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  A prominent Niger Delta ex-militant and Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Third Phase stakeholder, as well as Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Security, Hon. Clement Ofovwi, popularly known as General Oloye, has joined well-meaning Deltans to celebrate the First Lady of Delta State, Her Excellency, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, on the occasion of her 56th birthday, describing her as a woman of deep compassion, godly character, and exceptional motherly leadership. In a goodwill message made available to journalists on Tuesday, General Oloye praised the Delta First Lady for her enduring commitment to humanitarian service, peace building, and the promotion of strong family values, noting that her influence has continued to resonate positively across communities in the state. He noted that Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori has remained a strong moral support to the administration of her husband, Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, while quietly touching lives through ac...

  By Wilson Macaulay As Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori marks her birthday today, February 5, 2026, goodwill messages have continued to flow in from across the political divide, reflecting her growing influence beyond partisan lines. One of such voices is Chief Solomon Arenyeka, a leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State and a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who described the First Lady as a symbol of compassion, balance, and purposeful service. In a congratulatory message issued through his Media Assistant, Olorogun Sunday Apah, Arenyeka noted that Deaconess Oborevwori has consistently brought warmth and moral strength to public life, quietly complementing the leadership of her husband, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. According to him, her presence has helped reinforce stability within the administration while inspiring confidence among citizens. He further acknowledged her commitment to humanitarian causes, particularly her intervention...

YOUR EXCELLENCY, Special greetings to you, and sincere commendation for your purposeful deployment of the MORE Agenda, which has significantly transformed the infrastructure architecture of Delta State and repositioned it on a path toward world‑class standards. Your administration has demonstrated clarity of vision, political will, and commitment to changing the development narrative of our dear State. Government, being a continuous work in progress, demands bold and timely interventions. It is in this spirit that this proposal strongly advocates the immediate declaration and implementation of an Agricultural Revolution as a strategic pillar for employment generation, inclusive wealth creation, and economic diversification. By this approach, each Local Government Area will become an active owner of functional farm estates built around their proven comparative advantages. 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Delta State is strategically positioned to lead Nigeria’s next phase of agricultural transforma...

  By Amuda Jimoh - Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has been named the Governor of the Year by Democracy Newsline Newspaper for his outstanding efforts in various sectors. The award was received on his behalf in Lokoja by the Kogi State Local Government Auditor General, Dr Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, who commended the media organization for their work. Dr Adabenege described Governor Ododo as a servant leader focused on citizen welfare, and pledged the administration's continued partnership with reputable media organizations to promote transparency and good governance. The Chief Executive Officer of Democracy Newsline Newspaper, Chief Olugbemi Femi, acknowledged Ododo's achievements in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and rural community development, including constructing primary healthcare centers across 239 wards, upgrading rural roads, and ensuring prompt payment of workers' salaries. The award ceremony, held last year August in Abuja, had t...

  A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Joseph Daudu and Counsel to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, said at the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, that Bello was facing political trial and not money laundering charges.  He said this on Wednesday at the ongoing money laundering case instituted against Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.  Daudu's clarification followed the remarks in the open court by EFCC Counsel, Kemi Pinheiro SAN, that what happened in the mode of payments by Local Government Areas in Kogi state was stealing by disguise.  He said this just as the Seventh Prosecution Witness, Olomotane Egoro, a Compliance Officer with Access Bank, admitted in court that the former governor did not serve as local government chairman in any of the local governments in Kogi State. The banker said this against the background that the contracts in question were awarded by local government chairmen for various purpose...

By Blessing Vwerokor The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has formally honoured Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, describing them as statesmen of the South-South whose leadership footprints continue to define governance, peace, and democratic stability in the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large. In a congratulatory message released by PANDEF and endorsed by its National Chairman, Ambassador (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, the Forum said the 51st and 60th birthday anniversaries of Governor Fubara and Senator Dickson respectively provide a fitting moment for reflection on leadership that transcends power and speaks to service, legacy, and nation-building. PANDEF noted that the recognition comes at a sober period in the history of the Niger Delta, yet one that demands celebration of exemplary leadership and principled public service capable of inspiring younger generations across the region. Fubara at 51: A New Generation ...