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  By. Wilson Macaulay All roads will lead to Emevor in Isoko North Local Government Area on Thursday, November 13, 2025, as the much-anticipated Metricon Bar, Restaurant & Lounge officially opens its doors to the public in what promises to be a landmark event in the history of entertainment and hospitality in Isoko land. The multi-million-naira facility, a brainchild of Dr. John Holt Ologho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Metricon Bar, Restaurant & Lounge, is being hailed as a revolutionary concept designed to redefine nightlife, dining, and leisure experiences in the region. Transforming the Socioeconomic Landscape Speaking at a pre-launch media briefing, Dr. John Holt Ologho JP the immediate past Regent of Enevor Kingdom  expressed immense optimism about the transformative impact Metricon will have on the local economy and social life. According to him, “Metricon is not just a business venture; it is a concept designed to change the socioeconomic landscape o...

  Onyinyechi Udemezue The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Effurun witnessed a momentous occasion recently as the Principal and Chief Executive, Engr. Dr. Samuel E. Onoji, officially flagged off the Federal Government's Technical Vocational Education and Training (FGN-TVET) Skills Training and National Skills Qualification (NSQ) Certification Program. The ceremony, held at the Institute's main auditorium, attracted the top management team from the Institute, including, industry leaders, and learners. The event marks a significant stride towards improving the country's technical education framework. The PTI Boss, in his keynote address, emphasized the importance of practical skills in today’s job market. "We are at a pivotal moment where technical skills are the lifeblood of the oil and gas sector, and our commitment at PTI is to ensure that our graduates are industry-ready," he stated. The FGN-TVET program is set to benefit thousands of young Nigerians through a...

   By Wilson Macaulay WARRI In a strong voice of political affirmation and grassroot  leadership, Chief Best Umukoro, a  Political Aide to  the Governor on Community Development, has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its strategic endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Describing the move as “a clear recognition of visionary governance and transformative leadership,” Chief Umukoro said the APC’s show of support is a unifying gesture that will further galvanize development across Nigeria and strengthen democratic consolidation in Delta State. “President Tinubu has demonstrated uncommon courage and capacity in steering the country through critical reforms. His administration has brought renewed direction to our economy, strengthened our institutions, and ignited a new sense of national pride,” Umukoro declared. He also lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for what he called “exemplary leadersh...

  By Wilson Macaulay,  WARRI  Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Comrade Francis Obule (JP), has taken a firm stand against what he described as the “ill-advised and self-serving political posturing” of Mr. Julius Akpovoka, warning him and his sponsors to desist from maligning the performing Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, whose MORE Agenda has become a model of progressive governance in Delta State. Speaking with newsmen in Warri, Comrade Francis Obule cautioned Akpovoka to exercise restraint and avoid premature political ambition, stressing that the zoning arrangement in Delta State remains sacrosanct and that Governor sheriff Oborevwori like other Governors before him in the spirit and letter of equity should continue his second tenure come 2027  Going down the memory lane Obule emphasized saying :  “In the political history of Delta State since 1999, no Governor has ever served one term, “It is, theref...

  By Jim Derek You know the guy that goes by the name "Basil Okoh?" Yeah, he's a well known OJA RADIO without wire, a regular paid propagandist, and a shameless one for that matter. The likes of FO cannot match Basil's manipulative skills in the thriving business of blackmailing politically exposed persons.  Basil's mischievous crafting capacity derives strength from Lucifer's inner temple. It resides in his bloodstream, an evil ordination within Satan's 33 degrees. Basil hates the immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa with perfect hatred, and that includes everything and anybody that is associated with him. His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is on Basil's black book because of his political relationship with Senator Okowa.  Basil's bitterness dates back to late Tony Obuh's governorship ambition in 2014. Basil was already penned down for a juicy political appointment as a cor...

  Secretary of Ijaw National Congress of the Americas, INC-A, Ebikeme Amafini, says Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, should retool his peace-building antecedents and prioritize truth to address political tensions that have for decades claimed  lives in Warri. Amafini, who said "no  life should be sacrificed for political gains", reacted to Governor Oborevwori's recent outburst to feuding Itsekiri, Ijaw and Urhobo, of Warri, to rather "fight after 2031", adding: "You want me to speak and lose votes?". The governor's statement is widely perceived as evasive or betrayal of helplessness on the Warri intractable crises. Despite damage control efforts by his handlers, Oborevwori's comment still draw widespread criticism. But Amafini advised  that "leadership driven by truth would rather make Oborevwori garner more votes in 2027 and possibly guarantee him Noble Peace Price on Warri's intractable crises". Tensions continue to mou...

