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SARS Operative, 3 Kidnappers Die in Shootout

By Adamu Usman PORT-HARCOURT – An operative of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and three kidnappers have been killed in a shoot-out when some operatives went on a mission to arrest the kidnappers in their hideout within a forest in Omademe, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Speaking on the development, the Police P.R.O, Nnamdi

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BUHARI ASSURES NIGER DELTANS OF BETTER DEAL IN HIS SECOND TENURE

…don’t sleep on election day or else PDP will write results – Amaechi  …Buhari will score over 80percent of Delta votes – Otega Emerho WARRI – President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the people of the Niger Delta that his promise to develop the region would continue to receive serious attention. President Buhari, who gave the

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APC Losses at Appeal Court in Rivers

By Adamu Usman PORT-HARCOURT– The Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt led by Justice C. N. Uwah has thrown out the appeal by the Tonye Cole led faction of the APC challenging the High Court judgment of Justice Chiwendu Nwogu that nullified APC’s congress in Rivers State. Uwah said the appeal lacked competence and merit

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Manager, Ereyitomi, Guwor Storm Warri South West Grand Finale of PDP Campaign Rally 

–Urge Supporters To Vote ‘Five Over Five’  By Shina Badmus Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) standard bearers for the Delta South Senatorial District, Sen. James Manager; Warri Federal House Of Representatives, Thomas Ereyitomi and Delta State House of Assembly Warri South West Constituency, Emomotimi Dennis Guwor yesterday stormed Warri South West PDP Campaign Rally in Isaba and Ogbe-ijoh Kingdoms. The rally which

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BREAKING: APC Excluded As INEC Publishes Names Of Rivers National Assembly Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the names of candidates for the National Assembly election in Rivers State. The names of the candidates were revealed on Thursday in a list signed by INEC secretary, Rose Orianran-Anthony. However, the names of the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were excluded from the list.

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Burutu PDP Caucus Pass Vote Of No Confidence On Clark

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus Ward 8, Burutu Local Government Area, Kiagbodo town, Delta State, on the platform of Ward 8 Integrity Group, has reaffirmed its vote of no confidence on the leadership of Mr. Isa Clark. The Ward 8 PDP Caucus, at an enlarged meeting in Kiagbodo, headquarters of the ward, said that the

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I WILL TEACH OGBORU HOW TO WIN ELECTION – UDUAGHAN

Immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, who is also the senatorial standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta South District, has promised to teach the governorship candidate of the party in the state, Chief Great Ogboru, how to win election. He said this during his inauguration as the chairman of

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Dogara: Where are the northern elders who criticised Jonathan over insecurity?

Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the House of Representatives, has accused northern elders of being silent in the face of the insecurity in the region. The speaker said while the elders in Borno and other northern states criticised former President Goodluck Jonathan over killings, they have kept mum under the current administration. Dogara said this on

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NO MORE WAR IN DELTA APC, SAYS OGBORU

…We have risen in unity …We have to enthrone a new Delta Chief Great Ogboru, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta, says the crisis that engulfed the party in the state is over. Ogboru, who stated this on Friday in Asaba at the launching of the Delta APC Campaign Council,

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National Politics

INEC lists 7 Steps for Voting in 2019 General Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission lists procedures for voting in the 2019 general elections on its verified twitter handle IN ITS bid to ensure that the 2019 general election is credible, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the voting procedures. The INEC on its verified Twitter handle, @inecnigeria, listed the seven steps for

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APC set to launch campaign team in Delta

…We will start rewriting the story of Delta – George Timinimi, DG Campaign Council. By Brakere Birinimighan Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, will inaugurate its governorship Campaign Council/Organization on Friday, January 11, 2019.  In a statement signed by the Media Director, Delta State APC Campaign Council, Zik Zulu Okafor, it said the inauguration which 

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Wike Lacks The Moral Right To Ask For A Second Tenure, Says APC

