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Okoisor Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Transport Health and Safety Compliance

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The Joint National Transport Safety Committee (JNTSC), Delta State Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transport health and safety compliance among heavy-duty truck operators, as part of its ongoing nationwide sensitization campaign.

Speaking during the advocacy visit at Umunede, the Chairman South South and Regional Coordinator, Comrade Armstrong Okoisor said JNTSC was determined to ensure that the lives of the heavy-duty truck operators were safe.

Okoisor revealed that the initiative would culminate in a major South-South Regional Conference on Transport Health and Safety Compliance (HSC).

He noted that the sensitization exercise had already covered several major transport corridors across the state, including Anwai Road, Head Bridge (former Toll Gate), and Oko Market in Asaba to prepare them for upcoming training and safety regulations.

“We have informed and engaged with the people controlling the parks and have also consulted our royal fathers, who have given their blessings and encouragement for this initiative,” Okoisor said. “We want the drivers to understand that this sensitization is not punitive but designed for their benefit and safety.”

“This will be the first of its kind in the region,” he added. “During the conference, experts and consultants will address issues affecting the transport sector, especially safety compliance and driver welfare.”

The Chairman South South and Regional Coordinator of JNTSC, explained that beyond awareness creation, the JNTSC plans to establish a comprehensive truck terminal that will serve as a rest and service point for drivers. The proposed facility will include a clinic, market, worship centers, and accommodation to ensure drivers rest properly before continuing their journeys.

On his part, the regional Head of Enforcement and Compliance for the South-South region, Comrade Samuel Archibong, emphasized that the campaign aims to create awareness among drivers and vehicle owners on the importance of adhering to safety standards before full enforcement begins.

Also speaking, Head of Operations for the JNTSC Delta State, Hon. Adigwe Emmanuel assured that after the sensitization phase, the committee would move into full enforcement to ensure strict compliance with transport safety standards.

Deputy Director at the Ministry of Transport, Mr Kelly Prosper commended the initiative, describing it as timely and essential for improving road safety and reducing accidents involving heavy-duty vehicles.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (Heavy-Duty Section), Umunede Unit, Mr. Nathaniel Ofagba, pledged the union’s support for the program, emphasizing that many drivers neglect their own safety.

BREAKING: PDP Reacts After Court Stops National Convention

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…Reveals Next Line of Action

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted it will proceed with its planned elective National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite a court order halting the event.

Earlier reported by Politics Nigeria, a Federal High Court in Abuja restrained the party from conducting the convention over an alleged breach of its own rules. Justice James Omotosho also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving, publishing, or recognising any outcome from the proposed exercise until the party complies with all statutory requirements.

However, in a statement issued on Friday night, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said preparations remain on course.

“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is appalled by the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Hon. Justice Kolawole Omotosho, describing it as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process.

“Nonetheless, the judgment does not prevent the party from continuing with activities and processes leading up to the National Convention to elect new National Officers who will steer the affairs of the party for the next four years,” the statement read.

Ologunagba noted that a recent Supreme Court decision had reaffirmed the supremacy of political parties in managing their internal affairs, adding that all members, chapters, and organs of the party should remain focused on preparations for the convention.

He further disclosed that the party has directed its legal team to immediately appeal the ruling, reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law and the protection of multi-party democracy in Nigeria.

