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Senator Joel-Onowakpo Commends INEC Over Move to Restore Suppressed Delta Constituencies

August 1, 2026 Admin

Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for initiating the process to restore three previously suppressed Delta State House of Assembly constituencies, describing the move as a triumph for democracy, justice and equitable representation. The affected constituencies are Isoko North II, Ughelli South II and Abraka State Constituency in Ethiope East Local Government Area. The commendation came during a stakeholders’ engagement on the proposed restoration of the constituencies held on Friday at the INEC Conference Hall,…

Dafinone Hails INEC As Restored Delta Constituencies Return To 2027 Ballot

July 31, 2026 Admin

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has welcomed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s, INEC, confirmation that elections will be conducted in the restored Abraka (Ethiope East II), Ughelli South II and Isoko North II State Constituencies during the 2027 General Elections. Dafinone, in a statement issued on Friday following INEC’s stakeholders’ engagement in Asaba, described the development as a landmark victory for democracy, justice and fair representation. The stakeholders’ meeting was convened in the wake of the Federal High Court judgments restoring the three state constituencies,…

Breaking: Akpodiete Resigns from ADC Over Internal Crisis

May 5, 2026 Admin

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress in Delta Central, Prof. Alexander O. Akpodiete, has resigned his membership of the party, over lingering leadership crisis, legal disputes, and internal challenges. In a statement signed personally signed and addressed to the leadership of the ADC in Ughelli North, Delta Central and the State Chairman of ADC, and his supporters on Monday, he held that his decision followed deep reflection on developments within the party that has made it difficult to continue in good faith. He expressed gratitude to party faithful…

Three Children Die, One Battles for Life as Police Arrest Woman In Anambra Tragedy August 5, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed that a female suspect is in custody following the tragic discovery of four unconscious children at a residential building in Umuoduba Village, Ideani, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The heartbreaking incident, which occurred on Wednesday, has thrown the community into mourning after three of […]
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Police Foil Kidnap Plot in Delta, Arrest Suspect with Gun, Nab Robbery Gang Member August 5, 2026
The Delta State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping in Ughelli and arrested two suspected criminals in separate intelligence-led operations, recovering three locally made guns, 13 live cartridges and other incriminating items. The command said one of the suspects allegedly planned to abduct a pastor and a retired school principal, while another was […]
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AIG Orutugu Bows Out As Anambra CP, Celebrates Birthday Amid State Honours August 5, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has honoured its immediate past Commissioner of Police and newly promoted Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, with a series of events marking his birthday, retirement from the Nigeria Police Force, and years of service to the state. The week-long activities began on Monday, August 3, with a birthday celebration […]
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Police, Anambra Women Affairs Ministry Partner To Deepen Anti-Cultism Campaign August 4, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has partnered with the state Ministry of Women Affairs to strengthen advocacy against cultism, substance abuse, cybercrime and other social vices ahead of the 2026 August Meeting. The collaboration, under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), is aimed at leveraging the annual August Meeting to sensitise women […]
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GOMEP-NG Laments Declining Standards in Online Journalism, Urges Ethical Practice August 4, 2026
The National President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, has decried the declining professional standards in Nigeria’s online media industry, calling on practitioners to uphold ethics, professionalism and editorial independence. Otiti made the call during the Guild’s monthly congress held in Abuja, where he warned that […]
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Omo-Agege Celebrates Ibori At 68, Pays Tribute To His Leadership Legacy August 4, 2026
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on his 68th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose leadership and enduring contributions have continued to shape the political and socio-economic development of Delta State and the Niger Delta. In a goodwill message, […]
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Oil Spill in Nigeria’s Uzere Must Be Stopped Before It Becomes ‘Another Ogoni’, MaimoniWarns August 4, 2026
By Dr. Maimoni Ubrei-Joe LAGOS, Nigeria — An environmental advocate has called on Heritage Oil & Gas Company (Nig.) Limited to urgently contain an oil spill that has reportedly been flowing continuously in Uzere Community, Delta State, since June 27, warning that the pollution risks turning the area into “another Ogoni” if […]
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Dafinone Salutes Oyovbaire at Birthday, Says Nigeria Still Needs His Wisdom, Statesmanship August 4, 2026
By Efe Joseph Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman, renowned political scientist and former Minister of Information, , on the occasion of his birthday, saying Nigeria still needs his wealth of experience, patriotic counsel and unwavering commitment to democratic governance. In a goodwill message, […]
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Oborevwori Salutes Oyovbaire At 85, Celebrates His Legacy Of Service August 4, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minister of Information and renowned political scientist, Professor Sam Oyovbaire, on his 85th birthday, describing him as an accomplished scholar, elder statesman and patriot whose contributions to nation-building have remained enduring. Oborevwori in a statement issued on Tuesday in Asaba by his Chief Press […]
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Your Contributions To The growth And Development Of The State Remain Significant, Oborevwori Tells Ibori At 68. August 4, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, describing him as a dynamic leader whose contributions to the growth and development of the state remain significant. In a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday by his […]
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