By Isaac Olamikan Spokesman for the Tonye Cole Campaign Organisation, Ogbonna Nwuke says Governor Nyesom Wike has no moral right to ask Rivers people for a second tenure. Nwuke said in reaction to the Governor’s new year address that the present PDP government has squandered whatever is left of its goodwill. “Governor Wike has no

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Politics

UDUAGHAN BEST CHOICE FOR DELTA SOUTH SENATORIAL SEAT, SAYS NAIG PRESIDENT

…He stands a better chance to wrest power from the incumbent senator By Isaac Olamikan Comrade Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, President National Association of Itsekiri Graduates (NAIG), has endorsed Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Delta South Senatorial District as the best choice for the constituency in the 2019

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Osinbajo inaugurates Traders’ Money Scheme in Warri

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, inauguratd the “Traders’ Money Scheme”, an initiative of the Federal Government in Warri, Delta state. Osinbajo, who spoke at the palace of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, before the event, explained that the scheme was targeted at the petty traders who required little, to run their businesses. According

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Dickson presents N275.8 bn budget for 2019

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Wednesday presented a budget of N275.8 billion for 2019 to the state House of Assembly for consideration. Dickson said at the resention that the budget that would help in the completion of all ongoing projects as well as ensure payment of remaining salary arrears of workers in the state.

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Dekawei blows hot over underdevelopment of Ijaw communities, says we will disappoint Okowa in 2019

…He has total hatred for Ijaw people By Isaac Olamikan Comrade John Dekawei, President, Delta Ijaw Youths Movement for Political Advancement (DIYMPA), has accused Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, of not having the interest of Ijaw people in the state. In a statement he made available to GbaramatuVoice, Comrade Dekawei stressed that Delta State

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Atiku 2019 Support Group Berths In Delta

By Loveth Ojogun All is now set for the formal inauguration of the Atiku We know, Atiku We Trust, support group, Delta State Chapter, on Thursday, 13 December 2018, at the Cenotaph Parade Ground, Asaba. This disclosure was made by the Delta State coordinator of the group, Pastor Azuka Onyebo, in an exclusive chat with

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Politics

It will no longer be old story in Warri South-West – Guwor

…political elites should make themselves available – Chief Uduboh By Francis Abai Emomotimi Guwor, a contender for a seat in the Delta State House of Assembly 2019 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Warri South West Constituency, has promised members of his constituency that governance will no longer be the old story of poor

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2019: Non-indigenes throw weight behind Okowa/Otuaro

…It’s a blessing to see Nigerians gather in unison for a common purpose – Izoukumor By Shina Badmus Non-indigenes residing in Warri, Delta state, have pledged their commitment to support the re-election bid of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, in the 2019 governorship election, citing the existence of peace and an

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Senate 2019: Emmanuel Uduaghan, Best Man For Delta South – Group 

By David Owei As the countdown to the 2019 general elections ticks the immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, is riding on the crest of popular approval.  The latest endorsement for the former governor’s senatorial ambition is coming from Delta South Women Initiative (DESOWIN), which is a social cultural group, made up

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Guwor’s ‘thank you’ visit to stakeholders berth at Diebiri

…We will vote for all PDP candidates – Leader By Abai Francis In preparation for the 2019 general elections, Mr. Emomotimi Guwor, the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 House of Assembly seat in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, has continued his thank you visit to stakeholders of his

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I will unite Ijaws and Itsekiris in Warri South West, Says Guwor

By Shina Badmus Emomotimi Guwor, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer for the 2019 House of Assembly seat in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, has said he will unite the Ijaws and Itsekiris if he emerges victorious at the 2019 general elections He said this during his appreciation visit to Warri

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Reyenieju urged to contest under any party

A multi-ethnic group, Warri Progressive Initiative, has called on the lawmaker representing Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Daniel Reyenieju, to contest the 2019 election on the platform of any political party. A statement by the chairman of the group Mr. Samson Amorighoye, said: “We have assumed the responsibilities associated with a rescue

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Gov. Dickson restores positions of appointees who lost party primaries

