By Matthew Atungwu Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has said that President Bola Tinubu means well with his policies, stressing that well-meaning is not enough in leadership. Fayemi made this statement on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television on Thursday. The ex-governor, who described the president as his elder brother, said the Tinubu administration must have a policy framework that aligns with leadership acumen to get Nigerians the desired change. “He (Tinubu) is well-meaning but well-meaning is not enough in leadership; intentionality is critical to success,” he said. According to him, those in power know the truth but…
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Justice Bassey Nkanang of the Akwa Ibom High Court in Uyo, on Wednesday sentenced one Professor Ignatius Uduk of the University of Uyo UNIUYO, to three years imprisonment for electoral fraud during the 2019 general elections. Uduk, a Professor of Human Kinetics, served as a Collation/Returning officer for Essien Udim State Constituency in March, 2019. He has been standing trial in a three-count charge of announcing false results, publishing false results and perjury. The trial judge acquitted the Prof on count one but found him guilty of counts two and three. He, therefore, sentenced accused to three years on each…
Except Asiwaju makes a last minute u-turn, Roland Onoriode Ewubare will be returning to the NNPCL, an organisation he resigned from in 2020 as its Chief Operating Officer officer to resume in same office. The abrupt and shocking resignation of the Delta State born lawyer from one of the highest profile jobs in Nigeria sent many tongues wagging then. He later issued a statement that the decision was to enable him relocate to the US to be with his family because of the uncertainty wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. Ewubare was GGM NAPIMS at the NNPC and later as its…
By Giovanni Emephia/Marian Kogolo Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, right, with Mr. Kenneth Obieh, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, State Information Chapel on Monday. Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu has assured members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, State Information Chapel, that the ministry, under his watch, would lay emphasis on training of officers who are putting in their best as a way of encouraging them, noting that the only criterium required to be selected is a track record of performance on the job.…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr The political landscape in Delta State witnessed another major boost as His Excellency, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR (KSJI), received overwhelming support during his engagement with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and stakeholders in Ogwashi-Uku and Issele-Uku, spanning Aniocha South and North Local Government Areas today. At Ogwashi-Uku, the APC Chairman of Aniocha South, Pastor Nobert Akachukwu Sochukwudimma, praised Omo-Agege’s leadership, emphasizing his proven capacity to win elections. “When he told me he was coming, not just to meet his followers but also to hear from those with grievances, I knew he was a true leader.…
By Daniel Dafe Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District has said that his decision to cross over to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was made after deep reflection and wide consultations with key stakeholders, political associates and his constituents. Senator Nwoko made this remark on Wednesday in a post on X after joining APC senators at the National Assembly. He said: ‘For years, I have remained committed to the ideals of good governance, effective representation, and the well-being of my people. However, it became increasingly clear that remaining in my former party would not allow me to fulfill…
In a stunning turn of events, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the floor of the Senate today, February 5, 2025. The announcement sent shockwaves through the Senate and the political landscape of Delta State, as Nwoko’s decision is seen as a significant blow to the PDP, which has been grappling with internal challenges and leadership issues. With this move, all three senators from Delta State are now members of the APC, strengthening the ruling party’s influence in the region.…
The Senate has formally announced the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko (representing Delta North) from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, following his recent resignation from the opposition party. Recall that Nwoko highlighted the current state of PDP, internal crises, and instability for his defection to APC. Prior to his this formal announcement, Senator Nwoko also stated that he left the PDP because Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and former governor, Ifeanyi Okowa did not give him space to function. According to Channels TV, thunderous chants erupted as he was escorted to the majority wing of…
By Engr. Felix Akpoyibo The political landscape of Delta State is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the epicenter of this transformation is Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR. As his tour of the Delta North Senatorial District unfolds, it has become undeniably clear that the people of Delta State are rallying behind him with an enthusiasm that speaks volumes. The mammoth crowd that turned out to welcome and celebrate the former Deputy Senate President in various local government areas is not just a display of support—it is a resounding endorsement of his vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the people. From…
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), again, on Thursday, failed to produce any witnesses to defend the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo as winner of the disputed September 21st Governorship Election in Edo State to the shock of the Tribunal and those present at the day’s sitting. At the resumed hearing of the ongoing Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, INEC announced through their lawyers that they will be closing their case due to their inability to present witnesses; after tendering only three documents previously submitted by the PDP as evidence. Expectedly, the development has sent shockwaves through the camp…