Justice Will Be Served’ – EFCC Insists On Okowa’s Corruption Probe.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed allegations that it is protecting former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, from prosecution following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, speaking through the agency’s Director of Legal and Prosecution, Sylvanus Tahir (SAN), stressed that no suspect enjoys immunity from investigation because of political alignment.

Tahir said, “Someone asked the question that it is alleged that politicians who jump ship to the ruling party are shielded. The simple answer is that it’s not true.

“I think the reference was made to the case of a former governor of Delta State. To the best of my knowledge, that case is still undergoing investigation. And in due course, justice will be served.”

Okowa, who served as Delta governor from 2015 to 2023, was arrested in November 2024 over allegations of diverting ₦1.3 trillion in oil derivation funds.

In April 2025, he and his successor, Sheriff Oborevwori, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling APC — a move that sparked criticism that the EFCC had gone soft on his case.

‘Tahir explained that the anti-graft agency prefers to conclude investigations thoroughly before filing charges, especially in high-profile cases.

“We have had situations where cases were rushed to court, and the outcomes were not always good. So we would like to do a thorough job. When we go to court, Nigerians will see what the case is all about,” he said.

APC Gov Sheriff Oborevwori working, Delta State now construction site – Dino Melaye.

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State as a working governor.

Melaye said Sheriff as turned the entire Delta State into a construction site.

Posting on X, the former lawmaker said the state is experiencing people oriented projects.

He wrote: “I was waoooed in Delta State. My respect to the Governor and people of Delta state. The entire state is a construction site.

“People oriented projects everywhere across the state. Bravo. Delta is working, governor Sheriff Idigwa 4 u.”

Earlier in 2025, Oborevwori and members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the National Assembly had defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Also, Oborevwori’s predecessor and former PDP’s presidential running mate, Ifwanyi Okowa had defected to the APC.

No Safe Haven for Criminals, Gov Oborevwori Declares

Delta Gov, Sheriff Oborevwori, Cautions Corps Members Against Unnecessary Travels.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has warned National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state to avoid unnecessary travels that could lead to road acc+dents.

The governor gave the advice during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch B Stream II Orientation Course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area.

Represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Trakiriowei Harry ThankGod, Oborevwori expressed concern over the growing number of corps members involved in fatal road accidents, describing such incidents as needless and preventable.

“I must sound a note of caution. Statistics show that road traffic accidents remain the leading cause of death among corps members, often due to needless travel. Please minimise your movements and only embark on journeys when necessary and properly approved.

Your families and the nation have high hopes for you ,we want you to complete your service safely,” the governor said.

He also called on employers of corps members across the state to support and integrate them fully into their workplaces and communities, stressing that their energy and creativity are crucial to the state’s development.

Earlier, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Mr. John Kwaghe, urged the corps members to view their service year as a unique opportunity to contribute to national development. He encouraged them to remain disciplined, innovative, and open-minded in their engagements with host communities, embodying the values of unity, peace, and progress.

Here we go: Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah, Dumps PDP for APC, cites need to connect state with central government.

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The governor made the announcement during a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, saying the decision followed deep reflection and the need to connect Enugu to the central government.
“Today, after a long reflection, we have made a decision to join the All Progressives Congress,” Mbah said.

He expressed appreciation to the PDP for providing him with a platform that brought him to power but explained that his defection was driven by the desire to better serve the people of the state and align with the APC’s development vision.
“To the Peoples Democratic Party, which supported us through a demanding campaign and celebrated our victory, I express my heartfelt gratitude,” he stated.

“Leadership often requires taking tough, even painful decisions in pursuit of greater goals. This is one of those moments.”

Governor Mbah commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as “massive support” for Enugu under his administration and expressed confidence that joining the APC would bring more collaboration and growth opportunities for the state.

He confirmed that his move to the ruling party was in partnership with members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, local government chairmen, councillors, and other political appointees who have also switched allegiance to the APC.

Mbah’s exit from the PDP reportedly comes ahead of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri’s planned defection, which sources say has already been finalised. Earlier this year, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno had also joined the APC with their cabinet members and aides.

Rights activist demands probe into killing of woman accused of child theft in Delta.

A human rights activist, Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen, on Thursday said the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori-led Delta State Government should immediately investigate the murder of a woman by an angry mob on the suspicion of attempting to steal a seven-year-old child in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area.

