#DeltaStatePolitics Archives - Famous Reporters

Sep

19

2026

NDC Condemns Alleged Political Violence in Effurun, Urges Police, DSS Probe

POLITICS#ChrisIyovwaye, #Delta2027, #DeltaState, #DeltaStatePolitics, #Effurun, #MuladeAlfred, #NDC, #PoliticalViolence

NDC Condemns Alleged Political Violence in Effurun, Urges Police, DSS Probe Tension has risen in Effurun, Delta State, after the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) alleged that a political rally in the area was disrupted by intimidation, violence and thuggery, prompting the party to demand an urgent investigation by security agencies. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and Inspector-General of Police to investigate an alleged attack and disruption of a political rally in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The party said those found responsible should be prosecuted.…

Sep

15

2026

By Famous Reporters

Deacon Chris Iyovwaye: From Humble Beginnings to Delta Governorship Candidate

POLITICS#ChrisIyovwaye, #DeaconChrisIyovwaye, #DeltaGovernorship2027, #DeltaState, #DeltaStatePolitics, #NDCDelta, #NigerDeltaDevelopment, #WellmannGroup

Deacon Chris Iyovwaye: From Humble Beginnings to Delta Governorship Candidate From an auxiliary nurse and quality-control inspector to the head of a multimillion-dollar industrial group, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye's journey is one of resilience, faith, enterprise and public ambition. Deacon Chris Iyovwaye is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, author and politician, and the 2026 governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta State. He is the Founder and CEO of Wellmann Group of Companies, a major player in heavy lifting, modular transportation, engineering logistics and specialised project support across Africa. Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer…

Sep

13

2026

By Famous Reporters

Iyovwaye Faults Urhobo Monarchs’ Endorsement of Oborevwori

POLITICS#Delta2027, #DeltaGovernorship, #Deltans, #DeltaStatePolitics, #Iyovwaye, #NigeriaPolitics, #Oborevwori, #UrhoboMonarchs

Iyovwaye Faults Urhobo Monarchs’ Endorsement of Oborevwori A fresh political controversy is building in Delta State after NDC governorship candidate Deacon Chris Iyovwaye challenged the reported endorsement of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori by some Urhobo monarchs, arguing that the concerns of ordinary Deltans should come before political endorsements. Deacon Chris Iyovwaye has faulted the reported endorsement of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori by some Urhobo traditional rulers, arguing that the decision does not adequately reflect the concerns of Deltans. The NDC governorship candidate called for greater attention to healthcare, education, security, agriculture and the cost of living, while urging the monarchs to reconsider…

Dec

20

2025

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Breaking News: Former Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Dies

NEWS#BreakingNews, #CourtOfAppeal, #DeltaNorth, #DeltaStatePolitics, #FormerSenatorDies, #NigeriaNews, #NigerianPolitics, #PeterNwaoboshi, #PoliticalNews, #SenateNigeria

Breaking News: Former Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Dies "Former Delta North Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi is dead. Read about his political career, court battles, and legacy in Nigerian politics." A former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, is dead. Nwaoboshi, a prominent Nigerian politician from Delta State, served as the senator representing Delta North in the Nigerian Senate from 2015 to 2023. His death marks the end of a political career that was both influential and, at times, contentious. Born in 1958, Senator Nwaoboshi rose to national prominence through his legislative engagements and political activities within…

Dec

15

2025

By Famous Reporters

Anioma Youths Insist on South-East Zoning, Reject Lawmakers’ South-South Stand as Oborevwori Says Govt Has No Objection

POLITICS#AniomaState, #AniomaStateCreation, #AniomaYouths, #DeltaNorth, #DeltaStatePolitics, #NedNwoko, #NigerianPolitics, #SheriffOborevwori, #SouthEastNigeria, #StateCreationInNigeria

Anioma Youths Insist on South-East Zoning, Reject Lawmakers’ South-South Stand as Oborevwori Says Govt Has No Objection "Anioma youths intensify calls for the creation of Anioma State and its zoning to Nigeria’s South-East, rejecting lawmakers’ South-South stance as Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori declares no opposition." A broad-based coalition of Anioma indigenes has intensified calls for the creation of Anioma State as the sixth state in Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone, describing the long-standing demand as overdue and critical to the political, economic and cultural advancement of the Anioma people. The renewed agitation, which featured a large-scale peaceful solidarity march and formal…