By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq. History has a way of announcing itself, not in whispers, but in thunder. On April 26, 2026, at Oharisi Primary School, Ughelli, Delta Central did not merely host a political gathering; it witnessed a defining moment in its democratic evolution. What unfolded was not just a convergence of party faithfuls,…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq. Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is undergoing a defining phase of national recalibration, driven by bold and far-reaching economic reforms that are reshaping the foundations of governance and fiscal responsibility. Though demanding in their immediate effects, these decisions are steadily restoring macroeconomic balance, strengthening institutional resilience, and repositioning the…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq On a humid Tuesday of 13th March in Delta State’s riverine belt, jubilation rippled through communities long defined by isolation. For many residents, the inauguration of the 31-kilometre Ohoror–Bomadi Road was more than a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, it was a long awaited reconnection to opportunity, movement, and visibility. At the centre…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq. In politics, performance remains the most persuasive campaign message. Long after campaign slogans fade and political rhetoric subsides, the true measure of leadership lies in the visible transformation of society, roads built, institutions strengthened, livelihoods improved, and hope restored. In Delta State, the unfolding narrative since May 29, 2023 has…
When his debut album”Weekend Love” first hit the airwaves in 1983, it wasn’t just another record, it was a sensation. Released under the banner of Supremedisk Records, and masterfully produced by the legendary Jake Sollo of blessed memory, the album “Weekend Love” carried the warmth, rhythm, and soul that defined a generation. Behind its rise…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq For decades, the people of Oko Kingdom knew what it meant to live with distance, not the kind measured in kilometres, but the kind measured in hardship. Distance between farms and markets, distance between effort and reward, distance between promise and development. Every rainy season, the earth itself seemed to…
By Fred Oghenesivbe Esq. Today, March 3, history beckons in Delta State. At the iconic Cenotaph in Asaba, the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) convenes its first State Congress following the seismic political realignment that reshaped the state’s power structure, the historic collapse of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) framework in…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq The countdown to the 2027 general elections has begun in earnest. Across the country, ward, local government, state and national party congresses are taking shape. Structures are being reconstituted, alliances strengthened, and political foot soldiers mobilized. The groundwork for the next democratic test is already underway. But 2027 will not…
: The semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco has ended Nigeria’s quest for continental glory at this tournament, following a goalless draw decided by penalties. While the match itself was closely contested, the outcome has once again placed Nigerian football under the spotlight, raising familiar questions about preparation, structure and the ability to deliver when…
“All the gang of those who rule us, hope our quarrels never stop, helping them to split and fool us, so they can remain on top.” Bertolt Brecht I didn’t set out to be a politician. I was a lawyer, an advocate for justice, a real estate developer and a citizen who believed in service….
