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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,…

By Sunday Apah EFFURUN-OTOR, Delta State – Olorogun Okiotodoro Pender Timpson has been unanimously elected as the Otota of Effurun-Otor Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The election, held on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, saw Timpson emerge victorious with all delegates present casting their votes in his favour. Declaring Timpson as the winner, Mr. John Emuejevoke Eyube, Chairman of the six-man electoral committee, emphasized the weight of the new role. “Olorogun…

As part of its ongoing 21-Day Media Tour and Project Showcasing Initiative, the Udu APC Media Team, under the leadership of Ambassador Felix Okovwurie, paid a congratulatory visit to Chief Dr. Austin Emaduku following the successful conferment of a (PhD) Degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management by the University of Port Harcourt. The visit formed part of the media team’s broader initiative aimed at strengthening relationships with key political stakeholders and government officials,…

By Henry Ubus. The Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Community Development, Chief Oscar Ishaka, has expressed profound appreciation to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for approving the construction of the Oleri Community Road in Udu Local Government Area. Chief Ishaka, who holds the chieftaincy title of Okoke of Udu Kingdom and a former President of Opete Community, described the approval of the road project as a significant…

By Moses Omovevah A simmering dispute over land acquisition for oil exploration activities in Ozoro Kingdom, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, has escalated, with members of the Egbeye family protesting against Sterling Global and accusing the company of unlawfully occupying their ancestral land, while the kingdom’s leadership insists due process was followed. The disagreement centres on approximately four hectares of land leased to Sterling Global for oil exploration activities, with members of…

By Henry Ubus. The Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Deacon Matthew Kwode, JP, has commended the member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt.Hon. Rev. Francis Waive describing him as a proactive and people-oriented lawmaker. Deacon Kwode gave the commendation while reacting to a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Waive during plenary on Tuesday, June 9, 2026,…

*Kick against forensic audit Leaders of the First Phase Niger Delta Ex-Agitators’ Forum have strongly urged the government of the federation to resist pressure to terminate the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP); Arguing that scrapping the initiative would jeopardise the fragile peace that has underpinned Nigeria’s oil-driven economy for years. In a statement signed by the forum’s National President, Chief Aroni Oputu (aka General Aroni), the Ex-Agitators declared that the region’s current stability is directly tied…