Residents, LG Workers, Political Affiliates Celebrate Hon.Chinye in Grand Style

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When the righteous is on the throne, the people rejoice, Isseleuku, headquarters of Aniocha North Local Government Area stood still as the residents, local government workers, political affiliates and family with friends stormed the secretariat to celebrate the most popular local Government Chairman, Hon. Emma Chinye.
The event was not just a birthday bash but an avenue to encourage a renewed hope for more agenda initiatives of the All Progressive Congress (APC) government and to give hope to the hopeless, bright future to the teeming youths of Aniocha North Local Government Area, and to complement Chinye’s vision to rebuild the council area.
Hon. Chinye who dressed elegantly arrived at the venue with his wife Mrs Tina Chinye, family members, friends and poiltical associates as the Chaplain and Asiwaju of Yoruba Community, Apostle Akinbolade Yero started the event with an opening prayer and praise session.
At the event, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Choir provided melodious praise songs that spiced up the event and throw the crowd to a dancing galore, Hon. Chinye and his wife took the lead, he danced like Kind David in the Bible whom publicly danced for God to his nakedness.
Chinye took the lead, glorifying God for his support, guidance, protection, wisdom, to him and Gods grace for him to be able to carry the council area along his vision to rebuild Aniocha North, a promise he had lived to accomplish.
The event also attracted members of the public who came out enlarge to celebrate the man they described as ‘the man we know’, birthday gifts was showered on Hon. Chinye with goodwill messages from notable politicians and Leaders in Aniocha North Local Government Area.
Delivering goodwill messages, an elder statesman Hon. Nnamdi Mohanye who took a vintage point at the event commended the Chairman, Hon. Chinye for his outstanding performances and implementation of his vision to rebuild the council area.
Mohanye disclosed that Aniocha North Local Government has not seen this type of administration, saying that Hon Chinye had captured the grassroot through his empowerment policies, while he had fight crime and reduced it to the barest minimum stage.
He pointed out that Hon. Chinye had over 100youths in his payroll, while women, widows and the less priviledge are also benefitting, adding that across the council area, Chinye had written his name in the sands of time.
Another grassroot politician and a founding member of APC in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Sir Mathew Chinye who was at the fore front of the event said that Emma Chinye was a miracle to the council area.
Sir Chinye described him as young vibrant politician who has his people in his mind, saying that the council Boss has demonstrated power and judicious management of the public fund in his disposal.
He urged other Leaders to emulate the developmental strides of Hon. Emma Chinye and pleaded that every party member should be patient for the Chairman would in interval of time affect everybody positively.
Meanwhile, there came a moment of toast presided by a quintessential Vice Chairman, Lady Clara Nneka Dibie, who also prayed for Hon. Chinye and encourage women of the council area to support the vision to rebuild Aniocha North.
Clara described the event as a convergence of like minds marking the natal anniversary of their indefatigable chairman, Hon. Emma Bazim Chinye, adding that Friends and well wishers came out in their numbers to felicitate with the celebrant at the council secretariat.
Indeed the celebration signals God’s love and limitless grace upon the life of their beloved brother and father of all, while wishing him many more years ahead and prosperous administration in a renewed hope and more agenda of the state government.
In the same vein, the Nnamdi Okwufulueze Ofonye Campaign Organization (NOOCO), a proud structure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) family in Aniocha North, also felicitated with the Chairman, Hon. Emma Chinye, at the event,
Ofonye who led the team, noted that Chinye’s leadership has continued to reflect the true ideals of service, inclusiveness, and commitment to community development, adding that  under Chinye’s watch, Aniocha North has witnessed stability, cooperation, and purposeful governance, which stand as testimonies of his administrative capacity.
Ofonye prayed that as Chinye marks this special day, they celebrate his achievements and unwavering dedication to the growth of their Local Government, and pleads for God Almighty to grant him continued wisdom, good health, and the grace to keep steering the affairs of the people with courage and compassion.
Earlier, a Councilor, representing Ezi community, Hon. Uwafili Patricia Awele described the Chairman as a shining beacon of hope whose character is defined by his patriotism and dignity and beyond that Chinye had being a confidante and strong pillar of support to Delta State Government and Aniocha North at large through his vision to rebuild Aniocha North policy.
The legislator further described Chinye as a consummate leader, compassionate humanitarian, and a responsive father to both his family and the entire council area, adding that  these remarkable qualities underscore his sterling performance in championing developmental initiatives especially as they relate to women, youths, and children in Aniocha North.
The climax of the event was presentation of gifts from various groups, the Arewa Community led by Sariki Isiaka Muhammed, top Moslem brothers, the Delta State  Job Creation Officer, Hon. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga, other top government functionaries who attended the event and prayer session from the Chaplain of the council and the Asiwaju of Yoruba Community, Apostle Akinbolade Yero.

Lagos Govt Demolishes Over 200 Illegal Shanties, Uncovers Dummy Gun

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The Lagos State Government has demolished over 200 illegal shanties and dislodged several criminal hideouts beneath Costain, Ijora, and Apapa Road.

The large-scale operation was coordinated by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, and supported by multiple agencies.

The enforcement aimed to reclaim public spaces, restore environmental order, and curb criminal activities along key transport corridors.

During the clearance, operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) discovered a dummy gun and other weapons hidden under the bridges.

LASTMA Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the discovery in a statement issued in Lagos.

He said the items were found inside makeshift structures used by suspected criminals beneath the Costain Bridge.

Giwa condemned the state of the affected areas, describing them as “a monumental affront to public decency and order.”

