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By GABRIEL CHOBA In an era where Nigerian politics is too often synonymous with broken promises and self-serving agendas, a powerful exception is emerging from Delta State. Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the Member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency and Chairman House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), is not merely holding a seat; she is redefining what effective, people-first representation looks like. Her story is one of tangible impact, resilient leadership, and a clear vision…

By Henry Ubus. Members of the Urhobo Palace Representatives on Oil and Gas have congratulated the Ovie of the great Mosogar Kingdom, HRM Sunny Odogu Okpurhe (Uduaka I), on the occasion of his 74th birth anniversary. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 24/02/26 on behalf of the group,the Chairman of the group, Chief Wilson Brume Ejeben described the monarch as a symbol of peace, unity, and progressive leadership whose reign has fostered stability and development…

In a powerful and unequivocal statement that reverberates beyond the borders of Delta State, the Ogharefe Council of Chiefs and Elders (Oguedion R’Ogharefe) of Oghara Kingdom has launched a scathing condemnation of the political violence that turned the All Progressives Congress (APC) congress in Ethiope West into a “near-war situation.” The council’s resolution, a significant intervention from the custodians of the land, focuses on the shocking events of Saturday, February 21, 2026, which included an…

By Henry Ubus. The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents’ Chapel, Matthias Ogbagah, has expressed profound appreciation to all who showed love, solidarity, and support during his Chairmanship Thanksgiving Service held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Ughelli. In a statement signed by the Chapel Secretary, Henry Ubus, the NUJ Chairman particularly appreciated Transfiguration Anglican Church Ekiugbo Ughelli for its spiritual guidance, warm reception, and prayers, which contributed to making the…

By Henry Ubus. The ancient town of Ughelli was filled with celebration today Sunday, February 22, 2026, as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, Mathias Ogbagah, led colleagues, family members, friends, and well-wishers in a thanksgiving service to appreciate God for his emergence as chapel chairman. The thanksgiving service was held at Transfiguration Anglican Church, Ekiugbo in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta Statewhere journalists and dignitaries from…

The Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has joined family, friends, and well-wishers across the globe to celebrate an industrial titan and Isoko foremost industrialist High Chief Enahoro Eta, the Iyasere of Oyede and Group Managing Director of Skyward Resources Limited, on the joyous occasion of his birth anniversary. In a birthday message by his media team, Rep. Ukodhiko described High Chief Eta as a…

The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Ovwian, Prof. Kingsley Akaba, has strongly frowned at the alarming rate of drug intake among youths, describing the trend as a serious threat to the health, future, and productivity of the younger generation. Speaking with deep concern, Dr. Akaba emphasized that substance abuse is gradually becoming a silent epidemic, destroying destinies and weakening the social fabric of communities. According to him, the misuse of hard drugs,…

The Member Representing Ethiope Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. (Mrs.) Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu and Chairman of the House Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has issued a powerful condemnation of the violence that marred the APC congress of the Ethiope West local government area in Delta State, labeling it a brutal assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles. Responding to a violent attack that disrupted the APC congress for the Ethiope…

By Henry Ubus. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Patani Local Government Area of Delta State and Chairman of the State Taskforce on Environment, Olorogun Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu, has called on citizens to remain steadfast in doing good despite criticism and negative perceptions. Asiuwhu made this known in a goodwill message at the weekend, where he reflected on the inevitability of public scrutiny and the enduring value of positive impact. According to…

The APC Ethiope West Local Government Area Congress took a terrible turn today as scores were attacked by gun-wielding thugs allegedly hired by old PDP members that moved to APC. The congress was relocated from its original venue the Oghara Township Stadium to a new venue,Ovade, in the LGA seemingly to disenfranchise original APC members. Violence erupted when the Member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency Rt Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu daughter of the the former Governor of…