Month: July 2026

Ede Dafinone: Setting A New Standard For Legislative Leadership In Delta Central

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By N.M. Darigho Odedede   Politics, at its noblest description, is neither an inheritance nor a private estate to be partitioned among family and friends. Rather, it is a solemn social covenant between the governed and those entrusted with the sacred responsibility of public service. Every generation arrives at a defining moment when it must choose between the comforting shadows of the past and the luminous promise of a new horizon. An era where things are done decently with regards to transparency and credibility in the process In Delta Central,…

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Oyibode Opens Up On Rift With Deputy, Alleges Deceit, Gross Insubordination

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The  rift between the Chairman of Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, Olorogun Vincent Oyibode, and his Vice Chairman, Mrs. Emojevwe Onajite, has come into the open, with the council boss accusing his deputy of deceit, betrayal of trust and gross insubordination.   Oyibode, who broke his silence during an interview, said he had refrained from commenting on the matter but was compelled to speak following persistent enquiries over the frosty relationship between him and his deputy.   According to him, honesty remains the bedrock of any working relationship, insisting…

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70 Years After First Oil, Jonathan Urges Industrialisation Over Crude Exports

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has disclosed that Nigeria would only achieve meaningful economic diversification if it develops local industries that support oil and gas production rather than relying on crude oil exports. Jonathan stated this while speaking as chairman at the 2026 Sweet Crude Dialogue held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, with the theme, “Through the Python’s Eye: 70 Years of Oil and Gas Production in Nigeria.” According to him, “Exporting crude oil alone generates revenue but does little to diversify the economy or create sustainable employment.…

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Oborevwori Charges Appointees To Serve With Integrity, Accountability

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday charged appointed public office holders to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability in the discharge of their duties. He said their appointments come with the responsibility of strengthening governance and advancing development across the state. The governor gave the charge in Asaba during the swearing-in of Mr. Brave Enodeh and Mr. Moses Ogodo as Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council; Mr. Cosmas Igbenije as a member of the Governing Board of the Delta State Oil Producing…

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Obanena-Elect Of Otakeme Vows To Unite Community After 55-Year Interregnum

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Chief Executive Officer of Renew Empire Nigeria, Engr. Gospel Obolo, the Obanena-Elect of Otakeme community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has pledged to prioritize unity, peace and inclusive governance as he prepares to take the throne after 55 years without a paramount ruler.   Speaking in an interview after a meeting with the Council of Chiefs, community leades, women and youths, Obolo said the task ahead is significant given the long period the ancient community has existed without an Obanena.  …

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Police Arrest Three Bayelsa Ministry Staff Over Alleged N500 Million Equipment Theft

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three staff members of the State Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity over the alleged theft of government equipment valued at more than N500 million.   The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued in Yenagoa.   The arrested suspects were identified as Wadi Igiran, 51, from Biseni community in Yenagoa LGA, a hairdressing instructor; Nikade Sunday, 59, from Agbere community in Sagbama LGA; and Azabia Yakie, 59, from…

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Police Foil Suspected Cult Initiation in Delta, Recover Guns, Seven Vehicles

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The Delta State Police Command says it has foiled a suspected cult initiation ceremony in Orogun Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, recovering firearms, ammunition, seven vehicles and other items. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Asaba. According to the statement, the operation followed credible intelligence that members of the Black Axe Confraternity, also known as Aye, were conducting an initiation ceremony in a forest in Orogun. Edafe said operatives of the Command’s…

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Waive Unveils Free 24-hour Broadband Internet In Delta Community

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Residents and indigenes of Obi-Ayagha Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have begun enjoying free 24-hour broadband internet service following the inauguration of a community-wide connectivity project facilitated by the member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Rev.) Francis Ejiroghene Waive.   The initiative, which provides uninterrupted internet access at no cost to users, is the latest in a series of development projects attracted to the community by the federal lawmaker as part of his commitment to…

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Oborevwori Mourns Veteran Delta Journalist, Dave Okpogadie

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Oborevwori Mourns Veteran Delta Journalist, Dave Okpogadie   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed profound grief over the death of veteran journalist and State Correspondent of News Direct, Comrade Dave Okpogadie, describing his passing as a huge loss to the journalism profession and Delta State.   Okpogadie died on Saturday after a courageous battle with jaw cancer that lasted for more than two years.   In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori extended his heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family,…

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Our Resolve To Send Joel-Onowakpo To Senate Paying Off –IDU President

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President of the Isoko Development Union (IDU) Worldwide, Professor Chris Akpotu, has said the decision of the Isoko people to elect Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas to represent Delta South Senatorial District is already yielding significant dividends, citing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the bill establishing the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Oleh, as clear evidence of effective and purposeful representation.   Speaking during an interview on ARISE News Night on Saturday, Akpotu described the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre as a landmark achievement that has brought an end to decades…

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