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By Chief (Mrs.) Esther Orighomisan Okotie-Eboh Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the removal of the petrol subsidy on May 29, 2023, Nigeria’s economic landscape has undergone significant changes. While the immediate impact of the reform has been painful for households and businesses, its benefits are increasingly visible at the macroeconomic and government levels, particularly in public finances and the distribution of resources to states and local governments. The removal of the subsidy has drastically…

The Delta State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Fred Akpewe, has said the party’s governorship hopeful, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, is capable of ending what he described as 27 years of PDP/APC political dominance, suffering, unemployment and developmental stagnation in the state. Akpewe said a state like Delta, which has been governed for over 27 years without what he described as commensurate development, should not continue along the same political trajectory…

The member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Pst. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has assured the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in Delta South Senatorial District of massive votes from Isoko in the 2027 general elections. Ukodhiko gave the assurance when the Delta South APC Senatorial District Chairman, Chief Emma Amgbaduba, led members of his team and chairmen of the party in the eight Local Government Areas of the senatorial district on…

The member representing Isoko North/Isoko South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. (Pst.) Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, on Saturday joined governors, traditional rulers, political leaders and other dignitaries at the wedding of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s son, Innocent, to his bride, Tobore Arigbodi. The wedding, which was solemnised at Living Faith Church, Asaba, attracted prominent Nigerians from across political, traditional and business circles, as well as family members, friends and well-wishers….

As Delta State marks its 35th anniversary of creation from the old Bendel State, the Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Patani Local Government Area, Chief Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu, JP, has congratulated Deltans while commending Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori for what he described as purposeful and people-oriented leadership. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate the anniversary on August 27, 2026, Asiuwhu described Governor Oborevwori as a God-fearing, visionary and people-focused leader whose…

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…