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Confusion Trails APC Primaries In Olomu Ward As Votes Were Counted Without Conducting Election

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By Philo Ezewu     Confusion trailed the planned primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Olomu Ward One on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as the exercise failed to hold despite recorded voter turnout across five communities. Available figures showed that 261 members turned out in Ogoni Community, 240 in Okpe, 215 in Ophori, 110 in Okpavuerhe, and 108 in Agbon Olomu, bringing the total participation to 934 party members. However, there was no evidence of an officially conducted primary election in the ward, raising concerns among party…

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APC Adopts Direct Primaries For National Assembly Elections In Bayelsa

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   The All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State has commenced the process of selecting candidates for the House of Representatives and Senate seats. Chairman of the Electoral Panel, Chief Solomon Ogba, who disclosed this in a briefing in Yenagoa, pledged to conduct a fair and transparent direct Primaries elections. Ogba noted that all relevant institutions involved in election conduct were present, adding that all sensitive and non-sensitive materials had been distributed to polling areas across the state. “The APC in Bayelsa State has decided to rely…

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APC REPS PRIMARIES: Oborevwori, Onyeme, Vote, Hail Peaceful Conduct Across Delta

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary elections across the state, describing the exercise as a strong reflection of the unity, transparency and growing strength of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking shortly after casting his vote in his Ward, Okpe Local Government Area during the Okpe/Sapele/Ughelli Federal Constituency primary, Governor Oborevwori expressed satisfaction with the level of participation and the calm atmosphere that characterised the exercise. “You can…

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Delta Central NDC Senatorial Hopeful, Prof. Alexander Akpodiete Visits Late Oghenemine Ogidi Home, Reaffirm His Call For Justice

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  The Delta Central Senatorial District aspirant on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Prof. Alexander Akpodiete, has paid an unscheduled condolence visit to the family of the late Oghenemine Ogidi, where he renewed his call for justice over the circumstances surrounding the deceased’s death. Akpodiete, who was received by the deceased elder brother, Victory Ogidi on behalf of the bereaved family, described the late Ogidi as a promising young man whose death had continued to generate concern among residents and sympathisers. The senatorial hopeful said the visit was…

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2027: Urhobo PGs Forum Back Sen Dafinone Return To Senate

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The Forum of Presidents-General of the 24 Urhobo Kingdoms has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Delta Central Senator Ede Dafinone for re-election in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during an emergency meeting of Urhobo Kingdoms’ President-Generals held at Uvwie Town Hall in Effurun, Delta State, where the leaders commended the trio for what they described as impactful leadership, visible development, and commitment to the welfare of the people since assuming office in 2023. The Urhobo leaders particularly praised Senator Dafinone…

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Delta Central: Prof Akpodiete Picks Expression Of Interest Form Under NDC With Fanfare

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  Abuja, Nigeria — Prof. (Olorogun) Alexander O. Akpodiete on Friday, May 15,2026, formally picked up his Expression of Interest Form at the National Secretariat of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) in Abuja to contest for the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. The event, which attracted supporters, party faithful, youth groups, professionals, and well-wishers from different parts of the country, was marked by enthusiasm, solidarity, and renewed calls for visionary leadership in Delta Central Senatorial District. Speaking shortly after receiving the forms, Prof. Akpodiete expressed gratitude…

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Enhwe Community Protests Continued Dredging, Demands Compensation, Release of Arrested Prince, Others

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        Residents of Enhwe community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday staged a protest over the continued dredging activities in the area, accusing operators of carrying out the exercise without adequate compensation to affected landowners and residents.   The protesters, made up of youths, women and community leaders, also demanded the immediate release of the community prince, Larry Eduvie Efekodha and four others who werep allegedly arrested in connection with the agitation against the dredging operations.   Carrying placards with inscriptions such…

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Ahon, Ughelli NUJ Pay Condolence Visit To Late Igbi Family

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  The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Delta State Governor and pioneer Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, Sir Festus Ahon, and the leadership of the chapel, Friday, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Comrade George Igbi at Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area. Comrade George Igbi was the pioneer Vice Chairman of Ughelli Correspondents Chapel. Speaking at the family home of Igbi, Sir Ahon described late George Igbi as a dedicated member of the union who gave his best during the formative…

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Wong Box In Prison Custody: Top Niger Delta Activist Reveals Explosive Past Encounters

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    Prominent Niger Delta Human Rights Activist and Urhobo Youth leader, Comrade Efemena Umukoro, has openly commended and prayed for the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Obi (Dr.) Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, following the detention of controversial social media activist, Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, by the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba. Victor Ojei is presently facing trial in Charge No. FHC/ASB/32C/2026 bordering on allegations of cyberstalking, false publication, cyberbullying, and dissemination of allegedly misleading information against the revered traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom.…

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