Agberen, in a statement sent to our correspondent in Warri, insisted that those suspected to be responsible must be arrested and brought to justice.

The woman was set ablaze by the mob on Wednesday, September 13, DAILY POST can report.

According to Agberen, he is making the call after the husband and children of the deceased woman visited the Ughelli North Council Chairman, Hon. (Barr.) Jaro Egbo, in his office over the incident.

“While it has been reported by the indigenous people and residents of Agbarho town about the persistent and alarming disappearance of children, suspected to be victims of human trafficking or stolen for ritual purposes, which calls for concerns by the State Government and relevant authorities, no individuals, groups, residents or aggrieved commuters have the right to take the life of another on the ground of being a suspect or caught in the act.

“What would be the fate of these children, growing up in an environment where they are exposed to individuals who brutally tortured and murdered their mother, based on an unjust and erroneous characterization?

According to Agberen, “As a concerned citizen, I deeply condemn the actions of the aggrieved mob, which also expose the tragic consequences of mob justice, which continues to claim innocent lives and erode public trust in the justice system.

“The incident is a sobering reminder of the urgent need for stronger law enforcement, public education, and judicial reforms too.

Once-Prominent Oleh Township Stadium in Delta Now Overrun by Bushes and Farmlands

September 15, 2025

Oleh Township Stadium in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, once a vibrant hub for sports and community events, has fallen into severe neglect, with its grounds now overtaken by cassava, yam, plantain, and thick bushes.

The facility, which hosted matches during the 2006 Africa Women’s Championship, including the South Africa vs. Algeria clash, was once ranked among Delta’s most prominent arenas—alongside Oghara, Ughelli, Agbor, and the Jay-Jay Okocha Stadium in Ogwashi-Uku—under the administration of former Governor James Ibori.

Residents who visited the stadium this week described its collapse as a “death sentence” for young talents in the region.

“This used to be one of the most beautiful stadiums in Delta about 10–15 years ago. It was the pride of the state. Today, it is farmland. Cassava here, yams there. The tracks, roofs, and seats are all gone. Dreams have been wasted,” a resident lamented.

Community members accused the Delta State Government, House of Assembly, and Commissioner for Sports of deliberate neglect, and also faulted the local government chairman for ignoring the stadium’s decay.

Some young athletes continue to struggle to train on the dilapidated grounds, but residents say their ambitions are being crushed.

For many, the stadium holds deep personal value. A former athlete recalled how Oleh Stadium launched his career:

“I learned handball here and represented Delta State in several national tournaments. To see this stadium abandoned is heartbreaking. It once gave us hope.”

Locals have now issued an urgent appeal to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to rescue the facility from total collapse, warning that the neglect is destroying future sporting opportunities.

“Delta prides itself as a sports-loving state. But look at what has become of Oleh Stadium. It is nothing but shameful,” a youth leader said.

Delta Governor Oborevwori Imposes Dress Code On Civil Servants, Bans Braided Hair, Artificial Nails, Others

Hundreds of youths in Abraka, Delta State, protested on Saturday after operatives of Operation Delta Sweep allegedly shot dead a pregnant woman while chasing suspected internet fraudsters. Witnesses said the woman was hit by a stray bullet and confirmed dead at Eku General Hospital. The protesters blocked roads, set tyres ablaze, and demanded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori sack the state’s Director-General on Security Matters, David Tonwe, accusing him of incompetence and misuse of the outfit. Activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who intervened to calm tensions, urged the government to investigate human rights abuses and hold security operatives accountable.

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Delta Governor Orders Security Agents To Arrest Or Neutralise Armed Youths Amid Warri Clash

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed security operatives to arrest or “neutralise” anyone caught with arms following Saturday’s violent clash between Itsekiri and Urhobo youths in Warri.

The governor’s directive, issued through his aide on security, Udoka Emmanuel Chika-dibie, warned against fanning tribal tensions, stressing that the state would not allow a repeat of the deadly 1999 crisis.

Oborevwori assured that security agents have been mandated to restore calm, safeguard lives, and prevent escalation of the violence that left several people injured.

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2027 showdown: Wike-Makinde rift threatens high-stakes PDP convention.

