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Umeh Community In Isoko, Declares Friday Mourning Day For Uduaghan, Bans Trading, Farming

October 20, 2026 Admin

The Regent-elect of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRH Meshack Rockson Owhe, has declared Friday, October 23, a day of mourning in honour of the late former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan. Owhe, who announced the decision in a condolence tribute on behalf of the people of Umeh, said the community would suspend trading, farming and all ceremonies from dawn to dusk in recognition of Uduaghan’s contributions to its development. He described the late former governor, who died…

2027: Oborevwori’s Projects Will Shape Umeh’s Choice — Afahokor

September 18, 2026 Admin

A community leader in Umeh, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Duncan Afahokor, has said the community’s voting decisions ahead of the 2027 elections will be influenced by the development projects executed in the area by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration. Afahokor, a lawyer and Founder of the Pan-Isoko Advocacy Group, Umeh Need Road Forum, said Umeh had witnessed tangible development since Oborevwori assumed office, particularly in road infrastructure, potable water, healthcare, education and street lighting. Speaking on the political choices of the community, Afahokor said politics…

Bayelsa Thanksgiving: My Successor Must Be God-Fearing, Diri Declares November 2, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged anyone aspiring to succeed him in 2027 to seek God’s guidance and approval, declaring that the next governor of the state must be a God-fearing individual. Diri said no human being could frustrate a candidate approved by God, stressing that the affairs of […]
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2027: APC No Threat, I’m Best Qualified for Ogbia Seat — Sokari November 2, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Ogbia Federal Constituency, Dr. Mercy Daniel Sokari, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) poses no threat to her ambition, expressing confidence in her chances of winning the 2027 general elections. Sokari, who described herself as the best-qualified […]
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2027: Abeke Vows To Deliver Sapele For Dafinone, Says Urhobo Needs Ranking Senator November 2, 2026
Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Chief Bright Abeke, has vowed to mobilise massive votes for Senator Ede Dafinone in the 2027 general elections, declaring that his re-election is crucial to securing a ranking senator for the Urhobo nation and attracting more development to Delta Central Senatorial District. Abeke, who expressed confidence that Sapele would […]
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Akpodiete Honours Mother With Three University Scholarships, Targets 30 Awards In 2027 November 1, 2026
The Atawa-Akpodiete Foundation has awarded full university scholarships to three female students in memory of the late Chief Mrs Jessie Ukamaka Onogwuwe Akpodiete, mother of the foundation’s founder, Prof. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete. The scholarship awards, which form part of the foundation’s female empowerment initiative, will support the beneficiaries studying Business Education at Enugu State […]
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2027: Obi Vows To Build Agge Deep Seaport, Revive South-South Ports As Dickson Knocks APC October 31, 2026
…..NDC Presidential Candidate Promises 10,000MW Electricity, Free Basic Education By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has pledged to develop the proposed Agge Deep Seaport in Bayelsa State and rehabilitate major ports across the South-South geopolitical zone as part of his agenda to […]
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Oil Flows, Poverty Grows: Mulade Challenges Oborevwori Over Neglect Of Host Communities October 31, 2026
Dr Sheriff Mulade, a Niger Delta activist, has challenged the Delta State Government over the persistent neglect of oil-producing communities, declaring that the people whose land generates the state’s wealth are still suffering in the midst of plenty. Mulade, who spoke at the public presentation and launch of The Boom, Bane and Blood, authored by […]
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Delta Govt Threatens Sanctions Against Orere Bridge Contractor October 31, 2026
…….Izeze Faults Slow Progress, Rejects Rainy Season Excuse The Delta State Government has threatened sanctions against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge and Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area over unsatisfactory progress, warning that continued delays will no longer be tolerated. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), […]
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Delta Govt Threatens Sanctions Over Slow Pace of Orere Bridge, Road Projects October 31, 2026
The Delta State Government has warned that it may take action against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge and Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area over what it described as an unsatisfactory pace of work. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on […]
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Anambra Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Launch Sustained Bush Offensive October 31, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has intensified security operations across identified flashpoints and suspected criminal hideouts in the state as joint security operatives launch sustained bush-combing and clearance exercises to flush out criminal elements. The operations, led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, ACP Harrison Oruruo, involve personnel of other security […]
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DELSU, COREN, NSE Induct 282 Graduate Engineers October 30, 2026
By Kelvin Ohoror Delta State University (DELSU), Oleh Campus, in collaboration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), has inducted 282 graduate engineers at its maiden oath-taking and induction ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. The ceremony, held at the Faculty of […]
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