Politics
CTC Chairperson Commends Fubara Over Visionary Leadership

Caretaker Committee Chairman of Okrika Local Government Council, Princess Ibiene Ogan, has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s visionary leadership which has brought peace and development to all parts of the state.
Princess Ogan who said this while swearing in other members of the committee in Okrika, headquarters of the LGA, also urged the people of Okrika to give their full and unflinching support to the Governor.
She said through the visionary leadership of the Governor, every part of the State is experiencing one form of development or the other.
The caretaker chairman also said her administration will embark on people-oriented programmes that will improve the living conditions of the people.
According to her, issues of human capacity development will be given a boost while the people will be encouraged to go into farming and fishing so as to contain the food crisis in the area.
Princess Ogan also pledged to ensure regular electricity supply in Okrika while the women will be empowered with soft loans.
Princess Ogan, whose address was christened “Concerned About Prosperity’, said the problem of flooding in the island will be addressed with regular desilting of drainages.
In her words, “Today, I am excited to introduce my pet project which is christened “Concerned About Prosperity’. This embodies my commitment to the comprehensive development and prosperity of Okrika”.
According to her, the administration will work tirelessly to ensure that Okrika LGA has a regular and reliable supply of electricity to foster growth and improve the quality of life.
“We will meet with the youth and share in their aspirations. We will hold the first ever youth summit in Okrika LGA.
“Our youth will be actively engaged in fishing activities into the wider sea to enable them to make more money. We will provide cold storage facilities to support them.
“Our farmers will have access to improved varieties, and we will organise agric fair where their harvests can be displayed to enable them to earn money”, she said.
Princess Ogan said her administration wii facilitate access to soft loans, enabling women to thrive in trade and entrepreneurship.while effort will be made to build the capacity of the people with the view to enhancing their skills, knowledge, and opportunities for all.
She also promised regular engagement with The Simplified Movement family in Okrika LGA with the view to ensuring that they are carried along in the scheme of things.
Other programmes include prompt payment of salaries and other entitlements to workers in the area.
She commended the people for their support and assured them that her Administration will uphold the cherished values of the people.
Those sworn in were Kendrick Christian, Andy Okereke, Amieietamuno Loveday, Toku Obianime and Tamunosiki LongJohn.
Speaking on behalf of the caretake committee members, Hon Toku Obianime thanked the people of Okrika for the confidence reposed in them, adding that he and his colleagues will work with the chairman to develop the area.
Also speaking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Women Leader in Okrika, Mrs Florence Kaln, thanked Governor Fubara for appointing Princess Ogan to head the Caretaker Committee in Okrika.
Mrs Kaln said, by the appointment, Princess Ogan has opened the door for women to aspire to any position in the area.
The event also witnessed the swearing in of the Secretary of Council, Gold Okujagu.
By: John Bibor
Politics
Gov Alia Appoints TuFace As Adviser

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as TuFace, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.
In a viral video on Wednesday, Governor Alia praised TuFace for all the support towards his administration.
The Governor stated that TuFace can do more.
He stated, “On behalf of the Benue State Government and our very good people, we want to give you some more responsibility plus the ones you have been doing because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart a way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advice as well.
“So, I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Community Outreach.”
Politics
Oborevwori, Okowa Dump PDP For APC

Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday.
The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation with The Tide’s source.
Similarly, the defection of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was announced on Wednesday in Asaba by Senator James Manager, following a meeting that lasted over six hours at the Government House.
Senator Manager said all PDP members in the State, including the Governor, former Governor Okowa, the Speaker, the state party chairman, and all local government chairmen, had agreed to join the APC.
“We cannot continue to be in a sinking boat,” he said.
The decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders and was made in the interest of Delta State’s long-term development.
Governor Oborevwori, who won the 2023 gubernatorial election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received by senior APC officials in what political analysts are already describing as a strategic realignment with far-reaching implications ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Politics
Speakers Conference Tasks FG, Governors On Wanton Killings
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Borno, Benue, Niger State and most recently, Kwara State, calling on the federal and state governments to take urgent steps to stem the tide.
Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Rt Hon. Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, said the gruesome killings had led to tragic loss of lives, widespread displacement, and unimaginable trauma for thousands of Nigerians.
“We are alarmed by the escalating insecurity in the land and the seeming helplessness with which these attacks are met. The time for mere condemnation and rhetoric has passed; urgent and coordinated action is now required at all levels of government to end these bloodbaths and restore peace and order.
“While we acknowledge that defence and national security fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government, we must stress that every level of government bears responsibility for the security and welfare of the people. State governors, in particular, must rise to the occasion and fully understand that governance is not limited to road construction and ceremonial functions. True governance is rooted in the protection of lives, the preservation of order, and the alleviation of suffering,” he said.
He called on state governments to complement the efforts of the Federal Government by making and enforcing enabling laws for community policing and other grassroots-driven security models.
According to him, States must develop proactive frameworks that integrate local intelligence, social support systems, and youth engagement in the fight against insecurity.
The conference also urged the Federal Government to meaningfully engage the citizenry and introduce bold, practical measures to cushion the hardship caused by its current economic policies.
“Millions of Nigerians are groaning under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and a cost-of-living crisis. It is imperative that relief initiatives—targeted, transparent, and impactful—are rolled out without delay. Dialogue, not distance, must define the relationship between the government and its people at this critical time.
“The Conference of Speakers affirms its commitment to supporting all legislative actions necessary to restore security, promote justice, and foster inclusive governance across the country. The killings in Benue, Niger, Plateau, Borno, Kwara, and any part of Nigeria must not be allowed to continue unchecked. Justice must prevail, and peace must be restored.
“Let it be known: the safety, dignity, and well-being of every Nigerian must remain the top priority of all arms and levels of government,” Rt Hon. Ogundoyin said.
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