August 17, 2026 – Politics Governance

Ughelli South Stakeholders Hail Restoration Of Second Constituency, Laud Dafinone, Waive

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Stakeholders in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have applauded the restoration of the Ughelli South II State Constituency after 27 years of political exclusion, commending Senator Ede Dafinone and the member representing Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Waive, for their roles in the process. The Independent National Electoral Commission had recently restored Ughelli South II, alongside Abraka and Isoko North II constituencies in Delta State and Yagba West II in Kogi State, in compliance with relevant court judgments. INEC has fixed September 19, 2026, for elections…

2027: Olomu Wards 1, 2, Effurun-Otor Stakeholders Back Omo-Agege, Obiuvwevbi

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Political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections have intensified in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State as stakeholders and supporters from Olomu Wards 1 and 2, as well as Effurun-Otor, rallied support for the governorship ambition of former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and the National Assembly aspiration of Dr Christopher Obiuvwevbi Omininini. The development followed a consultation tour by the political team to Ogoni-Olomu, Olomu Kingdom, Ewu Kingdom and other communities in the area. The delegation, comprising Omo-Agege, described as the…

Diri: My Choice Of Akpe As Deputy Was No Mistake

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Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has said his decision to appoint Dr. Peter Akpe as his deputy was not a mistake, describing him as a competent, loyal and humble politician whose appointment had been vindicated by his performance in office. Diri spoke at a grand reception organised by the people of Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area to honour Akpe. The governor, who was represented at the event by top government officials and political stakeholders, said the large turnout for the reception demonstrated the acceptance and goodwill enjoyed…

10,000-Man Rally: Political Storm Brews As Egbo Seals NDC Chieftain Businesses In Ughelli October 4, 2026
A chieftain of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Ambassador Tobore Agbah, has accused the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, of sealing his business premises shortly after a 10,000-man rally he sponsored. Agbah alleged that the action, which took place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, […]
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2027: Delta Central Can’t Afford Opposition to Abuja As Oboro Backs Dafinone October 4, 2026
Former member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Evelyn Oboro, has urged the people of Delta Central Senatorial District to support the re-election of Senator Ede Dafinone in the 2027 general elections, saying the district cannot afford to remain in opposition to the Federal Government. Oboro spoke on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when Dafinone, […]
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Okpe-Olomu Election Suspended After Violence Disrupts Voting October 3, 2026
The Okpe-Olomu Community Election Committee in Delta State has suspended the community’s general election after a disturbance disrupted the counting of votes for the position of President General. The suspended election, held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, was declared inconclusive by the committee following clashes at the voting venue, which it said threatened the […]
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Dafinone Mourns Adiotomre, Says Urhobo Has Lost Elder Statesman October 3, 2026
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has mourned the death of Chief Mike Adiotomre, describing him as an elder statesman, astute politician and respected leader who contributed significantly to the development of his people. Adiotomre, from Ovu-Inland in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, died at the age of 88. […]
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GOMEP-NG Urges Legal Intervention For 89-year-old Facing Death Sentence October 3, 2026
The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has urged lawyers, rights groups and the authorities in southeastern Nigeria to review the case of an 89-year-old man reportedly facing execution after nearly a decade in custody. The group said Pa Everestus Okereke and his eldest son, Ugochukwu, were sentenced to death by […]
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Oborevwori Orders Permanent Solution To East-West Road Washout At Agbarho October 3, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed that a permanent solution be provided to the washed-out section of the East-West Road at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area, following days of torrential rainfall. Oborevwori gave the directive on Saturday when he inspected the damaged section of the major highway, which links Delta […]
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Anambra Police Alert Riders As Robbery Using Motorcycles Emerges October 3, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has alerted residents to an emerging pattern of robbery and other criminal activities involving the use of motorcycles. The warning followed recent incidents, including the arrest of a motorcycle rider allegedly found with a pistol during a stop-and-search operation in Nnewi. The command also said it was investigating a separate […]
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Oborevwori To Grace GOMEP-NG 2026 Conference As Special Guest October 3, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, has been announced as the Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 Annual Conference, Lecture and Workshop of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG). The conference, scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026, will hold at the Maryam Babangida National Centre […]
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2027: Soft Nigeria Mobilises Grassroots Support For Tinubu, Oborevwori October 3, 2026
2027: Soft Nigeria Mobilises Grassroots Support for Tinubu, Oborevwori A political pressure group, Soft Nigeria, has commenced grassroots mobilisation for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said it would deploy its structures across political units, wards and local […]
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Oborevwori Mourns Adiotomre, Describes Him As Voice Of Wisdom October 2, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has mourned the death of Chief Mike Adiotomre, a prominent elder statesman and political leader from Ovu-Inland in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state, who died at the age of 88. Oborevwori, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described […]
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