  By Wilson Macaulay Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International(PICFI) has empowered 70 students cutting  across different higher institutions in Nigeria with  scholarship awards.  The awards which took place during the organization's 21st Annual National Prayer Conference with the title:" Occupy Till I Come" was held on Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd October, 2025 at Petroleum Training Institute(PTI) Effurun, Delta State. In her remarks, PICFI Zonal Co-ordinator and Chairman of Scholarship Awards Committee, Omosede Osafile said one of the goals of the PICFI is to partner with government and organizations   to impact on the life of people in the organization's  host communities. According to her, PICFI aims  at nurturing and  coaching the younger generation  for excellence in leadership, skills acquisition  and education transformation. She  said, the scholarship awards  being presented is the second set of scholar...

  By Wilson Macaulay In a vibrant and heartwarming ceremony held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Ishaka Hotel, Refinery Road, Effurun, Warri, Delta State, the Herpotential Special Needs Initiative was officially launched. A key highlight of the event was the unveiling of popular entertainer MC Emmaralo as the NGO’s Brand Ambassador. The launch event drew notable dignitaries, community stakeholders, educators, clergy, and health professionals, all united in support of the initiative’s mission: to empower and support children—particularly the girl child with special needs—in Delta State and beyond. A Laudable Vision Commended The Chairman of the occasion, Chief Dr. Philip Ariakpoyeri Ileleji, a Chartered Accountant and lecturer at Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, described the NGO as “a laudable dream that requires the support of men and women of goodwill.” During the press briefing, Dr. Ariakpoyeri commended the founders, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ukpetenam, for their unwavering ...

  By Wilson Macaulay  WARRI The Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International (PICFI) on Wednesday, October 1, kicked off its 2025 Annual National Prayer Conference at the PTI Conference Centre, Effurun, Delta State, under the compelling theme: “Occupy Till I Come” (Luke 19:13).  The Spiritual Conference billed to run  through October 1–3,  brought together Christian professionals across Nigeria’s oil and gas sector for a time of intercession, strategic engagement, and spiritual realignment — with a clear focus on advancing kingdom values within the industry and the nation at large. In his stirring welcome address, Brother Shola Idowu, PICFI’s National President, expressed gratitude to God for a fruitful four-year leadership journey. He outlined the progression of annual spiritual themes that have shaped the fellowship’s direction: 2022 – Knowing God,  2023 – Living Sacrifice, 2024 – Men at the Gate and the current 2025  conference tagged ----O...

  By Wilson Macaulay   WARRI A passionate call has been made by High Comrade Joseph Lamienghan, a prominent grassroot  mobilizer and social justice advocate in the Niger Delta, who has decried the deplorable condition of roads across Nigeria, particularly in the oil-producing region. 65 years after independence. In his  independence anniversary  statement made available to Daily independent Newspaper, Newspaper, High Comrade Lamienghan described the current state of Nigerian roads  65  years of nationhood  as nothing short of a national disaster, warning that unless urgent steps are taken, the socio-economic impact will continue to worsen and deepen the suffering of already burdened citizens. > “We are living in abnormal times, where our roads — instead of being channels of movement and commerce — have become corridors of death,” Lamienghan lamented. “From Port Harcourt to Warri, Benin to Yenagoa, and across the oil-rich Niger Delta, our people...

By Wilson Macaulay In a vibrant and heartwarming ceremony held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Ishaka Hotel, Refinery Road, Effurun, Warri, Delta State, the Herpotential Special Needs Initiative was officially launched. A key highlight of the event was the unveiling of popular entertainer MC Emmaralo as the NGO’s Brand Ambassador. The launch event drew notable dignitaries, community stakeholders, educators, clergy, and health professionals, all united in support of the initiative’s mission: to empower and support children—particularly the girl child with special needs—in Delta State and beyond. A Laudable Vision Commended The Chairman of the occasion, Chief Dr. Philip Ariakpoyeri Ileleji, a Chartered Accountant and lecturer at Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, described the NGO as “a laudable dream that requires the support of men and women of goodwill.” During the press briefing, Dr. Ariakpoyeri commended the founders, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ukpetenam, for their unwavering commit...

  By Wilson Macaulay  In a glowing commentary in respect of   the recent birthday celebration of Sheriff Oborevwori Jnr, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State, on Political Matters, Hon. Comr. Francis Obule JP, has commended the young leader for his exemplary conduct, people-oriented values, and unprecedented empowerment efforts. According to Hon.Comrade Francis Obule, the remarkable show of leadership and generosity displayed by Sheriff Oborevwori Jnr is a direct reflection of the strong upbringing he received from his father, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State. > “We have witnessed many governors from both  the North and South since independence, but none have produced a son like Sheriff Oborevwori Jnr,” said Hon. Obule. “The values, humility, and commitment to empowering others that Sheriff Jnr has shown are rare and commendable.” The highlight of the celebration was an empowerment initiative wort...

