Month: April 2025

Oborevwori Mourns Gen. Paul Omu

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman and retired military officer, General Paul Ufuoma Omu, describing his death as a significant loss to both Delta State and the nation. In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday, Governor Oborevwori praised the late General Omu as a patriotic Nigerian, a distinguished military officer, and a respected community leader who served with honour and integrity. The Governor extended his heart- felt condolences to General…

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Omu Family Announces The Passing Of Major General Paul Ufuoma Omu (Rtd)

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  With gratitude to God for a life of distinguished service and accomplishments, the family of General Paul Ufuoma Omu (Rtd), of Igbide, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, announces his passing on April 29, 2025, at the age of 84. Maj-General Paul Ufuoma Omu was a family man, patriot, statesman, soldier, and community leader whose life was marked by unwavering commitment to the service of Nigeria and his beloved Isoko Nation. A distinguished career Military Officer, General Omu rose through the ranks of the Nigerian Army, serving…

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2027: SDP Is the Only Credible Opposition That Can Rescue Delta-Chairman

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Chairman of the Delta State chapter of Social Democratic Party, SDP,  Barr Philip Adu-Odogwu, has revealed that the party is the only credible opposition in the state to save her from a one party state outlook. The recent defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and State executive from the PDP to APC is a signal that the politicians are changing parties to cover their tracks of corruption. This was made known in a statement by the chairman following the defection of Delta State Governor Rt…

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Now That Oborevwori Has Secured 2nd Term In APC, Can We Face Governance?

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By Ovasa Ogaga,   In the past five months, Delta State has witnessed a dangerous drift where governance and service delivery took the back seat as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori focused his energy on securing political survival ahead of the 2027 election. His quiet but desperate move to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was an open secret, even if initially denied by his handlers. Now that the political storm appears to have settled with his formal welcome into the APC, the question begging for an urgent answer is…

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One Arrested As Over 400 Bags Of Cement Is Stolen At Ughelli Health Center

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One Arrested For Allege Stealing Cement At Ughelli Health Center A yet to be unidentified suspect has been arrested by the Nigeria Police attached to Ughelli Area Command in connection with the alleged stealing of over 400 bags cement at the ongoing construction site of the Ughelli North health center. Though the report is sketchy, it was learned that the suspect who a casual worker attached to one of the  Engineers at the ongoing construction site was apprended after being monitored. According to source at the site “After noticing that cements…

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QUEST Radio And Yoruba Herbalists

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By Richard Maduku,      I would have died by now if not for Quest FM Radio (93.1 MHz), Otor Ogor – a town that is gradually merging with Ughelli City here in Delta State. This was when my smart phone was damaged beyond the expertise of local technicians. The third technician who also could not fix it in Ughelli advised that it should be taken to the manufacturers’ repair shop in Warri. So I did. I It is the ensuing boredom the two months (February and March) that I…

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How Sporadic Shooting Attempt Stopping Wike’s Gathering In Bayelsa

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Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa Sporadic Shooting by gunmen, suspected to be sponsored political thugs, partially disrupted the rally and inauguration of the NEW Associates group on Saturday at Okolobiri raod, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The rally, organized by supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was held to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for appointing sons and daughters of the state into key government positions. It was also aimed at declaring their support for Wike, who serves as the grand patron of the group. The event,…

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Delta APC, Omo-Agege Accept Gov Oborevwori Defection To APC

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  The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege have accepted the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the the party after rectifying the internal imbroglio in the party.   In a statement personally signed by  Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, “The leadership of the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) warmly welcome His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and all leaders and members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC). This historic move underscores the success of President…

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Governance Must Trump Politics for Nigeria’s Progress — Experts Declare At Advocate Lecture

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  Leaders in governance, academia, civil society, and media converged on Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State on Friday, April 25, 2025, to dissect the widening gap between politics and governance in Nigeria. The occasion was the second edition of the Advocate Publication Ltd Annual Lecture Series, with the theme: “Between Governance and Politics: The Delicate Balancing to Ensure Growth and Development.” Delivering the welcome address, Mr. Shedrack Onitsha, Chief Executive Officer of Advocate Publication Ltd, publishers of Advocate Newspaper, noted that the lecture series was borne out of a desire…

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Omo-Agege Salutes Ayiri Emami At 50

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      Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the 9th Senate, has hailed High Chief Ayiri Emami, a prominent political leader, businessman, philanthropist and activist, as a major positive force in the Niger Delta and Nigeria. In a goodwill message as he celebrates his 50th birthday, Omo-Agege said that at his golden jubilee, Chief Ayiri, as a dependable and resourceful political leader, has made tremendous positive impact in the Niger Delta to sustain the nation’s economic development and growth. Senator Omo-Agege in statement signed by Media Adviser, Sunny Areh,…

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