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  By Wilson Macaulay LOKOJA As political permutations and alignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections begin to take shape, a respected philanthropist and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Asiwaju Olatunji Olusoji, has delivered a timely and far-reaching admonition to the people of Okunland, urging them to avoid the costly political miscalculations that weakened their position during the 2023 Kogi State governorship election. Speaking during a media interaction in Lokoja, Olusoji stressed that the future political relevance of Okunland depends largely on unity, strategic patience, and disciplined political organization, rather than haste or internal rivalry. According to him, the lessons of 2023 must not be ignored if the zone hopes to negotiate power effectively in the coming years. Olusoji argued that rather than dissipating energy on premature power struggles, the Okun people should begin a deliberate process of reconciliation, consensus-building, and political ...

  By Wilson Macaulay LOKOJA  As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum, a prominent philanthropist and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Asiwaju Olatunji Olusoji, has cautioned the people of Okunland against repeating the mistakes of the past, urging them to embrace unity and strategic patience until 2031. Speaking during an interaction with selected journalists in Lokoja on Sunday, Olusoji advised the Okun people to organize themselves into a cohesive and formidable political bloc capable of negotiating power effectively in the future, rather than engaging in divisive politics that could once again weaken their collective strength. He appealed to Nigerians to remain patient and continue to support the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, acknowledging that while the reforms may currently be causing hardship, prosperity would emerge in due course. According to Olusoji, the agitation for power shift in Kogi State will ...

  f t By Wilson Macaulay  Hon. Clement Ofovwi aka General Oloye, Special Assistant to the Governor  on Security Matters, have. hailed Oborevwori over Flyover Project at Uromi Junction In what he described as one o he most visionary and people-focused infrastructural interventions in the history of Delta State, Hon. Clement Ofovwi, popularly known as General Oloye,  commended the Governor for the ongoing flyover project at the ever-busy Uromi Junction. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the project, Hon. Ofovwi hailed Governor Oborevwori’s leadership as strategic, responsive, and transformational, noting that the Uromi Junction flyover is not just a road project but a bold statement of the administration’s commitment to safety, economic growth, and urban renewal. According to him, the Uromi Junction had for decades remained a notorious traffic choke-point and accident-prone axis, linking major commercial and residential corridors within the state. He noted t...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI In a sweeping and unequivocal endorsement that cuts through years of controversy surrounding the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), the National Chairman of Amnesty Phase Three, General Ogidigba Godstime Ogidigba, has declared that the appointment of Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro as Administrator marks the definitive answer to what he described as a decade of failure, drift and missed opportunities within the Programme. Reacting to persistent agitations, protests and petitions targeted at the Amnesty Office, General Ogidigba offered a detailed assessment of the Programme’s troubled past and its emerging renaissance under Otuaro’s leadership, insisting that the current Administrator has restored direction, credibility and hope to thousands of Niger Delta youths. A Programme That Lost Its Way According to General Ogidigba, the Amnesty Programme suffered a steady decline following the exit of former Administrator Hon. Kingsley Kuku, noting that the period tha...

  By Wilson Macaulay Tanitta Security Company has once again distinguished itself as a foremost pillar of safety, professionalism, and community partnership, earning widespread commendation for its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property while actively promoting peace and unity at the grassroots level. Renowned for its vigilance, integrity, and operational excellence, Tanitta Security Company has steadily built a reputation as a trusted security solutions provider, delivering tailor-made services to communities, businesses, and individuals. With a team of highly trained and disciplined personnel, the company has consistently demonstrated readiness to confront evolving security challenges using modern techniques, intelligence-driven strategies, and innovative technology. Beyond its core mandate of safeguarding lives and assets, Tanitta Security has carved a unique identity as a community-focused organisation deeply invested in social stability and development. This co...

  By Wilson Macaulay Tanitta Security Company has once again distinguished itself as a foremost pillar of safety, professionalism, and community partnership, earning widespread commendation for its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property while actively promoting peace and unity at the grassroots level. Renowned for its vigilance, integrity, and operational excellence, Tanitta Security Company has steadily built a reputation as a trusted security solutions provider, delivering tailor-made services to communities, businesses, and individuals. With a team of highly trained and disciplined personnel, the company has consistently demonstrated readiness to confront evolving security challenges using modern techniques, intelligence-driven strategies, and innovative technology. Beyond its core mandate of safeguarding lives and assets, Tanitta Security has carved a unique identity as a community-focused organisation deeply invested in social stability and development. This co...

