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Okowa Wins Ogboru 23-2 LGAs, Calls On Him Join In Building Delta

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 Admin

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the 2019 governorship election in Delta State. The state Returning Officer, Prof. Jaja said Okowa polled a total of 925,274 votes to defeat the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Great Ogboru who scored 215,938 votes. Giving details of the results, Prof Jaja said the state has a total of 2,831,205 registered voters, saying that 1,188,784 were accredited during the governorship election which was held on Saturday.…

Delta Decides: Edegware Expresses Optimism Over Okowa, PDP Victory At Polls

March 9, 2019March 9, 2019 Admin

By Joel Grandball, SECRETARY to Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, DBIR, Chief Mike Edegware has expressed optimism over the outcome and imminent victory of the incumbent Delta State governor, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa and the People’s Democratic Party in the state. Addressing newsmen at unit 9 ward 7 in Igbide, Isoko South Local Government Area, said, “The elections was peaceful in my area but generally if was not because we recorded the incidents of violence, destruction of electoral materials and lawlessness in some units but with timely arrival of…

INEC’s Presidential Election Results in Delta State

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Admin

By Politics Governance Warri South LGA PDP 22,086 APC 10,007 Isoko South LGA PDP 19,407 APC 10,536 Isoko North LGA PDP 19,515 APC 7,045 Warri South-West PDP 81,833 APC 43,214 Burutu PDP 38,543 APC 5,546 Warri North LGA PDP 25,394 APC 12,744 Sapele LGA PDP 13,642 APC 9776 Ughelli North PDP 16,140 APC 24,193 Okpe LGA PDP 11,167 APC 7,769 Ndokwa West LGA PDP 20,498 APC 3,579 Bomadi LGA PDP 62,297 APC 1,742 Ndokwa East LGA PDP 20,976 APC 3,312 Ethiope East LGA PDP 8,294 APC 13,854 Ethiope West LGA…

Herdsmen Attack:Security Operatives Shot One, Injure Many At Uwheru

January 16, 2019May 21, 2019 Admin

By Politics Governance, In an attempt to dislodge protesters from barricading the Uwheru/Bomadi expressway, one person was allegedly shot by security agencies detached to disperse youths and women and many other sustained injuries at Agadama-Uwheru community, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State . It would be recalled that a fish farmer simply identified as Genesis was few days shot dead by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the area and as I am talking with you now, the corpse of the deceased is getting to be retrieved from…

Defend your votes in the forthcoming elections, Gov Okowa urges Deltans

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Admin

By Politics Goverance, Few months to the general election in the country, Delta state governor Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Deltans to stand and defend their votes at the forthcoming elections in the state. The governor gave this charge at Orerokpe in Okpe Local Government Area while on reelection campaign just as he apologized to the people over the delay of Oha road in area. According to him, “Okpe has gain more from his administration, the Speaker of the Delta state House of Assembly, Commissioner for…

Ozoro Sets To Host PDP Rally Jan 10

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 Admin

The campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Delta State will on Thursday January 10, 2019 be at Ozoro in Isoko North Local Government Area, why they should vote for the candidates of the party in the forthcoming general elections in the next few weeks . According to a statement signed by the Director, Media and Publicity of the Isoko North, PDP Campaign Committee, Mr. Nelson Egware, “Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, will lead the campaign train to Ekwerigbe Primary School Ozoro, venue…

Again, two police officers killed, others injured in an ambush attack in Delta

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 Admin

From Joel Grandball Barely four days after a police officer attached to Dragon 20, identified as Sergeant Godspower Ogute was shot dead along the East/West road in Ogor, Ughelli North in an ambushed attack, another two officers, attached to Otor-Owhe division have been shot dead at a check point at Eboh-Iyede, Isoko North Local Government Delta state. Two other police officers also sustained life threatening gunshot injuries and their AK-47 rifles were taken away, it was confirmed by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Andrew Aniamaka. Two…

Two injured as Ekiugbo, Otor-Iwhreko,Ughelli Communities claim Ughelli Main Market ownership

November 26, 2018 Admin

From Joel Grandball Two persons have sustained gunshot injuries as many others sustain various degrees of injuries in a clash between Ekiugbo and Otor-Iwhreko communities over the ownership of the Ughelli main market in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. This is just as the traditional shrine of one of the communities was burnt to ashes in the cause of the incident as traders in fear hurriedly packed out of the main Market. Scores of vehicles and motorcycles were destroyed and youths set vehicle tyres on fire. According…

Elohim Political Forum charges Nigerian youths, Delta central to go for their PVCs

