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By Henry Ubus. The Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Deacon Matthew Kwode, JP, has commended the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, for convening stakeholders from across the state to deliberate on ways of tackling insecurity and strengthening peace in the state. Deacon Kwode gave the commendation while reacting to the Delta State Security Summit 2026, held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, yesterday, Wednesday, 17/06/26, with…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Udu Local Government Area, Hon. Evangelist David Siloko has commended members of the Udu APC Media Team for their dedication and commitment to projecting the image and activities of the party across the local government area. Hon. Siloko gave the commendation today Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his residence in Ubogo when members of the Udu APC Media Team led by its Acting Coordinator, Comrade Felix…

By Unique Sound Minds Initiative Media Team. The Director-General of Unique Sound Minds Initiative, Olorogun Austin Emaduku, PhD, today Sunday 14/06/26, convened a strategic meeting with all ten ward coordinators of the initiative to deliberate on enhanced mobilisation and sensitisation strategies ahead of the group’s upcoming ward tour. The meeting focused on strengthening grassroots engagement, improving coordination of activities across wards and advancing public awareness of the organisation’s programmes and objectives. Discussions also centred on…

The Member representing Isoko North and Isoko South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has marked his third anniversary in office, expressing gratitude to constituents for their support while reaffirming his commitment to delivering greater development and effective representation. In a statement commemorating three years of service, Rep. Ukodhiko described the journey since his election as engaging, demanding, and rewarding, noting that his administration has recorded significant achievements in various sectors…

The Media Director to the Chairman of the Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Pastor Williams Akpibere has urged the Executive Chairman of Patani Local Government Council, Hon. Isaac Aguanah to urgently caution his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Johnbull DSP Jnr, over his failed renewed social media attacks on Chief Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu JP or we will perceive that you are the one sending him, then we will know the next step to take. In a…

A senior leader of the Egbeye sub-gate in Osodoma family, Mr. Austin Ubara Ekowo, has defended the President-General of Ozoro Kingdom against allegations of unilateral action in the leasing of community land to Sterling Global, maintaining that the decision was collectively approved by relevant stakeholders. Ekowo, who serves as the second-in-command of the Ejirawu sub-gate in the Egbeye family, described claims that the lease agreement was executed without the consent of family members as misleading…

Civil society stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a 13 per cent Derivation Fund Board and a Presidential Monitoring Committee to ensure transparency, accountability and direct development impact in oil-producing communities. In a Democracy Day statement signed by its Coordinator, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, the Niger Delta Civil Society Forum (NDCSF) faulted the position of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) that the Petroleum Industry Act had…

By Henry Ubus. The Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Deacon Matthew Kwode has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, urging citizens to remain committed to the ideals of democracy, national unity, and sustainable development. In a Democracy Day message released on Thursday, Deacon Kwode described June 12 as a significant day in Nigeria’s democratic journey, noting that it symbolizes the…

The Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Pastor Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has felicitated with the people of Isoko North and South Federal Constituency and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, describing the day as a significant moment to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey and honour the sacrifices of those who fought for the entrenchment of democratic governance…

By Henry Ubus The Director-General of Unique Sound Minds Initiative, Chief Austin Akpotu Emaduku, PhD, has expressed concern over what he described as the growing intellectual decline among young people in the age of social media, urging youths to prioritize critical thinking and personal development over excessive dependence on smartphones. Chief Emaduku made the remarks in a post shared on his social media platforms under the title, “Needed: Smart Brains for Smartphones.” In the post,…