PDP crisis is over for now Wike insists, says Dan Orbih remains National Vice Chair PDP South South

By: Ella Akpa 

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja, His Excellency Nyesom Wike says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis is over for now, but insisted that the National Vice Chairman of the PDP South South remains Chief Dan Orbih, nothing less.

He maintained that the election of Chief Dan Orbih stands and that any other election purportedly done elsewhere is not recognized except the election held in Calabar.

Wike also vehemently refused to accept any other meeting that produced another person as South East Vice Chair in the PDP.

He was fielding questions from newsmen during his monthly media chat on Monday, August 4.

Birthday: Ereyitomi extends 67th hearty cheers to Former Governor Ibori

By: Celestine Ukah 

The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives Honourable Chief Dr Thomas Ereyitomi JP has congratulated the Former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori on the occasion of his birthday wishing him a happy 67th hearty cheers celebration.

Chief Ereyitomi in his congratulatory message to Former Governor Ibori said thus: “I, Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomi JP, the Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives and Chairman House Committee on Petroleum Resources Training Funds, wish to extend my hearty cheers to you, Your Excellency, on the occasion of your 67th birthday today, Monday, August 4, 2025.

“As the architect of modern Delta, your projects ranging from roads to Human Capital Development, iconic constructions, peace, empowerment, leader in the struggle for 13 percent derivation that has brought funds to oil producing communities through Oil producing states among others, still speak volumes of your illustriousness to the people of Delta State, Niger Delta and beyond.

“As a ranking member of the House of Representatives, on behalf of my family and the good people of Warri Federal Constituency, I celebrate you this day and wish you plentiful years of good health, strength, and continuous celebrations.

“We, the good people of Warri Federal Constituency, cherish your support and love toward the development and peace of the area during your administration.

Once again, congrats.

“Your Excellency, Chief James O. Ibori
Governor of Delta State 1999 – 2007”.

Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomi JP
The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Abuja & Chairman House Committee on Petroleum Resources Training Funds.

Wonder Winger, Anyanwu Joins Kun Khalifat Fc From Heartland FC

Kun Khalifat FC of Owerri has signed Anyanwu Promise, a winger, from Heartland FC. Promise is known for his skills on the field, particularly his penalty-kick expertise, and goal-scoring prowess.

Promise’s move to KKFC will impact the team’s dynamics, especially considering his impressive performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

He is a talented winger, that brings speed, skill, and goal-scoring prowess to our team. We’re looking forward to seeing him light up the pitch and help KKFC achieve greatness!

It’s Promise fulfilled as the lightning on the wings joins KKFC.

El-Kanemi Warriors FC Unveil Return of Daddy Abdulrahman to team

El-Kanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri has officially welcomed back a familiar face into their squad, Daddy Abdulrahman, a.k.a Dadin Mama, was unveiled today at the Colonel Abdulmumin Aminu Camp, Maiduguri.

During the unveiling ceremony, Club Chairman Malam Ibrahim Mainu Mustapha expressed his delight as the player return:

“Alhamdulillah, we are glad to have Daddy back. He contributed immensely to the team before his departure to Shooting Stars of Ibadan. El-Kanemi Warriors FC is his home welcome back”.

In his remarks, Daddy Abdulrahman thanked the club’s leadership for their warm reception:“I sincerely appreciate the Chairman and the board members for the love and concern they’ve shown me. I’m here to give my all to El-Kanemi Warriors FC. I’m excited to be part of the transformation happening in this great club.”

He also had a message for the supporters: “To all El-Kanemi Warriors FC fans worldwide, in sha Allah, we are going to make you proud.”

Daddy Abdulrahman’s return will add depth to led Coach kabiru Suleiman Dogo side.

Ndokwa Reporters clocks 12: Bel Media Launches BEL DIALOGUE to Deepen Civic Engagement

As Ndokwa Reporters marks 12 years of community-focused journalism, its publishers, Bel Media Consult Limited, have announced the official launch of BEL DIALOGUE, a new annual civic engagement platform designed to address critical development challenges in Delta State and Nigeria through participatory discourse.

The anniversary event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Top View Hotel, Okpanam Road, Asaba, starting at 11:00 a.m. The highlight of the celebration will be the unveiling of BEL DIALOGUE, a public engagement forum that will convene key stakeholders including policymakers, community leaders, civil society actors, and development experts to engage in solution-driven conversations on pressing socio-economic issues.

