May 11, 2026 - Politics Governance

2027: Ughelli South United Forum, Ughievwen Leaders Endorse Emuobo Gbagi For Delta Assembly Seat

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Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of the Ughelli South United Forum and Ughievwen Leaders have endorsed Chief Emuobo Gbagi as their preferred aspirant for the Delta State House of Assembly, Ughelli South Constituency, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Sunday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Otu-Jeremi, where leaders, youths and women from the locality unanimously adopted Gbagi as the sole aspirant to challenge the incumbent lawmaker in the forthcoming election. Moving the motion for the…

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS: Oborevwori Pledges More Jobs For Delta Youths

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Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, pledged that his administration will continue to create more employment opportunities for youths in the state through ongoing infrastructural development projects and strategic partnerships with construction firms. The governor made the pledge while addressing construction workers at the Julius Berger Nigeria Plc project site in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state. Oborevwori said unemployment and economic hardship remain major challenges confronting many families, stressing that government must continue to initiate projects that improve livelihoods and provide…

Senator Omo-Agege’s Inordinate Ambition And The Future Of APC In Delta

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By Emmanuel Arodovwe, The dictionary defines an inordinate ambition as an “excessive, immoderate or uncontrolled desire for power, wealth or recognition that ignores ethical limits, fairness, or the rights of others. It is characterised by self-promotion, selfishness, and a willingness to use unethical means to achieve goals, often resulting in personal, social, or national crises. ” Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s insistence to return to the Nigerian Senate, barely three years after he left, is not short of an “Inordinate Ambition”, and unless he is quickly called to order, and the…

Akpodiete Laments Agbor Train Derailment, Calls For Improved Railway Maintenance June 9, 2026
Delta Central Senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Alexander Akpodiete, has expressed sadness over the tragic derailment involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service near Agbor, Delta State, which claimed lives and left several passengers injured. Akpodiete, in a statement issued on Tuesday, described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that […]
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Warri Ward Delineation Crisis: Protesters Shut 13 Oil Flow Stations, Halt 400,000bpd Output June 9, 2026
Nigeria’s crude oil production has suffered a major disruption following the shutdown of 13 oil flow stations in Delta State by protesting youths and women from oil-bearing communities in Warri Federal Constituency. The affected facilities, operated by major oil firms including Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), and Nestoil/Neconde, collectively account […]
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Dafinone Mourns Agbor Train Crash Victims, Demands Improved Rail Safety June 9, 2026
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service near Agbor, Delta State, which claimed lives and left several passengers injured. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dafinone described the incident as a painful tragedy that has thrown affected families and communities […]
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Oborevwori Mourns Victims Of Agbor Train Mishap June 8, 2026
…..Directs Immediate Government Response Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, which claimed four lives and left several others injured. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commiserated with the families […]
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Warri North Chairman Dismisses Ethnic Crisis Rumours, Urges Residents Not To Relocate June 8, 2026
The Executive Chairman of Warri North Local Government Council, Hon. Festus Ashima, has dismissed reports of an alleged ethnic crisis between Ijaw and Itsekiri communities in the area, assuring residents that there is no threat to peace and security in any part of the council. Ashima, in a statement issued on Sunday, described as […]
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Omo-Agege Running From His Own Shadow, Not Repositioning Politically—Ovuakporie June 8, 2026
Former Delta State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Nick Ovuakporie, has delivered a scathing assessment of the political decline of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, claiming the former senator lost control of the party structure he once dominated and was ultimately forced out by political associates he had […]
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NdokwaForward Congratulates Oborevwori As Delta Ranks Second Best-Governed State In Nigeria June 8, 2026
A leading political pressure group in Ndokwa land, NdokwaForward, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, following the emergence of Delta State as the second best-governed state in Nigeria in the latest governance assessment conducted by the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS). The group described the recognition as a strong endorsement […]
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Dennis Osadebay University Warns Public Against Fake Nursing Admission Advertisement June 7, 2026
The management of Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba, has issued a strong disclaimer warning prospective students, parents, guardians, and the general public against a fake and fraudulent advertisement claiming to offer admission into the institution’s Nursing programme through a purported Post-UTME exercise. In a statement published in the university’s newsletter dated June 6, […]
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Edafioghor Seeks ₦600m for James Welch Revitalization, 70th Anniversary Celebration June 7, 2026
The National President of the James Welch Grammar School Old Boys Association, Engr. Fred Edafioghor, has unveiled an ambitious ₦600 million fundraising and development plan aimed at revitalizing James Welch Grammar School, Emevor, and ensuring a befitting celebration of the institution’s 70th anniversary in 2027. Speaking at the Association’s Special General Meeting (SGM) held […]
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Oborevwori Felicitates Udu Monarch, Okporua I, On First Coronation Anniversary June 7, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated HRM Okporua I, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, on the occasion of the first anniversary of his coronation and ascension to the throne of his forefathers. Governor Oborevwori’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued on Saturday in Asaba by his Chief […]
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