By Wilson Macaulay In the evolving political landscape of Burutu South, where the demand for purposeful, people-oriented leadership has never been stronger, Barrister Oweilaemi Pereotubo has emerged as a compelling symbol of hope, capacity and credibility. According to Ebikabowei Kedikumo, a respected voice from Ayakoromo Town, Barrister Oweilaemi represents not just a political option, but the right choice for Burutu South as the constituency looks ahead to the 2027 general elections. Kedikumo noted that in a time when many seek public office without a verifiable record of service, Barrister Oweilaemi stands apart as a tested and trusted leader whose impact is already evident across communities. Long before declaring interest in elective office, he has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to human development, social justice and grassroots empowerment. Central to his growing reputation is the work of the Barrister Oweilaemi Foundation, which has transformed the lives of many in...

  Your Excellency, I write in the spirit and letter of proportionality, equity, national unity, and strategic inclusiveness to commend your transformational decisions on national security infrastructure, and to respectfully present a balanced proposal for the location and deployment of Nigerian Army training depots across all six geopolitical zones of our beloved country Nigeria. Your leadership has already signaled a departure from the old fashioned historical centralization of military training in the Northern region by approving new Nigerian Army  Training depots outside the traditional hub.  This noteworthy effort in my opinion will promote national integration, equitable opportunity, and regional representation in the Nigerian Army’s training architecture. Current Status of Nigerian Army Depots As of today January 2026, the Nigerian Army is actively expanding its recruit training capacity with the following major depots: From available records in the public domain, w...

By Wilson Macaulay A Delta-born Ijaw leader, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has implored the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to consider and appoint an Ijaw man as the next Vice-Chancellor of the Dennis Osadebay University,  Asaba. According to him, the call is driven by concerns over the lack of Ijaw representation in the university leadership, despite the community's contributions to the institution's establishment. He pointed out that no Ijaw individual has held a Vice-Chancellorship or principal officer position in the state's new universities, and argued that qualified Ijaw candidates with academic integrity, administrative competence, and professionalism are available for the role. The Ibe-Sorimowei of Ancient oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom and Activist expressed the confidence that appointing an Ijaw Vice-Chancellor would address perceived neglect and promote inclusivity in university leadership, giving Ijaw people a sense of belonging in Delta State's ed...

  By Uche Richard The recent BBC interview granted by the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, has continued to reverberate across the Niger Delta and beyond, igniting renewed global attention on the long-standing crisis of environmental degradation, oil pollution, and socio-economic neglect in Nigeria’s oil-producing communities. As the echoes of the monarch’s forthright intervention gain momentum, the Youth O’Clock Movement, in collaboration with Hon. Daniel Ezekiel, House of Representatives Aspirant for Warri Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, has emerged as a rallying force, mobilising young people across the region for justice, coordinated action, and a new era of generational leadership. In the widely circulated interview, the Olu of Warri spoke with rare clarity and moral authority, describing oil pollution not merely as an environmental issue but as a profound human crisis that has destroyed livelihoods, poisoned water sourc...

By Wilson Macaulay The political landscape of Warri South West was charged with renewed energy on Tuesday as the 2027 Youth O’Clock Tour of Comrade Hon. Ezekiel Daniel Perela swept through  the area, sparking widespread enthusiasm among leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The tour, which commenced earlier in the week in Warri North, is designed to strengthen party structures while galvanising the youth population across the Warri Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ezekiel, fondly called “Aluta” by supporters, arrived to a warm and vibrant reception, reflecting growing grassroots acceptance of his vision for youth-driven political participation. Welcoming him, the Warri South West ADC Chairman, Mr. Bestman Tulu, flanked by members of his executive council, applauded Ezekiel’s passion for youth inclusion, describing it as timely and essential for the party’s future growth and relevance. In his remarks, Tulu assured party stakeholders t...

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI  The Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Security Matters, Hon. Clement Ofovwi, popularly known as General Oloye, has commended Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for what he described as bold, visionary and people-centered leadership demonstrated through the execution of the Otovwodo Flyover, the Udu Harbour Market, and the ongoing reconstruction of the Udu ECN Road. General Oloye, while addressing journalists in Asaba on Tuesday, said the projects represent a defining chapter in Delta State’s infrastructure renaissance and a clear reflection of Governor Oborevwori’s commitment to the MORE Agenda of Meaningful Development, Opportunities for all, Realistic Reforms and Enhanced Peace and Security. According to him, the three projects, strategically located within Delta Central and its commercial corridor, will  not only reshape the physical landscape of the state but also strengthen security, economic stability and social cohesion....

By Wilson Macaulay Port Harcourt  The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has formally commenced its intervention in the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, with the inauguration of its high-powered Reconciliation Committee, calling on key political actors, particularly former Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the incumbent Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to rise as pillars of peace, unity and inclusive reform in the interest of the state and the Niger Delta region at large. The inauguration ceremony, which held in Port Harcourt on Monday, attracted prominent leaders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders and civil society representatives from across the Niger Delta. PANDEF leadership described the current political tension in Rivers State as a serious threat to governance, democratic stability and socio-economic development, urging all parties to exercise restraint and embrace dialogue. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of PA...

