PROFESSOR Patrick Muoboghare, a chieftain the of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Ughelli North has described the recent mass defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and others from the party to APC as mysterious despite the governor was doing well in the PDP. He made this know while reacting to the gale of defections that rocked the Delta State PDP in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It would be recalled that the state Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori,his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and the state executive of the…
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Arrest Of VDM By EFCC A Display Of State Terrorism
By Zik Gbemre This is rubb!sh. EFCC now witch-hunting voice of the people and threatening to destroy democracy. President Trump is the most criticised leader on social media. By now American government under Donald Trump would have thrown a lot of people in detention. The reason for arresting the Very Dark Man is a threat to democracy and rule of law. EFCC was set up to fight financial crimes and not fight advocates for social justice. Tinubu shouldn’t use EFCC to fight opposition and call himself a democrat. EFCC…
Read MoreTO GBAGI, MY HERO UNFORGETTABLE
By Zik Gbemre I remember Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi who died 4th May, 2024. He was misunderstood by many people. He was a great Urhobo businessman and politician who was unlike many Nigerian politicians who depend on easy money and once they are out government for 6 months they are bankrupt and was unlike those politicians who live on government. He was a shrewd businessman, never believed in waste of resources. He was a lone politician who didn’t pretend and not cunning. Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi was my younger…
Read MoreOmo-Agege Celebrates Ibori-Suenu At 45
The Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has eulogised Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, representing Ethiope East/Ethiope West federal constituency in the House of Representatives as a trailblazer in the bid to have a new generation of credible and fearless leaders. Omo-Agege, in a birthday message to Erhiatake, signed by his Media Adviser, Sunny Areh, commended her for following the footprints of her father and our leader Chief James Ibori, a former governor of Delta State, admonishing her to uphold her father’s legacy of service, honour…
Read MoreYou Saved The ‘Assault On My Legacy’, Ibori Tells Daughter Erhiatake At 45
Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has pen a heart touching letter to his daughter, Erhiatake, member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives. Chief Ibori in his letter disclosed that he is proud of his daughter’s boldness, fearlessness and she is a principled leader that has stood firm against compromise. Read the message from father to Daughter below Erhiatake, Today 45 years ago, God almighty gave you to the family. I celebrate you with immense pride and gratitude. Over the years, you…
Read MorePaul Omu was more than a General –Askia
The Udu of Isoko nation and former Managing Director of DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh JP, has described the late General Paul Ufuoma Omu as a rare gem whose value would never be lost on Nigeria, Delta State and Isoko nation. In a statement to mourn Omu who was former Military Governor of the South Eastern State of Nigeria, later Cross River State, Askia who was also Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council noted that Omu was not only a General in the military but also in politics, nation…
Read MoreOborevwori Mourns Gen. Paul Omu
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman and retired military officer, General Paul Ufuoma Omu, describing his death as a significant loss to both Delta State and the nation. In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday, Governor Oborevwori praised the late General Omu as a patriotic Nigerian, a distinguished military officer, and a respected community leader who served with honour and integrity. The Governor extended his heart- felt condolences to General…
Read MoreOmu Family Announces The Passing Of Major General Paul Ufuoma Omu (Rtd)
With gratitude to God for a life of distinguished service and accomplishments, the family of General Paul Ufuoma Omu (Rtd), of Igbide, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, announces his passing on April 29, 2025, at the age of 84. Maj-General Paul Ufuoma Omu was a family man, patriot, statesman, soldier, and community leader whose life was marked by unwavering commitment to the service of Nigeria and his beloved Isoko Nation. A distinguished career Military Officer, General Omu rose through the ranks of the Nigerian Army, serving…
Read More2027: SDP Is the Only Credible Opposition That Can Rescue Delta-Chairman
Chairman of the Delta State chapter of Social Democratic Party, SDP, Barr Philip Adu-Odogwu, has revealed that the party is the only credible opposition in the state to save her from a one party state outlook. The recent defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and State executive from the PDP to APC is a signal that the politicians are changing parties to cover their tracks of corruption. This was made known in a statement by the chairman following the defection of Delta State Governor Rt…
Read MoreNow That Oborevwori Has Secured 2nd Term In APC, Can We Face Governance?
By Ovasa Ogaga, In the past five months, Delta State has witnessed a dangerous drift where governance and service delivery took the back seat as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori focused his energy on securing political survival ahead of the 2027 election. His quiet but desperate move to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was an open secret, even if initially denied by his handlers. Now that the political storm appears to have settled with his formal welcome into the APC, the question begging for an urgent answer is…
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