March 23, 2026 - Politics Governance

Ofagbe Community Protests, Demands Revocation of Isoko Ring Road Contract Over Alleged Contractor Incompetence

March 23, 2026 Admin

Residents of Ofagbe Community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State have staged a protest over the prolonged delay and alleged poor execution of the 24-kilometre Isoko Ring Road project, calling on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to revoke the contract awarded to Dora-Dan Global Resources. The protest, led by the President-General of the community, Engr. Cyril Jeke, saw demonstrators express frustration over what they described as the contractor’s inability to deliver on the critical infrastructure project despite multiple interventions by the state government. Speaking during the protest, Engr.…

Sen Dafinone Mourns, Describes Sunny Kotor ‘s Death As Painful

March 23, 2026 Admin

Delta Central Senator Okakuro Ede Dafinone has described the death of Mr Sunny Kotor, Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Protocol as a painful lost not only to the state government but to those who knew and worked with him. The Senator who mourned the death of Kotor as painful extended his condolences to the state government and relatives as well. He said, “I received with deep sadness the news of the sudden passing of Mr. Sunny Kotor, Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to the Delta…

City Boy Movement Unveils John Nani As Ethiope West Leader

March 23, 2026 Admin

The leadership and members of the Ethiope West Local Government Area Chapter of the City Boy Movement (CBM) have formally unveiled the Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), John Obukowho Nani, as their leader during a courtesy visit to his country home in Idjerhe Kingdom on Sunday, March 23, 2026. The symbolic decoration and unveiling were conducted by the Chapter Director, Festus Oseni, alongside the Chapter Coordinator, Owen Nero, and other executives of the local government chapter, in what participants described as a strategic move…

Emevor Community Hails Jonathan Ososuakpor’s Appointment To Fidelity Bank Board May 26, 2026
The Emevor Community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State has congratulated its illustrious son, Dr. Jonathan Oniovosa Ososuakpor, on his appointment as a Non-Executive Director of Fidelity Bank Plc. President-General of Emevor Progress Union, Chief Emmanuel Erezih, in a statement issued on Tuesday, described Ososuakpor’s appointment as well deserved, citing his […]
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Delta Central Youths Begin Three-Week Rigging, Scaffolding Training Under Dafinone Initiative May 25, 2026
Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has officially flagged off a three-week capacity building programme on rigging and scaffolding for youths in Delta Central Senatorial District in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The training programme, which is designed to equip youths with practical technical skills for employment […]
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2027: Why All Eyes Must Be On Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo May 25, 2026
By Stanley Ugagbe There is a dangerous pattern in Nigerian politics that citizens must never ignore: when politicians begin to make impossible electoral promises, democracy itself comes under threat. That is why every patriotic Nigerian, every election observer, every civil society group, and indeed every institution charged with protecting the sanctity of the […]
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Nigerian Youths Urged To Apply As Jubilee Fellows Programme Offers Career Opportunities May 25, 2026
The Nigerian Youth Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP), a transformative initiative designed to equip young Nigerian graduates with practical workplace experience and employability skills, has continued to encourage qualified youths across the country to apply as applications remain open. The programme, funded by the European Union and implemented in partnership with the United Nations […]
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Delta 2027: PDP Settles For Mrakpor SAN As Consensus Governorship Candidate May 25, 2026
…..Says “I’ll Serve Only One Term, Let’s Fix Delta Together The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday adopted Dr. Peter Adogbejire Mrakpor SAN, as its sole consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 Delta State governorship election during the party primaries held at Southend Event Centre, DBS Road, Asaba. The exercise witnessed the […]
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Enhwe Community Celebrates Release Of Detained Prince, Four Others, Demands Compensation From Dredging COY May 24, 2026
The people of Enhwe community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, have commended the release of Prince Engineer Larry Eduvie Efekodha from detention in Abuja after police investigations reportedly found no evidence linking them to criminal allegations earlier levelled against him over the lingering dredging dispute in the community. The release […]
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Delta Primary: Darlington Ijeh Hails Oborevwori’s Victory, Says MORE Agenda Remains On Course May 24, 2026
Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Darlington Ijeh, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, following his victory at the party governorship primary election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the confidence and trust party stakeholders have in the Governor’s leadership. In a congratulatory statement issued after the […]
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Izeze Hosts Jeremi II Ward Members In Appreciation of Loyalty To Oborevwori, as Tinubu Polls 4,013 Votes May 24, 2026
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Izeze Rume Yakubu Reuben, has hosted members of Ughelli South Ward 9 (Jeremi II) in appreciation of their loyalty, commitment and support for Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the successful conduct […]
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Tinubu’s Reforms Winning Nigerians’ Confidence, Says Ibegbulem As APC Primary Holds In Delta May 24, 2026
Former Principal Secretary to former Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Dr. Hilary Ibegbulem, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms and re-election bid, declaring that the administration’s policies are laying the foundation for long-term national growth and development. Dr. Ibegbulem made the remarks on Saturday while speaking […]
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Oborevwori Celebrates Ex-Delta CJ, Justice Marshal Umukoro At 70 May 24, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm congratulations to former Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshal Umukoro, on the occasion of his 70th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Justice Umukoro as a distinguished jurist who served Delta State […]
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