The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, linking the party to recent incidents of violence in the state, describing the claims as false, politically motivated and an attempt to mislead the public. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mr Valentine Onojeghuo, the APC accused Omo-Agege of exploiting the recent incident at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre, Effurun, for political advantage by portraying it as an…
Read MoreOborevwori To Receive South Africa Returnees, Offer Reintegration Support
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Friday formally receive Deltans who were forced to return to Nigeria following the recent xenophobic crisis in South Africa and present the state government’s support package to them. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement said the event is scheduled to take place at the Unity Hall, Old Government House Asaba, on Friday, July 31, 2026, beginning at 12:00 noon, adding that invited guests are expected to be seated at 11: 30am. Ahon in the…
Read MoreAzikel Group, Eruani Threaten Legal Action, Give 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Alleged Defamatory Facebook Post
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Group President of Azikel group of Companies, Dr. Eruani Azibabu,CFR and the Azikel group of Companies have threatened to drag Perekeme Fidelis Perekeme to court over alleged false,malicious, defamatory publication and prejudicial Facebook publication titled “Alleged Aviation Scholarship Scam: Second Successful candidate sue Dr. Eruani Azibabu and Azikel group for 1.9billion naira”. Eruani, represented through his counsel and Principal Partner of the Aliyu Lemu,SAN &CO, A.I.Lemu,SAN, demanded in a letter to Perekeme Fidelis Perekeme, for a retraction within 48 hours upon receipt of the letter.…
Read MorePastor Reuben Reawakens Zion’s Ministry Core Values With Unification Conference
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Convener of the Pastor Reuben Foundation Unification Conference, Pastor Reuben Wilson, has said the mission of the gathering is to bring members of the Zion ministry together and restore the true purpose of the white garment church. Speaking in an interview with newsmen after the 10th edition of the Pastor Reuben Foundation Unification Conference in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State with the theme:” The Lord Hath Made a Room, and We Shall Be Fruitful in the Land”, Pastor Wilson traced his return to the Zion Church to…
Read MoreDelta Security Corps Alleges Five Years of Unpaid Stipends, Seeks State Police Inclusion
Members of the Delta State Community Security Corps have appealed to the Delta State Government to pay their outstanding stipends, alleging that they have remained on active security duties for about five years without remuneration despite assisting security agencies in combating crime across the state. The appeal was made during an executive meeting of the Corps, where members also called for operational vehicles, regular training, improved welfare, and inclusion in the proposed state police structure. Speaking on behalf of the Corps, the State Second-in-Command, Dr. Lucky Akeni, said…
Read MoreChasing Shadows While Ignoring The Sunrise: A Rejoinder To The Watery Narratives Of Basil Okoh and Ejiro Awhotu
By Fegor Ogene JP. There is an old saying that when a drowning person finds a floating leaf, they mistake it for a rescue boat. That aptly captures the twin narratives advanced by Basil Okoh and Ejiro Awhotu. They have taken a fleeting moment, magnified it beyond recognition, and attempted to market it as the political obituary of Senator Ede Dafinone. Unfortunately for them, echoes are not earthquakes, noise is not the voice of the people, and political theatre is not a substitute for political reality. Their articles are like…
Read MoreDafinone Congratulates Orodje of Okpe on 20th Coronation Anniversary
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 has brought unity, stability and remarkable progress to Okpe Kingdom. Speaking on behalf of the Dafinone family, the people of Delta Central Senatorial District and the Urhobo nation, the senator said the anniversary was…
Read MoreDelta Govt Condemns Violence in Effurun, Orders Arrest of Perpetrators
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, noted that the reported acts of violence that occurred, particularly the cruelsome attack on Simon Mudi were unacceptable. While maintaining that such unruly behaviour would not be tolerated in the state, he said the government…
Read MoreN20m Up For Grabs As Over 300 Players Converge For 6th Diri National Scrabble Classic
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, is scheduled for August 1 and 2, 2026 in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The first day of the event will hold at the Matho Crystal Hotel, Imiringi Road, Yenagoa while the final games and…
Read MorePressure Mounts On Burutu Councillors To Deny Chairman Rift, Remain Silent On ₦2.5m Projects, Hold Tuesday Sitting
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 Arm of the council is scheduled to hold its plenary sitting today (Tuesday), a meeting expected to attract keen public attention amid growing calls for the lawmakers to clarify their position on the issues generating…
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