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By Philip Onome As the 2027 general elections draw near, the political dynamics in Delta State have taken a significant turn with the mass defection of several key politicians from the Labour Party (LP) to the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC). Leading the wave is the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, Deacon Kawhariebie Ken Pela, alongside national assembly, state house of assembly, and local government candidates who have officially joined the ADC. The defection ceremony held on…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents’ Chapel, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a Punch Newspaper Correspondent, Mr. Matthew Ochei, describing his passing as a great loss to the media profession and the nation at large. Ochei, a native of Ukunzu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after a brief illness. He was 43 years old. In…

The Delta State Council of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has charged the newly deployed Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Aina Adesola, to intensify the fight against crime, cultism, illicit drug activities and rising incidents of violent attacks linked to armed herdsmen across Delta State. In a statement issued and signed in Asababy the State Chairman of the council, Comrade Odiri Milton Sagboje, CLN, congratulated CP Aina on his posting, describing…

Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has joined family members, friends, and well-wishers across the world to celebrate his political mentor, father, and predecessor, Rt. Hon. Leo Okuweh Ogor, on the occasion of his 67th birth anniversary. In a congratulatory message, Rep. Ukodhiko described Rt. Hon. Ogor as an exemplary leader whose towering accomplishments in politics have brought immense pride to the Isoko nation. He noted that Ogor’s enduring…

By Ugaga Talks At a time when many political office holders are criticized for embarking on white-elephant projects and jamboree-style empowerment programmes with little impact on the lives of ordinary people, the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has continued to draw commendation for his people-focused and purposeful approach to leadership, particularly in the education sector. In a deliberate effort to tackle the persistent challenges confronting education in Isoko Nation, Rep. Ukodhiko…

The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide has extended a heartfelt New Year goodwill message to all sons and daughters of the Urhobo Nation across the globe, calling for renewed unity, peace, discipline, and collective development in the year ahead. In a statement issued on behalf of the leadership of the Union, the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade (Dr.) Prince Kehinde Oghenevwairhe Taiga, reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of UPU Worldwide to the unity, dignity, and overall advancement…

By Philip Onome In a decisive display of unity and political foresight, key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the eight local government councils of Delta South Senatorial District have emphatically called on Otunba Nick Ovuakporie, the Immediate Past State Secretary of APC Delta State, to emerge as the party’s candidate for the 2027 Senate elections, in order to strengthen the district’s voice in the National Assembly and actively contribute to Nigeria’s overarching…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Friday, INEC clarified that no timetable has been published for the 2027 polls, stressing that any such information circulating in the public space did not emanate from the Commission. “The Independent National Electoral Commission wishes to categorically refute reports circulating in…

The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode JP FCIA has congratulated his Ughelli South counterpart, Olorogun(Hon),Dr. Lucky Irorefe Avweromre JP, Executive Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Council, on the occasion of his birth anniversary today, Friday, 02/12/26. In a congratulatory message issued through his Media Unit, the Udu Council Boss, Oyibode described Dr. Avweromre as “a partner in progress and a committed grassroots administrator whose leadership has continued…

The Delta State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and Deputy National Secretary, Forum of State Chairmen, Amb. Sagboje Odiri Milton, CLN, has expressed profound gratitude to leaders, stakeholders, and well-meaning Nigerians for their unwavering support throughout the year 2025, describing their contributions as instrumental to the success of youth inclusion and development initiatives across the state. In a New Year goodwill message made available to journalists, Amb. Milton acknowledged the guidance,…