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 IJAW DEVELOPMENT: GROUP LAUNCHES MOVEMENT TO ENGAGE CRITICAL STAKEHOLDERS  Warri - A socio-political group, the Ijaw Political Grassroots Development Movement (IPGDM), has been inaugurated with a mandate to constructively engage key stakeholders, especially government at all levels. The Convener and Chairman of the group, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, explained that the IPGDM is committed to drawing the attention of authorities and relevant stakeholders to the persistent underdevelopment in Ijaw communities across Delta State. He noted that despite their significant economic contributions to both Delta State and the nation, many Ijaw communities still lack basic infrastructure and essential amenities. According to him, “We have taken it upon ourselves to champion the cause of our people and advocate for a shift from the current narrative of underdevelopment affecting Ijaw communities in Delta State.” He further called on all well-meaning sons and daughters of Ijaw extraction in ...

 WOMEN FROM OKPE-SAPELE-UVWIE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY URGE LEADERS OF THE APC TO RESPECT THE PROPOSED THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT POSITION ALLOCATION TO WOMEN. Uvwie - Women drawn from Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie OSU Federal Constituency have appealed to leaders of the All Progressives Congress APC to give their support to the aspiration of Right Honourable Evelyn Omavowan Oboroh Esq for the OSU Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 General Elections to strengthen the agreement of reserving thirty-five percent for women. The OSU women in their large numbers acknowledged that the aspiration of Right Honourable Evelyn Oboroh Esq represents the interest of the women and pledged to rally support for her election bid.  They noted that the women have long been sidelined and praised Right Honourable Evelyn Oboroh Esq for standing despite the fierce competition from the male folks. The OSU Women reiterated their confidence on Right Honourable Oboroh Esq as one who has impacted lots of women and the y...