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 ADVOCATE OF POWER SHIFT GROUP CANVASES FOR PATANI INDIGENE TO REP BOMADI/PATANI FED CONSTITUENCY IN 2027. Warri - In a bid to ensure  equity in the politics of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, the Advocate Of Power Shift Group has paid a courtesy visit to Renowned Educationist, Dr.Lious Otuisi at his residence in Warri on Sunday to chat the way forward for the Bomadi/Federal Constituency come 2027. The Advocate Of Power Shift Group is advocating for power shift in the House of Representatives seat from Bomadi to Patani Local Government Area  and Sons and Daughters of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency were present at the visit . Convener of the Advocate of Power Shift Group who led other members to the courstesy visit, Comrade Chris Anthony noted that the visit was to seek support from Dr. Louis Otuisi over the injustice meted on the People of Patani Local government Area in the Politics of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency. Comrade Anthony stated that for the past t...

 

 

 COMRADE MULADE CALLS ON GOV. OBOREVWORI TO APPOINT IJAW AS NEXT VICE-CHANCELLOR OF DENNIS OSADEBAY UNIVERSITY, ASABA.  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 promot...

 COMRADE SHERIFF MULADE HAILS GOV. OBOREVWORI'S DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES IN THE STATE, SAYS NO CHALLENGE FOR HIM COME 2027 A renowned Niger Delta environmental and human rights activist, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has comnended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for the successful groundbreaking ceremony for the N59.7bn Lagos-Asaba Expressway Flyover in Agbor and implored politicians not to contest against the governor in the 2027 Governorship election, saying he has performed extremely well and need to consolidate on the development for the betterment of Deltans. Speaking to newsmen at Asaba, the state capital after the groundbreaking ceremony for the N59.7bn Lagos-Asaba Expressway Flyover, Uromi junction, the Ijaw leader and development advocate said that he was impressed with the performance of the Governor, Oborevwori, saying that; "We just witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony for yet another flyover in the state. Only recently he did that of Ughelli and today...

 

 

 COMRADE KESSIENA EGAJIVWIE, COMRADE DAVIS OBOJOBO EMERGE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY OF FIELD INFORMATION CHAPEL. The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Field Information Chapel now has a new leadership led by Comrade Kessiena Egajivwie, saddled to pilot the helm of affairs for the next three years. Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, who led members of the state leadership to monitor the election at the Warri South Council Secretariat, charged the newly elected officers to uphold professionalism and strict ethical standards to strengthen the respect and credibility of the chapel. The election of Comrade Kessiena Egagivwie as Chairperson of the NUJ Field Information Chapel has set a historic record, as she becomes the first female to lead the chapel.  The seven-member executive committee was elected unopposed. The chairman, Delta State Council of the NUJ, Comrade Churchill Oyowe flanked by the Vice Chairman, Comrade Fel...

 

 

 

 IJAW LEADER MULADE URGES PRESIDENT TINUBU, GOVERNORS TO PRIORITIZE ACCOUNTABILITY AND ECONOMIC RELIEF IN 2026 Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, a prominent Ijaw leader and peace advocate, has called on Nigerian governments to focus on delivering electoral promises and addressing economic hardship in 2026. In his New Year message, Mulade emphasized the need for prudence, accountability, and people-centered governance. Mulade specifically urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to implement inclusive economic policies that prioritize citizens' welfare, citing severe economic difficulties faced by Nigerians.  He commended Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for infrastructural development but stressed the need to extend benefits to riverine communities, particularly Ijaw and Itsekiri areas, which contribute significantly to the state's economy through oil and gas. The renowned environmental justice crusader who spoke on Economic Relief, emphasized the need for urgent, people-ori...