By Julius Agadaga/ Yenagoa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State for his bold move to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the decision as the right step. Tinubu who spoke during the formal defection and reception of Governor Douye Diri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), described the occasion as a “reinventing moment” in Nigeria’s political history. Represented by Vice President, Kashim Shettima, Tinubu hailed Governor…
Read MoreOpinion: Strengthening Nigeria’s Response To Terrorism -A Call To Action
..… Message To President Donald Trump J. By Rero Miracle Ogwilaya Nigeria is not facing a Christian genocide. What we face today is a growing terrorism threat that does not discriminate by faith: these violent actors target Muslims and Christians alike. That distinction matters because the remedies for communal fear and sectarian narratives are different from the remedies for insurgency, guerrilla tactics and organised terror. Confusing one for the other weakens our response and hands the advantage to those who…
Read MoreThe Salient Achiever Unnoticed: Senator Ede Dafinone
BY Chief Richard Tiki Iyede, PhD In an era when political visibility often overshadows actual delivery, Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central stands out as a refreshing contrast. Soft-spoken yet firm, humble yet effective, he is steadily building a legacy of service that mirrors his late father’s enduring impact. While others chase the limelight, Dafinone allows his work to speak for him. He is, indeed, the salient achiever – often unnoticed, but deeply felt. A Meek Superstar in the Senate Since his election to the Senate, Senator Dafinone has…
Read MoreOpinion: The Sacrifices Of Sowore
BY ABRAHAM OGBODO Published in The Nigerian Tribune of October 31, 2025. Omoleye Sowore has a fairly robust history in what he does so well – activism. But his had been mainly a campus business, thriving within the precincts of the University of Lagos (Unilag) in Akoka, Lagos. Until the event of June 12, 1993 and the chain of events that subsequently followed, Sowore was, at best, the active President of Unilag’s Students Union Association. His performance on that beat was never evaluated for national rating. It was…
Read MoreUPU Redemption: A Call To Recuse Urhobo Nation From Further Decline
By Shedrack Onitsha, The time for passive governance is over; the era of Redemption has come. The UPU Redemption Team is stepping forward. I tagged them the Redemption Team because the Urhobo Nation, under the leadership of UPU, is at its lowest point. The Urhobo Nation has not had it this Bad. The Redemption Team is unified by a singular, non-negotiable vision: to restore integrity, accountability, and purposeful progress to our organisation. They are not just seeking office; They are launching a movement to reclaim our collective destiny…
Read MoreBakery Owner 78 Others Arraigned At Special Environmental Sanitation In Ughelli
A bakery owner and over 78 others were arraigned before a mobile court sitting at Post office presided by Magistrate Rita Efiuvwere for violating sanitation laws during the ‘Special Environmental Sanitation’ exercise in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta. The Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo declared Thursday a Special Environmental Sanitation and all stores and shops both public and private were shut from 6-10:am. At Post office roundabout, over 78 ‘Special Environmental Sanitation’ defaulters were arraigned and fine accordingly according to their various offence.…
Read MorePolice Burst Firearms Factory, Arrest Two In Akwa-Ibom
Two persons suspected to be gunsmith have been arrested as police attached attached to the Akwa-Ibom state command bursted and destroyed illegal firearms industry in the state. The arrest was made known by the State Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John in a statement from his verified Facebook page. According to the statement “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command in its relentless efforts to rid the state of crime, has successfully dismantled an illegal firearms fabrication factory and apprehended two suspects in a targeted intelligence-led operation in the state.…
Read MoreLand Dispute: Edjekota Community Denies Harassment, Intimidation Allegations Leveled By Ewu-Urhobo People
Leaders of Edjekota-Ogor community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta, has denied the allegations leveled against them that they are war with Ewu community in Ughelli South Local Government over a land dispute between some families from both communities. This was made known by the community while reacting to a media publication were Ewu community accused people of Edjekota-Ogor of alleged harassment and intimidation after selling 13 acres of the land in dispute between both communities. It would be recalled that several times persons were killed, properties were…
Read MoreSenator Dafinone Celebrates Promotion Of AIG Dankwara To Deputy Inspector-General of Police
By Nelson Agbajor Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, joined dignitaries and top security officials on Monday, October 28, 2025, at the official decoration ceremony of AIG Mohammed Dankwara, who was elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). Our correspondent noted that the ceremony marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership within the Nigeria Police Force. However, in his congratulatory message, Senator Dafinone commended DIG Dankwara for his remarkable professionalism, discipline,…
Read MoreGCM Honours Delta PPRO SP Edafe Bright, ASP Julius Robinson (CP-SAT) Commander
Non-profit organization, Game Changers Movement, GCM, has given award of merit and commitment to the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright and ASP Julius Robinson (CP-SAT) Commander, for their unrelenting efforts in fighting crime in Delta State. The award was bestowed on them in an event organized by the Game Changers Movement, held in Ughelli North Local Government Area. Game Changers Movement is non profit organization with the aim of fighting Drug Abuse, Trafficking and Oppression. Speaking during the…
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