September 18, 2026 – Politics Governance

Delta Govt Condemns Effurun Violence, Demands Free Campaigns

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…Directs Security Agencies to fish out Perpetrators Delta State Government has condemned the reported political disturbance in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, involving suspected supporters of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that no individual or political group would be allowed to disturb the peace of the state. In a strong warning to political actors across the state, the government said every political party, candidate and supporter had the right to campaign freely and peacefully in any part of Delta without intimidation,…

Politicians Are Killing Journalism – GOMEP-NG

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…..accuses political actors of promoting untrained ‘pressmen’ The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has raised the alarm over what it described as the growing “debasement and bastardization” of journalism practice in Nigeria, accusing government and political appointees and some media practitioners of reducing the profession to a playground for untrained social media operators. The National President of GOMEP-NG, Comr. Akpovoke Otiti, issued the warning while addressing social media handlers and political actors, insisting that the ability to operate a social media account…

2027: Oborevwori’s Projects Will Shape Umeh’s Choice — Afahokor

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A community leader in Umeh, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Duncan Afahokor, has said the community’s voting decisions ahead of the 2027 elections will be influenced by the development projects executed in the area by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration. Afahokor, a lawyer and Founder of the Pan-Isoko Advocacy Group, Umeh Need Road Forum, said Umeh had witnessed tangible development since Oborevwori assumed office, particularly in road infrastructure, potable water, healthcare, education and street lighting. Speaking on the political choices of the community, Afahokor said politics…

Analysis: Elder Patrick Emerhana At 77: A Life of Excellence and Enduring Legacy November 10, 2026
By Nelson Egware At 77, Elder Onofefere Patrick Emerhana, FCA, FCIS, ACMA, ACTI, stands as a distinguished example of professional excellence, intellectual depth, public service and an enduring commitment to community development. His life is a compelling account of a man whose accomplishments have taken him across the worlds of banking, finance, management consultancy […]
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Ugbegwo Urges Oborevwori To Present Clear Manifesto, Organise Town Hall Meetings Ahead Of Re-election November 10, 2026
By Moses Omovevah, Deacon Martins Okeoghene Ugbegwo, a chartered accountant, from Ozoro headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, has called on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to present a clear, practical and measurable manifesto outlining his administration’s priorities for the next four years as he seeks re-election. Ugbegwo, […]
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Delta EXCO Approves Over N1.2trn 2027 Budget, Roads, Other Projects November 9, 2026
The Delta State Executive Council has approved a 2027 Appropriation Bill of N1,236,874,981,081 trillion for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly, alongside several infrastructure projects covering roads, education, judicial facilities and community development. The decisions were reached at Monday’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House […]
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Ofomukoro Leads Ughelli North APC Working Committee On Visit To Adjogbe, Receives NDC Defectors November 9, 2026
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Olorogun Ofomukoro Olerhimena Lucky JP, has led members of the party’s Working Committee on a courtesy visit to former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Engr. Samuel Adjogbe, at his country home in […]
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UPYA Condemns Attack On Campaigning Youths, Warns Politicians Against Turning Them Into Thugs November 8, 2026
The Urhobo Progressive Youth Association (UPYA) has condemned the reported attack on youths participating in a political campaign walk, warning politicians and their supporters against exposing young people to violence, intimidation and electoral manipulation. The association described the incident, allegedly carried out by suspected political thugs, as an unacceptable assault on democratic participation, calling […]
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Delta CP Visits Ughelli, Warns Officers Against Extortion, Raises Alarm Over Hard Drug Abuse November 7, 2026
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, has warned police officers against extortion, unlawful arrests and human rights abuses, while raising concerns over the growing abuse of dangerous substances among youths. Eralе gave the warning during his visit to the Ughelli Area Command, where he engaged community stakeholders on security challenges and […]
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Dafinone Predicts APC ‘Five-Over-Five’ Victory in Delta, Dismisses Opposition November 5, 2026
Senator Ede Dafinone has predicted an overwhelming victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State in the 2027 general elections, declaring that opposition parties were already facing defeat. Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, said the massive turnout at the APC campaign flag-off in Oleh, Isoko South […]
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2027: Ozue, Nana Peter Group Declare Isoko APC Stronghold, Boast ‘No Opposition’ November 5, 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Isoko North Constituency II in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Frank Ozue, and the Nana Peter Support Group have declared Isoko Nation an emerging stronghold of the party, boasting that the APC faces no opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The declaration followed a massive […]
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2027: Delta APC Targets 2m Votes For Tinubu As Oborevwori, Okowa Lead Campaign November 5, 2026
…As APC flags off campaign in Oleh, urge Deltans to deliver massive votes GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, have challenged Deltans to deliver at least two million votes for President Bola Tinubu and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections. […]
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Wayles Mobilizes Okpolo-Enhwe For Tinubu, Oborevwori, Declares ‘5-Over-5’ November 5, 2026
The Okpolo-Enhwe community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State has declared its readiness to deliver a five-over-five victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, pledging massive support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other party candidates. The community made the declaration during the APC […]
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