  BOMADI  As Political tension in Bomadi LGA intensified on Monday morning the Bomadi , the Diasporas movement has  demanded the recall of councillors accused of pursuing an impeachment agenda that threatens local governance. Speaking in  Warri ,  Hon Comrade Godday Zipamor Ogbein Ama said the alleged plot includes plans by the disgruntled councillors to defect to the PDP after destabilising the council leadership. “Their actions show total disregard for Bomadi’s leadership structure and democratic mandate,” Ama declared. He urged the Delta State Government to act “swiftly and decisively” to prevent what he described as a looming breakdown of order in the local government. The group expressed unwavering support for  the Chairman Hon. Dagidi Andaye, insisting that his administration has remained focused on development  

  By Blessing Brorhien  Rivers State once again stands at the epicenter of Nigeria’s political fault lines as the Ijaw National Congress (INC) has entered the fray with a forceful intervention, describing the renewed impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a direct assault on democracy, peace, and national stability. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, the INC — the apex socio-cultural body of the Ijaw nation worldwide — warned that the unfolding political drama is no longer a local quarrel but a national emergency capable of destabilizing the entire Niger Delta region if not urgently contained. The organization dismissed the impeachment attempt, the third since 2023, as a dangerous political obsession rather than a constitutional necessity. “This is no longer about personalities or ethnic sentiments. This is about whether Nigeria’s democracy will survive coordinated political sabotage,” the INC declared. A Democracy Stress Test According to the IN...

  By Wilson Macaulay The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South geopolitical zone, has waded decisively into the escalating political crisis rocking Rivers State, following the decision of the State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. In a strongly worded press statement jointly signed by: King Alfred Diete-Spiff, CFR – Amanyanabo of Twon-Brass & Co-Chairman, Board of Trustees, Obong (Arc.) Victor Attah – Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State & Co-Chairman, BOT Amb. (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, OON – National Chairman, PANDEF, issued after an emergency meeting of its Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee, PANDEF expressed grave concern over the deteriorating political atmosphere in Rivers  State, warning that the unfolding developments pose serious risks to peace, stability and governance not only in Rivers State but across the Niger Delta and Niger...

  Your special contribution to the growth and development of Kabowei  Kingdom over the years reminds us that true greatness is  measured  by impact, character and service to humanity. Your constant, steady hand of support and progress has set you apart as a worthy ambassador of our shared heritage As you celebrate this Diamond Jubilee may your days ahead be crowned with good health, renewed strength, peace, and greater accomplishments I Congratulate You Your people honor you  History will remember you  Happy 60th Birthday Long Life, prosperity, and continued Relevance Signed: Barr. PS. Erebulu, Audio III Pere of Kabowei Kingdom

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI Populist High Chief Wellington Bobo, the Oroupawei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has declared total solidarity with the Ghanaian community in Nigeria, describing himself as not merely a friend but “one of them.” Chief Bobo made this powerful declaration while serving as Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Annual End-of-Year Ceremony of the National Association of Ghanaian Community in Nigeria (NAGHACON), held at Delta Carrier College, Airport Road, Warri, on Sunday, January 4.2025. In a deeply ideological and emotional address that electrified the audience, the renowned Niger Delta elder traced his philosophical roots to Ghana, crediting Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, as the defining influence in his life. “Even though I am Nigerian by birth, I was ideologically formed in Ghana through my mentor, former President Kwame Nkrumah, who founded the Ideological Institute of Ghana for the promotion of revolutionary consciousness,” Chief Bobo dec...

  By Wilson Macaulay Ughelli—Delta Central headquarters  was once again agog with spiritual fire, humanitarian passion and developmental advocacy as The King’s Ministry International, in collaboration with the Royal Charity for Widows and Orphans Initiative, made a powerful call on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to strategically partner with Skill Acquisition Centres across the state to empower widows and orphans and reposition them as productive contributors to boost the MORE Agenda. The call was made by the Founder and Chairperson, Evang. Mrs. Elizabeth O. Dortie, during the Ministry’s Annual Thanksgiving and Widows’ Christmas Shower 2025, themed “Celebrating the Divine Mandate”, held at the King’s Sanctuary Hall, No. 38 Egborode Street, Ekuigbo, Ughelli — a location spiritually christened “Jerusalem.” the blessed land. Addressing the gathering during the Programme, Evang. Mrs.Elizabeth  Dortie stressed that widows and orphans remain among the most downtrodden and neglecte...