Category: State

Nani Applauds ULYA For Unveiling Sheriff/Tinubu 2027 Mobilization Regalia

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By Felix Ekwu   Olorogun John Nani has described the unveiling of Sheriff/Tinubu 2027 campaign materials by the Urhobo Youth Leaders Association (UYLA) as a strategic and timely political statement that underscores the growing importance of youth-driven grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.   Speaking with journalists shortly after the ceremony at the Otor Udu Civic Centre, Udu, Nani said the event went beyond symbolism, noting that it reflected early alignment, political consciousness, and organisational readiness within Urhobo land.   According to him, the decision of the Urhobo…

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Uwheru Community Crisis: Massive protest hit community

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…as Ughelli North Local Government Boss forcefully reinstate expelled President General By Gradeone Henry The Uwheru Community in Ughelli North Local Government area of Delta State is currently experiencing unrest as children, youths and elders storm out enmass to protest against the unlawful reinstatement of the expelled community President General (PG), Chief MacPherson Igbide. The Ughelli North Local Government boss, Hon. Jaro Egbo, who recently reinstated the expelled community President General against the will of the King, chiefs and entire community is seen as unlawful, misguided, oppression and conspiracies culpable…

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Nani Commends Gov Oborevwori Over Presentation Of SUVs To Traditional Rulers

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By Felix Ekwu   Olorogun John Nani, Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for what he described as a thoughtful and strategic demonstration of respect for the traditional institution through the presentation of 65 Sports Utility Vehicles to traditional rulers across the state.   Reacting to the governor’s gesture, Nani said the decision underscored a deep understanding of the critical role traditional rulers play in complementing government efforts, particularly at the grassroots where peace, stability and community trust are essential…

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Insecurity: DOPF Urges Gov Oborevwori To Sign Security Bill

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A leading online forum across the globe, Delta Online Publishers Forum, DOPF, has called on the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to sign into law the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency Law, 2025 in other to combat the unabated security challenges facing the state.   The forum in a statement held that if the bill before the Governor is signed into law, it will strengthen the security architecture as community approach will be used to engage the incessant herdsmen attack and other external forces in the state.…

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Tantita Upgrade Surveillance As American Firm Sets To Supply Sophisticated Drones

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Tantita Security Services Limited has designed an upgraded device to track and tackle oil theft as American defence technology company Textron Systems has signed an agreement to supply advanced surveillance drones to protect critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta.   The American Defence Textron Systems will provide three Aerosonde Mk 4.7 Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drones to Tantita, a private company engaged by the Nigerian government, owned by Niger Delta security contractor, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.   Aerosonde Mk 4.7…

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Smooth, Ifaka Conferred With Evwreni kingdom Traditional Titles

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    THE Ovie of Evwreni kingdom, HRM Oghenekevwe Owin Kumane Eruvwedede III, JP, has conferred a traditional title on Mrs Beauty Smooth and Olorogun Ifaka Matthew with a charge for them to represent and contribute their quota in the development of the kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta. Olorogun Mrs Beauty Smooth who was accompanied by her, Chief Tunde Smooth husband was conferred with the traditional title of Uruemu r’Ovie of Evwreni kingdom. While Olorogun Ifaka Matthew was conferred with the traditional title of Iroro r’Ovie…

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Residents Laud Operation Delta Sweep, For Returning Peace To Ughelli

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  RESIDENTS of Ughelli North Local Local Government Area and its environs have commended combined team of Operation Delta Sweep for gradually returning peace to the local government and its environs. They described the coming of the security agents as a welcome development that is yielding positive results and impact in the local government. Speaking, a motorcycle rider who identified himself as Francis John said, “Operation Delta Sweep is doing well, their operation stop and search is commendable and it is my prayers they continue in their good part of…

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Okuama: Late Oghoroko Family, Appeal, Demand The Release Of Corpse For Traditional Burial Rites

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  THE immediate family members of the late president of Okuama community, have appealed to the state Governor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Army to release the corpse of Pa James Oghoroko who died in military detention.     The family in a sober tune while speaking to newsmen at the home of the late James Oghoroko in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State held that it would be a taboo if the corpse of their breadwinner is not properly laid to rest according to…

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Breaking: Bayelsa Deputy Governor Dies In Office

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Bayelsa State deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Eghrwudjakpor has been confirmed dead while in office.   Though the cause of his death could not be ascertained,it was learned that the deputy governor slumps and died in his office. Senator Lawrence Eghrwudjakpor hails from Ofoni community of Ekeremor local government area of Bayelsa State and he refused to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC, when his immediate boss, Governor Douye Diri joined the APC few weeks ago.   Unconfirmed reports disclosed that the late deputy governor was intending to succeed Governor…

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Gov. Diri Reinstates Commitment To Construction Of Internal Roads In Bayelsa

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa     The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has restated commitment to construction internal roads across communities in the state.   This is as Diri has intensified construction work on internal roads in Ogbia Local Government Area of the State.   Our Correspondent who visited some of the construction sites in parts of the local government area reports that at Imiringi town, work on ‘Wisdom Ikuli’ road and other adjoining roads have reached advanced stage.   Speaking with newsmen, Project Manager of the contracting firm,…

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