Category: State

Tompolo Calls For Calm Amid Warri Delineation Crisis, Calls For Mutual Understanding

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  Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and Ibe-Ebidouwei of the Ijaw Nation, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has appealed for calm following the ongoing occupation of oil and gas installations in the Escravos and Warri River areas by protesting women and youths over the ward delineation controversy in the Warri Federal Constituency. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tompolo described the protesters as peaceful and urged all stakeholders to embrace dialogue in order to prevent the situation from escalating into violence. The mass action,…

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Ujevwu-Itakpe Train Accident: Sen Dafinone, Patrick Ukah Were Not Passengers — NRC Insists

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    The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has clarified that Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, and former Secretary to the Delta State Government, Mr. Patrick Ukah, were not among passengers on board the Ujevwu-Itakpe Train Service involved in the recent accident near Agbor, Delta State.   The clarification followed an earlier statement that erroneously suggested that both men were passengers on the train at the time of the incident.   In a statement signed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Dr. Kayode…

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Dafinone Mourns Agbor Train Crash Victims, Demands Improved Rail Safety

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Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service near Agbor, Delta State, which claimed lives and left several passengers injured. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dafinone described the incident as a painful tragedy that has thrown affected families and communities into mourning, while calling for urgent measures to strengthen safety standards across Nigeria’s rail transport system. The lawmaker extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, noting that no family should have to…

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Warri North Chairman Dismisses Ethnic Crisis Rumours, Urges Residents Not To Relocate

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  The Executive Chairman of Warri North Local Government Council, Hon. Festus Ashima, has dismissed reports of an alleged ethnic crisis between Ijaw and Itsekiri communities in the area, assuring residents that there is no threat to peace and security in any part of the council. Ashima, in a statement issued on Sunday, described as false and misleading rumours circulating on social media that Ijaw and Itsekiri communities were at war, forcing residents to flee their homes out of fear of attacks. According to him, the reports were the handiwork…

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NdokwaForward Congratulates Oborevwori As Delta Ranks Second Best-Governed State In Nigeria

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  A leading political pressure group in Ndokwa land, NdokwaForward, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, following the emergence of Delta State as the second best-governed state in Nigeria in the latest governance assessment conducted by the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS). The group described the recognition as a strong endorsement of Governor Oborevwori’s leadership and the successes recorded under his administration’s MORE Agenda, noting that the ranking reflects the government’s commitment to good governance, infrastructure development, economic growth, social inclusion, and efficient public service delivery.…

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Edafioghor Seeks ₦600m for James Welch Revitalization, 70th Anniversary Celebration

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  The National President of the James Welch Grammar School Old Boys Association, Engr. Fred Edafioghor, has unveiled an ambitious ₦600 million fundraising and development plan aimed at revitalizing James Welch Grammar School, Emevor, and ensuring a befitting celebration of the institution’s 70th anniversary in 2027. Speaking at the Association’s Special General Meeting (SGM) held at the school premises, Edafioghor said the administration would aggressively pursue support from government intervention agencies, corporate organizations, distinguished old boys, class sets, branches, and other stakeholders to restore critical infrastructure and reposition the school…

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Oborevwori Felicitates Udu Monarch, Okporua I, On First Coronation Anniversary

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated HRM Okporua I, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, on the occasion of the first anniversary of his coronation and ascension to the throne of his forefathers.   Governor Oborevwori’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued on Saturday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon.   The Governor described the monarch’s first year on the throne as impactful and remarkable, noting that his reign has been characterized by wisdom, peace, unity, and purposeful leadership in…

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Oborevwori Felicitates Ferguson Onwo At 60

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the member representing Isoko South Constituency II, in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori conveyed his felicitations in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, describing the former Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly as a committed grassroots politician whose contributions to the development of his constituency and the state have remained remarkable. The Governor noted that Onwo,…

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Sheriff 2027 Support Group USA Branch Congratulates Newly Inaugurated LGA Coordinators

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The USA Branch of the Global Initiative Support Group for Sheriff 2027 has congratulated the newly inaugurated Local Government Area (LGA) Coordinators across Delta State, describing their emergence as a significant step toward strengthening grassroots support for the reelection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.   In a statement signed by the branch secretary, Dr. Christopher Usigbe, the group said the inauguration of the coordinators marked a major milestone in expanding the reach and effectiveness of the movement dedicated to securing a second term for Governor Oborevwori in 2027.   According to…

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APC Chieftain, Ntekume Defends Emerhor, Faults Claims On Delta Party History

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  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Olorogun Josiah Ntekume, has defended the role of Olorogun Otega Emerhor in the formation of the party in the state, describing attempts to diminish his contributions as a distortion of historical facts. In a statement titled “Rejoinder to Aruviere Martin Egharhevwa’s Distortion of APC History in Delta State,” Ntekume dismissed allegations made by Mr. Aruviere Martin Egharhevwa, accusing him of peddling “inaccuracies, half-truths and unfounded allegations” aimed at rewriting the history of the APC in Delta State. According…

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