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First Lady Visit to Warri kingdom Has Brought More Federal Visibility and Stronger Collaboration with Delta State Government, Says Toghanrose, DESOPADEC Commissioner

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WARRI By Wilson Macaulay The Commissioner representing Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality on the Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Hon. Ofe Toghanrose Sunny, has declared that the recent visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Warri has significantly elevated federal visibility in Delta State and strengthened collaboration between the Federal Government and the state. Speaking on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Olu Palace during the historic visit, Toghanrose described the event as a “strategic bridge-building moment” that has positioned Warri and the broader Niger Delta region more prominently on the national development map. According to him, the presence of the First Lady sent a strong signal of renewed federal attention to the region’s socio-economic potential. The DESOPADEC Commissioner, who was fully on ground throughout the visit, noted that the engagement went beyond ceremonial courtesies. He emphasized that the Firs...
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First Lady Visit to Warri Kingdom Will Accelerate Delta Economic ,Political Progress, Says Mr Femi Odonmeta, Publisher Warri Voice

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  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI   The Publisher of Warri Voice Newspaper, Mr. Femi Odonmeta, has stated that the Thursday February 26th visit of Nigeria’s First Lady,  Her Excellency,Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to the Warri Kingdom will serve as a catalyst for unprecedented economic and political advancement in Delta State and the wider Niger Delta region. Speaking from the sidelines of the grand civic reception hosted by His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, Mr. Odonmeta described the historic visit as “a defining moment in the evolving relationship between traditional institutions, Delta State, and the Federal Government.” He noted that beyond the ceremonial splendour, the visit carried significant socio-economic implications. According to the veteran journalist and respected media entrepreneur, the presence of the First Lady in Warri kingdom,her ancestral homeland signals renewed federal attention toward Warri Kingdom. “This visit is not merely symbolic; it i...
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First Lady Visit to Warri Kingdom Has Brought A New Lease of Life, Says Hon Augustine Uroye WARRI

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  By Wilson Macaulay Member representing Warri South Constituency I in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Augustine Uroye, (JP)has declared that the Thursday February  26th visit of Nigeria’s First Lady,  Her Excellency,  Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Warri Kingdom has ushered in what he described as “a new lease of life” into  the historic ancient Warri kingdom. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the grand civic reception held in honour of the First Lady, Hon. Uroye, who served on the planning committee for the event, said the atmosphere that greeted her arrival reflected renewed hope, unity, and purpose among the people. According to him, the visit has reawakened confidence in the federal government’s commitment to the Niger Delta region. The erudite lawmaker stressed that beyond the colourful pageantry and cultural splendour that defined the reception, the visit carries profound political and economic implications. “This is more than a ceremoni...
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Warri South APC Boss Richard Pessu Leads Grand Welcome for First Lady Oluremi Tinubu

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  By Wilson Macaulay The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Warri South Local Government Area, Hon. Richard Pessu, led party faithful and key stakeholders in a grand and colourful reception to welcome Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, to the historic Warri Kingdom. The reception, which took place at the revered palace of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, drew political leaders, traditional chiefs, women groups, youth organizations, and party supporters who gathered in solidarity to honour the First Lady during her visit to her ancestral roots. Describing the occasion as both historic and symbolic, Hon. Pessu said the First Lady’s presence in Warri underscores the enduring bond between the Federal Government and traditional institutions in the Niger Delta. “This visit is not only ceremonial; it represents a reaffirmation of unity, respect for our cultural heritage, and a demonstration of commitment to grassroots development. We are deeply honoured to r...
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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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