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By Wilson Macaulay  A prominent Ijaw leader and environmental rights advocate, Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff (PhD), has appealed to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to urgently reconsider and expand the distribution of projects recently approved under the state government’s over ₦400 billion infrastructure development plan, to ensure fair inclusion of Ijaw communities in the state. Chief Mulade made the appeal in a press statement over the weekend, while reacting to the list of projects recently approved by the Delta State Executive Council across several local government areas. According to him, while the approved projects cover many parts of the state, the Ijaw riverine/rural areas appear largely left out, despite their enormous contributions to the economic strength of Delta State and Nigeria through blue economy, oil and gas resources. "The renowned Delta state-born human rights and development advocate, Comrade Mulade said about 90% of the 400 billio...

  " From Ayoyinka Jegede  A Baltimore County Circuit Court in Maryland has ruled in favor of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries USA, Inc. in a defamation and false light case against Funke Ashekun, ordering her to pay $250,000 in compensatory damages and $50,000 in punitive damages. The court recognized the "prolonged, intense, and malicious campaign" conducted by Ashekun against Dr. DK Olukoya and the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. The jury's decision came after Ashekun's evidence and witnesses were deemed weak and inadmissible. Dramatically, Ashekun collapsed in court a day before the ruling, reportedly realizing the case was overwhelmingly against her. Her husband also collapsed the next day while submitting a medical report on her behalf The court's decision is seen as a vindication of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries' reputation and that of Dr. DK Olukoya, the General Overseer.

  Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has once again expressed confidence in the electoral prospects of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, predicting a sweeping victory for both leaders in the 2027 general elections. Oghenesivbe reaffirmed his prediction on Friday on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Chairman and Executive Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ward 6, Kokori, in Ethiope East Local Government Area. According to him, the prevailing political climate in Nigeria, and particularly in Delta State suggests that President Tinubu remains the dominant force on the national stage. “The political atmosphere clearly shows that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no visible contender capable of matching his popularity and track record in governance. This positions him strongly to secure victory not only in Delta State but across the country,...

  By Wilson Macaulay The Baltimore County Circuit Court has delivered judgment in the case of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries USA, Inc. v. Olufunke Ashekun on March 13, 2026. In a judgment handed down by the Circuit Court of Baltimore County, Maryland, on March 13, 2026, in the matter of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries USA, Inc. v. Olufunke Ashekun, the plaintiff successfully prosecuted its claims of defamation and false light, resulting in a binding court order against Olufunke Ashekun. The court awarded compensatory damages in the sum of $250,000 and punitive damages in the sum of $50,000, bringing the total judgment to $300,000, in favor of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries USA, Inc. In granting the judgment and damages, the court recognized the prolonged, intense, and malicious campaign allegedly conducted by Olufunke Ashekun against Dr. D. K. Olukoya and the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, who were seriously concerned about the reach and exte...

  Mangal Industries Limited commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with the theme #GiveToGain, through impactful empowerment initiatives aimed at supporting women in its host communities in Kogi State and young girls in Abuja. As part of the celebration, the company organized empowerment and skills acquisition programs for women within its host communities around the plant in Iluhagba, Kogi State. The initiative was designed to promote gender equality and improve the livelihoods of women, particularly widows, the less privileged, and women living with disabilities. Speaking at the event, the General Manager, Administration and Human Resources, Dr. Umar Musa, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to women’s empowerment and development. He noted that the initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5, which focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. Also speaking at the event held at the company’s plant in Iluhagba, Kh...

As part of ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 political season in the country, Hon. Chief Olugbemi Femi, an aspirant for the Kogi State House of Assembly representing Kabba/Bunu State Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), paid a courtesy visit to the APC Elders Forum in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area. During the meeting, Hon. Olugbemi formally presented his Letter of Intent to the respected party elders, declaring his aspiration to contest for the Kogi State House of Assembly seat.  He explained that the visit was part of his deliberate effort to consult widely with critical stakeholders, particularly the elders who have played significant roles in building and sustaining the party at the grassroots. Hon. Olugbemi noted that elders remain the custodians of wisdom and experience in the party, stressing that their guidance, advice, and blessings are essential for any meaningful political journey. He therefore sought their fatherly counsel, sup...

 By  Ayoyinka Jegede  Uyo. In a bid to  deepen  awareness,  encourage  a sense of shared responsibility,  and promote a culture of ownership that ensures every completed project undertaken  by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)  in the region are protected , maintained , and optimised for present and future generations,  the Corporate  Affairs Directorate of Commission, has organised  a One-Day engagement and capacity building for stakeholders within the Niger Delta, calling for  protection and ownership of NDDC projects in communities by all stakeholders. The stakeholders meeting with the theme " Capacity Building Engagement Community Ownership and Protection of NDDC Projects  for Niger Delta Stakeholders ' held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital stressed on the need for communities and stakeholders across its mandate states to take active ownership and responsibility for safeguarding development projects an...

