2027: Egukawhore Backs Oborevwori For Second Term, Hails Isoko Unity

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  A prominent Isoko leader, stakeholder and oil magnate, High Chief (Dr.) Victor Emonena Egukawhore, has commended the Isoko nation for demonstrating unity and solidarity, insisting that Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, deserves re-election in 2027 because of his administration’s developmental strides and impact on the people. Egukawhore popularly called Wayles and referred to as ‘Marine Oxygen’ in the oil and gas industry, made this known while speaking with newsmen at a reception held in honour of the Governor after his historic hosting by the nation. During the hosting by…

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2027: Urhobo Risks More Marginalisation If It Sticks To Opposition Politics — Dafinone

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…Says Delta Central Must Learn From Past Political Mistakes   Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has warned that the Urhobo nation risks further political marginalisation if it continues to pursue opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dafinone, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the 2027 senatorial election, said the Urhobo nation must learn from past political experiences and adopt a more strategic approach to political participation to secure greater access to appointments, infrastructure and development opportunities. He spoke during the inauguration of local government…

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Bayelsa Thanksgiving: My Successor Must Be God-Fearing, Diri Declares

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged anyone aspiring to succeed him in 2027 to seek God’s guidance and approval, declaring that the next governor of the state must be a God-fearing individual. Diri said no human being could frustrate a candidate approved by God, stressing that the affairs of Bayelsa State had been committed to the Almighty, who would ultimately determine the state’s political future. The governor spoke on Monday during the 15th annual Thanksgiving Service of the Bayelsa State Government, held at the…

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2027: APC No Threat, I’m Best Qualified for Ogbia Seat — Sokari

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Ogbia Federal Constituency, Dr. Mercy Daniel Sokari, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) poses no threat to her ambition, expressing confidence in her chances of winning the 2027 general elections. Sokari, who described herself as the best-qualified candidate for the Ogbia seat, attributed her confidence to what she called divine assurance of victory, insisting that her campaign was gaining support among youths, women and other stakeholders in the constituency. She spoke in…

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2027: Abeke Vows To Deliver Sapele For Dafinone, Says Urhobo Needs Ranking Senator

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Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Chief Bright Abeke, has vowed to mobilise massive votes for Senator Ede Dafinone in the 2027 general elections, declaring that his re-election is crucial to securing a ranking senator for the Urhobo nation and attracting more development to Delta Central Senatorial District. Abeke, who expressed confidence that Sapele would deliver overwhelming votes for the senator, said Dafinone’s return to the Senate for a second term would strengthen his legislative influence and enhance his capacity to attract more federal projects to the district. The council…

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

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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…

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2027: Obi Vows To Build Agge Deep Seaport, Revive South-South Ports As Dickson Knocks APC

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    …..NDC Presidential Candidate Promises 10,000MW Electricity, Free Basic Education   By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa   Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has pledged to develop the proposed Agge Deep Seaport in Bayelsa State and rehabilitate major ports across the South-South geopolitical zone as part of his agenda to stimulate economic growth, boost trade and create employment opportunities.   Obi made the promise in Yenagoa during the homecoming ceremony of the NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, which also featured the commissioning of the…

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Oil Flows, Poverty Grows: Mulade Challenges Oborevwori Over Neglect Of Host Communities

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Dr Sheriff Mulade, a Niger Delta activist, has challenged the Delta State Government over the persistent neglect of oil-producing communities, declaring that the people whose land generates the state’s wealth are still suffering in the midst of plenty. Mulade, who spoke at the public presentation and launch of The Boom, Bane and Blood, authored by Dr Richard Ayiwe, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to redirect greater attention and resources towards the development of oil-bearing communities, insisting that their contribution to the…

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Delta Govt Threatens Sanctions Against Orere Bridge Contractor

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…….Izeze Faults Slow Progress, Rejects Rainy Season Excuse   The Delta State Government has threatened sanctions against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge and Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area over unsatisfactory progress, warning that continued delays will no longer be tolerated.   The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on Friday during an inspection of the projects, expressing displeasure with the contractor’s pace of work and what he described as a lack of commitment to timely delivery.  …

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Delta Govt Threatens Sanctions Over Slow Pace of Orere Bridge, Road Projects

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The Delta State Government has warned that it may take action against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge and Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area over what it described as an unsatisfactory pace of work.   The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on Friday during an inspection of the projects, accompanied by engineers from the ministry.   Izeze expressed displeasure with the level of activity at the sites, accusing the contractor of failing to demonstrate the commitment required…

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