Politics Governance

Analysis: Elder Patrick Emerhana At 77: A Life of Excellence and Enduring Legacy

November 10, 2026 Admin

By Nelson Egware At 77, Elder Onofefere Patrick Emerhana, FCA, FCIS, ACMA, ACTI, stands as a distinguished example of professional excellence, intellectual depth, public service and an enduring commitment to community development. His life is a compelling account of a man whose accomplishments have taken him across the worlds of banking, finance, management consultancy and public administration, without losing touch with his roots. For Emerhana, the journey from Emevor in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State to some of the most important professional and public institutions in…

2027: Omo-Agege’s Self Help Anarchy And The Ghost Of Senate Mace

October 25, 2026 Admin

By Ufuoma Egbe, There are moments in politics when a man tells you exactly who he is. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege told Delta at Ughelli who he is. “I want to make the news again. I want to make the news. You understand me now? I want to make news. Anybody who rigs the election that day, we will kill him! Rig and die! Rig and die! Rig and die!” If you listened carefully, you heard two things: a threat, and a confession. The threat is obvious — a promise…

Opinion: University of Agriculture: A Milestone For Delta Central And Delta State

October 23, 2026 Admin

By Fegor Ogene JP. The passage of the University of Agriculture, Orerokpe Bill at third reading in the Nigerian Senate marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of educational advancement and agricultural development in Delta State. Sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone, the bill represents an opportunity to expand access to higher education, promote agricultural research, empower young people and stimulate economic growth across Delta Central and the state at large. Why is this development important? For Delta Central, the proposed university could bring higher…

Emmanuel Uduaghan and My Homeland

October 19, 2026 Admin

By Fred Edoreh Growing up in the 80s, one of the things we hated as children was when my father announces that we are going to our village, Umeh, our homeland and ancestral village. We hated the trip because there was no road to the village. My father would park the car in a relation’s farmhouse by Umeh Junction, on the now East-West Road, then we would trek the 8km footpath to the village, jumping over clogs of muddy water, brushes and so on. At dusk, we would take…

BIG BLOW TO BLACKMAIL: INEC Clearance Settles Candidacy, Not The Political Argument

October 14, 2026 Admin

By Wilson Okorugbo, The jubilation in the camp of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege over his survival of INEC’s hammer following the Supreme Court judgement of September 24, 2026, is understandable. But it is also misplaced. To turn an administrative clearance into a political victory is to fundamentally misunderstand Delta Central politics. INEC’s final list published on October 11, 2026, has done one thing and one thing only: it has confirmed that Omo-Agege is the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Delta Central. It has not confirmed that he is…

Omo-Agege’s NDC Ticket: Fegor Ogene Bombards INEC With Questions

October 14, 2026 Admin

By Fegor Ogene A concerned citizen and public affairs commentator, Fegor Ogene, has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explain the legal and documentary basis for including Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Delta Central Senatorial District, on its list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. Ogene, in an open letter to the INEC chairman, raised questions over Omo-Agege’s reported resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), his alleged participation in the party’s senatorial primary, his subsequent emergence as the…

Omo-Agege’s NDC Ticket: Fegor Ogene Demands Answers From INEC

October 14, 2026 Admin

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CHAIRMAN OF INEC. Subject: Request for Urgent Clarification on Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s Party Membership, APC Primary Participation, NDC Nomination and Inclusion on the 2027 Senatorial Candidates List To: The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Abuja, Nigeria. Dear Chairman, I write to respectfully request an official clarification from the Independent National Electoral Commission concerning the inclusion of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Delta Central Senatorial District, on its published list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. This request arises…

One Pot One Party: Why APC Should Win Delta In 2027

September 21, 2026 Admin

By Dr Festus Okubor The defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori from the PDP to the APC was no more just a headline. It was the lid coming off a pot that had been simmering for 25 years. The man with the ladle crossed the floor, and Delta State crossed the line with him. The only honest truth for 2027 is that the state under Governor Sheriff will make its defection true at the polls, thus severing the 25 year long reign on the PDP. The statement it affirms is…

UNMASKING THE MISREPRESENTATION: A SIMPLE QUESTION FOR SENATOR OMO-AGEGE’S OFFICE

September 16, 2026 Admin

By Wilson Okorugbo, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s media office has trapped itself in a glaring contradiction that exposes a calculated attempt to misinform the public. On September 12, when an independent analysis was published raising technical concerns about the proposed ₦100 billion Industrial Gas Park, Omo-Agege’s camp conveniently labelled the author as part of “Senator Ede Dafinone’s media team.” They ignored the actual substance of the critique and instead demanded that Senator Dafinone speak under his own name. Yet yesterday, the same camp issued a triumphant statement claiming that Dafinone…

Feature News: Nigeria’s Banditry: FG Must Hunt Down Sponsors, Financiers

September 14, 2026 Admin

…….As security expert, residents urge FG to strengthen security Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa For years banditry and kidnapping have continued to cast a long and terrifying shadow over Nigeria leaving families traumatised, communities vulnerable and citizens increasingly uncertain about their safety, beyond the gunmen who abduct and kill, questions are mounting over the powerful networks that allegedly finance facilitate and profit from their criminal operations. As the security crisis deepens,a retired police superintendent and security expert, Pius Timila, has called on the federal government to adopt a more decisive approach…