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Politicians and public office holders of Ika origin have been urged to shun excuses for non performance and imbibe people-oriented leadership and quality service delivery from Chiedu Ebie, Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The admonition contained in a press statement dated Monday November 24, 2025 and made available to newsmen by GCON Media Team, an Agbor, Delta state based political pressure group committed to strategic political communication, promotion of political ideas and ideals, and celebration of exemplary leadership style and achievements. The group condemned the new trend of giving excuses as against delivery of democracy dividends by politicians and political office holders from Ika Federal Constituency, noting that such protracted excuses have produced monuments of nothingness. According to GCON, "it is not only disheartening but disappointing that at a time, the good people of Ika nation were anxiously waiting for democracy ...

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the Nigerian Navy for its critical role in protecting the nation’s maritime domain and securing vital oil and gas infrastructure, describing that arm of the Nigerian military as indispensable to national stability and economic growth. The Governor made the remarks on Monday in Asaba when he received the 23rd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House as part of his operational tour of naval formations in Delta State. Welcoming the Naval Chief and his entourage, Governor Oborevwori said the visit demonstrated the Navy’s commitment to strengthening security across the Niger Delta, particularly in Delta State, one of Nigeria’s major oil-producing hubs. “I welcome you and your entourage to Government House, Asaba. Your coming shows commitment and love for our state. Delta is one of the highest oil-producing states and a major contributor to the nation.  "The Nige...

Delta state Commissioner for Special Duties (Government House), Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, has extolled the Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, on the joyous occasion of his birthday today, November 24, 2025, describing him amongst other things, as a "good man in every sense, steady in character, gracious in conduct and deeply committed to the responsibility of shaping clear, truthful and purposeful communication in government". Dr. Osuoza's congratulatory birthday message to Sir Festus Ahon, which he personally signed, reads: Happy Birthday Felicitation to Sir Festus Ahon Today, I celebrate a remarkable gentleman and an exemplary public servant, Sir Festus Ahon, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on the occasion of his birthday. Sir Festus is a good man in every sense, steady in character, gracious in conduct, and deeply committed to the responsibility of shaping clear, truthful and purposeful communication in government. His calm professional...

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the 2023 general elections, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku made the announcement on Monday through his X handle, posting a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card with the brief caption, “It’s official.”  Atiku, who was the first prominent voice to call for a coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, had long been linked and associated with the ADC which presently has emerged as the coalition-backed party ahead of the 2027 elections. News had already filtered into national attention over the weekend that Atiku would officially make his move into ADC today and true to the reports, he has finally pitched tent with ADC. Recall that Atiku had officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in July this year, amidst the unending crisis within the main opposition party, which many traced to it's presi...

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information,  Mr Charles Aniagwu, has extended warm felicitations to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, on the occasion of his birthday.   In a statement released on Monday, Aniagwu described Ahon as a dedicated professional whose commitment to accurate reporting and effective communication has continued to support the success of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration.  He noted that Ahon’s wealth of experience in journalism and public communication has been instrumental in bridging the gap between government policies and the people.   Aniagwu commended the CPS for his humility, loyalty, and diligence, adding that his work ethic reflects a deep passion for the growth and development of Delta State.   “Sir Festus Ahon is a thoroughbred journalist and a dependable public servant. His contributions to the administration of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori have bee...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS THE WITHDRAWAL OF POLICE OFFICERS GUARDING VIPS FOR CORE POLICE DUTIES   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country.   Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties.   The presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday with the police, Air Force, army chiefs and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, in Abuja.   According to the Presidential directive, VIPs who want police protection will now request well-armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.    Many parts of Nigeria, especially remote areas, have few policemen at the stations, thus making the task of protecting and defending the people difficult.   In view of the current security challenges facing the country, Pr...