Nani Identifies Education As Key To Progress And Development

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Education, rather than ceremony, took centre stage in Ughelli as the values and lifelong commitment of the Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Obukowho Nani, resonated deeply with graduates, educators, and policymakers at the 8th Convocation Ceremony of the Delta State College of Health Technology, Ufuoma-Ughelli. Represented at the event by the State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Sagboje Odiri Milton, Olorogun Nani’s presence was felt strongly as the institution honoured him with its prestigious ‘Personality Award’ in…

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DOPF Pay Tributes As Kestin Pondi Celebrates Birthday

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The Executive and members of Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF, have poured in encomium and tributes to Engr Kestin Pondi as he marked his birthday anniversary. The forum, in a statement signed by its chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Enebeli and Secretary, Comrade Shedrack Onitsha, commended the leadership,  services and professionalism of Engr Kestin Pondi towards a better society. According to the statement, “We, the Executive and members of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) celebrate you as you mark another birthday. “We honour you not just for the occasion, but for…

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Renowned Journalist Attached To News Central Loses Mother In Delta

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Renowned journalist attached to News Central tv, Comr Austin Azu, has lost his mother, Evang. Mrs Elizabeth Azu Ovwile, to the cold hands of death.   In a statement signed by Comr Austin Azu, The family of Azu of Elume Main Town, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, with deep sorrow but total submission to the will of God, announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Evangelist Mrs. Elizabeth Azu Ovwile.   “Evangelist Mrs. Elizabeth Azu Ovwile, aged 71, hailed from Elume Main Town in Sapele…

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Dafinone Cautions Itsekiri, Uduaghan Family To Rein In Emmanuel Uduaghan Over Sapele Land Claims

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  Senator Ede Dafinone has called on Itsekiri leaders and the Uduaghan family to urgently call Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, to order over what he described as false, provocative and legally settled claims of ownership of Sapele land. He warned that such assertions, if unchecked, pose a serious threat to peace and public order in the historic Delta town.   The senator, who is also Chairman of the Sapele Okpe Community Land Trust Association, made the call in a detailed response to a caveat emptor…

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Trouble looms in Uwheru as expelled PG set to resume

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By Gradeone Henry Following the recent protest in Uwheru Community in Ughelli North Local Government area in Delta State about the forceful reinstatement of the expelled President General (PG), Chief MacPherson Igbide by the Ughelli North boss, Hon. Jaro Egbo. The embattled PG is set to resume despite several warnings that he would be resisted by all means. According to the Youth President , Mr. Usio Utuagba “After several warnings by the people against forcefully reinstating of the expelled President General by the Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Jaro…

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Senator Dafinone’s Response To Uduaghan’s False Claims On Sapele Ownership

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  Re: FOUNDATION LAYING CEREMONY OF THE SUB-PALACE OF THE ORODJE OF OKPE KINGDOM IN SAPELE TOWN ON SATURDAY, 24 JANUARY, 2026   The attention of the Sapele Okpe Community Land Trust Association has been drawn to a Caveat Emptor issued by Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, in respect of the foundation laying ceremony of the new Sub-Palace of the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom in Sapele Town on Saturday, 24 January 2026. The said Caveat Emptor was widely circulated on various social media platforms and published…

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Excitement As Oborevwori Inaugurates Model Technical College, Omadino

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described technical and vocational education as one of the most effective tools for tackling youth unemployment in the country, noting that graduates would emerge as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and employers of labour rather than job seekers. Governor Oborevwori made the remark on Monday during the inauguration of the newly completed Model Technical College, Omadino, Warri South Local Government Area of the state, describing the institution as a flagship investment in technical and vocational education by his administration. He said some achievements…

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Sen Dafinone Assured Of APC Total Victory At 2027 Polls

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Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central, on Sunday declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, would secure overwhelming victories for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in the 2027 general elections, as the Sapele chapter of the Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie Federal Constituency, OSU, was inaugurated. Dafinone, who addressed thousands of party members and supporters at the Sapele Local Government Council Secretariat, Sapele, said the APC was not aiming for narrow victories but for massive votes that would strengthen the constituency’s political relevance. According to him,…

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From Sapele To Ughelli, Broad Support Builds For John Nani’s Senate Prospects

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By Felix Ekwu   As political discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to crystallise across Delta Central Senatorial District, a notable consensus appears to be forming around Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Nani, whose profile continues to rise beyond his immediate constituency.   Delta Central, made up of Sapele/Okpe/Uvwie Federal Constituency, Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, and Ethiope Federal Constituency, has a rich history of Senate representation. Past senators include Senator Fred Aghogho Brume (PDP, 1999–2003) from Udu Local Government…

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Delta State College of Health Sciences Holds 8th Convocation Ceremony, As 5922 Students Convocate

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  The Delta State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli, on Saturday, held its 8th Convocation ceremony as educationist, dignitaries, parents, grad ands and well-wishers converge to celebrate academic excellence and perseverance.   Delivering her welcome address, the Provost of the College, Dr. (Mrs.) Odiete Eravweroso Congrat, described the convocation as historic, noting that it was the first convocation organized under her leadership following her appointment in August 2025 by the Executive Governor of Delta State.   According to her, “The ceremony was particularly significant as it brought together…

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