The Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Nani, has felicitated with former Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Festus Ovie Agas, as he clocks 66 years.   Olorogun Nani, described Rt Hon Festus Ovie as a seasoned statesman whose contributions to governance remain deeply rooted in Delta State’s political history. In a congratulatory message , Nani commended Agas for a life defined by service, noting that his 66th birthday offers an opportunity to reflect on decades of…

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Breaking News: Ughelli North Legislative Arm Leader Impeached

The Leader of Ughelli North Local Government Legislative Arm, Rt Hon Ajero Prosper Kelly, has been impeached   An anonymous Councilor who confirmed the impeachment disclosed that details of his impeachment will be made public. It was learned that one of the Councilors was stabbed in the impeachment sitting presided by the ousted former Leader     Details loading…..

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How Tipper Driver Crush Mother, Daughter To Death In Delta

A yet to be identified tipper driver has crushed mother and daughter to death in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned the unidentified deceased victims were returning from medical checkup when the incident occurred between High Court and Ughelli ‘A’ division. According to sources they were returning from Central Hospital after a medical checkup and the motorcycle they boarded overtook a tipper and the next thing we saw was the accident between Ughelli police station and the court. “The tipper crushed the mother and child…

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UHCDT Tasks Host Communities Of OML 30 On PIA Compliance, Accountability At Training

  Host communities in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 30, have urged oil companies to consistently engage community leaders, stakeholders and members of Boards of Trustees in implementing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure sustainable development. The call was made by the Uherevie Host Communities Development Trust (UHCDT) during a one-day capacity development training held on Thursday at Wetland Hotel in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking during the programme, Chairman of the Uherevie Host Communities Development Trust, Comrade Pender Agwarive,…

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Technology: AI Governance Is No Longer Optional

  As AI systems increasingly influence decisions in hiring, finance, healthcare, security, and public services, organizations are being held accountable for risk, bias, transparency, and oversight. Yet many professionals are expected to govern AI without clear frameworks, regulatory guidance, or practical tools. In January 2026, I’ll be leading a live AI Governance & Compliance training cohort designed for professionals operating in regulated and high-accountability environments. This is not about AI tools or productivity hacks. It’s about governance, compliance, and defensibility. Details coming shortly. #AIGovernance #AICompliance #ResponsibleAI #AIEthics #RiskManagement #AIRegulation #TrustworthyAI…

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A MANDATE FOR MASTERY: WHY DELTA CENTRAL MUST RETURN SENATOR EDE DAFINONE TO THE RED CHAMBER

By  Lord Davidson Onedju De Pen Lion The political air in Delta Central is thickening with anticipation, as the conversation around who will bear our standard in the Senate in 2027 begins in earnest. In this crucial deliberation, one truth emerges, not as a whisper of suggestion, but as a resonant decree of political and developmental logic: Senator Ede Dafinone is not merely an option; he is an imperative. To speak of denying Senator Dafinone a second term is to interrupt a symphony at its intermission. His first term has…

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Nigerian Existentialism By Sunny Awhefeada

  Studying literature was stimulating and ennobling. Many people only see the story and entertainment value of the subject. However, beyond that is the symbolic exegesis of the discipline with a multi-generic character manifesting in prose, poetry and drama. The configuring of literature as a mirror of life is as apt as it is definitive. Yes, the discipline reflects the social history of humanity through storytelling. The curriculum of the literature we studied in the university was beguiling at face value and first encounter. We were enthralled by the nomenclature…

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History Has No Mercy for Arrogant Presidents

By Ufuoma Steven Atare     Across continents and centuries, arrogant rulers have fallen not by the might of their enemies but by the weight of their pride. Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should heed the lessons of history before arrogance writes his downfall. History Never Forgets History is the world’s most patient teacher — but also its harshest judge. Across eras and empires, nations have watched once-celebrated leaders rise in glory and fall in disgrace. The pattern is unmistakable: arrogance replaces humility, power replaces purpose, and the people’s cries…

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Ughelli North APC Leaders Dismiss Purported Suspension as “Illegal, Fraudulent, And Dead On Arrival

…Suspends Samuel Evwighono, Juliet Oduma, Daniel Osiebe, Ogaabe Suzzy and others   A major controversy has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State as the leadership of the Ughelli North Local Government Chapter has dismissed what it described as a “purported suspension and replacement” of its executive officers, declaring the move unconstitutional, fraudulent, and “dead on arrival.”   The party in a swift reaction also suspended some of its executives, Samuel Evwighono, Juliet Oduma, Daniel Osiebe, Pharm. Ogaabe Suzzy, Omokiniovo John, Onakpoma Philip, Ekama Ufuoma, Sobotie Paul,…

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Dafinone Joins Urhobo Elites In Abuja For Unity, Collective Growth

  Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has called on Urhobo sons and daughters to close ranks and build stronger support systems that will foster collective progress within the Urhobo Nation. Speaking during a Meet-and-Greet event he hosted in Abuja during the week, Dafinone said the gathering was designed to unite Urhobo people across diverse professions, focusing on promoting collaboration and strengthening ties. “During the week, I had the pleasure of hosting another Meet-and-Greet in Abuja, which brought together Urhobo people from diverse fields, with the goal of…

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