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The Chairman of the Delta State Taskforce on Environment and Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Patani Local Government Area, Olorogun Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu Jp , has called on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Delta State to remain united and committed towards delivering the party’s 5/5 electoral victory in the 2027 general elections. In his New Month message to mark the beginning of July, Asiuwhu extended warm greetings to…

By Philip James The Delta State Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Fred Akpewe, has explained why the party’s 2027 governorship candidate, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, has remained steadfast in his pursuit of the governorship of Delta State despite previous unsuccessful attempts. Akpewe, while speaking to journalists, said history often remembers leaders who refuse to surrender in the face of repeated setbacks, describing Ogboru as one of the most resilient politicians in…

The Executive Council (EXCO) of Udu Local Government Council has resolved to clamp down on illegal land sales, land grabbing and the unlawful collection of development levies, popularly known as “Deve,” across communities in the local government area. The resolutions were reached during the EXCO meeting held yesterday Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Udu Local Government Council Secretariat, Otor-Udu, and presided over by the Executive Chairman of the Council, Olorogun Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP,…

As the political landscape shapes up for the 2027 general elections, the electorates of Sapele Constituency II stand at a critical crossroads. The choice of who represents the constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly is not merely about political parties; it is about choosing a leader with a verifiable track record, empathy, and a practical vision for human capital development. Among the contenders, Oghenemine Derrick Ikoyo-Eweto, a dedicated member of the People’s Democratic…

The Delta State Council of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has announced plans to host its flagship “Delta Beyond Drugs” Advocacy Campaign as part of activities marking the 2026 World Drug Day. The programme, themed “From Awareness to Action: Mobilizing Students for a Drug-Free Delta State,” is scheduled to hold on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the James Onanefe Ibori Auditorium, Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara. The event will commence at 10:00 a.m., while…

By Unique Sound Minds Initiative Media Team. The Director General of the Unique Sound Minds Initiative, Chief Austin Emaduku, PhD, has called on the people of Udu Kingdom to place the collective interest of the kingdom above personal, political, and sectional considerations in addressing issues affecting the future of the area. In a statement titled, “The Question Should Be: How Does It Best Serve Udu’s Interests?”, Chief Emaduku urged stakeholders across the kingdom to make…

The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Ovwian, Prof. Kingsley Akaba, has expressed concern over the growing rate of drug abuse among young people, describing it as a serious threat to public health and society. Prof. Akaba made this known today Friday, 26 June 2026, in commemoration of the International World Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. He noted that the abuse of hard drugs, prescription medicines, and other harmful substances is…

The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), in Delta State, Comr. Sagboje Odiri Milton, CLN, has called for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s anti-drug laws, including a national conversation on the introduction of capital punishment for convicted kingpins involved in large-scale drug trafficking whose activities have devastated communities across the country. Comr. Sagboje made the call on Thursday in a statewide broadcast to commemorate the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit…

The Executive Assistant on Political Affairs to the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Maurice Ojoede, on Friday accompanied the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to the official handover ceremony of Akanu Ibiam International Airport to Aero Alliance Limited under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. The event marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector, as it represents the first successful concession of a Nigerian airport in more than two decades. The…

By factsreporters The Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Patani Local Government Area Chapter, Chief Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu, JP, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Patani LGA to put aside differences arising from the recently concluded party primaries and unite for the progress of the party and the development of the local government. In a statement issued on Friday, Chief Asiuwhu said the party primaries had come and gone, stressing…