The maiden edition of BEL DIALOGUE will focus on the theme: “Development or Displacement: Understanding the Cost of Unregulated Land Acquisition in Our Communities — The Role of Government and Traditional Institutions in Safeguarding Community Lands.” The theme was carefully selected in response to the growing threat posed by unregulated real estate expansion, particularly the encroachment on communal farmlands and the impact on food security, livelihoods, and social stability.

In a statement signed by the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bel Media Consult Limited, Emmanuel Enebeli, MNIPR, the organisation reaffirmed its commitment to driving public interest journalism and participatory governance. According to the statement, BEL DIALOGUE is envisioned as a platform that will annually bring together a wide range of voices to interrogate policies and co-create solutions that support sustainable and inclusive development.

“For over a decade, Ndokwa Reporters has remained steadfast in promoting the values of responsible journalism and community development. With BEL DIALOGUE, we are extending that mission beyond news reporting , by creating a civic space where concerns can be raised, ideas exchanged, and solutions crafted in a collaborative environment,” the statement noted.

The Chairman of the occasion, lead discussants, and other key participants are expected to be formally unveiled in the coming days as preparations intensify for the event.

Founded on May 3, 2013, Ndokwa Reporters was initially published under a sister company, Syncoms Integrated Services. Though originally conceived as an online-only news platform, and one of the earliest in Delta State, particularly within the Ndokwa Nation, the paper briefly introduced hardcopy editions in response to high local demand and accessibility needs. Throughout its journey, it has remained anchored on its guiding slogan: “Towards a Better Community Development.”

Through consistent coverage of government activities, community concerns, and developmental initiatives, Ndokwa Reporters has earned a reputation as a credible and responsive medium serving the interest of the people.

The upcoming anniversary and launch of BEL DIALOGUE represent a bold new chapter in that journey, one that blends journalism with civic action to shape conversations that matter and influence policy directions for a better Delta.

2027 Abia North: OUK, Man of His Words; “My Mission Is Simple,” To Restore, Rebuild and Relaunch Our People To Prosperity

By: Emmanuel Odoemelam

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Southeast Development Commission (SEDC), Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, stood before his constituents, his voice filled with determination and conviction. “My mission is simple,” he declared, “to restore, rebuild, and relaunch our people to prosperity.”

The crowd erupted in cheers and applause, knowing that they had a leader who truly understood their struggles. Before his emergence as a Senator in 2019, Abia North had been plagued by poverty, neglect, and underdevelopment for years. But Kalu, a seasoned politician and former governor, had a vision to change that.

He began by restoring the dignity of his people. He invested in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, laying the foundation for a brighter future. He rebuilt roads, bridges, and schools, bringing hope and opportunities to communities that had been left behind. Kalu, through the OUK Foundation, has sponsored many Nigerian youths to South America, the UK, the USA, and Asia to study Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses of their choice on full scholarship.

For the past six years, he has represented Abia North at the hallowed red chamber. The high-ranking lawmaker facilitated over 350 infrastructure projects, including the construction of over 180 rural roads with drainage, renovated 148 new schools, and installed solar-powered street lighting across all 103 wards in the senatorial zone, some of which he self-funded via his foundation.

As the years passed, Abia North began to flourish. Farmers’ produce reached markets more easily, courtesy of Kalu’s accessible roads. Children received quality education according to UNICEF standards, and healthcare services improved tremendously. The economy began to grow, and people began to smile again, drastically reducing the poverty index, as recognized and published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which noted that Abia North constituents recorded the highest standard of living when compared to other senatorial districts.

But Kalu’s mission didn’t stop there. He relaunched his people into prosperity by empowering them with skills, jobs, and entrepreneurship opportunities. He supported small businesses, attracted investors, and created jobs, giving people the means to build better lives for themselves and their families.

Through his political structures, OUK Movement, Reality Organization Worldwide, and All Progressive Congress, which are strong across all federal and state wards in Abia North and Abia State respectively, Kalu has given their lives meaning by ensuring they are well taken care of, and this runs into billions of Naira. The welfare of his constituents is his fundamental priority.

Previously, Abia North was unrecognizable. The once-neglected region had become a hub of construction and economic activity, with thriving markets, industries, and communities. People from all walks of life came to witness the transformation and left inspired by the impact of Kalu’s leadership. Kalu has led by example by establishing universities and cashew industries capable of employing over 5,000 workers in his hometown, Igbere.

