ASUP-FEPO Hails Okoro’s Appointment To JAMB Committee, Applauds COHEADS

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  The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic Orogun (FEPO) Chapter, has commended the Council of Heads of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology (COHEADS) for appointing the Rector of the institution, Professor Duke Okoro, as its sole representative on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Committee on the integration of skills and critical thinking into the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).   The union described the appointment as a significant recognition of Professor Okoro’s leadership qualities, professional competence and commitment to the advancement of Polytechnic education and…

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Okuama: When Political Blame Ignores the Constitution, Fuels Blackmail

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By Ufuoma Egbe   The tragedy of Okuama has left deep wounds. Families have lost loved ones, a community has suffered devastation, and several Okuama leaders have remained in detention for an agonising period. Their plight deserves justice, compassion and sustained public attention. But precisely because the tragedy is so painful, it must not become an excuse for political blackmail that disregards facts, constitutional boundaries and good conscience.   The recent attack on Senator Ede Dafinone over the continued detention of Okuama leaders is a case in point. In his…

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Warri Kingdom Ends 10-Day Celebration Of Atuwatse III’s 5th Coronation Anniversary In Thanksgiving

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The Warri Kingdom has concluded a 10-day celebration marking the fifth coronation anniversary of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, the Olu of Warri, with a thanksgiving ceremony attended by sons and daughters of Iwere, guests and friends of the kingdom. The thanksgiving, which brought the anniversary festivities to a close, offered an opportunity for the people to reflect on the five-year reign of the monarch and express gratitude to God for what they described as blessings, progress, unity and a renewed sense of purpose in the kingdom. The anniversary…

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Legal Luminary, Grassroots Leader, Whegbere Godson Declares Bid for Ughelli South Constituency 2

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    A wave of optimism has swept across Ughelli South Local Government Area following the aspiration of Barr. Whegbere Godson Oghenevwarho, a seasoned lawyer, public servant, who hails from Ovwodokpokpo, Olomu Kingdom and Ogoda, of Ewu kingdom, to represent the good people of Ughelli South Constituency 2 in the Delta State House of Assembly. Barr. Oghenevwarho, Principal of his own law chamber, brings decades of professional experience and public service to the race. A retired Director from the Delta State Local Government Service, he is widely respected for his…

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Ahon Celebrates Jaro Egbo At 57

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  The Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo KSC, on his 57th birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary and purposeful leader committed to the growth and development of the council area. Ahon, in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, commended Egbo for his leadership qualities, particularly his efforts towards restoring peace, security and stability across Ughelli North. He said the council chairman had demonstrated uncommon commitment to the welfare of the people and…

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Police Arrest Five, Recover N1.45m Rrugs, Fake $100 Note In Anambra

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang and recovered suspected illicit drugs valued at N1.45 million, a counterfeit $100 United States dollar note, vandalised electrical wires and N72,550 cash. The suspects were arrested on Thursday, August 20, 2026, when operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, raided a suspected criminal hideout at Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The operation, according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga of the Command, was conducted at about 12:48 p.m. The…

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Accountability Begins With The Truth: Rejoinder To The Attack on Senator Dafinone

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By Fegor Ogene JP.   The article titled “A Clarion Call to Reject Sen. Ede Dafinone in 2027: The Time for Accountability Is Now,” by Comr. Okerevwodjaye Ogheneyore Israel, raises legitimate questions about accountability, the Okuama crisis, justice and the plight of detained Urhobo citizens. However, serious political commentary must be anchored in verifiable facts. Where claims contradict the public record, they deserve to be challenged. The most glaring example is the repeated claim that Senator Ede Dafinone was “silent” on Okuama. That is demonstrably inconsistent with several reports by…

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Gov Oborevwori Hails Olu Of Warri Atuwatse III At 5th Coronation Anniversary

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has facilitated with the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, on the fifth anniversary of his coronation, commending the monarch for his contributions to peace, unity and development in Warri Kingdom.   The governor, in a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described the Olu as a peace-loving and visionary traditional ruler whose reign had strengthened harmony and fostered greater cooperation among the people of the kingdom and beyond.   Oborevwori said Atuwatse…

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Opinion: 2027: What Will Urhobo Politicians Campaign With In Okuama

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By Choice Grandball  As 2027 draws closer, political activities are gradually gathering momentum across Urhobo land. Consultations are beginning. Political structures are being activated. Aspirants are meeting traditional rulers, youths, community leaders and other stakeholders. Telephone calls that once went unanswered are suddenly being returned. Soon, campaign convoys will traverse Urhobo communities, with politicians asking for votes and promising to defend the interests of their people. But when those convoys eventually reach Okuama, there is a question that may prove more difficult to answer than any campaign slogan: What will…

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Oborevwori Commissions 12 Duplexes, Gifts Permanent Secretaries Official Cars

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  Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday inaugurated 12 units of four-bedroom duplexes and newly constructed internal roads with drainage facilities at the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters in Asaba, as part of measures to improve the welfare, efficiency and productivity of the state’s public servants. The governor also presented 12 brand-new official vehicles to Permanent Secretaries, describing the twin projects as another milestone in his administration’s deliberate efforts to provide an enabling environment for senior civil servants to discharge their responsibilities effectively. Speaking during the ceremony, Oborevwori said the…

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