DELTA-NEWSWATCH

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has warned the people of Isoko Constituency 1 against re-electing Hon. Bino Owhede to the Delta State House of Assembly in 2027. Comrade Steven Luke Speaking with newsmen in Oleh, the headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area, Comrade Steven Luke called on the people of Isoko South Constituency 1 not to repeat what he described as the mistake made by Isoko South Constituency 2, which returned what he termed a failed and selfish leader, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, to the House of Assembly. He alleged that Hon. Ferguson Onwo had failed to deliver meaningful development to his constituency for almost seven years. Comrade Steven further stated that Hon. Bino Owhede has completely failed the people of Isoko Constituency 1.  He criticized the lawmaker for allowing his aides to post pictures of painted schools and fences as achievements, describing such projects as outdated and inadequate in the 21st century. Ac...

The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has publicly exposed what he described as false claims by Hon. Ferguson Onwo and his aides, Ofrokor M. Pedro, over the construction of classrooms and fencing at Okpolo Enwhe Primary School in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. According to Comrade Steven Luke, the claims credited to Hon. Ferguson Onwo are misleading, as the projects in question were not executed by him. Speaking during his visit to Okpolo Enwhe community on January 15, 2026, Comrade Steven said he personally inspected the newly constructed classrooms and fencing, which he confirmed were carried out by the Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, Hon. Friday Warri. He praised Hon. Friday Warri, describing him as a leader with vision and genuine commitment to grassroots development, in contrast to what he referred to as “greedy and selfish leaders” who take credit for projects they did not execute. Comrade Steven Luke furth...

As Nigeria steps into 2026 amid renewed calls for justice, accountability and inclusive governance, the Niger Delta Civil Society Forum believes it is both timely and necessary to return to history, because the future of the 13 per-cent derivation depends entirely on truth. For too long, the original intent of derivation has been obscured, leading to persistent injustice against the very communities whose resources sustain the Nigerian state. For decades, a dangerous and misleading narrative has taken root in public discourse: that the 13 per cent derivation belongs to state governments. This distortion has not only deprived oil-producing communities of their rightful benefits, it has also erased the sacrifices of those who fought, risked their safety and negotiated relentlessly to secure that historic concession.  As a new year begins, the Niger Delta Civil Society Forum insists, without equivocation, that the 13 percent derivation was won by oil-producing communities,...