“No responsive and responsible government would countenance such brazen lawlessness within vital infrastructural zones,” he said.

He said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to stop traffic robberies, drug peddling, and environmental nuisance.

Giwa also confirmed that long-abandoned trucks and unauthorised garages converted into criminal dens were removed from the Ijora Bridge area.

The exercise featured the participation of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), and the Nigeria Police Force.

Teams worked together to clear derelict vehicles and dismantle shanties around Apapa Road, Ijora, and Costain inward Iponri.

Giwa reaffirmed the state government’s resolve to sustain the tempo of urban renewal across Lagos.

He warned that any illegal occupants who attempt to return to the cleared sites would face “swift and decisive sanctions.”

“The Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration remains committed to a safer, cleaner, and more habitable Lagos,” Giwa added.

He commended all participating agencies for their cooperation and urged residents to remain law-abiding and supportive of government initiatives.

Delta Govt Targets N100b to Support Security Agencies Operations – Bureau Chief

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…Says Tompolo’s N10b donation worthy of emulation

The Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the state government is targeting N100billion in the first phase of her drive to raise funds to support operations of security agencies through the State Security Trust Fund.

He made the disclosure on Wednesday in Asaba, at the Orientation Panorama Platform, a public enlightenment interactive program on Voice of Delta Radio, saying that even though Delta State is safe and secured for investments, tourism and other socioeconomic activities there is the need to enhance peace and security as encapsulated in the Renewed Hope for MORE Agenda of the state government.

Dr Oghenesivbe commended Chief Government Ekpemukpolo aka Tompolo, and the management of Tantita Security Services Ltd, for donating N10 billion to the State Security Trust Fund, describing it as a clear demonstration of patriotism, and a well thought out Corporate Social Responsibility.

He said the N10 billion would go a long way to boost government efforts in enhancing peace and security in the state, while calling on other corporate citizens and wealthy individuals to emulate the generosity of Chief Tompolo and Tantita Security Services, in the ongoing public-private partnership towards upscaling the operations of security agencies with an initial target of N100billion.

He noted that since the assumption of office, governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has been doing the needful to keep the state safe and secured, especially by procuring and distributing operational vehicles to security agencies, as well as assisting their operations with required logistics and other necessary support, adding that 0.5% of the State Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) is also allocated monthly to the Security Trust Fund.

Dr Oghenesivbe stated that the law establishing the State Security Trust Fund was enacted in 2013, to provide the legal framework for a public-private partnership to enhance security in the state, adding that the law provides the foundation for a trust fund to raise and manage resources from various sources to support security agencies with equipment, lastest technology, strategic training, and provide facilities to combat crime and improve public safety in Delta State.

The Bureau Chief quoted governor Oborevwori as saying at the launching of the trust fund that the fund would focus on acquiring modern surveillance equipment, operational vehicles, and communication tools, as well as supporting the training and retraining of security personnel and community vigilante groups across the 25 local government areas of the state.

He commended the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, and his special crack team for their invaluable efforts and achievements in policing crime in the state, noting that the Command made several arrests and recovered cache of sophisticated arms and ammunition from criminal elements, while also commending heads of other security agencies working round the clock on a daily basis to keep Delta safe and secured.

“The Oborevwori administration priotizes peace and security. Therefore, the initial target for the State Security Trust Fuund is N100billion. It’s achievable, and all hands are on deck to ensure that government goals are achieved within a reasonable time.

“Chief Government Ekpemukpolo aka Tompolo, and the management of Tantita Security Services Ltd, deserves commendation for donating N10 billion to the State Security Trust Fund. Their patriotism and love for Delta cannot be overemphasized.

“This is clearly a remarkable display of uncommon corporate philanthropy, and solid public-private partnership. As a people and government we are very grateful to Chief Tompolo and Tantita.

“It’s important and very necessary for other corporate citizens and wealthy individuals to emulate the uncommon corporate social responsibility exhibited by Chief Tompolo and Tantita Security Services Ltd, because security is everybody’s business. Collectively, we can achieve the N100billion target.

“Our amiable working governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, is committed to the security of the state, and wellbeing of the people. Therefore, the need to upscale peace and security strategies cannot be overemphasized,” Oghenesivbe said.

Check Off Dues: MOUN Seeks Gov Oborevwori’s Intervention

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The leadership of Motorcycles Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN), Delta State Council, has appealed to state Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to intervene into the lingering issue between the union and relevant government agencies that had inhibited it from carrying its mandate of collecting check off dues from members in the state.

