February 25, 2026 – Politics Governance

Gov Diri Expresses Confidence, As State Chief Judge Swears-in New Deputy

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Justice Matilda Ayemieye, on Wednesday, swore in Dr. Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of the state following the demise late deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. A statement by Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Diri noted that Dr. Akpe, until his nomination by Governor Douye Diri and subsequent clearance by the state House of Assembly, was the Chief of Staff, Government House. He becomes Bayelsa’s sixth deputy governor under the democratic dispensation…

Olorogun Onome Dema: The Daughter Who Carries Delta Central To The he World

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By Emuesiri Obah The applause began before she even reached her seat. On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Akperhe-Olomu in Olomu Kingdom of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State was alive with recognition. Leaders and top executives from Olomu Ward 2 and across Ughelli South Local Government Area, alongside party executives of the African Democratic Congress, Olomu Ward 2 Chapter, and representatives of other political tendencies, converged to welcome one of their own: Olorogun Dr Mrs Onome Bernice Dema. The hall was filled with familiar names. They…

Tobi Dafe Esq., 33 Years Gone !

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B Tobi Wisdom Dafe Tobi Dafe ESQ, Abraka First Lawyer Born March 18th 1920 in Urhuoka Abraka , Delta State. His parents were HRH King David Oghenegweke Dafe of Oguezi Urhuoka, Abraka and his mother was mama Uvwiemete of Oria Abraka. He attended his primary school at sapele, and proceeded to Abeokuta Grammar school in Ogun state where he obtained his Cambridge certificate in 1947. He got his first job with the customs. While with customs, he served in Enugu, Calabar and port Harcourt. He resigned from customs…

Couple Severely Injured As Unknown Gunmen Overrun Ughelli North Community February 24, 2026
A husband and wife are currently battling to save their lives in an undisclosed hospital as suspected unknown gunmen over run Uduere community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The unidentified couple were attacked at Eyanvwien/Abovwe quarters of the community, Monday as they were returning to their house when the incident occurred. […]
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Dafinone Celebrates Mosogar Monarch, Commends His Legacy Of Unity and Progress February 24, 2026
Delta Central Senator, Okakuro Ede Dafinone has the reign of the traditional ruler of Mosogar Kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Sunday Odogu Okpurhe Uduaka 1, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. The Senator in his congratulatory wishes, described the reign of the monarch as peaceful. According to him, […]
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Suspected Cult Leader, Killed In Ughelli South Community February 24, 2026
AN internal crisis involving members of same cult group has led to the death of the suspected leader of the confraternity in Otokutu community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the deceased victim identified as Amadi was stabbed to death by his cult group members for scolding them to […]
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FG Sets To Address Ecological Challenges At Ugbokodo February 23, 2026
By Nelson Agbajor The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the long-standing ecological challenges confronting Ugbokodo community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, pledging concrete and speedy intervention to tackle shoreline erosion, flooding and environmental degradation in the oil-producing host community. This assurance was given by the Secretary to […]
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LG Congress: Ofomukoro Elected Ughelli North APC Chairman In A Consensus Congress As Leaders Vow To Deliver Tinubu, Oborevwori Others In 2027 February 22, 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has elected a new executive to pilot the affairs of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, with party leaders projecting a massive electoral turnaround in the local government. Comrade Lucky Ofomukoro emerged as chairman of the LGA chapter […]
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Ovie of Uvwie Applauds Sen Ede Dafinone For His Accessibility and Responsiveness February 21, 2026
By Emmanuel Ogheneochuko Arodovwe The Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom HRM Dr. Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso JP, OON, Abe I, has commended the senator representing the people of Delta Central Senator Ede Dafinone for his easy accessibility and responsiveness. He made the remark after the launch of his autobiography _Odyssey of Royalty_, held at his palace on […]
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Oborevwori Inaugurates Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management Faculties At UNIDEL Owa-Alero February 20, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday inaugurated critical academic infrastructure at the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Owa-Alero Campus, in Ika North-East Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality education across the state. The projects commissioned include the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences Complex, named after […]
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Gov Oborevwori Aide Lauds Peaceful Conduct Of APC Ward Congress In Ethiope East February 20, 2026
Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Security Matters, Olorogun Nikoro Ernest JP, has lauded the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress ward congres in Ethiope East Ward 2 and the local government in particular. Nikoro, a chieftain of the APC, commended the outcome of the ward congress that was free from […]
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Decomposing Corpse Discovered Behind Hotel Premises In Ughelli North February 19, 2026
The corpse of unidentified male has been discovered in a bush behind a popular hotel that is few meters away from the Ughelli Area Command in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The unidentified male corpse who is probably in his early 20s was discovered by road users […]
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Prosperity Cup: Over 200 Teams Set To Participate As Competition Kickstart On Feb 26 In Bayelsa February 19, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of the Prosperity Cup, in partnership with FC Barcelona of Spain. The announcement was made by Governor Douye Diri during the weekly Prosperity Walk held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. […]
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