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*** Says Okojie Not Suitable To Represent Them *** Ugochinyere Leads Pro-Dangote Reps, Root For Okojie As Edo Senator Barely two months after the gubernatorial election in Edo State, fresh tension has engulfed the state over the anticipated senatorial election in Edo Central Senatorial District to pick the successor to the state’s Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in the Senate. Already, there is an interplay of political intrigues as a group of federal lawmakers led by…

By Directreporters The Delta State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Solomon Arenyeka JP , marked a significant milestone on November 22, 2024, as he commissioned multiple projects during the 5th anniversary celebration of the OMO Foundation in Koko, Warri North Local Government Area. The event, which drew dignitaries, community leaders, and residents, highlighted the Foundation’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the region. A key project unveiled during the ceremony…

The Arewa Peoples’ Assembly has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to remove Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla as Chief of Naval Staff due to allegations of oil theft and economic sabotage. The Nigerian Navy has been accused of colluding with criminals to steal crude oil in the Niger Delta, hindering the country’s economic growth. Admiral Ogalla, appointed by President Tinubu in June 2023, has been criticized for failing to address the…

The Urhobo Youth Leaders’ Association (UYLA) has issued a strong warning to the former President General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Olorogun Joe Omene to stop forcing his useless advice on the leadership of the UPU, warning him to distance himself from the administration of the UPU President-General, Olorogun (Barr) Ese Gam Owe. This UYLA’s decision was conveyed in a statement signed by the National President, Olorogun (Amb) Samuel Onoriode Oghotomo (JP) and National…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, on Saturday, joined Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, former Governor of the State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa at the funeral ceremony of Mama Victoria Obielum, mother of retired police officer and foremost chieftain of the PDP, Chief Godswill Obielum at Ushie in Ndokwa-East Local Government Area. The ceremony was attended by former National Vice Chairman, PDP, South South, Elder Emmanuel Ogidi, members of the House…

There was unusual jubilation at the headquarters of Nigeria National Petroleum Company limited ( NNPCL), on Thursday, over the sack of the Executive Vice President(Upstream ) Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan and the Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya. The Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Wednesday night, expelled the duo in a management shake- up and consequently appointed their replacements. The sacked officers have roundly been accused of being a clog in the wheel…

Insecurity is endemic in Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy and most populous country and every state in Nigeria have their fair share of security challenges. Economic challenges and high rate of unemployment is also part of the reasons why crime rate surges in Nigeria generally as those who doesn’t have any other means of livelihood subscribes to crime. In Delta State, we are faced with kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and in some local Government, Fulani herdsmen…

We have observed the desperate attempt by some dubious elements and a section of the media to malign His Excellency, Senator, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the immediate past Governor of Delta State, over his recent invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). With few exceptions, the media reports and commentaries have been mostly sensational, mischievous, and gross misrepresentations and distortions of the facts of the matter. They fall far short of the journalistic standards…

…inducted as member Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, Saturday, received an Excellence Award from the Isoko Royal Lions Club for his exemplary humanitarian efforts. The presentation ceremony held during the installation of Lion Princess Oghale Oweh as the Chartered President of the Isoko Royal Club of the Lion International Region 9, held at the Isoko Development Union secretariat in Oleh. In his speech, the House of Representatives member appreciated God for His…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has congratulated elder-statesman and former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he marks his 70th birth anniversary. The House of Representatives member in statement on Tuesday at Abuja, lauded the former Governor for his invaluable contributions to Delta’s, nay, Nigeria’s development, describing him as a symbol of peace and unity. The Isoko federal lawmaker remarked, “Your Excellency, you’re a man of elevated virtues with an…