Month: August 2026

Dafinone Celebrates Ibori At 68, Lauds Ex-Governor’s Lasting Legacy

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By Efe Joseph   Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader whose vision and commitment to public service have continued to shape the fortunes of Delta State and the Niger Delta. In a statement issued to commemorate the former governor’s birthday, Dafinone said Ibori’s administration laid a solid foundation for the growth and development of Delta State through strategic investments in infrastructure,…

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IGP Reinstates 475 Forcefully Retired Police Officers, After Landmark Court Judgment

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has directed the immediate reinstatement of 475 police officers whose compulsory retirement was reversed by the National Industrial Court to report for a six-month induction course at the Police Staff College, Jos, as part of the process of their full reintegration into the Nigeria Police Force. The directive was conveyed in a confidential signal dated July 31, 2026, referenced,CH:8400/FS/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.2/238, and signed by the Force Secretary, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Bode Akinbamilowo, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police. The signal was addressed to all Assistant…

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Prince Jifas Celebrates Omo-Agege At Birthday, Extols Leadership, Legislative Achievements

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Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon has extended warm felicitations to the immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a courageous statesman and exceptional leader whose contributions to nation-building remain remarkable.   In a statement, Prince Jifas said Omo-Agege’s life has been characterised by determination, resilience, uncommon courage and an unwavering commitment to service, virtues that have continued to distinguish him in Nigeria’s political landscape.   He described the former Deputy Senate President as an erudite, seasoned and result-oriented legislator who…

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ECONOMIC SUMMIT: Delta, First-Order Investment Destination -Shettima

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    …As Oborevwori Unveils $100m Fund To De-risk Investments In Delta   Vice President Kashim Shettima, Monday called on local and foreign investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s improved economic outlook, declaring that Delta State is strategically positioned to emerge as one of the country’s foremost investment destinations.   He said the Federal Government’s economic reforms continue to restore investor confidence.   Speaking at the opening of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 in Asaba, Shettima said the bold reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration had…

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Ex-U.S. Navy Officer Slams NDC Leadership, Files N5bn Suit Over Alleged Ondo Senatorial Ticket Fraud

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Former United States Navy personnel, Mr white House, Dr. Adeniran Oyebade, has instituted legal action against the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) National Working Committee (NWC), the party’s Ondo State leadership, and others over the emergence of Mr. Gbenga Falaye a ghost Aspirant,an illegal immigrants in America as the party’s candidate for the Ondo Central Senatorial District.   Oyebade is seeking ₦5 billion in damages, alleging fraud, conspiracy, and serious irregularities in the party’s candidate nomination process.       Addressing journalists, Oyebade claimed he defected from his former political party…

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Okotete Facilitates Return of Delta Girl Trafficked To Ivory Coast, Urges Stronger Action Against Human Trafficking

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The Executive Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Stella Okotete, has facilitated the safe return of Annabel, a young girl from Uvwiamugie Community in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, who was trafficked to Ivory Coast for prostitution. Annabel’s return to her community was greeted with joy and relief by her family, residents and well-wishers, bringing an end to weeks of anxiety over her ordeal. Reacting to the development, Okotete expressed gratitude to God for preserving the…

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Diri Raises Scrabble Classic Prize To N40m, Orders Introduction Of Game In Bayelsa Schools

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has increased the prize money for the annual Diri National Scrabble Classic from N20 million to N40 million, while directing the introduction of scrabble into secondary schools across the state to promote intellectual development among students. The governor announced the new incentives at the closing ceremony of the sixth edition of the tournament in Yenagoa, declaring that the winner of the Masters category in the next edition would receive N5 million, a significant increase from the current prize. Diri…

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AIG Orutugu Begins Stakeholders’ Thank-You Tour, Pays Homage To Eze Uzu II of Awka

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The newly promoted Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Ikioye Orutugu, on Monday commenced a statewide thank-you tour of key stakeholders in Anambra State with a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Traditional Ruler of Awka Kingdom, HRM Igwe Gibson Nwosu, as part of activities marking his transition to a new phase of his career in the Nigeria Police Force. Orutugu, who was recently elevated from Commissioner of Police to Assistant Inspector-General of Police, said the visit was to express his heartfelt appreciation to the traditional institution and the people…

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Reject Omo-Agege for Deriding Delta Central’s Landmark Flyovers, Ntekume Tells Voters

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  Chairman of Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff 2027, Chief Josiah Ntekume, has urged the people of Delta Central Senatorial District to reject former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, at the 2027 polls over his recent condemnation of the Otovwodo and Uvwie flyovers. Ntekume said the condemnation of the flyovers is a clear demonstration that Omo-Agege neither appreciates nor identifies with the developmental aspirations of the people he seeks to represent at the Senate. Responding to a statement issued by Omo-Agege’s media team, he said it was ironic…

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Ahead of 2027: Omo-Agege’s Political Structure Crumbles, Key Supporters Dump Him

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By Ufuoma Egbe   With less than a year to the 2027 general election, political alignments in Delta Central Senatorial District are beginning to reveal that what could have been one of the most fiercely contested senatorial races in recent history, is now starting to fizzle out to a mere walkover for Senator Ede Dafinone. While elections are ultimately decided at the ballot box, recent developments suggest that the political structure of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, is facing significant challenges. The former APC governorship candidate, now seeking…

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