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Delta APC Gains Momentum As Top PDP Member, Ikpokpo Defects

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In a significant boost to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Itiako Ikpokpo, a two-term chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Senate and leader of Delta State APC, welcomed Ikpokpo into the party fold at a grand reception in Uro-Irri on Saturday. Omo-Agege described the PDP as a party that represents retrogression and lacks ideas to stimulate economic growth, stating that its grip on Delta…

Delta Govt Has Constructed Several Roads In Riverine Areas-Oborevwori March 18, 2025
The Delta State government has constructed several kilometers of roads and drainage channels in the riverine areas of the state, the state’s Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said. Speaking on Monday in Asaba when course participants of the Naval War College Nigeria (NWCN), Calabar, paid him a courtesy visit, Oborevwori, disclosed that his […]
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Nigerian Army Recover, Dumped Corpse In Delta March 17, 2025
The corpse of unidentified male has been recovered and deposited at the morgue by the military personnel while in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the corpse of the unidentified male within the age of 18-22, was dumped along the ECN road. Though the Delta State Police Public Relations […]
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Olomu Community Petitions Gov Oborevwori Over Allege Attack, Land Grabbing By Neighbouring Ijaw Community March 17, 2025
The people of Oviri-Olomu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, have called State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to urgently intervene into the crisis brewing between her neighboring Ijaw community, Egodor in Burutu local government over an alleged attack on them and their lands. The community in a petition […]
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UGHELLI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILLORS NEED THE SUPPORT OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS IRRESPECTIVE OF OUR POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS March 17, 2025
By Jeckins Ejiro Wisike The suppression of entitlements and benefits of the Ughelli North Local Government Council Legislature Arm by the Executive is a clear violation of democratic principles and a blatant disregard for constitutional responsibilities. The denial of operational vehicles to the elected Councillors—who represent the people—undermines their ability to effectively perform […]
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Between Ogboru and Omo-Agege: Who is the greater Asset to Urhobo? March 17, 2025
By Annabel Ogheneganre Hate speech, as the United Nations denotes it is an offensive discourse that targets a group or individual based on inherent characteristics, such as race, religion, or gender, and has the potential to threaten social and pollical harmony. This occurs both offline and online, with the intention to discriminate against or […]
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Opposition in Delta, alliance of ‘strange bedfellows’ -Aniagwu March 16, 2025
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, weekend, described the opposition in the state as an alliance of “strange bedfellows”. Speaking on Arise Television “This Week”, Aniagwu said the opposition alliances were formed not out of shared values but for political convenience, leading to incoherent policy positions and […]
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OKUAMA : ONE YEAR AFTER THE KILLINGS March 14, 2025
BY ABRAHAM OGBODO It will be one year today, March 14, since the unfortunate killing of 17 soldiers, including four officers, at a location along the Forcados River in Delta State. While the point about the actual killers of the servicemen remains hanging, the Army, in the aftermath, pinned the killing down to […]
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Isodje Junction: A Nightmare Unresolved As Rains Approach March 13, 2025
From, Akpovoke Otiti (Asaba) As the rainy season looms, residents of Ughelli are once again confronted with the deplorable state of Isodje Junction. Year after year, this critical junction remains a nightmare, plagued by deep gullies, stagnant water, and impassable roads. Commuters and business owners bear the brunt of this neglect, forced to navigate […]
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RIVERS CRISIS: WHY I DON’T PITY FUBARA March 13, 2025
By Zik Gbemre, Incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara allowed self to be used for the sake of power. Fubara a civil service worker that was junior to many workers in River State Civil Service was imposed by Wike as Accountant General of the state above them. Fubara who was not a card carrying […]
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DELTA APC AND LESSONS FROM UGHELLI SHOW OF SHAME March 12, 2025
By Kennedy Bienose By now, it should be crystal clear to all students of politics, especially unbiased members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, that the Leadership Council (by the way, this unconstitutional political contraption would have been inaugurated by now if not for the swift decisive intervention of the National […]
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