Day: June 30, 2026

Diri Dethrones Swali Monarch, Orders Fresh Election Within Three Months

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the removal of the suspended paramount ruler of Swali Community, His Highness Chief Wilcox Job Seiyefa, from the Ebeniken stool over allegations linked to insecurity in the community.   The governor’s decision was conveyed by his deputy, Dr. Peter Akpe, during a meeting with stakeholders of Swali Community at the Government House in Yenagoa.   The dethronement followed the recommendations of a government-appointed fact-finding committee, which investigated the security situation in the community after the traditional ruler…

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Delta Police Deny Officer Drove Vehicle In Ughelli Crash, Vow To Hunt Fake News Peddlers

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  UGHELLI—The Delta State Police Command has debunked reports alleging that a police officer was driving the vehicle involved in a recent road accident in Ughelli, describing the claim as false and a deliberate attempt to smear the image of the Nigeria Police Force. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said he personally met with and interviewed the driver, who is a suspect, as well as the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident, to ascertain the true circumstances surrounding the incident. Edafe stated that the outcome…

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Oborevwori Resolves DELSUTH Crisis, Moves To Revamp Teaching Hospital

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  Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday resolved the industrial crisis at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DESUTH), Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the State. The Governor during a closed meeting, also directed immediate steps to address the institution’s lingering infrastructural and power challenges. The Chief Medical Director of DELSUTH, Prof. Harrison Abedi who disclosed this in Asaba in an interview with newsmen shortly after a meeting with Governor Oborevwori, expressed appreciation for the governor’s timely intervention which, he said, had restored hope to management…

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Ethiope State Debate: Dafinone’s Position Anchored On Facts, Not Political Theatre—Response To Anaughe

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By Comrade Wilson Okorugbo   My attention has been drawn to a piece authored by Mr Godwin Anaughe, an aide to the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Though Anaughe’s choice of language was unbecoming of a man of his exposure, I will not get through the gutters with him. In the article, Mr Anaughe attempts to attack the courageously realistic and statesmanlike position of the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, regarding the agitation for the creation of Ethiope State. Ordinarily, I would…

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