  By Wilson Macaulay The Special Assistant to the Governor on Security Matters, Hon. Clement Ofovwi, popularly known as General Oloye, has passionately appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain the pipeline surveillance contract currently handled by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, citing the remarkable achievements recorded in the protection of Nigeria’s oil assets and the significant boost to the nation’s economy. Speaking against the backdrop of recent security concerns and political tensions in parts of the country, Hon. Ofovwi emphasized that the engagement of Tantita under the leadership of Niger Delta leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has dramatically reduced oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and illegal refining activities across the Niger Delta region. According to him, the contract has restored confidence in Nigeria’s oil sector and strengthened national revenue. The security aide noted that before the intervention of Tantita, crude ...

By Wilson Macaulay Populist High Chief Wellington Bobo, the Oroupawei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly of Nigeria to sustain their support for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited by ensuring the continuation and possible re-award of the pipeline surveillance contract currently being executed by the company. The respected Niger Delta elder statesman made the call while commending the outstanding performance of Tantita under the leadership of Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. According to High Chief Bobo, the company has demonstrated uncommon commitment and efficiency in safeguarding Nigeria’s critical oil and gas infrastructure across the Niger Delta, a development he said has contributed immensely to national economic recovery. He wondered aloud why some individuals and groups would attempt to undermine an initiative that has brought measurable progress to the country’s oil sector. In his words,...

  By Wilson Macaulay A prominent leader of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Phase 3 an  ex-agitator in the Niger Delta, General John Abugor, from Ethiope West has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the Federal Government to sustain the pipeline surveillance contract currently handled by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited under the leadership of  High Chief Government  Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo. In the letter made available to journalists at  Oghara  headquarters of Ethiope West LGA , General  Abugor stressed that Nigeria stands to gain more economically and environmentally if the pipeline surveillance contract remains with Tantita, which he described as a proven and effective structure in safeguarding the nation’s oil infrastructure. General  John Abugor the Niger Delta ex militant commended President Tinubu for believing in Tompolo’s capacity to protect Nigeria’s critical national assets, noting that the ...

  By Wilson Macaulay The Pan Niger Delta Forum,  (PANDEF), has paid glowing tribute to the remarkable women of the Niger Delta as the world marked the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day. In a powerful message of appreciation and recognition, PANDEF described the women of the oil-rich region as phenomenal pillars whose courage, sacrifice, and leadership will continue to sustain the peace and development of the South-South geopolitical zone. In a statement issued by its National Chairman, Godknows Boladei Igali, the foremost regional socio-political body celebrated the mothers, daughters, and sisters of the Niger Delta for their enduring commitment to the  Niger Delta struggle, growth and social harmony. PANDEF emphasized that the story of the region’s progress cannot be told without acknowledging the central role played by its women across generations. The organization also invoked the legacy of legendary nationalist and women’s rights advocate Margaret Ekpo, whose ...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI Miss Lucy Ifeoma Ugwuanyi, a student of the Petroleum Engineering Department of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, has emerged as the overall winner of the third edition of the Pinefon Innovative Challenge (SHE CAN 3.0).  The intellectually stimulating competition took place yesterday on  Friday March 6, 2026, at the lecture theatre of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, drawing students, academics, development partners, and stakeholders committed to promoting innovation among the girl child. The event, themed “Nurturing Tomorrow’s Generation of STEM Leaders,” featured three outstanding female finalists from higher institutions in Delta State who presented innovative research solutions aimed at addressing contemporary scientific and environmental challenges. Lucy Ifeoma Ugwuanyi captivated the panel of judges with her presentation titled “Drilling Fluid Formulation for High Pressure and High ...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI The Ughievwen Professionals Forum, with chapters in Lagos, Abuja and Asaba, has passionately appealed to the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, to urgently facilitate the completion of the long-abandoned Jeremi–Okwagbe–Egbo–Ideh Road, describing the project as a critical infrastructure needed to unlock economic growth and social development across communities in Ughievwen Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Speaking on behalf of the Forum, the President, Dr. Israel E. Kwode, commended Governor Oborevwori for the remarkable infrastructural development being witnessed across many urban centers in Delta State under the administration’s MORE Agenda, noting that the governor has demonstrated clear commitment to delivering democratic dividends to the people. Dr. Kwode, however, emphasized that while the urban renewal drive under the MORE Agenda has been widely applauded across the state, there is an urgent need for the benefits ...

