Month: October 2026

2027: Adode, Oshasha Lead Ughelli North Ward 3/7 APC Leaders’ Mobilisation For ‘5/5’ Victory

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    …Stakeholders move to reconcile aggrieved members, strengthen party unity   Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Ward 3/7, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have called for unity among party members, urging aggrieved leaders and supporters to put their differences aside and work towards the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections.   The call was made at a meeting of ward leaders and stakeholders of Ughelli North Ward 3/7 convened by  Olorogun  Godwin Adode, former chairman of Ughelli North…

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2027:Tinubu, Oborevwori ‘As Good As Elected’ -Oyibo

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, Comrade Sir. Evang. Olumami Oritsejolomi Oyibo, has disclosed that the party is set to sweep the state in the 2027 elections, declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori are “as good as elected.” Oyibo, who is First Member of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, (CSC), attributed the party’s confidence to its grassroots structure, leadership and growing acceptance across the state. He said, “The APC would deploy a door-to-door campaign targeting local government areas, wards and…

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2027: Elections Are Not Won By Noise, Tinubu Has Enough To Campaign With — Funkekeme

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THE Delta State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassador, Delta State Chapter, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, has warned opposition parties against relying on rallies and crowd mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections, saying elections are won through effective campaigns, policies and convincing Nigerians. Funkekeme, who is the Policy Adviser to Delta State Governor,spoke during an interview on the political situation in Delta State and the country, said the opposition might appear increasingly vocal, but that the real test would be its ability to present Nigerians with credible alternatives to the policies…

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Anambra Police Explain Viral Video, Say Bailiffs Didn’t Seek Security Support

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The Anambra State Police Command has clarified a viral video showing a confrontation between police operatives attached to B Division and court bailiffs during an alleged enforcement of a court order.   The Command, in a statement by its spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the video circulating on social media captured only part of the incident and could not provide the full circumstances leading to the encounter.   According to the police, preliminary findings showed that its operatives responded to a distress call over the presence of unidentified persons and…

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83 Army Division: Air Defence Unit In Delta Will Boost Security, Devt – Oborevwori

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    …Preparation In Top Gear, As Over 300 Troops Set To Arrive   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said the establishment of a Air Defence Unit of the 83 Division of the Nigerian Army in the state will strengthen security, protect critical national assets and accelerate development.   Oborevwori stated this on Thursday during an inspection of facilities and ongoing works for the establishment of the Air Defence unit of the Nigerian Army in the state.   The governor, who was accompanied by the Chief of…

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2027: Amaechi, Ogboru Visit To Ughelli Traditional Ruler, Sends Strong Signal To Delta — Aduvie

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Delta State House of Assembly candidate for Ughelli North Constituency II, under the platform of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mr Richard Ovwreghederohwo, has said the visit of the Vice presidential candidate of the party, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, Delta State governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru, to the traditional ruler of Ughelli Kingdom has sent a strong political signal ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC House of Assembly candidate who described their visit as “wonderful” and “very rare”, said the decision of the Ughelli monarch and other traditional ruler…

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Anambra CP Orders Query of DPO, Two Officers Over ‘Missing’ Robbery Suspect

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The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered the immediate issuance of queries to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the 3-3 Police Station and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) over the alleged failure to account for an armed robbery suspect reportedly arrested and brought to the station. The Commissioner also directed the immediate commencement of disciplinary proceedings against an Inspector of Police in connection with the incident. The directives followed a viral video alleging that an armed robbery suspect arrested by the police…

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Delta Police Smash Criminal Hideouts, Recover AK-47, 2 Pump-Action Guns, 55 Rounds

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……Arrest three suspected Black Axe members in separate operation   The Delta State Police Command has uncovered suspected criminal hideouts in Ughelli North and Ethiope East Local Government Areas, recovering an AK-47 rifle, two pump-action guns, 55 rounds of live ammunition and seven live cartridges. Three suspected members of the Black Axe confraternity were also arrested during the separate intelligence-led operations carried out by operatives of the Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) and the Quick Response Squad (QRS). The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, who…

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DOPF Conference: Prof Dode Oghenedoro To Deliver Keynote On Democracy Under Pressure

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Professor Robert Oghenedoro Dode, a renowned political scientist and public policy expert, is to deliver the keynote lecture at the 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF). The conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at David’s Event Centre, GRA, Asaba, Delta State. Dode, a professor of Political Science at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the institution, will speak on the theme, “Democracy Under Pressure: Electoral Integrity, Security Challenges and Media Accountability in Nigeria.” The lecture is…

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World Teachers’ Day: Akpodiete Celebrates Educators, Reflects On 25 Years Of Teaching

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Professor Alexander Osondu Akpodiete has celebrated teachers across the world, describing teaching as both an extraordinary privilege and a profound responsibility in shaping the next generation. Akpodiete, who disclosed that he has spent more than 25 years in education, said his journey as an educator has provided him with opportunities to teach across different disciplines, institutions and continents while influencing students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. He made the remarks in a message marking World Teachers’ Day, where he reflected on his more than eight years of service as…

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