BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Phone-in reactions to an interview with Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, the Director-General of the Delta State Communications and Orientation Bureau, turned tense as callers to the program sharply criticized the Delta PDP chieftain’s attempt to discredit Senator Ned Nwoko. The interview was conducted by radio presenters at Odenigbo FM. The interview, which lasted over 50 minutes, saw Dr. Latimore struggling to defend his position while the radio presenters, who seemed to be well-versed in the political landscape of Delta North, pressed him with insightful and probing questions. Despite his futile efforts to diminish Senator Nwoko’s contributions, Latimore…
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The New Delta Coalition (NDC) has strongly refuted recent claims by Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, that the state is the strongest financially in Nigeria. In a statement signed by NDC representative Godwin Anaughe, the coalition labeled Tilije’s assertion as “blatant falsehood” and an attempt to mislead the public about the state’s economic reality. Citing economic data, NDC pointed out that Delta State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of ₦6.19 trillion pales in comparison to Lagos State’s ₦41.17 trillion, as well as Rivers (₦7.96 trillion), Akwa Ibom (₦7.77 trillion), and Imo (₦7.68 trillion) states. Despite being one of…
-This is the case of baby Jayden, the first child of the young couple Mr. and Mrs. Adjarho._ Baby Jayden brought joy to the lives of his parents on the 25th of November, 2024 when he was born, beautiful to behold, a delight to his family… *However, 35 days later, this joy and happiness became threatened when his family discovered he couldn’t breathe properly, and he was rushed to the Warri Central Hospital and was placed on life support.* Since that day till now, baby Jayden has been on oxygen and feeds through his nose. Medical examinations revealed that he…
By Isa Isawade Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections and former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Peter Obi has revealed the motive behind his recent trip to Indonesia. According to Obi, the trip was to understudy the progress made so far by the Asian country and compare with Nigeria’s as a wake up call. The opposition politician revealed this on his X handle on Sunday. “Driven by my firm conviction that what is imperatively required now is to learn from and strictly apply the successful lessons that other comparable nations have used to achieve progress,…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Egbe Ayuk, has commended the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) for constructing a new borehole at the Idundu Primary Healthcare Centre in Akpabuyo Local Government Area to meet the water needs of the facility and the surrounding community. As part of its quarterly meeting held in Calabar, the association identified the lack of potable water at the health facility and decided to undertake the project. According to Dr. Joseph Oteri, the International President of the Association, also known as NAS Capoon, the initiative is part of the broader efforts of the NAS…
In a significant boost to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Itiako Ikpokpo, a two-term chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Senate and leader of Delta State APC, welcomed Ikpokpo into the party fold at a grand reception in Uro-Irri on Saturday. Omo-Agege described the PDP as a party that represents retrogression and lacks ideas to stimulate economic growth, stating that its grip on Delta is rapidly crumbling. The APC made historic gains in the 2023…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE The recent confidence vote by Aniocha North PDP ward 8 leaders, which affirmed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s leadership, can be seen as a form of political “window dressing” rather than a genuine endorsement of his leadership. The notion of window dressing refers to actions taken primarily for appearance or to give the impression of legitimacy, without necessarily reflecting the true sentiments of the stakeholders involved. The confidence vote, while it may appear to demonstrate unity and support for the governor, raises questions about its true purpose, motivations, and long-term implications for the political landscape of Aniocha North and…
BY FRED ODU On Wednesday, 5th February, 2025, Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North senatorial district in the National Assembly, officially announced the resignation of his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Senator said, in a post on X after joining the Majority Wing of the Senate, that his decision to cross over to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was made after a deep reflection and wide consultations with key stakeholders, political associates and his constituents. He said: ‘For years, I have remained committed to the ideals of good governance, effective representation, and the well-being of my…
By Kenneth Orusi Senator Ned Munir Nwoko is no stranger to controversy. A man of many accomplishments—lawyer, philanthropist, businessman, and politician—Nwoko has remained a formidable force in Delta State politics, particularly in Delta North Senatorial District, which he represents at the Nigerian Senate. His recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sparked intense political debates, reshaping the landscape of Delta North politics. Senator Nwoko, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, has recently made headlines with his defection from the PDP to the APC. But beyond the headlines, one question lingers: Who is…
By IFEKA ONYEKA “A man wrapped in borrowed robes should not mistake himself for a king.” By now, any illusion that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori possesses the wit, tact, or basic intellectual fortitude to govern Delta state should have been shattered by the pitiful rambling of his glorified errand boy, Jackson Ekwugum. In his desperate attempt to salvage the irredeemable image of a lackluster governor, puppy Jackson unleashed a tirade of incoherent wailing, reeking of inferiority complex and misplaced loyalty. His article, a haphazard concoction of bootlicking and amateur propaganda, exposed not just his intellectual bankruptcy but the sheer emptiness of…