 By Wilson Macaulay The Urhobo Nation is mourning the death of Olorogun Oskar Ibru, with tributes pouring in from leaders and citizens alike. His passing, described as shocking and untimely, has left a deep void in Delta State and beyond. Reacting to the loss, Hon. Comrade Francis Obule JP, Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters, said Oskar’s death is “a monumental blow to the Urhobo people and Nigeria at large.” He described the late Oskar as a dependable, illustrious son of Urhobo land whose humility and jovial spirit endeared him to many. Obule recalled Oskar’s lively presence during the 2007 Governorship election that brought DR Emmanuel Uduaghan and the inauguration of the Chief Askia Ogieh-led board of DESOPADEC  noting his laughter, warmth,  humility , love , constant jokes, and  warm   affection which  shows that  Olorogun  Oskar Ibru was a good leader. Your smile always brightened the room. We calle...

By Wilson Macaulay Warri, Delta State – Anger is boiling over in the Niger Delta as the Movement for the Survival of the IZON Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), Western Zone, has launched a blistering attack on Hon. Monday Ovwigho Igbuya, accusing him of betraying the oil-rich communities of Delta State and reducing his NDDC office to a tool of nepotism and neglect. In a statement laced with outrage, MOSIEND Chairman Comrade Graham Abulu minced no words:  “Hon. Igbuya has failed the Niger Delta. He came to the NDDC Board with no vision, no blueprint, and no will to fight for our people. Instead, he has chosen nepotism and favoritism over justice and equity. We cannot and will not accept this betrayal.” MOSIEND alleged that Igbuya’s representation has deliberately sidelined Ijaw, Urhobo, Itsekiri and the oil-producing communities while enriching political cronies. They demanded immediate project accountability, insisting that billions of NDDC funds have not translated ...

  By Wilson Macaulay A storm of condemnation has trailed recent allegations by Jude GbabooPr against Tantita Security Services, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo), and the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) under the leadership of Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro. In a strongly worded statement issued by Niger Delta leaders, Gbaboyor was accused of fabricating malicious claims designed to discredit the achievements of Tantita Security and undermine the peace and progress of the region. > “Let us be clear—Tantita has not killed anyone in Rivers State, nor has it engaged in kidnapping or operated illegal detention facilities as falsely claimed by Jude. These are baseless lies aimed at sowing chaos,” the statement read Tompolo’s Impact Lauded Since taking the reins, Tompolo’s Tantita Security Services has been widely acknowledged for changing the narrative of security and stability in the Niger Delta. The company has been credited with stemming oil thef...

By Wilson Macaulay  Warri, Delta State – It was an outpouring of goodwill and heartfelt felicitation as General Godstime Ogidigba, fondly called General Oloye, Chief of Staff to the PAP Third Phase Leadership, extended warm congratulations to Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement personally signed, General Ogidigba described Dr. Otuaro as “a visionary leader, bridge-builder, and patriotic son of the Niger Delta whose commitment to peacebuilding, empowerment, and human capital development has repositioned the PAP office as a beacon of hope for ex-agitators and the wider Niger Delta community.” According to him, Dr. Otuaro’s leadership style, anchored on humility, inclusiveness, and transparency, has inspired renewed confidence in the amnesty programme and strengthened the Federal Government’s efforts toward sustaining peace in the oil-rich region. “On this special day of yours, we in the PAP ...

By Wilson Macaulay Yenagoa – The leadership of the Third Phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has petitioned the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, urging him to intervene and call Mr. Elaye Slaboh to order over what they described as “a grave threat to peace and security in the Niger Delta region.” In a strongly worded petition dated 29th September 2025, and addressed to the Governor’s office in Yenagoa, the PAP leaders accused Slaboh, who hails from Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, of parading himself as the National Chairman of the Third Phase PAP despite the expiration of his tenure on September 16, 2025. According to the petition, Mr. Slaboh’s refusal to relinquish office, coupled with his continued misrepresentation, risks igniting confrontation and crisis among the PAP Phase 3 leadership and delegates, thereby undermining the fragile peace in Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta at large. The petitioners, led by Comrades Ben Tray an...

By Wilson Macaulay WARRI,  Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Comrade Francis Obule JP, has urged the political class of Okpe extraction in Delta Central Senatorial District to shun any plan of contesting the forthcoming 2027 gubernatorial primaries against Governor   Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori in APC or any other political Party. Speaking with journalists in Warri during the passage rites of the mother of Dr. Toyin Agbolayah, Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Development, Obule emphasized the importance of unity and political decorum, stressing that the Okpe Urhobos and indeed the Urhobo nation must rally behind Governor Oborevwori for his second term bid. Drawing parallels from recent political trajectory, Obule noted that during the tenure of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, no Itsekiri politician challenged him within his party. Similarly, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa enjoyed the loyalty of his Aniom...