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Hon Clement Ofovwi aka General Oloye Joins Delta State Government to Welcome Nigerian First Lady

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  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI The ancient drums of the Warri Kingdom are set to echo across creeks and coastlines as dignitaries, political leaders, royal fathers, women groups, youth organisations and security agencies mobilise for what promises to be a grand and symbolic homecoming. At the centre of this historic convergence is Hon. Clement Ofovwi, popularly known as General Oloye, Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Security Matters, who has thrown his weight fully behind the Delta State Government in welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to her ancestral roots in Warri. The visit of the First Lady, wife of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is being described by stakeholders as more than ceremonial. It is a deeply symbolic return to heritage — a reconnection of national leadership with ancestral identity within the revered Warri Kingdom. Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s ancestral linkage to Warri has stirred palpable excitement across Delta State. ...
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APC Warri South LGA Congress Produces Richard Pessu as Chairman *** Agbateyiniro, Abido, Agiri, Owumi, Hope George, Others Pledge Victory for Tinubu, Oborevwori in 2027

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  By Wilson Macaulay The Warri South Local Government Area chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Hon. Richard Pessu as its new Chairman following a peaceful and well-attended congress held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Atuwatse Secondary School, along Esisi Road, Warri. The congress, which attracted party leaders, stakeholders and members from across the local government area, produced the new executive through a consensus arrangement, with participants emphasizing unity, inclusiveness and grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections. Several party chieftains, including the Executive Chairman of Warri South LGA, Hon. Isaac Weyinmi Agbateyiniro; Prof. Israel Abido; Hon. Dr. Augustine Oroye, member of the Delta State House of Assembly; Hon. Amb. Dr. Tony Agbolayah, Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Development; Hon. Chief Peter Agiri, former Chairman of Warri South LGA; Chief Mrs. Oliva Agbajoh; and Hon. Hope George, pledged ...
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Warri Set for Historic Homecoming as Hope George Joins Olu to Receive First Lady

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  By Wilson Macaulay Warri Kingdom is agog with anticipation as preparations reach a crescendo for what many have described as a historic homecoming — the proposed visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to her maternal homeland in Warri, Delta State. In a significant show of unity between political leadership and traditional authority, Hon. Dr. Hope George, JP, Senior Aide to the Governor of Delta State, has aligned with His Imperial Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, to accord the First Lady a grand and culturally befitting reception at the revered royal palace. The visit, scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, is widely regarded as symbolic and emotionally resonant, given Senator Tinubu’s maternal Itsekiri roots. For many indigenes of Warri Kingdom, the occasion transcends official protocol, representing a proud reconnection between the nation’s First Lady and her ancestral heritage. Royal Grandeur and Cultural Pride Palace sources disclosed that ...
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Oghenesivbe Hails Emergence of Chief Iboyitete as APC Ethiope East Chairman, ...Charges Exco to Deliver Victory in 2027

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The Director General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Olorogun Barr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has extended his warmest and most profound congratulations to the newly elected Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Chief Midwest Iboyitete, and members of the newly constituted executive committee. Describing Chief Iboyitete as a tested, trusted, and time-honoured party stalwart, Oghenesivbe declared that his emergence marks the dawn of a new era of unity, strength, and strategic leadership for the APC in Ethiope East. According to him, Chief Iboyitete has consistently demonstrated uncommon loyalty, resilience, and leadership capacity, qualities that position him to steer the party toward resounding victory in 2027 and beyond. He noted that the choice of Chief Iboyitete was not by chance, but the product of broad-based consensus among party leaders and stakeholders across the local government area.  “His emergen...
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FUPRE Congratulates Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom on 18th Coronation Anniversary

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  The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) has extended warm congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Dr. Emmanuel Ekemejewan Sideso, Abe I, OON, JP, on the occasion of his 18th Coronation Anniversary as the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom. In a goodwill message released on Friday, 13 February, and signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ezekiel O. Agbalagba, FCAI, on behalf of the University’s Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff, and Students, the University described the monarch’s reign as a testament to visionary leadership, enduring peace, and selfless service to humanity. The Vice-Chancellor noted that over the past eighteen years, His Royal Majesty has demonstrated uncommon wisdom, humility, and commitment to unity, cultural preservation, and inclusive development within Uvwie Kingdom, Delta State, and beyond. According to him, the monarch’s leadership has consistently strengthened communal harmony while upholding the dignity and relevance of traditional in...
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Iluhagba Community Praises Mangal Cement Industry, as they organize 3-Days Free Medical Outreach Program

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  The Iluhagba Community Development Association, led by National President, Dr. Wale Oyelola, has commended Mangal Cement Industry for its free medical outreach, describing it as a giant step in supporting healthcare delivery in the community.  Dr. Oyelola praised Mangal Cement Industry for being a responsible organization that prioritizes the host community's interests.    He said the association will continue to work with the company to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship that enhances the people's livelihood. He noted that the medical supplies given to the community in December were part of what was being used for the medical outreach, stressing that the community was happy to have such a great organization in their domain. "On behalf of the beneficiaries, I want to sincerely appreciate Mangal Cement Industry for the kind gesture of providing the community with medical supplies to assist with the healthcare needs of the community." Also speaking at the ev...
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Leadership War Erupts in Warri South APC as Urhobo Bloc Petitions State Chairman By Wilson Macaulay

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  WARRI A major leadership crisis is about to erupt within the Warri South chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as leaders of the Urhobo bloc have formally petitioned the state party leadership, challenging the outcome of the party’s congress consultation process and rejecting what they described as an imposed leadership structure. The development has heightened political tension in Warri, raising serious concerns over party unity, internal democracy, and grassroots mobilization ahead of future political engagements in Delta State. Petition Alleges Irregularities in Congress Process In a petition dated February 17, 2026, the Warri Urhobo APC Leadership Council accused key party officials of orchestrating irregularities in the Warri South Local Government congress consultation process allegedly involving Mr. Mario Owumi and Mr. Weyinmi Agbateyiniro. The group expressed concern over what it described as the marginalisation of the Urhobo political bloc in Warri South, noting...
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