Media Practitioners Commend Diri Over Infrastructure, Cordial Relationship

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa         Media practitioners in Bayelsa State have commended Governor Douye Diri over his infrastructural projects and cordial relationship with journalists in the state.   Speaking in Yenagoa, the state capital, during a parley with the Technical Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Dr. Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli, the journalists said the governor’s infrastructural revolution has placed the state among the fast-developing states in the country.   They described the governor as a leader with the requisite experience and ideas whose initiatives have transformed the…

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2027: Oborevwori Tasks Udu Residents On Tinubu, Dafinone, APC Candidates’ Victory, Lauds Leaders, Youths Unity

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DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on political leaders, youths and other stakeholders in Udu Local Government Area to unite behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ensure the party’s victory in the January 16 elections. Oborevwori, who made the call during the APC campaign rally in Udu, expressed confidence that the party would record an overwhelming victory, saying the unity among political leaders, youths and stakeholders in the area had positioned the party for electoral success. He declared that Udu, which he said had consistently performed…

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Dafinone Pledges Stronger Representation, Vows To Revive DSC Aladja

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has pledged stronger legislative representation, equitable distribution of constituency projects and renewed efforts to revive the moribund Delta Steel Company (DSC), Aladja, if re-elected in 2027. Dafinone made the pledge shortly after receiving the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag as the party’s senatorial candidate for Delta Central ahead of the 2027 general elections. The senator, who is seeking a second term in the National Assembly, said the emerging political partnership between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and himself…

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Oborevwori Hails Egbetamah’s Return To APC, Says ‘We Are Stronger Together

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed delight over the return of former member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his decision as a welcome development for the party. Oborevwori publicly acknowledged and welcomed Egbetamah’s return at a political rally at Otor-Udu , headquarters of Udu Local Government Areas with hundreds of his supporters, expressing happiness that the former lawmaker had decided to rejoin the ruling party after a brief exit to pursue his political ambition. Egbetamah,…

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Analysis: Elder Patrick Emerhana At 77: A Life of Excellence and Enduring Legacy

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By Nelson Egware   At 77, Elder Onofefere Patrick Emerhana, FCA, FCIS, ACMA, ACTI, stands as a distinguished example of professional excellence, intellectual depth, public service and an enduring commitment to community development. His life is a compelling account of a man whose accomplishments have taken him across the worlds of banking, finance, management consultancy and public administration, without losing touch with his roots. For Emerhana, the journey from Emevor in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State to some of the most important professional and public institutions in…

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Ugbegwo Urges Oborevwori To Present Clear Manifesto, Organise Town Hall Meetings Ahead Of Re-election

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By Moses Omovevah,   Deacon Martins Okeoghene Ugbegwo, a chartered accountant, from Ozoro headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, has called on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to present a clear, practical and measurable manifesto outlining his administration’s priorities for the next four years as he seeks re-election. Ugbegwo, in a statement, said that after four years in office, the governor was now better positioned to explain the state of affairs he inherited, the achievements recorded by his administration and his plans for the…

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Delta EXCO Approves Over N1.2trn 2027 Budget, Roads, Other Projects

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  The Delta State Executive Council has approved a 2027 Appropriation Bill of N1,236,874,981,081 trillion for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly, alongside several infrastructure projects covering roads, education, judicial facilities and community development. The decisions were reached at Monday’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House Annex, Warri. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, announced the approvals while briefing journalists after the meeting. He was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir…

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Ofomukoro Leads Ughelli North APC Working Committee On Visit To Adjogbe, Receives NDC Defectors

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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Olorogun Ofomukoro Olerhimena Lucky JP, has led members of the party’s Working Committee on a courtesy visit to former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Engr. Samuel Adjogbe, at his country home in Evwreni. The visit also featured the reception of defectors from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) into the APC by Ofomukoro and the party’s national leader, Adjogbe. Speaking during the visit, Ofomukoro expressed appreciation to Adjogbe…

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UPYA Condemns Attack On Campaigning Youths, Warns Politicians Against Turning Them Into Thugs

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  The Urhobo Progressive Youth Association (UPYA) has condemned the reported attack on youths participating in a political campaign walk, warning politicians and their supporters against exposing young people to violence, intimidation and electoral manipulation. The association described the incident, allegedly carried out by suspected political thugs, as an unacceptable assault on democratic participation, calling on security agencies to investigate the attack and bring those responsible to justice. UPYA President, Comrade Prince Oghenetejiri Ogegere, who made the position of the association known in a statement, said no political ambition was…

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Delta CP Visits Ughelli, Warns Officers Against Extortion, Raises Alarm Over Hard Drug Abuse

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  The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, has warned police officers against extortion, unlawful arrests and human rights abuses, while raising concerns over the growing abuse of dangerous substances among youths. Eralе gave the warning during his visit to the Ughelli Area Command, where he engaged community stakeholders on security challenges and charged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline and accountability in the discharge of their duties. Addressing officers and men of the command, the Commissioner said the Police would not tolerate misconduct, particularly extortion and violations of…

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