As Senator Orji Uzor Kalu looked out at the thriving landscape, he knew that his mission had been accomplished. He had restored, rebuilt, and relaunched his people to prosperity, and in doing so, had given them a brighter future. The crowd, highly elated, cheered and roared once more, knowing that their leader had kept his promise and that Abia North would forever be grateful by re-electing him come 2027 for keeping to his word.

Embrace Peace for Development of all, Amb. Mulade urges Delta Ethnic Groups

Delta State-born, renowned peace and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has called on the various ethnic nationalities in the state to embrace development for the benefits of all Deltans.

The United Nations Peace ambassador and environmental rights activist made the appeal to particularly the Urhobos, the Itsekiris, and the Ijaws, who he said are the livewire of the state economy.

He said, “We cannot continue to fight ourselves, oppose development, and chase away investors that will create employment opportunities for our teeming youths because of selfish interest.

“I want to strongly appeal and advise our revered traditional rulers and political leaders to shun hatred and embrace peace, unity, and development for the interest and progress of our dire state,” he added.

Mulade, who is the Ibe Serimowei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom and the National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) assured that both the president and state government are committed to attracting investors to the state

“It is pertinent to state that the current Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and the State Government led by Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori are doing everything humanly possible to attract investors to the state through the ongoing state projects and federal presence,” the CEPEJ Boss stated.

According to Mulade, the big three ethnic groups in the State need to unite and play strategic roles that will aid the federal and state government to deliver democratic dividends to the people

“Delta State is blessed with abundance of human capital and natural endowments. Rather than fighting ourselves, let us harness the potentials of influence across the State to support the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Deltans to enjoy the dividend of democracy as the economic live wire of Nigeria,” he counseled.

Udoh becomes Obong Udeme Usanga as he buries father in Akwa Ibom

Veteran journalist Colin Udoh has been coronated as Obong Udeme Akaninyene Colin Udoh Usanga, which makes him Obong Ufok Nung Anwana Nung Ubo Udua (Chief of the Nung Anwana Royal Family of Mbribit Itam, Akwa Ibom State).

The coronation was done on Thursday, just as the USA-based media personality commenced the final funeral rites for his late father, Chief Cosmas Stephen Udoh, who died on 26th April this year.

A vigil mass was held for the late Chief Udoh on Thursday evening at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, Itam Itu local government area of Akwa Ibom State, before the requiem mass at the same venue on Friday morning.

The late Chief Udoh was an insurance professional who served meritoriously at the National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria (NICON) for many years, and retired with dignity and in flying colours as Regional Head of Agency and Branch Manager for Bayelsa State.

Obong Udeme Akaninyene Colin Udoh, who is the husband of Nigeria women football legend and FIFA’s Ambassador for Women’s Football, Mercy Akide-Udoh, is a former Media Officer of the Super Eagles and one-time Member of the NFF Marketing and Sponsorship Committee.

Abia Warriors Boss, Obuh Hails Gov Otti Over ABSSU Games 

The Chairman of Abia Warriors Football Club, Coach John Sam Obuh has lauded the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, for successfully organising the 2nd edition of the Abia State Secondary Schools Unity Games, held at the Umuahia Township Stadium.

The event brought together young sports talents from the 17 local government areas of Abia State, showcasing their skills even as they competed for laurels.

The event, which marked its 2nd anniversary, ultimately turned the State capital into a beehive of sports activities with a section of sports enthusiasts dubbing it Secondary Schools Olympics, achieved its primary objective as a platform for talent identification as well as fostering sports development.

Obuh appreciated Governor Otti saying, “I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dear Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, for the Abia State Secondary Schools Unity Games, which has come to stay. It is a laudable initiative that will no doubt identify young sports talents and give them the platform to develop.”

He highlighted Governor Otti’s holistic and unrelenting support for sports, which has seen the State play host to various national events.

“The second edition of the Unity Games is proof that the Governor is bent on ensuring the development of every sport in the State. As a sports-loving Governor, he has made sure that every sport receives the needed attention, that’s why Abia State has hosted numerous national sports events”, Obuh stated.

He continued, “When the Unity Games were organised last year, many thought it was a one-off thing, but this year’s edition has shown it has come to stay. I commend His Excellency for this; he has ultimately turned the State into the home of sports.”

The curtain was drawn today at the one-week-long event. Over one thousand athletes competed for medals, even as prizes were given to deserving athletes.