Olorogun Prof Alexander Osondu Akpodiete – Politics Governance

Akpodiete Honours Mother With Three University Scholarships, Targets 30 Awards In 2027

November 1, 2026 Admin

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 University of Science and Technology; Pharmacy at the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State; and Biochemistry at Delta State University. Speaking on the initiative, Akpodiete said the gesture was a…

66th Independence: Akpodiete Urges Nigerians to Renew Faith in Nigeria, Build Stronger Nation

October 1, 2026 Admin

Prof. (Olorogun) (Rev.) Alexander O. Akpodiete, has called on Nigerians to use the 66th Independence anniversary to renew their faith in the country and recommit themselves to building a stronger and more prosperous nation. Akpodiete, in an Independence Day message, said Nigeria’s journey since independence had been marked by “triumphs and trials”, but stressed that the resilience, ingenuity and determination of Nigerians remained the country’s greatest strength. He said the contributions of Nigerian youths, men and women, communities and citizens at home and abroad offered the nation a strong foundation…

Akpodiete’s 31-Year-Old Legal Article Resurfaces In US Law Review

September 26, 2026 Admin

A 31-year-old legal article written by Urhobo born and Delta Central senatorial aspirant, Prof. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete, has resurfaced in the United States legal literature after being cited in a 2009 American University Law Review article on federal court jurisdiction. Akpodiete, who wrote the original article as a young lawyer in 1995, said the development offered a striking reminder of the lasting impact of legal scholarship. His article, titled “Reconciling Plaintiff’s Choice to Sue in State Court With Defendant’s Desire to Defend in Federal Court,” was published in…

Media Practitioners Commend Diri Over Infrastructure, Cordial Relationship November 10, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Media practitioners in Bayelsa State have commended Governor Douye Diri over his infrastructural projects and cordial relationship with journalists in the state. Speaking in Yenagoa, the state capital, during a parley with the Technical Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Dr. Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli, the journalists […]
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2027: Oborevwori Tasks Udu Residents On Tinubu, Dafinone, APC Candidates’ Victory, Lauds Leaders, Youths Unity November 10, 2026
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on political leaders, youths and other stakeholders in Udu Local Government Area to unite behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ensure the party’s victory in the January 16 elections. Oborevwori, who made the call during the APC campaign rally in Udu, expressed confidence that the […]
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Dafinone Pledges Stronger Representation, Vows To Revive DSC Aladja November 10, 2026
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has pledged stronger legislative representation, equitable distribution of constituency projects and renewed efforts to revive the moribund Delta Steel Company (DSC), Aladja, if re-elected in 2027. Dafinone made the pledge shortly after receiving the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag as the party’s senatorial candidate for Delta Central […]
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Oborevwori Hails Egbetamah’s Return To APC, Says ‘We Are Stronger Together November 10, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed delight over the return of former member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Collins Egbetamah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his decision as a welcome development for the party. Oborevwori publicly acknowledged and welcomed Egbetamah’s return at a political rally at Otor-Udu […]
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Analysis: Elder Patrick Emerhana At 77: A Life of Excellence and Enduring Legacy November 10, 2026
By Nelson Egware At 77, Elder Onofefere Patrick Emerhana, FCA, FCIS, ACMA, ACTI, stands as a distinguished example of professional excellence, intellectual depth, public service and an enduring commitment to community development. His life is a compelling account of a man whose accomplishments have taken him across the worlds of banking, finance, management consultancy […]
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Ugbegwo Urges Oborevwori To Present Clear Manifesto, Organise Town Hall Meetings Ahead Of Re-election November 10, 2026
By Moses Omovevah, Deacon Martins Okeoghene Ugbegwo, a chartered accountant, from Ozoro headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, has called on Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to present a clear, practical and measurable manifesto outlining his administration’s priorities for the next four years as he seeks re-election. Ugbegwo, […]
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Delta EXCO Approves Over N1.2trn 2027 Budget, Roads, Other Projects November 9, 2026
The Delta State Executive Council has approved a 2027 Appropriation Bill of N1,236,874,981,081 trillion for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly, alongside several infrastructure projects covering roads, education, judicial facilities and community development. The decisions were reached at Monday’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Government House […]
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Ofomukoro Leads Ughelli North APC Working Committee On Visit To Adjogbe, Receives NDC Defectors November 9, 2026
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Olorogun Ofomukoro Olerhimena Lucky JP, has led members of the party’s Working Committee on a courtesy visit to former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Engr. Samuel Adjogbe, at his country home in […]
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UPYA Condemns Attack On Campaigning Youths, Warns Politicians Against Turning Them Into Thugs November 8, 2026
The Urhobo Progressive Youth Association (UPYA) has condemned the reported attack on youths participating in a political campaign walk, warning politicians and their supporters against exposing young people to violence, intimidation and electoral manipulation. The association described the incident, allegedly carried out by suspected political thugs, as an unacceptable assault on democratic participation, calling […]
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Delta CP Visits Ughelli, Warns Officers Against Extortion, Raises Alarm Over Hard Drug Abuse November 7, 2026
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale, has warned police officers against extortion, unlawful arrests and human rights abuses, while raising concerns over the growing abuse of dangerous substances among youths. Eralе gave the warning during his visit to the Ughelli Area Command, where he engaged community stakeholders on security challenges and […]
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