By Wilson Macaulay WARRI The Ughievwen Professionals Forum, with chapters in Lagos, Abuja and Asaba, has passionately appealed to the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, to urgently facilitate the completion of the long-abandoned Jeremi–Okwagbe–Egbo–Ideh Road, describing the project as a critical infrastructure needed to unlock economic growth and social development across communities in Ughievwen Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Speaking on behalf of the Forum, the President, Dr. Israel E. Kwode, commended Governor Oborevwori for the remarkable infrastructural development being witnessed across many urban centers in Delta State under the administration’s MORE Agenda, noting that the governor has demonstrated clear commitment to delivering democratic dividends to the people. Dr. Kwode, however, emphasized that while the urban renewal drive under the MORE Agenda has been widely applauded across the state, there is an urgent need for the benefits of dev...

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi has endorsed Hon. Emmanuel Obaro, the lawmaker representing Yagba East Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, as its consensus candidate for the 2027 election. The endorsement was made during inauguration of the newly elected party leadership at all levels in the local government. Speaking during the inauguration, the newly inaugurated APC Chairman in Yagba East, Hon. Olusegun Abdulrazaq, moved a motion for the endorsement of Obaro for a second term in office. Abdulrazaq said the lawmaker had demonstrated commitment to the development of the constituency through effective representation and grassroots engagement. According to him, the party leadership and stakeholders in the local government considered Obaro’s performance worthy of continuity. The motion was unanimously seconded and adopted by various structures of the party in the local government, including ward executives, party elders a...

  By Wilson Macaulay ASABA   The election of Chief Solomon Areyenka as the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has continued to attract glowing commendations, with Hon. Dr. Hope George, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, describing his emergence as “a blessing to the party” and a defining moment for progressive politics in the state. Speaking with newsmen in Asaba shortly after the party’s leadership announcement, Dr. Hope George expressed profound joy over Areyenka’s emergence, noting that the new APC chairman is a tested politician with verifiable track records of loyalty, discipline, and grassroots mobilization. According to him, the party could not have made a better choice at this critical time in its evolution in Delta State. “Chief Solomon Areyenka is a blessing to the party. He is tested and trusted. He has paid his dues in the political space and has consistently demonstrated uncommon commitment to party ...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI — Member representing Warri Constituency I in the Delta State House of Assembly, Augustine Uroye, has described the election of Chief Solomon Areyenka as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State as a “universal decision” embraced across the state, declaring that the new party helmsman is “a square peg in a square hole.” Reacting to the outcome of the party’s congress, Hon. Uroye JP said the overwhelming acceptance of Areyenka’s emergence reflects the collective will of party leaders, stakeholders, and grassroots members who genuinely desire progress, unity, and renewed strength for the APC in Delta State. According to the lawmaker, Chief Solomon Areyenka’s political pedigree, administrative experience, and long-standing loyalty to party ideals make him exceptionally suited for the strategic demands of party leadership at this critical time. He noted that the APC in Delta requires a stabilizing figure capable of harmonizing interests ...

A peace and environmental rights advocate, Chief (Dr) Mulade Sheriff, has called on the Delta State Government to urgently embrace large-scale industrialization as a strategy to curb rising unemployment and worsening socio-economic conditions in the state. Mulade made the call in a statement released to journalists in Warri on Wednesday, where he expressed concern over what he described as an alarming rate of unemployment across the state, particularly among the youths. Which pose a strong security threats to the state in no distance time. While commending Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for what he termed “remarkable and visible achievements” in infrastructure development across urban cities in Delta State, Mulade stressed that physical infrastructure alone would not sufficiently address the growing challenges of poverty, hunger and joblessness. According to him, the state must deliberately shift attention to policies that stimulate industrial growth and expand employment opportunities fo...

By Wilson Macaulay WARRI – Hon. Francis Obule, Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, marked his birthday with heartfelt gratitude to Almighty God and profound appreciation to the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, for finding him worthy to serve in his government. In a statement to newsmen, Obule thanked God for making the day a reality and for the grace to witness another year in good health and service to humanity. He described his journey in public service as one shaped by divine favor and strategic relationships. The SSA Political Matters specifically expressed deep gratitude to Governor Oborevwori, noting that being appointed to serve in his administration remains one of the greatest honors of his political career. “I thank God for the privilege of knowing and working with His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. It is an opportunity I do not take for granted,” he stated. Obule praised the Governor’s superlative performance in...

  Today, March 3, history beckons in Delta State. At the iconic Cenotaph in Asaba, the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) convenes its first State Congress following the seismic political realignment that reshaped the state’s power structure, the historic collapse of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) framework in Delta State, into what is today widely acknowledged as the "Great Political Movement," led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. This is no ordinary congress. It is not merely a routine political exercise. It is the formal unveiling of a new order. At the forefront of this defining moment stands the State Leader of the party and Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori. He will lead party leaders, stakeholders, delegates, and loyal faithful into what promises to be a congress of consolidation, direction, and renewed strength. Across the globe, politics follows a familiar rhythm; negotiation and compromise, persuasion and principle, strategy...