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…
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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…
The Niger Delta Liberators and Ex Agitators Forum (NDLEF), has called for the investigation of the activities of Dennis Otuaro, the special adviser to the president on Niger Delta affairs and coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) over alleged misappropriation of funds. The NDLEF, in the petition, called on the EFCC to investigate the award of contracts to moribund companies, money laundering and misappropriation of over 50 billion naira of public funds meant for the development of the Nigeria Delta region. The group, led its convener, Odey Otunu stated these on Friday, at a press briefing in Abuja. According…
By Ify Achugbue The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Waste Management Board, Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema, has commended the level of environmental cleanliness in Aniocha North Local Government Area, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration between the Board and the local government. Hon. Edema made this remark on Friday, February 7, 2025, during a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government, Hon. Emma Bazim Chinye, at the council’s administrative headquarters in Issele-Uku. He acknowledged the well-maintained environment, noting that from the entrance of Issele-Uku to the council premises and the Executive Council Chamber, there was…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko’s defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has caused significant political ripples in Delta North PDP, an area where Nwoko has historically held considerable influence over the years. His departure from the PDP has sparked turmoil and unrest within the party, particularly in Delta North, a region that has long been a stronghold of the PDP. This has led to arranged confidence vote in Governor Sheriff Oborevwori by a few selected people from Aniocha North. The fear of what will befall the party also made Delta North elected…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ethiope Federal Constituency, on Friday, sent strong signals to the major opposition party in the state, the All Progressives Congress, APC Delta, ahead of 2027 general elections. Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor who was the special guest of honour at the official inauguration of the Executive Members of Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum, fired the first salvo by saying that the recent defection by the member representing the constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, will have no negative consequences on the political supremacy of…
Legendary Nigerian singer Seyi Sodimu reveals his evergreen song “Love Me Jeje” was rejected by major labels in America because he sounded African. “When I recorded Love Me Jeje, I didn’t release it for about 2 years because I tried to market it in New York but it was rejected. They told me I sounded too African. That same year, I traveled to Nigeria to promote my song and there was no wedding or any party you could go to without the DJ banging my song” Seyi Sodimu According to him, they told him he was hard to market in…