A political earthquake has hit Delta State as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, immediate past governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The shocking announcement was made today, Wednesday, in Asaba, following a six-hour closed-door meeting at the Government House.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Wike voiced his concerns during a media parley in Abuja on Friday, stating that the emergency rule was not the outcome he had hoped for amid the ongoing political crisis in

By Best Olowo The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), representing the leaders and people of the South-South geopolitical zone, has expressed appreciation to the Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, for constituting and inaugurating an Adhoc Committee to oversee the State of Emergency in Rivers State. In an open letter

Udu Kingdom in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State has officially announced the passing of its revered monarch, His Royal Majesty Barrister Emmanuel Bethel Otete Delekpe, Owhorhu 1, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom. The monarch, who ascended the throne on May 20, 1994, joined his ancestors on February 24, 2025, at the age of

The Gbaramatu Lawyers Association, the umbrella body of legal practitioners of Gbaramatu origin worldwide, has issued a strong statement following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) release of its field report on the Warri Federal Constituency delineation exercise. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, the group applauded the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment

The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) has appointed three principal officers to key administrative roles. The Governing Council approved the appointments of the registrar, librarian, and bursar at its 21st meeting held on April 15, 2025, in Warri, Delta State. The appointees are Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Registrar; Abduldayan Fatimah Jibril, Librarian; and Gbe Tamaraudebaemi Justin, Bursar.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, have expressed confidence that Delta State will fall under the APC’s control in the 2027 general elections, just as Edo State has begun to experience what they described as “practical governance” under APC leadership. The duo spoke over

Terror-stricken residents of more than 20 communities in Delta North Senatorial District have called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for urgent intervention as suspected herdsmen and kidnappers continue to terrorize the region’s forests, farmlands, and highways. The affected communities—including Ubulu-Uku, Ibusa, Ogwashi-Uku, Issele-Uku, Azagba-Ogwashi, Ubulu-Unor, among others—have been plagued by a wave of violent crimes, including

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has begun drafting President Bola Tinubu’s response to the lawsuit filed by 11 governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The PDP governors have assembled a formidable legal team

The Federal Government on Monday flagged off the construction of Sections 3A and 3B of the 65-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway at Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, who performed the inauguration, was joined by Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at

The 54th birthday of High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has drawn tributes from far and wide, with Elder (Engr.) Pius Donyegha, a respected Ijaw leader in Edo State, joining voices to salute the iconic figure for his enduring impact on the Ijaw nation and the broader Niger Delta. Speaking on

Abuja, Nigeria – Chief (Barr.) Bosin Ebikeme, Chairman of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, as he celebrates his 54th birthday today. In his congratulatory message, Chief Ebikeme praised Tompolo for his outstanding contributions to the development and empowerment

By Karinde Donyegha, Reporter | Photos by Chairman Ojumiri Prominent traditional chiefs, youth leaders, and stakeholders of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom in Warri have openly disassociated themselves from a press conference held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, describing it as unauthorized and lacking the blessing of the kingdom’s traditional institution. The controversial briefing followed the ward delineation

Activists from the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition staged a peaceful protest outside the Nigerian High Commission in London, demanding justice for Ikerete Udo, a field coordinator with Tantita Security Services Ltd., who was reportedly murdered by suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta. The demonstration, which included the submission of a formal petition, was

By Karinade Donyegha Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabojor Pondi, the Member representing Burutu Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, has laid the groundwork for a new ultra-modern town hall in Ogulagha Community within four months. He made the announcement during the inauguration of the newly elected executives of the Ogulagha Community, held at the community secretariat.

The presidency has debunked rumors circulating on social media claiming that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has been replaced by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, the presidency described the reports as “fake news.” O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Digital and New Media, addressed the

Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)has presented report of delineation of wards and polling units in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State to Urhobo, Itsekiri and Ijaw ethnic nationalities. The report was presented to representatives of the communities by Sir Etekamba Udo Umoren, Delta State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC at a Stakeholders Meeting held to

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the 2025 Free Medical Outreach of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, for the Niger Delta region. The wife of the President and the founder of RHI also inaugurated the renovated and upgraded Cottage Hospital and Community Secondary School,

The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has congratulated the newly appointed 11-member Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In an official statement, Tompolo extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojuolari, the

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has been described as a visionary leader whose dedication to public service continues to inspire progress in Warri South West Constituency and Delta State. In a congratulatory message, Rt. Hon. Ekpemupolo Idukedoumene Samuel, Leader of the Warri South West Legislative Arm,

By Faith Madogwe  For decades, the South-South region of Nigeria has faced challenges such as environmental degradation, inadequate infrastructure, and economic disparities caused by oil exploration. In response to these long-standing concerns, the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) Bill was introduced to establish a body that would drive sustainable development and improve resource allocation in the

“Any attempt to import the Rivers State political crisis into Bayelsa will be resisted.”

President Bola Tinubu has signed the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) and South-West Development Commission (SWDC) Bills into law, officially establishing the two commissions to drive economic development, infrastructure growth, and social welfare in their respective regions. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday, confirming that with this assent, all

By Enaibo Asiayei  Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has gifted a four-bedroom, three-parlour duplex worth ₦70 million in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, to popular visually impaired comedian Kelly Igberhi, known as Kellyblind. The official presentation took place on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Tantita’s Head Office in Bendel Estate, Ugborikoko, Delta State. The General Manager (Operations)