National Assembly Signals Support THE push for the creation of Anioma State has received a significant boost, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio declaring that the National Assembly is favourably disposed to the proposal. He made the remarks in Asaba during the South-South Zonal Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he addressed party stakeholders […]
By SUNDAY EBIGWU A Party at a Crossroads THE recent All Progressives Congress (APC) state congress in Delta has triggered fresh debate over internal cohesion, leadership style, and the future of the party ahead of the 2027 elections. What was expected to consolidate gains following high-profile defections now appears, to critics, to have deepened internal fractures. […]
Oborevwori Inaugurates Grassroots Coordinators to Deepen Political Mobilisation DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated Local Government and Ward Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots political engagement across the state. The ceremony, held in Asaba, brought together government officials, party leaders, and stakeholders, marking a significant […]
Consensus Politics Meets Grassroots Resistance Automatic Return Plan Reshapes Akwa Ibom’s 2027 Race GOVERNOR Umo Eno has altered Akwa Ibom’s political landscape by abandoning the zoning system and endorsing automatic return tickets for all incumbent elected officials ahead of the 2027 elections. The policy shift is linked to a broader political understanding designed to reward […]
THE Governor of Imo State and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Hope Uzodimma, and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, have called for coordinated messaging and stronger grassroots mobilisation across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both leaders made the call on Monday during the South-South Strategic Communications and Mobilisation […]
Directive Ahead of 2027 Elections GOVERNOR of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed all political appointees in his administration with ambitions to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before 31st March 2026. The directive, announced in an official statement, signals the state government’s move to ensure compliance with […]
Uncertainty Clouds 2027 Political Calculations A wave of uncertainty is sweeping through the corridors of power in Abuja as ministers and political appointees under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reconsider their political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Multiple sources indicate that several ministers who had initially nursed plans to contest elective offices have begun […]
By SIMBO OLORUNFEMI Trump 2.0 and the Revival of Disruptive Power Politics THE return of Donald Trump to the White House has reignited a familiar debate in global politics: whether the United States is retreating from multilateral leadership into a more force-driven, unilateral posture. Within days of his inauguration, the administration signalled a decisive shift. From […]
Revisiting a Defining Moment in Delta’s History THE creation of Warri South-West Local Government Area in 1996 under Sani Abacha was intended as part of a broader effort to decentralise governance across Nigeria. Instead, it triggered one of the most contentious disputes in Delta State’s history—one centred on the location of the local government headquarters. […]
A Viral Gesture, A Deeper Backlash WHAT may have been intended as a lighthearted or strategic social media engagement has instead triggered a wave of criticism, exposing what some observers describe as a widening disconnect between the Delta State Government and its youth population. At the centre of the controversy is a ₦100,000 online “challenge” […]