 Addressing a press briefing at Labour House in Asaba yesterday, the Deputy National President of MOUN, Comrade Julius Oghenevwegba said it was becoming difficult for the union to operate freely in the state because of certain inhibitions.

The union ,an affiliate of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has however, expressed concern over recent actions by security operatives, which, according to the union, have affected its members’ activities across the state.

 “The Delta State Council of the Nigerian Labour Congress has equally taken a resolution condemning the action of security agents in bid to stop us from unionising in Delta State,” he said.

The union maintained that the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) remains a “bonafide and duly registered trade union” and a recognised affiliate of the NLC.

“We want to use this medium to call on the governor to intervene in this conflict. We are set to resume full operations. The union, however, distanced itself from any conflict with the state government, describing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as “labour-friendly.”

“We are not against the governor or his government. In fact, I’m from Delta Central Senatorial District , and I can tell you I’m impressed by the governor’s performance so far. We’re ready to work with him to develop Delta State,” he said.

It could be recalled that the Delta State Directorate of Transport, had earlier in a letter dated April 2, 2024, gave reasons why the Motorcycles Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) cannot be recognized by the state government.

The ministry said Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycles Operators Association (COMTOA) is the only recognised association responsible for coordinating the activities of all commercial motorcyclists in the state.

‘’They (MOUN) are to liaise with the state-recognised mother association (Commercial Motorcycles and Tricycles Operators Association) on the modalities of their operations’’ the transport ministry stated.

‘’Allowing any other association to spring up will disintegrate the amalgamated associations which formed COMTOA and will further encourage more associations/trade union to spring up which is capable of breaching the relative peace and security currently experienced in this sector in the State.’’

Also, the Secretary to the State Government, in a statement dated September 5, 2025, said COMTOA, an amalgamation of various unions, was established as a government intervention to address the incessant conflicts in the sector.

According to the SSG, ‘’As an aftermath of these consultations, all the unions that existed then were amalgamated to form the Delta State Motorcycles and Tricycles Operators Association (COMTOA), which now coordinates and manages the activities of motorcycles and tricycles in the state’’

Post-Constitution  Review Retreat: National Assembly Sets Up Two Ad-Hoc Committees, Senator Ned Nwoko To Serve On State Policing Team

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Following the just concluded Joint Retreat of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the Review of the 1999 Constitution held in Lagos, the National Assembly has inaugurated two key Ad-hoc Committees to drive the next phase of consultations and drafting on critical constitutional amendment areas – State Policing and State Creation/Local Government Expansion.

The move marks the continuation of the legislative process that began during the retreat, where lawmakers and experts identified priority reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s governance framework, enhance federal balance, and improve internal security.

Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (Delta North) has been named a member of the State Policing Committee, reflecting his firm stance on decentralizing the nation’s security architecture to ensure more responsive and community based policing systems.

Senator Ned Nwoko has consistently advocated for a constitutional framework that empowers communities to tackle security challenges peculiar to their regions.

The State Policing Committee (Senate) comprise Senator Abdul Ningi, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (supported by Senator Adamu Aliero), Senator Osita Izunaso, Senator Ned Nwoko, Senator Abba Moro as members. The Consultants are Prof. Yadudu, James P., and Olaniya.

While the House of Representatives Team on State Policing includes, Hon. Chinedu Moghalu, Hon. Jonathan Gaza, Hon. Jaha Ahmed, Hon. Adefarati, Hon. Sauda, Hon. Chinas. The Consultants are Mr. Clement, Maji Waziri, and Yakubu.

Similarly, the Committee on State Creation and Local Government Expansion was also constituted to advance deliberations on the ongoing demand for new states, a major highlight of the Lagos retreat, which saw robust arguments for regional equity, particularly the creation of an additional state in the South East.

The Senate Committee on State Creation and LGA Expansion comprises of Senator Sadiq Umar Ashiru, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Dandutse, Senator Victor Umeh, Senator Seriake Dickson, Senator Solomon Adeola, Senator Mohammed Monguno (Chairman). Consultants are Haman, Agbo, John, and Prof. Emmanuel.

