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Members of a formidable political pressure group in Ughelli South, Ughelli South United Forum under the leadership of the Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Security, Olorogun Godwin Okporoko, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for ongoing road infrastructure development across the state. Speaking with journalists on behalf of members of the group on Sunday, Olorogun Godwin Okporoko acknowledged what he described as the governor’s visible impact on road networks but appealed for urgent…

By GABRIEL CHOBA After decades of grappling with acute water scarcity, the people of the Ijomi community in Ethiope Federal Constituency are finally breathing a sigh of relief. A new solar-powered water project, facilitated by the Rt. Hon. Mrs. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, is nearing completion, marking a turning point for the fast-growing area. The project, executed through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), was hailed by the Ibori Suenu Grassroots Network (ISGN) as a “promise fulfilled.”…

The political landscape in Ughelli Constituency II is already heating up as Youths in Uwheru community, in Ughelli North Local Government Area, have pledged 100% support for Ese Agbobore’s candidacy for the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) Ughelli North Constituency II in the 2027 general elections. The declaration of support came during a highly symbolic and spirited gathering, when the Uwheru youth community formally hosted Mr. Agbobore at their annual feast. The event, which…

A new political movement, Unique Sound Minds Initiative (USMI), is set to be launched in Udu Kingdom, positioning itself as a unifying force aimed at reshaping the local political landscape and mobilising grassroots support ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, described as a political pressure organisation, is founded on the principles of unity, mass mobilisation, and collective political alignment. With the motto “One People. One Purpose. One Voice,” the Initiative seeks to bridge…

An APC chieftain from Jeremi Ward One, Ughelli South, and convener of Rev Waive and Sheriff Return 2027, Chief Freeborn Ayoma has called on the Delta State Government to acquire the Delta Steel Company (DSC) and engage foreign partners to revive the steel plant. Speaking at the Aladja Cultural Festival of Tikoro, Chief Ayoma emphasized that reviving DSC would create employment opportunities for over one million Deltans, significantly reducing youth unemployment in the state. Chief…

A prominent member and former House of Assemby candidate of the People Redemption Party (PRP) in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Blessing Omojevwe Alumeri, has announced her decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Speaking to her supporters, Alumeri explained that her decision was driven by what she described as the progressive nature of the…

By FactsReporters Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Pst. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has been congratulated on the successful completion of his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the combined 29th and 30th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Abuja. The convocation ceremony, which took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the institution’s main campus in Abuja, witnessed the award of degrees across various disciplines, with…

The Delta State Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (DCARES) program has launched two micro- projects in Okuokoko and Osubi communities in Okpe Local Government Area through the Community Driven Development Social Implementation Unit( CDDSIU) The Chairman of the State CARES Steering Committee and Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen performed the launch at Okuokoko community townhall where the first tranche cheques for the installation of solar boreholes for the two communities were…

Honourable Ese Agbobore has formally thrown his hat into the ring for the Delta State House of Assembly. Declaring his candidacy for the Ughelli North Constituency II seat under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Agbobore vowed to bring “purposeful, people-centered representation” to his constituency when elected. The declaration was made before the APC local government executives, led by Comrade Lucky Ofomukoro, at the party’s secretariat in Ughelli. The event sets the stage…

By Simon Onowode, from Otor-Owhe A constituent of Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, Mr. Simon Onowode, has called on the people of the area to renew the mandate of the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Rep. Ukodhiko, ahead of the 2027 general elections, emphasizing the need for continuity and experienced representation. In a statement made available to the public, Onowode noted that the constituency has come a long way in its political journey and cannot afford…