November 11, 2018November 16, 2018 Admin

By Joel Grandball National President of Elohim Political Forum, EPF, Prince Emmanuel Omote has charged youths in the country, particularly in Delta Central senatorial District to use the opportunity of the ongoing collection of Permanent voter’s card to equip their selves with their PVCs ahead of the forthcoming elections in 2019. Addressing hundreds of youths in an enlarge meeting of the forum in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Omote said, “The time has come for youths to take their destinies in their hands with the voter’s card, you cannot be…

Relief materials worth over N6m donated by Sen Omo-Agege to IDPs in Delta communities

November 9, 2018November 10, 2018 Admin

By Joel Grandball, Relief materials worth over N6 million have been donated to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in Uwheru, Ohoror and Agadama communities in Ughelli North local Government Area of Delta State by the senator representing Delta Central, Ovie Omo-Agege. Items donated to the IDPs are, Rice, Garri, Groundnut Oil, Noodles, Tomatoes, Soaps, Detergents, Biscuits, Pampers, Slippers, Cartons of Ice-fish, Shaving sticks, Vaseline Jellies and others. Speaking on the occasion, the Director General, Agege Campaign Organisation, at the state treasurer of the All Progrssives, Congress, APC, Mr. Chuks Erhire said,…

Dafinone Congratulates Orodje of Okpe on 20th Coronation Anniversary July 29, 2026
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, , on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his coronation. In a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday, Dafinone described the monarch’s two decades on the throne as a period of purposeful, peaceful and visionary leadership that […]
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Delta Govt Condemns Violence in Effurun, Orders Arrest of Perpetrators July 28, 2026
The Delta State Government has strongly condemned the violence in Effurun, on Sunday. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the state government was deeply disturbed by videos of the incident circulating on social media and other online platforms. Aniagwu, however, […]
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N20m Up For Grabs As Over 300 Players Converge For 6th Diri National Scrabble Classic July 28, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Top scrabble players across Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region are warming up for the sixth edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Classic. The World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) and Pan African Scrabble Association (PANASA)-sanctioned tournament, which is the biggest in the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) calendar, […]
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Pressure Mounts On Burutu Councillors To Deny Chairman Rift, Remain Silent On ₦2.5m Projects, Hold Tuesday Sitting July 28, 2026
Fresh controversy has engulfed Burutu Local Government Council in Delta State, as councillors are reportedly under intense pressure to publicly deny reports of a rift with the council chairman, even as they continue to maintain silence over the controversial ₦2.5 million allegedly released to each councillor for ward projects. The development comes as the Legislative […]
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Akpimegi Hails Okorugbo’s Installation as Okpako Orere of Ofuoma July 27, 2026
The President-General of the Ughelli Descendants Union (UDU), Olorogun Samuel Akpimegi, has congratulated Pa. Thomas Oboerhidjoma Okorugbo on his installation as the Okpako Orere of Ofuoma Community, describing the honour as a fitting recognition of a lifetime of wisdom, humility and unwavering commitment to the peace and development of the community. In a congratulatory […]
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NBA Polls: Dafinone Hails Okoro, Okpomor’s Election, Says Victory Reflects Urhobo Excellence July 26, 2026
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated two prominent Urhobo legal practitioners, Chief Oghenero Okoro and Mrs. Gladys Aghogho Okpomor, on their election into key national offices of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a congratulatory message, Dafinone described Okoro’s emergence as First Vice President of the NBA and Okpomor’s election […]
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Theo Mukoro Abandons Omo-Agege, Meets, Backs Oborevwori, Urges APC To Unite For Delta’s Progress July 25, 2026
Former APC Campaign Coordinator in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Olorogun Theo Mukoro, has abandoned his political godfather, Senator Ovie OmoAgegeTheo Mukoro Backs Oborevwori, Urges APC To Unite For Delta’s Progress and declared unwavering support for Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, urging members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to embrace unity and […]
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Anambra Police Reject Extortion Allegations Against Senior Officers, Restate Anti-Corruption Stance July 25, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that senior police officers benefit from extortion allegedly carried out by personnel deployed at the Onitsha Bridge Head, describing the claims as inconsistent with the values and operational standards of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s […]
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Oyede Community Begins New Era As Oborevwori Presents Staff Of Office To Pioneer Ovie July 25, 2026
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the newly installed Ovie of Oyede Kingdom in Isoko North Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, Sir Engr. Goodnews Goodman Agbi, PhD, Athuaro I, to provide purposeful leadership rooted in wisdom, fairness, humility and compassion. Speaking through the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, at the presentation of the […]
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Oborevwori Congratulates New NBA President, Two Deltans On Election Into National Executive July 25, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a milestone for the legal profession and a victory for merit, excellence and gender inclusion. The governor also felicitated with two […]
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