The House of Representatives Committee includes, Hon. Abdullahi Halims, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere (Chairman), Hon. Miriam Onuoha, Hon. Zainab, Hon. Ali Madaki and Hon. Isiaka

Consultants are Mr. Clement Nwankwo, Cathleen, Ladi while, two lawmakers, Senator Osita Izunaso and Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. George, are expected to lead an engagement session with key stakeholders from the South-East in Abuja, as part of broader consultations to harmonize regional inputs into the final constitutional amendment proposals.

Senator Ned Nwoko reaffirmed his commitment to contributing meaningfully to the committee’s work, particularly in ensuring that the proposed state policing framework aligns with democratic principles, accountability, and the protection of citizens’ rights.

Bandits Rape Christian Girls Kidnapped From Hospital – Rev. Dachomo

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Plateau State Clergy, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo has narrated how Fulani bandits stormed a hospital in a community in the state, kidnapped Christian girls who they took into some rocky area and gang-raped them at gunpoint over eight hours before they were released.

The Regional Chairman for the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, in Barkin Ladi local government area of the state, in a video he posted on his Facebook page, stated that the bandits had stormed the hospital with sophisticated weapons including AK-47s, swords and machetes and abducted the giris who were on admission and dragged them into the rocks and took turns to rape them.

He, however, said some of the kidnapped girls who were Muslims were spared the rape ordeal, as only the Christian girls were defiled and made to go through the horrific experience.

In the video, Rev. Dachomo is seen talking with one of the victims who narrated what they went through in the hands of the militants and went on to explain that the bandits stormed the hospital around 8pm on Saturday, October 17, 2025 and kidnapped the girls who were patients and receiving treatment at the facility.

According to the clergy, after taking their victims into the rocks, the Fulani attackers intentionally isolated the Christian girls among them. They gang-raped them at gunpoint for over eight hours.

“The kidnapped girls, including one who was specifically at the hospital to care for her admitted mother, were forced away to the rocky areas in the night. There, the militants battered them and raped them at gunpoint,” he stressed.

“The girls managed to escape or were left behind, crawling back to the hospital around almost 12 midnight while shouting for help. The hospital staff and doctors immediately rushed to their aid, providing critical care that ensured their survival.

He noted that, the act was another deliberate blueprint to deal with Christians.

WAEC Glitches:  Reject Council’s Review of Candidate’s Result

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The parent of a secondary school girl, Mr. Glory Eyimosa, have rejected the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) position on their daughter’s Parents Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, insisting that due process was not followed in the review of her papers..

The WAEC candidate, Alexandra Eyimosa who was a student of Delta Preparatory High School , Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, with examination number 4110218012 was initially recorded as having failed English Language and Economics in the recently released 2025 WASSCE results.

Eyimosa, who scored an A1 in Government , Civic Education and CRS, C5 in Literature in English, C4 in Mathematics said that she was shocked to see D7 in English and E8 in Economics as she believed she wrote very well in the examination.

But on behalf of the candidate parent, the school principal Mr. Daniel Nwacheli had in a letter written and signed by him and addressed to the management of WAEC, called for a review of the student’s result.

“When I saw the first released results before WAEC came out to say they had a glitch in their software system, I was shocked because, Onajite’s result was showing F9 in English Language and E8 in Economics.. I quickly reached out to the Principal. However, in less than 48 hours, WAEC came out with another result, and this time, her English Language score showed D7.

“Through the Principal of the school I wrote a letter to WAEC requesting that they remark my daughter’s English and Economics examination scripts. My daughter had maintained first position in school right from Primary 1 to SSS 3 and it came as a rude shock to us and the school that she scored D7 in English Language”, he said.

Mr. Onajite disclosed to our correspondent that the WAEC headquarter showed no significant interest in the issue for about a month and a week after the submission of the complaint letter for remaking of the examination scripts. The complain letter was rooted through the WAEC office in Asaba.

However, the WAEC candidate parent, Mr. Onaijite alleged that they were not carried along in the review process and have refused to accept WAEC’s mandate that their daughter scored D7 in English and E8 in Economics.

“We were never informed of how the review was conducted. WAEC only came out with a general statement that the result has been reviewed and remains unchanged.

“But the question is: how was the review done without payment made for the review? I know that to review a WAEC results for remarking, a certain amount of fee needs to be paid through the school to WAEC. This was not the case.

“This is why we are calling on WAEC to properly remark her scripts before admission process starts by mid October so that she does not lose her chances of being admitted into her chosen school this year”, said Mr. Onajite.

