Professor Robert Oghenedoro Dode, a renowned political scientist and public policy expert, is to deliver the keynote lecture at the 2026 Annual Conference and 6th Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF). The conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at David’s Event Centre, GRA, Asaba, Delta State. Dode, a professor of Political Science at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the institution, will speak on the theme, “Democracy Under Pressure: Electoral Integrity, Security Challenges and Media Accountability in Nigeria.” The lecture is…
Read MoreWorld Teachers’ Day: Akpodiete Celebrates Educators, Reflects On 25 Years Of Teaching
Professor Alexander Osondu Akpodiete has celebrated teachers across the world, describing teaching as both an extraordinary privilege and a profound responsibility in shaping the next generation. Akpodiete, who disclosed that he has spent more than 25 years in education, said his journey as an educator has provided him with opportunities to teach across different disciplines, institutions and continents while influencing students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. He made the remarks in a message marking World Teachers’ Day, where he reflected on his more than eight years of service as…
Read MoreWorld Teachers’ Day: Teachers Hold Key to Nigeria’s Future, Dafinone Declares
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has described teachers as the architects of Nigeria’s future, urging governments at all levels to prioritise their welfare, professional development and working conditions. Dafinone, in a message to mark World Teachers’ Day, said no nation could rise above the quality of its education, stressing that teachers remained central to building responsible citizens and a prosperous society. He said teachers went beyond imparting academic knowledge, noting that they also mould character, inspire ambition and equip young people with the values, confidence and skills…
Read MoreMy Life, Businesses Not Safe After NDC 10,000-Man Rally in Ughelli’ — Tobore Cries Out
Chieftain of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ambassador Agbah Alex Tobore, has raised the alarm over alleged threats to his life and businesses following the 10,000-man rally organised by the party in Ughelli, Delta State. Tobore, who spoke to newsmen yesterday after his business premises was sealed by the Ughelli North Local Government Council, alleged that the action was politically motivated and connected to his role in organising the rally. He said the sealing of his business came barely a day after the march, adding that he had received…
Read More10,000-Man Rally: Political Storm Brews As Egbo Seals NDC Chieftain Businesses In Ughelli
A chieftain of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Ambassador Tobore Agbah, has accused the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, of sealing his business premises shortly after a 10,000-man rally he sponsored. Agbah alleged that the action, which took place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, was politically motivated, claiming that he had been pressured and threatened to cancel the rally before and during the event. He said he personally financed the rally from start to finish, including branding, logistics and…
Read More2027: Delta Central Can’t Afford Opposition to Abuja As Oboro Backs Dafinone
Former member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Evelyn Oboro, has urged the people of Delta Central Senatorial District to support the re-election of Senator Ede Dafinone in the 2027 general elections, saying the district cannot afford to remain in opposition to the Federal Government. Oboro spoke on Saturday, October 3, 2026, when Dafinone, who represents Delta Central in the Senate, visited her residence as part of consultations with political leaders and stakeholders ahead of the elections. The former federal lawmaker pledged her support for Dafinone’s second-term bid and…
Read MoreOkpe-Olomu Election Suspended After Violence Disrupts Voting
The Okpe-Olomu Community Election Committee in Delta State has suspended the community’s general election after a disturbance disrupted the counting of votes for the position of President General. The suspended election, held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, was declared inconclusive by the committee following clashes at the voting venue, which it said threatened the safety of participants and the security of lives and property. In a statement signed by the committee’s Secretary, Hon. Bright Ovayaro, on the direction of its Chairman, Chief Lucky Ohirhian, the committee said the…
Read MoreDafinone Mourns Adiotomre, Says Urhobo Has Lost Elder Statesman
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has mourned the death of Chief Mike Adiotomre, describing him as an elder statesman, astute politician and respected leader who contributed significantly to the development of his people. Adiotomre, from Ovu-Inland in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, died at the age of 88. Dafinone, in a condolence message, described his death as a profound loss to the Adiotomre family, Ovu, Ethiope East, Delta Central and the Urhobo nation. He said the deceased had a distinguished career…
Read MoreGOMEP-NG Urges Legal Intervention For 89-year-old Facing Death Sentence
The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has urged lawyers, rights groups and the authorities in southeastern Nigeria to review the case of an 89-year-old man reportedly facing execution after nearly a decade in custody. The group said Pa Everestus Okereke and his eldest son, Ugochukwu, were sentenced to death by hanging in September 2022 over a 2016 incident in Imo State that reportedly resulted in the death of another man. GOMEP-NG, in a statement signed by its president, Akpovoke Otiti, said it was not seeking…
Read MoreOborevwori Orders Permanent Solution To East-West Road Washout At Agbarho
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed that a permanent solution be provided to the washed-out section of the East-West Road at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area, following days of torrential rainfall. Oborevwori gave the directive on Saturday when he inspected the damaged section of the major highway, which links Delta with Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. The Governor, who was accompanied by the Regional Manager of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Fredrick Wieser; Chairman, Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo;…
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