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 NIGERIA AT 66: MULADE CALLS FOR REFLECTION ON NATION’S JOURNEY TO NATIONHOOD Warri, Delta State — As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Warri Federal Constituency in the 2027 General Elections, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion, urging citizens to reflect on the nation's journey since independence. Chief Mulade, who is also the Ibe-Sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, National Coordinator of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), and National Treasurer of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), said the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to assess the country's progress, challenges and prospects. In a statement issued to mark the anniversary, Chief Mulade commended Nigerians for their resilience, peaceful coexistence and efforts towards keeping the country united despite its cultural, religious and ethnic diversity. He said, “Let us thank God for Hi...

 WARRI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY CHIEF SHERIFF MULADE PRESENTS DEVELOPMENT COMPACT TO PERE AMA-OKOSU National Democratic Party, NDP, candidate for the House of Representatives in the Warri Federal Constituency, Chief Comrade Sheriff Mulade, PhD has described himself as an independent candidate sponsored by the people, saying his aspiration is driven by the desire to represent their interests. Chief Mulade stated this during his campaign visit to Ogbe-Ijoh, headquarters of Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, where he visited His Royal Majesty, Monbene III, the Pere Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. During the visit, the NDP candidate presented his development agenda, titled The Mulade Sheriff Development Compact, to the traditional ruler.  The document outlines his proposed priorities and areas of focus if elected to represent the Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The NDP Warri Federal Constituency Cand...

 IGBOS WILL VOTE MASSIVELY TO RE-ELECT GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI COME 2027 CHIEF ADIBE REPLIES ASSOCIATION OF IGBO DEMOCRATS  The Senior Special Assistant SSA to the Governor on Non Indigenes Affairs Honorable Victor Adibe has said that Igbos and other Nigerians resident in Delta State have resolved to re-elect the Governor of Delta State Right Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori owing to the massive empowerment opportunities of the Governor to people of the state. Honorable Adibe was speaking in reaction to an online publication by the Association of Igbo democrats where the  said publication had held that the Oborevwori Administration does not deserve an automatic Igbo votes but the Senior Special Assistant SSA to the Governor on Non Indigenes Affairs Chief Victor Adibe while speaking noted that under the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Igbos benefitted immensely in the area of appointments and other empowerment opportunities. Chief Adibe insisted that the Oborevwori ...

 

 

NDP WARRI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY CANDIDATE VISITS OLU OF WARRI, SEEKS ROYAL BLESSING The National Democratic Party, NDP, candidate for Warri Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Chief Comrade Mulade Blessing Sheriff, PhD, has paid a courtesy visit to the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, as part of ongoing consultations ahead of the polls. Mulade, the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom and a renowned peace advocate, used the visit to formally present his political aspiration to the revered monarch and seek royal blessings for his bid to represent Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Speaking during the visit, the NDP candidate said his aspiration was driven by the desire to provide effective, inclusive and people-oriented representation that would promote peace, unity and sustainable development across the constituency. He explained that his “Mandate to Serve 2027 – The Light of Hope” agenda wo...

 

NUJ DBS WARRI CHAPEL MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE WITH MESSAGES OF PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE  Warri - A heavy downpour on Monday morning of September 21, 2026 could not dampen the spirit of peace in Warri, as journalists, government officials, civil society groups and residents converged on the Edjeba premises of Delta Broadcasting Service, DBS Warri, came together to commemorate this year's International Day of Peace. The event, organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, DBS Warri Chapel, in conjunction with the National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Delta State Chapter, the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ, Chief Favour Izoukumor Political Vanguard featured calls for dialogue, tolerance and peaceful coexistence in Delta State and beyond. The event was held under the theme, “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” Speaking during the event, the General Manager of DBS Warri, Pastor Malcolm Oteri, described peace as non-negotiable, ...

 UVWIE POLITICAL STAKEHOLDERS MEET, SEEK UNITY FOR DEVELOPMENT Uvwie - Political stakeholders across party lines in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have held an extended meeting aimed at promoting unity, peaceful coexistence and sustainable development in the area. The meeting, held on Sunday at Kenwood Hotel, Jakpa Road, Ekpan, brought together political leaders and stakeholders from different political parties, including the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Hon. Gibson Akporehe. Speaking at the meeting, Akporehe said the convergence was designed to bring political leaders and members together to foster the growth and development of Uvwie. He recalled that while growing up in Uvwie, residents lived in unity irrespective of tribe, religion or culture, and called for the restoration of such spirit of oneness among the people. Also speaking, Dr. John Agbagbo said the forum would engage various tribes and interest groups in Uvwie as part of efforts to reshape the politic...