The Principal of Delta Preparatory High School, Mr. Daniel Nwacheli in an interview with the Nation when contacted said that there is no way his candidate, Eyimosa Alexandra Onajite could have scored F9 in the first released WAEC result and D7 in the reviewed result.

According to him, Eyimosa was there best students right from Primary 1 and always represented the school in debates and quiz competitions.

“Eyimosa was the school senior prefect in 2024/2025 session because of her outstanding grades and performance since she was enrolled in our school. She has always taken the first position from primary 1 to SS3.

“So this has come as a big disappointment to us that WAEC could make such a mistake that has the chances of denying our outstanding student admission into her higher institution of choice.

“I wrote a letter to WAEC for review of her results through remarking, but I must say that due process was not taken and we cannot not accept their decision that D7 was what she scored when a proper review was not done. We were not even asked to pay for the review so how did they come about such a decision?”, Mr. Nwacheli queried.

In a letter addressed to the school principal by WAEC through the Head of National Office Dr. Amos . J. Dangut and signed by the AG. Head of School Examination Department, A.A. Adebisi said that they had reviewed the result of the candidate and it remained unchanged.

Delta APC Bubbling, Poised for Greater Heights under Oborevwori – Bureau Chief

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…Says politics is a game of numbers, not superficial political permutations

Director General of Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is bubbling, growing bigger by the day, and will remain united under the leadership of the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.

Dr Oghenesivbe, gave the assurance on Friday in Asaba, at the TREND FM Radio flagship public affairs live interactive program “TREND TALK,” pointing out that there are no “new” and “old” APC members in Delta State. He further stated that the party constitution recognizes full membership of individuals and the various structures without making reference to any dicotomy or status lacuna between old and new members.

On whether or not the absence of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege at the recent stakeholders meeting held at the State Banquet Hall Asaba, was an indication of a foreseeable faction within the party, Dr Oghenesivbe dismissed such assumptions, saying that Senator Agege recognizes Elder Omeni Sobotie as the one and only undisputed APC Delta Chairman, and that factionalization is not visible in the political radar, judging from the perceived bond of unity amongst party members in the state.

He assured that the party will remain united under the leadership of governor Sheriff Oborevwori, while urging party members and supporters to embrace one another, pointing out that there is nothing like “old” and “new” members in APC Delta, we are all members of APC with equal opportunities.

The Bureau Chief asserted that politics when viewed as a game of numbers, it connotes how numerical strength is used to frame issues and popularity ratings of political actors, and as a tool to influence public opinion, adding that the large number of political heavyweights coupled with the caliber of party stakeholders that were present at the State stakeholders meeting in Asaba, clearly revealed that APC Delta is one united and bubbling political family.

Dr Oghenesivbe assured that governor Oborevwori will never hold grudges against anybody, because he’s the father figure of the party in the state, coupled with the fact that a political party’s success often depends on quantitative factors like votes, demographics, and statistics, rather than on other goals like moral ideals or superficial political permutations, noting that APC Delta will continue to grow from strength to strength under the governor.

“There are no new and old APC members in our great party nationwide, and that includes Delta State. We became full members of the APC immediately after the open political movement in April this year, followed by online membership registration.

“The APC Delta structures and leadership we meant on ground are still intact, and fully operational from unit to state levels, while Elder Omeni Sobotie remain our party Chairman in Delta State.

“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is the leader of APC Delta as the incumbent governor. This is the standard practice nationwide, and Delta is not an exception. He’s undisputably in charge of the party in the state.

“The governor leads, others follow, and that includes; the immediate past and former governors under the party, elected federal and state lawmakers, all political appointees of APC at the state and federal levels, former federal and state lawmakers, all serving and former counsellors, serving and former members of state party exco, and lastly, all members of the party and supporters across the three senatorial districts in Delta State.

“Senator Ovie Omo Agege is one of the stakeholders of APC Delta, and his absence at the last Stakeholders meeting in Asaba does not in any way suggest factionalization within the party, and it cannot be speculated as a sign of protest or non-alignment by the distinguished Senator (Omo-Agege).

“It’s too early in the day to read negative or bougus meaning to Senator Agege’s absence at the meeting. The senator shall speak as we navigate into the full-moon of electioneering activities. Let’s keep your fingers crossed.

“APC Delta is poised for electioneering victory in 2027, and the political vibes points to the fact that President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori shall coast to victory judging from their popularity and performance which had consistently resulted in their state wide endorsements,” Oghenesivbe assured.

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