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By Sunday Apah On August 27, 1991, Delta State was carved out of the old Bendel State by the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida. Thirty-five years later, on this same date in 2026, the “Big Heart” of Nigeria stands as a testament to resilience, unity, and progressive leadership. From a fledgling entity with 12 local government areas to a vibrant state of 25 LGAs, with Asaba as its thriving capital and Warri as its…

The member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Pst. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has urged Isoko people to strengthen their unity and support political initiatives capable of attracting greater development to the area. Ukodhiko made the call while hosting Isoko legal practitioners attending the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. Speaking at a reception organised in honour of the lawyers, the lawmaker commended…

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Delta State, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, is emerging as a major factor in the state’s evolving political landscape, the party has said. The Delta State ADC spokesman, Fred Akpewe, stated this while speaking with journalists at the party’s secretariat in Asaba, noting that Ogboru’s political experience, name recognition and understanding of Delta’s political terrain could play a significant role…

….Urges international community to Intervene over detention of Okuama leaders The Resident of Urhobo Historical Society UHS, Dr. Aruegodore Oyiborhoro has charged Urhobo stakeholders to promote language schools, while calling on international community to intervene over the detention of Okuama leaders for the past three years. Oyiborhoro made the call during the 14th Conference of the Urhobo Historical Society, held from July 24 to 25, 2026, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Bexleyheath, London, United Kingdom….

…says appointment reflects Tinubu’s confidence in N’Delta Leadership The National President of the Ex-Agitators’ Leaders Forum, Chief Aroni Oputu, popularly known as General Aroni, has congratulated Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Presidential Amnesty Programme Coordinator, on his appointment as one of the six Directors of Security in the All Progressives Congress, APC, Campaign Council for the 2027 Presidential Election. The APC Campaign Council list was released recently ahead of preparations for the 2027 general elections. In…

By Henry Ubus. The Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Chief Jaro Movudu Egbo, has pledged the group’s strong support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the MORE Agenda of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Egbo made the commitment while welcoming the Delta State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Rt. Hon. Solomon Funkekeme, who led a…

African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Delta State, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, has urged members of the party to subordinate individual interests to the collective goal of securing victory in the 2027 general elections. Ogboru spoke at the weekend when he received a delegation of the former Legacy ADC executive in Delta Central, led by the senatorial leader, following their decision to realign with the present ADC structure. The meeting, held at Ogboru’s country…

The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has formally requested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to review the existing three-letter location code, “QRW,” assigned to Osubi Airport in Delta State. The Minister is seeking the adoption of a code that more accurately reflects the airport’s official name and geographical identity. The request was contained in a letter signed by Keyamo and addressed to the IATA Area Manager for West and…

The Chairman of the Delta State Taskforce on Environment and Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Patani Local Government Chapter, Chief Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu, JP, has expressed appreciation to members of the Team Godspower Political Network for their longstanding commitment, loyalty and dedication to the ideals and aspirations of the group. Chief Asiuwhu made the commendation on Sunday, August 16, 2026, during the general meeting of the political network held at Odorubu Town, headquarters of…

……Foundation founder urges beneficiaries to invest cash support in businesses as community leaders commend his yearly humanitarian intervention UGHELLI, DELTA STATE — Founder and Executive Director of the Kingdom Inheritance Humanitarian Foundation, Engr. Austin Oyefia, has marked his birthday by empowering 10 indigent women with cash assistance in Orogun and Abbi communities in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The humanitarian intervention, which took place on Saturday, August 15, was part of Oyefia’s…