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Ughelli South Stakeholders Hail Restoration Of Second Constituency, Laud Dafinone, Waive

August 17, 2026 Admin

Stakeholders in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have applauded the restoration of the Ughelli South II State Constituency after 27 years of political exclusion, commending Senator Ede Dafinone and the member representing Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Waive, for their roles in the process. The Independent National Electoral Commission had recently restored Ughelli South II, alongside Abraka and Isoko North II constituencies in Delta State and Yagba West II in Kogi State, in compliance with relevant court judgments. INEC has fixed September 19, 2026, for elections…

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Political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections have intensified in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State as stakeholders and supporters from Olomu Wards 1 and 2, as well as Effurun-Otor, rallied support for the governorship ambition of former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and the National Assembly aspiration of […]
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Diri: My Choice Of Akpe As Deputy Was No Mistake August 17, 2026
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has said his decision to appoint Dr. Peter Akpe as his deputy was not a mistake, describing him as a competent, loyal and humble politician whose appointment had been vindicated by his performance in office. Diri spoke at a grand reception organised by the people of Ebedebiri community in […]
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Delta 2027: PDP Governorship Candidate, Mrakpor Cries Out Over Alleged Political Attack In Delta, Demands Police Action August 16, 2026
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Delta State for the 2027 election, Peter Mrakpor, SAN, has alleged that political thugs attacked members of the party and persons defecting from other political parties at Oria-Abraka in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. Mrakpor, in a statement issued on Sunday, described the incident […]
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Oborevwori Applauds Renewed Efforts To Sustain Peace In Warri August 16, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the renewed efforts to promote peace, unity and harmonious coexistence among the diverse ethnic communities in Warri and its environs. The governor, who spoke through the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, at the closing ceremony of the maiden Warri Unity Games held at […]
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Anambra CP Orders Tighter monitoring of Checkpoints, Patrols, Targets Zero extortion August 16, 2026
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered tighter monitoring of police checkpoints, patrol teams and other operational activities across the state in a renewed effort to eliminate extortion, harassment and other forms of misconduct by police personnel. The directive, announced by the Anambra State Police Command on Sunday, followed […]
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Anambra Police Confirm Release of Chief Ezeokafor, Rev Sister, Launch Manhunt August 16, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the release and safe return of Chief J. J. Ezeokafor and a Rev. Sister who were abducted by armed men at Ifite-Awka, Awka, Anambra State. The victims were released on Saturday, August 15, 2026, according to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ikenga Tochukwu. The command […]
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Taiga Urges Urhobo Investors To Bring Capital Home, Udu Monarch Hails NBTC August 15, 2026
…Udu monarch commends NBTC’s 69-year contribution to kingdom The Chairman of Niger Benue Transport Company, NBTC Limited, Olorogun Moses Oghenerume Taiga, JP, CON, has urged Urhobo business leaders and other Nigerians to invest in their homeland, saying the region is endowed with huge economic opportunities capable of accelerating development. Taiga made the call […]
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Anambra Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest Suspected Secessionist Member, Five Others, Recover Camouflage, Live Cartridges Hard Drugs August 14, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its ongoing raids on criminal hideouts across the state, arresting a suspected member of a secessionist group and five other suspects, including a female alleged drug dealer. The operations, which were carried out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) on Thursday, followed […]
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How IYC Can Re-invent Itself – Gov Diri August 14, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the new leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) to reinvigorate the body to propagate the ideals for which it was formed. Governor Diri stated this when the 10th IYC president, Dr. Doubra Okotete, his executive and other […]
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Anambra Police Recover Two Pistols, Cult-Inscribed Caps From Abandoned Motorcycle August 14, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has recovered two fabricated pistols and three caps bearing an inscription associated with the Vikings Confraternity from an abandoned motorcycle in Awka North Local Government Area of the state. The recovery, according to the command, followed a patrol operation conducted by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit […]
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