Delta Decides, Asaba (2026)

14/04/2026

Controversy Stirs As Delta Deputy Governor Backs Okowa Endorsement

ASABA – The political landscape in Delta State is facing a wave of scrutiny following the public endorsement of the immediate past Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, by high-ranking officials—most notably the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme.

The move has sparked intense debate regarding the impartiality of the current administration and whether the "playing field" remains level for other political aspirants within the state.

Critics argue that the Deputy Governor’s visible involvement in the endorsement serves as a proxy for the Governor’s own stance.

This public display of affiliation has led many to question if the state leadership is prematurely narrowing the field to selected few

It is obvious that the presence of the Deputy Governor suggests the administration has already chosen a side, potentially alienating other qualified candidates.

This will of course raise fear that this "frontline" endorsement signals to other intentional contestants that the door is already closed, stifling democratic competition within the party.

Some party insiders believe that even if the Governor held a preference, it should have remained confidential to maintain the appearance of a fair and inclusive leadership style.

While the endorsement was celebrated by Okowa’s core supporters, it has not met with universal approval.

A significant faction within the political circle suggests that the focus should instead be on the "next generation" of leaders, with specific names like Dr. Hilary Ibegbulem, the former Principal Secretary to Okowa, has surfaced.

Supporters of this view argue that sponsoring a "political son"—someone with proven loyalty and deep administrative experience—would have been a more natural progression than doubling down on established figures.

"The Governor is expected to be a father figure to all members of the party. By leaning so heavily into one camp this early, the administration risks creating a divide that may be hard to heal come election time." — Anonymous Political Analyst

As the fallout from the endorsement continues, all eyes remain on the Government House to see if a more inclusive approach will be adopted to satisfy the growing calls for transparency and fairness.

14/04/2026

Two Arraigned In Warri Over Alleged ‘Deve’ Demand from Property Developer

Two young men were on Monday, April 13, arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Warri, Delta State, over alleged unlawful demand for payment of development fee popularly known as “deve” from a property developer, Pastor Fred Aghedo.

The suspects, Mr. Irikefe Ajueyitsi and Mr. Abubakar Nasiru, were brought before Chief Magistrate E. M. Sowho at Magistrate Court One, Warri, on a two-count charge bordering on illegal demand and breach of peace.

Prosecuting Counsel from the Uvwie Area Command of the Nigerian Police Force, ASP Dicko Wakama, told the court that the accused persons, alongside others still at large, committed the offence on March 12, 2026, at 3rd Marine Quarter Road, Warri.

He alleged that the defendants demanded “deve” from Pastor Aghedo in relation to construction activities on his property.

According to the prosecution, the act contravenes Section 13(1) of the Delta State Public and Private Properties Protection Law, 2018, and is punishable under Section 13(2) of the same law.

ASP Wakama further informed the court that the accused persons also engaged in conduct likely to cause a breach of peace by creating nuisance on the said property. The offence, he noted, is punishable under Section 249(d) of the Criminal Code, Cap C21, Volume 1, Laws of Delta State of Nigeria, 2006.

However, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. In her ruling, Chief Magistrate Sowho granted bail to the accused persons and adjourned the case to May 20, 2026, for hearing.

Narrating his ordeal, Pastor Aghedo told the court that the suspects and others allegedly stopped him and a tractor he had hired for land development at the site, insisting that work could not proceed unless he paid the demanded “deve.”

He said the incident prompted him to file a petition with the police.

The arraignment comes amid a renewed crackdown on illegal levies in Delta State, following the state government’s directive that anyone cought demanding “deve” from property developers should be arrested and prosecuted.

14/04/2026

Agugu Anioma Endorse Senator Ifeanyi for senate come 2027

13/04/2026

These are the terrorist Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede compared them to "Prodigal Son" in the Bible, arguing that they deserve rehabilitation rather than death.

The state has failed another Nigerian again

13/04/2026

2027 DELTA NORTH DILEMMA: WILL TINUBU CLEAR PATH FOR OKOWA?

ASABA – A political firestorm is erupting within the Delta North APC following reports that former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is positioning himself to clinch the party’s upcoming primary ticket.

The prospect of Okowa’s entry has sent shockwaves through the rank and file, forcing a high-stakes question onto the President's desk: Will President Tinubu greenlight a ticket for the man who was instrumental in the effort to derail his path to A*o Rock?

For many APC loyalists, the scars of the 2023 election remain unhealed.

Critics are pointing back to the "dark days" of the campaign—a period they claim was defined by systemic sabotage intended to incite public anger against then-candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

It could be reminded that the artificial currency scarcity that crippled the grassroots economy and the fuel sabotage:was part of the work of the then PDP, and their Boss, Atiku Abubakar

Remember that the same was the claim that high-level apparatuses in the A*o Rock worked in tandem with the PDP to ensure a Tinubu defeat.

