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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…

Delta Secondary Schools: Transfer Dispute Deepens As Commissioner Is Being Accused Of Usurping Board’s Role September 26, 2026
A deepening administrative crisis over the transfer and posting of principals in Delta State secondary schools has triggered allegations of procedural violations, abuse of authority and deliberate disregard for seniority within the education system. A source accused the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibuogwu, of allegedly acting in connivance with some members of […]
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Adeda’s Death: Isoko Union Demands Answers September 25, 2026
The Isoko Development Union (IDU), Asaba Branch, has called for calm and restraint following the death of an Isoko son, Mr. Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda, a Deputy Director in the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education. Adeda reportedly died following an altercation with a superior at the Prof. Chike Edozien Secretariat, Asaba, on […]
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Saboh Celebrates 53rd Birthday with PWDs, Donates Food Items, Cash in Bayelsa September 25, 2026
Hon. Selekebina Saboh, the House of Representatives Candidate for Sagbama/ Ekeremor Federal Constituency under the National Democratic Congress, NDC marked his 53rd birthday celebration with Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bayelsa State, donating food items and cash gifts to the group. Saboh said celebrating with PWDs has become his way of reaching and supporting the […]
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GOMEP Demands Probe, Arrest Over Death Of Delta Education Ministry Deputy Director September 25, 2026
The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria, GOMEP-NG, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, and the Delta State Commissioner of Police to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Adeda Ekwevugbe Unity, a Level 16 civil servant with the Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. Unity, […]
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Adeda’s Death: CONFAB Demands Probe, Autopsy, CCTV Footage September 25, 2026
A human-rights advocacy group, CONFAB for the Actualisation of Human Rights, has demanded an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Unity Adeda, a Level 16 Director in the Delta State Civil Service. The group, in a petition addressed to the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and copied to the Inspector-General of […]
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Police Nab Last Suspected Member Of ‘Pincode’ Gang Over 2023 Kidnap, Murder September 25, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspected member of the notorious “Pincode” armed robbery and kidnapping gang allegedly linked to a 2023 kidnapping operation that resulted in the death of the victim. The suspect, identified as Olisa Oyelu, alias Obele ‘M’, was arrested in the early hours of September 23, 2026, by […]
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Anambra Debt: Obi challenges Soludo Over Alleged $123.77m Debt Inherited In 2014 September 25, 2026
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has challenged the state government to explain how it arrived at the figure of $123.77 million allegedly left as debt by his administration when he handed over power in March 2014. Obi, in a statement in his verified X, handle, said the figure was a combination of different […]
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Dafinone Felicitates Mosogar Monarch, Uduaka I, On 4th Coronation Anniversary September 24, 2026
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has congratulated the Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, HRM Sunday Odogu Okpurhe, Uduaka I, on the occasion of his fourth coronation anniversary. Dafinone, in a congratulatory message, commended the monarch for what he described as his exemplary leadership, wisdom and […]
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Bayelsa PWDs Demand Inclusion In Oil Host Community Benefits September 24, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Bayelsa State have called for inclusion in benefits accruing to oil-host communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The group made the demand during a courtesy visit to King Wapaebiama Amakiri of Obhal-Emeyal Clan, in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the […]
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2027: Tebite Mobilises Deltans For Oborevwori, Cites Development Strides September 22, 2026
The Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Entertainment, Evang. Quincy U.A. Tebite, popularly known as Tisio Tisio, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for what he described as visible developmental strides across the state. Tebite made this known while addressing journalists at the installation of Olorogun Ebennezer Okorodudu as Otota of Ancient […]
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