Month: October 2026

Uduaghan Built People, Not Just Infrastructure — Joel-Onowakpo

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Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District, has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a political father and mentor whose influence shaped his public service career. In a condolence message titled “Oh Asamaigor: Mourning the Departure of My Father, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan,” the senator said Uduaghan’s death was a personal loss and a major blow to Delta State, the Isoko nation and Nigeria. According to a family statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan, the former governor died on the morning of Monday, October…

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 Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan Was A Detribalised Leader -Oborevwori

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, describing him as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the development of the state would not be forgotten.   Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a statement issued by his family.   In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori sympathised with the late governor’s wife, Roli, his children, the entire Uduaghan family, the…

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NDC Threatens Showdown With Ughelli North Council Boss Over alleged Seized Chieftain’s Truck

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    …Nigeria Democratic Congress Accuses of Political Victimisation, Appeals to Oborevwori to Intervene   The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has threatened a mass protest over the alleged seizure of a truck belonging to one of its chieftains, Amb. Alex Tobore Agbah, accusing the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, of political victimisation.   The party called on Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to urgently intervene and direct the council chairman to release the vehicle, warning that continued detention of the truck…

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Bayelsa CP Tours Division, Area Comamd, Warns Officers Against Illegal Arrests, Detention

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The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, has warned police personnel against unlawful arrests, arbitrary detention and other acts capable of violating the fundamental rights of members of the public.   Adewale gave the warning on Sunday, October 18, 2026, during an unannounced inspection of five police divisions in Ogbia and Nembe Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State. The commissioner, who emphasised professionalism, discipline and vigilance in policing, directed officers to ensure that all arrests and detentions strictly comply with the law and established police procedures.…

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Former Delta State Governor Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan Dies At 71

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FORMER Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan passes on at 71 after a brief illness. Late Uduaghan  who was born on 22nd October 1954 died three days to his 72nd birthday    The news of the death was contained in a statement by the family.  The statement read, “ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. CHIEF EMMANUEL EWETA UDUAGHAN It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, and Patriarch, His Excellency,…

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Dafinone Commends Oborevwori’s Leadership as CAN Honours Governor with Christian Icon Award

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    Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on his conferment with the prestigious Christian Icon Award by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), describing the recognition as a testament to his exemplary leadership and commitment to public service.   Dafinone, in a congratulatory message, said the award reflected the governor’s humility, dedication to the welfare of the people and commitment to Christian values, including faith, integrity, compassion and service to humanity.   The award was presented during CAN’s 50th anniversary…

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DOPF Lecture: Umahi Joins Panel, Emina to Moderate Discussion

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The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has announced the participation of legal practitioner, Godswill O. Umahi, as a panelist at its 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series, with renowned academic and media professional, Professor Kemi Anthony Emina, OdiEga, set to moderate the discussion. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, will hold at David’s Event Centre, GRA, Asaba, Delta State, under the theme: “Democracy Under Pressure: Electoral Integrity, Security Challenges, and Media Accountability.” Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, is expected to attend as the Special…

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2027: Over 250 U3 Youth Leaders Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori, Dafinone, Waive

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…As Dafinone highlights constituency projects, federal jobs, Tinubu’s reforms   Over 250 community youth leaders from Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Delta State, have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, and the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, for re-election in 2027. The youth leaders, who also pledged support for other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, announced their endorsement on Saturday at the 2026 U3 Federal Constituency Community Youth Leaders Conference held at Wetland…

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World Food Day: Diri Charges Bayelsa Youths To Embrace Farming, Bags AFAN Award

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged youths in the state to embrace agriculture as a viable career and wealth-creation opportunity, declaring that farming is a blessing, not a punishment. Gov Diri, represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, at the 2026 World Food Day celebration in Yenagoa, also received an Award of Excellence from the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in recognition of his administration’s agricultural initiatives and support for farmers. The event, held at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall,…

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Dafinone Hails Okodaso, Okodiya On Attainment Of SAN Rank

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated two prominent Urhobo indigenes, Jim Okodaso and Onome Okodiya, on their elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Dafinone described their admission into the Inner Bar as a significant recognition of professional excellence, intellectual accomplishment and unwavering commitment to the administration of justice. In a congratulatory message, the senator said the achievement had brought honour to the Urhobo Nation, Delta State and the Nigerian legal profession. He noted that the elevation of the two legal practitioners…

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