2027: Anaughe Demands Probe, Prosecution Over Alleged Attacks On Omo-Agege’s Campaign Venue, Supporters

Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications to the Delta Central senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Godwin Anaughe, has called on security agencies to immediately investigate and prosecute persons allegedly involved in attacks on Omo-Agege’s supporters and the destruction of a campaign venue in Delta State.   Anaughe, who made the call in a statement made available to journalists in Warri, also urged security agencies to investigate alleged threats to the life of the former Deputy President of the Senate and determine whether the attacks…

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Ojei, NDC Lock Horns Over NCSADC Logo, Identity At SOOPIN Summit

  A legal confrontation has erupted between the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Comrade Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box Nigeria, over the alleged unauthorized use of the Nigeria Civil Societies’ Alliance for Democratic Change (NCSADC) name, acronym and logo in publicity for the proposed Summit of the Opposition Parties in Nigeria (SOOPIN). Ojei, through his solicitors, A.O. Akano & Co. (Blessing Chambers), has issued a 24-hour cease-and-desist/pre-action notice over the use of the NCSADC identity in materials promoting the August 29 summit in Abuja, which lists Hon. Abdulmumin…

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Anambra LG Poll: CP Nnanna Leads Patrol, Inspects Police Stations

Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has led an observation patrol across parts of the state and conducted unscheduled visits to some police stations in Awka ahead of Saturday’s local government elections.   The exercise, which took place yesterday, was aimed at assessing the operational readiness of personnel, strengthening supervision and ensuring effective policing ahead of the August 29 council elections.   During the patrol and visits, the commissioner inspected the operational environment of the stations and interacted with officers and men on duty to assess their…

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Closer TV Backs NUJ Chapel’s Campaign Against Drug Abuse, Cultism, Cybercrime

The Chief Executive Officer of Closer TV Online, Mr Itutumeni Johnson Ogbomade, has pledged the full support of his organisation to the United Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, in its campaign against drug abuse, cultism and cybercrime among youths.   Ogbomade made the commitment when members of the Chapel paid a courtesy visit to the Closer TV office in Yenagoa.   He expressed delight at the visit, describing members of the Chapel as seasoned professionals whose recognition of the online platform would encourage…

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Omo-Agege: Peaceful NDC Primary In Ughelli South Has Positioned Party For 2027 Victory

  Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for Ughelli South Constituency II as free and fair, saying the outcome had strengthened the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Omo-Agege, who spoke during the primary election held at Olomu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, said the conduct of the exercise had created an opportunity for all aspirants and their supporters to unite behind the eventual winner. The primary was won by BLDR Ishani Obakpororo, who polled 740 votes to emerge as…

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GOMEP-NG Celebrates Mawlid, Urges Nigerians To Uphold Peace, Unity

  The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has facilitated Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Tochukwu Eluwa, the guild described the Mawlid celebration as an important occasion for Muslims to reflect on the teachings, virtues and exemplary life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). GOMEP-NG particularly highlighted the Prophet’s teachings on peace, compassion, justice, tolerance, love and respect for humanity,…

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Dafinone Felicitates Muslims on Eid-ul-Mawlid, Urges Unity, Peaceful Coexistence

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has facilitated with Muslims across Delta State and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration, urging them to uphold the virtues of peace, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Dafinone, in a goodwill message marking the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from the Prophet’s teachings and exemplary life, particularly his virtues of compassion, humility, sacrifice, tolerance and service to humanity. He said the celebration offered an important opportunity for Muslims and other Nigerians to…

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Oborevwori Felicitates Muslims At Eid-ul-Mawlid

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitate Muslims across the state and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad.   In a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor extended warm greetings and best wishes to the Muslim faithful, urging them to use the occasion to reflect on the exemplary life, teachings and virtues of the Prophet.   Oborevwori noted that the values of compassion, humility, peaceful coexistence, sacrifice, tolerance and service to humanity associated…

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PUBLIC DEMAND FOR PUBLIC DECORUM: Ossai Ovie Success, Stop Disrespecting Mr. Tony Elumelu and Embarrassing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

By Zik Gbemre   1. REWARDING DISRESPECT SETS A DANGEROUS PRECEDENT. Addressing an elder and distinguished industrialist like Mr. Tony Elumelu by his first name during an official corporate event was a clear breach of African respect and corporate protocol.   Rewarding that mistake with: • ₦500,000 cash • A VIP flight ticket and 5-star hotel stay in Asaba • An ambassadorial role at the Delta Social Media Summit   This sends the wrong message to the youth. It makes it look like disrespecting elders and successful business leaders is…

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UHS: Oyiborhoro Urges Inclusion of Urhobo Language in Primary, Tertiary Education

  …..Calls on international community for the release of Okuama leaders in detention   The President of Urhobo Historical Society UHS, Dr. Aruegodore Oyiborhoro, has called for the inclusion of Urhobo language in primary and tertiary education, calling on international community to intervene over the release of the detained Okuama community leaders for the past years. Oyiborhoro made the call during the 14th Conference of the Urhobo Historical Society, held from July 24 to 25, 2026, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Bexleyheath, London, United Kingdom. He said the conference provided…

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