret political pact involving Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, describing the claims as false, divisive, and politically motivated. In a media statement issued on Tuesday, Erue said the narrative surrounding the alleged agreement was nothing more than “a politically motivated folklore” fabricated by “tribal bigots and political merchants” threatened by the growing political acceptance and influence of the Delta South senator. Questioning the credibility of the allegations,…

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When Politics Becomes Personal: Dr. Wilson Omene’s Obsession With Senator Ede Dafinone

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By Ufuoma Egbe,   In every political season, there are voices that contribute meaningfully to public discourse, and there are others that reduce politics to bitterness, vendetta, and personal attacks. Sadly, Dr. Wilson Omene appears to have chosen the latter path in his relentless and increasingly obsessive attacks against the Urhobo Senator, Ede Dafinone.   At 72, a man should ordinarily be enjoying the rewards of decades of labour, spending time with family, mentoring younger generations, and reflecting on the legacy he intends to leave behind. That stage of life…

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Ortom Congratulates Prof. Aghalino On Appointment As Dennis Osadebay University VC

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  Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has congratulated Professor Samuel Ovuete Aghalino on his appointment as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University. In a congratulatory letter dated May 11, 2026, addressed to the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Ortom described the appointment as a fitting recognition of Professor Aghalino’s outstanding contributions to scholarship, academic leadership and national intellectual development over the years. The former governor noted that Aghalino, a distinguished Professor of History at the University of Ilorin and former President of the Historical Society of Nigeria, had…

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BYERA Details Framework To Attract Investment, Protect Consumers In Electricity Market

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       The Director General of the Bayelsa Electricity Regulatory Agency, Dr. Rosalyn Dressman, said the BYERA (Licensing and Market Entry) Regulations 2026 is designed to attract investment, protect consumers, and establish a credible state electricity market under the Bayelsa State Electricity Law 2025. Speaking at the stakeholder review forum in Yenagoa, Dr. Dressman explained that the regulations go beyond administrative procedure. “These regulations are a fundamental tool for attracting investment,” she said. “They also protect consumers, regularize the participation of existing operators, and create…

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2027: Ughelli South United Forum, Ughievwen Leaders Endorse Emuobo Gbagi For Delta Assembly Seat

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    Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of the Ughelli South United Forum and Ughievwen Leaders have endorsed Chief Emuobo Gbagi as their preferred aspirant for the Delta State House of Assembly, Ughelli South Constituency, ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The endorsement was made on Sunday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Otu-Jeremi, where leaders, youths and women from the locality unanimously adopted Gbagi as the sole aspirant to challenge the incumbent lawmaker in the forthcoming election.   Moving the motion for the…

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INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS: Oborevwori Pledges More Jobs For Delta Youths

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    Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, pledged that his administration will continue to create more employment opportunities for youths in the state through ongoing infrastructural development projects and strategic partnerships with construction firms.   The governor made the pledge while addressing construction workers at the Julius Berger Nigeria Plc project site in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state.   Oborevwori said unemployment and economic hardship remain major challenges confronting many families, stressing that government must continue to initiate projects that improve livelihoods and provide…

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Senator Omo-Agege’s Inordinate Ambition And The Future Of APC In Delta

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By Emmanuel Arodovwe,   The dictionary defines an inordinate ambition as an “excessive, immoderate or uncontrolled desire for power, wealth or recognition that ignores ethical limits, fairness, or the rights of others. It is characterised by self-promotion, selfishness, and a willingness to use unethical means to achieve goals, often resulting in personal, social, or national crises. ” Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s insistence to return to the Nigerian Senate, barely three years after he left, is not short of an “Inordinate Ambition”, and unless he is quickly called to order, and the…

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Prof Akpodiete Joins NDC, Eyes Delta Central Senate

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  A frontline aspirant for the Delta Central Senatorial District seat, Prof. Alex Akpodiete, has officially defected from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigerian Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpodiete moved to the NDC alongside a large number of supporters from the eight local government areas of Delta Central, a development seen by political observers as a boost to the party’s growing presence in the district. The politician, who formally resigned his membership of the ADC, said his decision was based on his conviction that the…

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Owhelogbo: Ejesume Family Petitions Community Leader Over Street Name Altercation

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    Leaders and members of the Ejesume family in Owhelogbo community, Isoko North Local Government Areaof Delta State, have petitioned the eldest (Odion) man of the Ekrueje Quarters over what they described as unlawful and clandestine move by some unscrupulous persons to change the traditional name of the quarter from Ekrueje to Uwhuteme.   Contained in the copies of the petition made available to newsmen, the leaders and members of the Ejesume family stressed that they were a peaceful people, adding that no where in the age-long history of…

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