Also beyond political friction lies a significant legal hurdle with party stakeholders raising alarms over Okowa’s pending EFCC investigations, questioning the optics of the "Party of Integrity" embracing a figure currently under the microscope of anti-graft agencies.

"Handing over the ticket now sends a message to every loyal APC member that their sacrifice meant nothing," one party insider remarked.

The central question remains: Will President Tinubu forget the "songs" sung against him? From the mocking "Papa wey no well" chants to the active opposition during the general election, the history is dense with rivalry.

President Tinubu now faces a defining choice between two paths:
Political Realignment: Absorbing a heavy hitter from Delta North to expand the party’s footprint.

Party Loyalty: Protecting the stalwarts who stood by him when the "Apparatus of Power" was tilted against him.

As the APC prepares for its primaries, the Delta North ticket has evolved into more than just a local contest.

It has become a litmus test for the soul of the party and a measure of how much the Presidency is willing to forgive in the name of political expediency.

13/04/2026

Power of 2k

13/04/2026

Troops arrest teenage iswap logistics courier in ngamdu, link suspect to Jilli strikes

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested a 15-year-old suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics courier in Ngamdu, Borno, linking him to recent terrorist attacks and ongoing military airstrikes on insurgent enclaves in the Jilli axis.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Tijjani, was apprehended on Sunday while allegedly attempting to procure logistics for insurgent fighters operating within the Ngamdu–Benisheik corridor.

According to the sources, the suspect confessed during preliminary interrogation that he participated in the attacks on Benisheik and Ngamdu carried out on Thursday.

“My name is Tijjani, I am 15 years old. I was arrested today in Ngamdu. I was among the terrorists that attacked Benisheik and Ngamdu,” the source quoted him as saying.

He reportedly disclosed that the group mobilised from Jilli, a known insurgent stronghold in Gubio Local Government Area, before executing the attacks and subsequently returned to the enclave.

“Before the attack we came from Jilli and returned there after the attack,” he said.

The suspect further revealed that he was redeployed from Jilli on Saturday with the sum of N850,000 to procure supplies for other fighters.

“I was sent from Jilli yesterday with N850,000 to collect some logistics from Ngamdu, but I was arrested by troops,” he reportedly stated.

He added that he left behind other fighters at the Jilli enclave but could not confirm their fate following the recent military airstrikes on the area.

“I left my colleagues at Jilli yesterday. I don’t know what has happened to them there,” he said.

Military sources said the arrest of the suspect provides further insight into the operational and logistics network of ISWAP within the region, particularly the central role of Jilli as a staging ground and supply hub.

12/04/2026

Finally, after months of speculation.....

Video of Okowa Declaring His Intention To Run For Senate Come 2027

12/04/2026

This is for your Sunday

Happy Watch!

12/04/2026

INEC Chairman May Provoke Nigerians

Activist Warns

12/04/2026

More Questions and Less Answers.....

How many youths are benefiting from pipeline contract under tantita in ika land...?abi pipelines nor pass ika land..?

Irenuma Collins Osakwe

12/04/2026

Ethiope East 2027: Chief Dr. Mercy Sule’s Potential Bid Panics Akpowowo’s Camp

Okonma Darlington

ETHIOPE EAST – The political landscape of Ethiope East is witnessing an early tremor as rumors of Chief Dr. Mrs. Mercy Eguriase Sule’s entry into the 2027 House of Assembly race reportedly leave the incumbent, Barr. Arthur Akpowowo, in a state of unease.

Despite no official declaration yet, the momentum building around Sule—a high-profile humanitarian and diaspora-based leader—has caused visible "Panic" within the Akpowowo camp.

Insiders within the incumbent's political circle have privately admitted that Chief Dr Mercy Eguriase Sule presents a formidable challenge.

Sources close to the situation describe her as a "political heavyweight" whose influence may be difficult to neutralize in the forthcoming election

While her formal intentions remain under wraps, several indicators suggest she is ready for battle and may contest through the platform of Africa Democratic Congress ADC

Though Chief Dr Mercy had not officially declared her intention, all indications points including digital fliers and grassroots movements are already pointing toward a 2027 run.

Hailing from Okpara Inland, Sule has maintained a strong presence through consistent local support.

Holding four chieftaincy titles and recognized for her international humanitarian work, it is possible that she may bring a blend of traditional respect and modern exposure to politics and her people

While speaking with a resident, he noted that the people were happy by the news of her entrance into the race, just as he called on all and sundry to support a transformative change

"It is time for the community to reward her with our votes. She has been helping us for years without even holding a position," said Mr. Thompson, a local resident.

Adding to the tension is the growing dissatisfaction with Barr. Arthur Akpowowo’s tenure.

Critics within the constituency allege that the lawmaker has failed to deliver significant projects or impact since assuming office, leaving the door wide open for a well-resourced challenger.

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