…CIVIL SERVANTS WHO RESIGNED REINSTATED The Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has reinstated the positions of all political appointees who resigned their positions to contest the primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party and lost. The Governor also reinstated all civil servants who resigned to contest in the primaries to their former positions

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Delta Politics

Warri South West councilor gives back to constituents

By Shina Badmus The councilor representing Okerenkoko ward, Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Ebi Adam, has donated drugs, medical equipment amongst other items to Okerenkoko secondary school and health center. Accompanying her on the visit yesterday (October 23, 2018) are Hon. Chris Omula and Hon. Lucky Ari,

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Nathan Egba, Sylvia’s Top Ally, Finally Defects to PDP

By Shina Badmus A top ally of former Governor and Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Bayelsa, Chief Timipre Sylva, Chief Nathan Egba, and host of others have defected to the People’s Democratic Party. The Special Adviser to Governor Dickson on Media Relations, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, said in a statement on Tuesday that

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National Politics

General Abacha’s ex-CSO, Al Mustapha dumps GPN, picks PPN presidential ticket

Retired Major Hamza Al Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late maximum military dictator, Sanni Abacha has dumped the Green Party of Nigeria (GPN) which he helped founded and nurtured. Hamza Al Mustapha has also picked the presidential ticket of the Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN) to fight to oust President Muhammadu Buhari from Aso

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National Politics

As senator I will impact on lives of Niger Deltans, says Uduaghan

By Isaac Olamikan Immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has assured the people of the Niger Delta region that he is interested in making life better for them. Dr. Uduaghan, who is the senatorial flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Delta South in the 2019 polls, stated this in his

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2019: Atiku will take Nigeria to the next level, says group

…promises to vote all PDP candidates come 2019 By Shina Badmus A professional body known as the Izon-Ibe Welders and Fitters Association (Ogbo), Delta State Chapter, in a congratulatory message to flag bearers of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that the former Vice President, His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as the presidential candidate of

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PDP IS LAST BEACON OF HOPE, SAYS OLAYE 

…calls on supporters for final victory By Abai Francis A one time councillorship aspirant of Warri South West council area of Delta State, Engr. Messiah Olaye, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the last beacon of hope for Nigerians as the 2019 general elections draw near. He made this disclosure in a

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National Politics

Group congratulates PDP for organising flawless presidential primaries

By Isaac Olamikan Delta Ijaw Youths Movement for Political Advancement, DIYMPA, a political pressure group in Warri, Delta State, has given the thumbs up to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its rancour free presidential primaries held in Port Harcourt last week which produced Alhaji Abubakar Atiku as the party’s flagbearer in the 2019 polls.

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Edo Politics

I AM NOT STINGY, SAYS OBASEKI

By Isaac Olamikan Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has declared that he is not a stingy man as many perceived him to be. Governor Obaseki said he could not give out tax payers money anyhow when money is needed to train teachers in the state. He spoke at the graduation ceremony of 7000 primary

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2019: Guwor wants Ijaws and Itsekiris in his constituency to unite for progress

By Shina Badmus Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly seat in Warri South West Constituency for the 2019 polls, Mr. Emomotimi Guwor, has called for unity amongst the people of the locality – Ijaws and Itsekiris – so as to achieve progress. He made the call on the occasion of

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Delta News Politics

VICTORY AT PDP PRIMARIES: GROUPS CONGRATULATE GUWOR

…Want him to bring development to his constituency By Loveth Ojogun Warri South West Political Front (WSWPF) has congratulated Mr. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor on his victory at the PDP primaries for Delta State House of Assembly seat, Warri South West constituency. In a statement signed by its chairman, Hon. Bethus Ayetan, secretary, Comrade Godswill Wuruyai and

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Bayelsa News Politics

Former NDDC MD, Alaibe, over 6200 supporters dump APC for PDP in Bayelsa

…APC folding up in Bayelsa – Dickson A prominent Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Chief Timi Alaibe, on Friday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with over 6,200 supporters. Other APC chieftains who decamped alongside the former NDDC boss are former Secretary

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