May 25, 2026 - Politics Governance

2027: Why All Eyes Must Be On Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo

May 25, 2026 Admin

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 ballot must pay close attention to the repeated declarations by Monday Okpebholo that he would deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Even more troubling is the escalation…

Nigerian Youths Urged To Apply As Jubilee Fellows Programme Offers Career Opportunities

May 25, 2026 Admin

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 Development Programme, is aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment by providing young graduates with hands-on workplace exposure, professional mentorship, and career development opportunities. According to the Delta State Chief Job Creation Officer,…

Delta 2027: PDP Settles For Mrakpor SAN As Consensus Governorship Candidate

May 25, 2026 Admin

…..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 presence of top PDP national and regional leaders including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed, National Secretary, Sam Anyanwu, South South PDP Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih,…

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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Delta HoS, Ex-Works PS, Umukoro Champion Reading Culture As LightRay! Unveils Project ECHO Chamber At Maiden Student Literary Festival May 23, 2026
The Delta State Government has reinforced efforts to promote reading culture and modernize library systems across the state as LightRay! Media, through its DISTORTION Orientation Festival, unveiled Project ECHO Chamber — Delta State’s first Student Literary and Creative Festival. Speaking at the event in Asaba, the Delta State Head of Service, Dr. […]
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NdokwaForward Congratulates Oborevwori On APC Primary Victory, Predicts Bigger Mandate In 2027 May 23, 2026
A political pressure group in Delta State, NdokwaForward, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, describing the outcome as a strong indication of a wider political mandate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement jointly signed […]
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Delta Central 2027: Akpodiete Undergoes NDC Screening, Applauds Transparent Exercise May 23, 2026
The Delta Central Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the National Democratic Congress, Olorogun Prof Alexander Akpodiete, has expressed gratitude following his successful completion of the screening exercise held in Abuja. Akpodiete, described the exercise as transparent held that the process is a strong indication of Nigerians growing desire for credible leadership and national renewal. […]
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APC Primaries: Ernest Nikoro Lauds Peaceful Conduct, Congratulates Winners, Hails Oborevwori May 22, 2026
Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Security Matters, Chief Ernest Nikoro JP, has commended the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress primary elections held across Delta State. He described the exercise as a reflection of political maturity and internal democracy within the party. Nikoro, in a statement issued, applauded […]
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Funkekeme Solomon Charges APC Faithful To Vote Massively At Saturday’s Presidential Primary May 22, 2026
The Coordinator of the Delta State Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, has called on all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Delta State to troop out massively tomorrow, Saturday, 23rd March, 2026, to their various wards to vote massively for President Bola Tinubu as the presidential flag bear. […]
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