There are strong indications that the November national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State, may be derailed following a threat by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to halt the event.

Wike’s opposition to the convention is believed to be the result of his rift with his erstwhile ally, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and other unresolved issues in the party.

Ahead of the elective convention slated for November 16, the PDP has, however, issued a stern warning to the minister over his moves against the party’s plans.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in an interview with selected journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, cautioned that decisive action under the party’s constitution would be taken against him should he continue to undermine the collective interests of the party.

PDP National Executive Committee members, including Deputy National Youth Leader Timothy Osadolor and former National Vice Chairman (South West) Eddy Olafeso, accused Wike of overstepping his bounds, vowing to resist his moves.

They stressed that the party was undergoing a rebuilding process and would strengthen its structure through the Ibadan convention, insisting that no individual could obstruct internal party activities, particularly with the Independent National Electoral Commission already involved.

The PDP only just emerged from months of internal crisis that saw the defection of key figures, including its 2019 and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, his running mate and former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as well as Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, and other prominent leaders to the APC and the newly formed African Democratic Congress.

In a bid to restructure and reposition itself, the party, during its 101st NEC meeting on July 24, resolved to convene a National Elective Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, where 19 new members will be elected into the National Working Committee.

APC Chairman Yilwatda Dismisses Opposition Strength, Vows to Expand Party

Newly appointed APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed the strength of opposition parties, declaring "no opposition for now" during an interview on Channels TV. Yilwatda pointed to APC’s clean sweep in post-2023 governorship elections in Edo, Ondo, Kogi, and Imo as proof of the ruling party’s dominance.

He emphasized plans to expand APC’s reach, noting that two PDP governors—Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom) and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta)—have already defected to the party this year. The APC now controls 23 states.

Yilwatda, a former INEC commissioner and Humanitarian Affairs Minister, said his experience across sectors has prepared him for the task of uniting and strengthening the party ahead of 2027. He also pledged to tap into the expertise of past APC leaders like Ganduje, Oshiomhole, and Adamu to advance the party’s agenda.

Tinubu arrives Brazil for BRICS Summit.

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th Summit of Heads of State and Government for the Global South and Emerging Economic Bloc.

The block includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, also called the BRICS.

The President’s flight touched down at the Galeao Air Force Base tarmac at 8:45 pm local time on Friday, where the Galeao Air Force Base Commander coordinated the Guard of Honour.

Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed Saturday titled ‘President Tinubu Arrives In Rio De Janeiro For BRICS Meeting’.

Brazil’s Deputy Minister for Africa and the Middle East, Carlos Sergio Sobral Duarte, and the Deputy Minister for Trade Promotion, Science, Technology, Innovation, and Culture, received President Tinubu.

Tinubu is in Brazil at the invitation of President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva.

The Nigerian leader will attend a bilateral meeting hosted by President Lula on Saturday, July 5, ahead of the summit on June 6 and 7.

At the BRICS Summit, the President will participate in a plenary session and deliver an address on Nigeria’s ongoing reforms to reposition the economy for global competitiveness.

He will also meet with investors to capitalise on the country’s opportunities in agriculture, solid minerals, healthcare, and alternative energy.


The summit’s theme is “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.”

Deliberations will centre on health, Artificial Intelligence, governance, and Climate Change issues.

Ahead of the Leaders’ Summit, the political negotiators of BRICS brainstormed over aligning more commitments to combat socially determined diseases, artificial intelligence governance, and climate finance.

Their focus was on providing concrete solutions to the structural challenges faced by the Global South.

State Governors participating in the summit with the President are Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Prince Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta) and Mohammed Umar Bago (Niger).

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is driving global relevance and transformation, representing the state at the 16th IIICF in Macau while advancing the oil and gas sector domestically.

The All Progressives Congress in Delta Central Senatorial District has thrown its weight behind the re-election bids of President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement came on Sunday during a Unity Meeting of party leaders and faithful, held in Ughelli, where stakeholders at all levels. federal, state, and local, declared unanimous support for both men, citing performance, leadership, and shared political vision.

The motion to adopt Tinubu and Oborevwori as the “sole candidates” for the 2027 elections was moved by Francis Waive, who represents Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

Waive praised Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms and lauded Oborevwori for what he described as “astute leadership and performance” since assuming office as governor.

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