Category: Politics

Emmanuel Uduaghan: Legacy Of An Egalitarian Democrat

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By Chike Ogeah, Esq.   He would have been 72 today. But three days before his birthday, the Most High called him to His eternal home.   For the people of Delta State, whose lives he touched during his tenure as governor from 2007 to 2015, this is a moment to celebrate a life of service, a heart of compassion and a legacy woven into the story of the state.   We honour not merely the years he lived, but the lives he touched, the communities he served and the…

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NDC Primary: Court Fixes Nov 24 For Judgement In Akpodiete, Omo-Agege Suit

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Conflicting claims over APC resignation, primary participation take centre stage     WARRI — The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has fixed November 24, 2026, for judgment in a suit by Prof. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete challenging Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s eligibility to contest the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary for Delta Central Senatorial District. The suit, marked FHC/WR/CS/120/2026, seeks Omo-Agege’s disqualification and an order declaring Akpodiete the rightful candidate of the party. Justice Hyeladzira Ajiya Nganjiwa reserved judgment after hearing submissions from counsel to the parties, including the…

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APC Loyalty Costs Eyamu Health Supervisory Councilor Position In Ughelli North

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Political tension has gripped the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported removal of Hon. Eyamu Edmund Akpotu as Supervisory Councillor for Health, amid allegations that his political loyalties may have influenced the decision. The development, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday during the council’s executive meeting, has triggered concerns within the All Progressives Congress (APC), with party stakeholders questioning whether Akpotu’s political affiliations contributed to the decision. Sources familiar with the meeting said Akpotu was present and participated in the opening…

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Political Division Rocks Ughelli North APC As Egbo Removes, Replaces Health Supervisory Councillor

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  …APC chieftain condemns removal, alleges political vendetta Political division is brewing in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported removal of the Supervisory Councillor for Health, Hon. Eyamu Akpotu, by the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo. Akpotu was reportedly replaced on Tuesday during the council’s executive meeting, in a move that has drawn criticism from an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, who condemned the action and questioned the circumstances surrounding the decision. Sources disclosed that Akpotu was present at the meeting and participated in…

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Ex-Nigerian Ambassador to Thailand, Oma Djebah Mourns Uduaghan’s Demise at 72

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  …Says former Gov’s passing marks end of a visionary chapter   Former Nigerian Envoy to Thailand, Ambassador Oma Djebah has expressed profound grief over the demise of former governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, who passed on Monday October 19, 2026.   Oma Djebah who voiced great shock over the news of the demise of the former governor, said the sad development is a huge loss to Delta State, Nigeria, and indeed, all loved ones across various international jurisdictions, adding that the late former governor left…

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Dafinone Mourns Uduaghan, Says Delta Has Lost a Distinguished Statesman

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…Extols Ex-Governor’s Legacy of Service, Inclusive Leadership   Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Delta State and Nigeria. Dafinone, in a condolence message issued following Uduaghan’s death on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, said the former governor would be remembered for his contributions to the development of Delta State and his commitment to public service. The senator noted that…

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NDC Threatens Showdown With Ughelli North Council Boss Over alleged Seized Chieftain’s Truck

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    …Nigeria Democratic Congress Accuses of Political Victimisation, Appeals to Oborevwori to Intervene   The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has threatened a mass protest over the alleged seizure of a truck belonging to one of its chieftains, Amb. Alex Tobore Agbah, accusing the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, of political victimisation.   The party called on Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to urgently intervene and direct the council chairman to release the vehicle, warning that continued detention of the truck…

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2027: Over 250 U3 Youth Leaders Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori, Dafinone, Waive

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…As Dafinone highlights constituency projects, federal jobs, Tinubu’s reforms   Over 250 community youth leaders from Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Delta State, have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, and the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, for re-election in 2027. The youth leaders, who also pledged support for other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, announced their endorsement on Saturday at the 2026 U3 Federal Constituency Community Youth Leaders Conference held at Wetland…

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Dafinone Hails Okodaso, Okodiya On Attainment Of SAN Rank

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated two prominent Urhobo indigenes, Jim Okodaso and Onome Okodiya, on their elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Dafinone described their admission into the Inner Bar as a significant recognition of professional excellence, intellectual accomplishment and unwavering commitment to the administration of justice. In a congratulatory message, the senator said the achievement had brought honour to the Urhobo Nation, Delta State and the Nigerian legal profession. He noted that the elevation of the two legal practitioners…

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Tinubu Nominates Four INEC Commissioners, Two RECs Ahead of 2027 Elections

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following vacancies created by the expiration of the tenures of some serving officials. The nominations, announced in a State House press release issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, are subject to confirmation by the Senate. However, Tinubu has reappointed Dr Bala Bila as the national commissioner representing the North-East geopolitical zone. Among the new national commissioner nominees is Professor Mustapha Aliu, who…

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