Category: Analysis & opinion

INCITING: Of Gov Oborevwori Appointing Monarchs Without Subjects

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By Zik Gbemre   The trajectory is creeping into the Delta State Government where Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is captured as appointing monarchs for new or vacant stools for various kingdoms in the state. For some time now, the state media team, in the highlight of new projects approved by the Governor for execution, has often listed the governor’s appointment of one or more monarchs among the approvals. In the latest release from the state, Oborevwori is said to have appointed about 6 new traditional rulers across the state’s 3 senatorial…

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The Tears In Aladja And My Fears For 2031

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  By Annabel Ogheneganre   On Wednesday June 4, 2025, one of the worst fears of the Aladja people in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State was confirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Half of the entire space known and called Aladja community has been ceded to Isaba Community, a small Ijaw enclave which has been pushing Aladja for a number of years now. With this Apex court decision, the map of Urhobo has been altered under the watch of Chief Ese Gam, President General of the Urhobo…

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Igbide Rises Again: Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Visionary Leadership Restores Peace And Harmony To Igbide Community

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  Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has solidified his legacy as a beacon of peace and security in Delta State. His decisive actions through the office of the SSG, Peace and Conflict Resolution in bringing peace and harmony back to Igbide Community in Isoko South local Government Area which has been enmeshed in leadership tussle for some time now leading to factionalisation and sharp division among indigene of the community exemplify his steadfast dedication to the well being of his constituents. The royal stool became vacant in 2023 after the demise of…

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TOMPOLO NOT EFCC’S PROBLEM 

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By Zik Gbemre       Under Ola Olukoyede, EFCC has the most petty boss that delights in making big issue of inconsequential matters to attract cheap publicity for self glorification than focusing on the core duty of fighting corruption.   For one week, the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) saturated the media with the drama of its nuisance arrest of the Very Dark Man, VDM based on trumped up charges.   Today, they’re being overzealous about harassing High Chief Government Ekpemukpolo, a.k.a Tompolo.   Tompolo is not EFCC…

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The Last Week of May By Sunny Awhefeada

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 By Sunny Awhefeada   The last week of May carries a lot of significance that is underplayed. The dates 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th each represent a history that has significant impact on our evolution as a nation and people. Unfortunately, our appreciation of history remains weak if not utterly poor. The deliberate attempt by the ruling class to delegitimize history and also subject our memory to erasure has made it inevitable to undermine and overlook events that shaped and continue to shape our existence. This is the reason our…

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Egbo Vows To Deliver Dividends Of Democracy, Amidst Allegation Travails In Ughelli North

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  The Executive chair of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Olorogun Jaro Egbo has revealed that his administration will remain committed to transparency, accountability and good governance to the people of Ughelli North.   Jaro Egbo made this revelation in a press briefing with Journalists while reacting to allegations levelled against him by some members of his family public over alleged misconduct and financial misappropriation.     Addressing Journalists in his office at the Council Secretariat, Olorogun Jaro Egbo said, “It has become imperative to address the recent wave of…

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We Will Not Back Sheriff For Governor: PDD Defectors Declare

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By Basil Okoh   It is now evident that many PDP members across Delta state did not join governor Sheriff and ex-governor Ifeanyi Okowa in their defection to the APC. What was expected to be a big stampede into APC, particularly by the big name politicians in PDP, didn’t just happen. What we are seeing instead is the drift back into the old PDP and the regrouping of those who refused to defect. The big names are still reticent and holding back, keeping their cards face down on the political…

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Redemption Song From The Pulpit

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By Suny Awhefeada   The year before he bade the world farewell Robert Nesta Marley, best known as Bob Marley, gave humanity an anthem of freedom for all oppressed people. What has now been canonized as “redemption song” was Marley’s last song released in 1980 before he died in 1981. It was his swan song. The song became an instant hit as it spoke to the condition of people in thralldom. Even in death the significance of the song was never diminished. It waxed stronger across time and space and…

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Delta APC Rejects Baseless Recall Move Against Senator Ede Dafinone As An Act Of Blackmail, Sabotage And Desperation By Fejiro Oliver

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By Valentine Onojeghuo Esq   The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State under the chairmanship of *Elder Omeni Sobotie* has been drawn to an utterly disgusting, laughable and baseless attempt by a bunch of clueless, hungry-looking individuals propped up by one Fejiro Oliver, an infamous blackmailer and political hustler, to initiate a recall process against our *Distinguished Senator Ede Dafinone*, the duly elected representative of Delta Central Senatorial District. We categorically condemn this mischievous recall exercise in its entirety as a farcical exhibition of ignorance.   For…

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In Defence of Senator Dafinone Over Unjustifiable Attack: Politics Is Not A Transaction

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    In recent weeks, there has been a wave of unjustified criticism directed at Senator Ede Dafinone, fueled by unmet personal expectations from some individuals who supported his candidacy during the 2023 elections. This trend is unfortunate, unwarranted, and reveals a deeper issue within our political culture.   We must begin by asking a broader question: Have all those who supported other victorious politicians—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, or others—been empowered or appointed? The answer is clearly no. No politician, regardless of influence or good intentions, can…

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