…Proposes Orogun-Efe As New Kingdom … No Division In Orogun Kingdom- Prince Ochuko Okorocha Emoghene Palpable tension is currently building up in Orogun Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, as Three (3) out of the Five Sub-Clans that made up of the Kingdom has publicly declared breakaway from the Kingdom. According to a document of public notice published in UrhoboVoice Newspaper of April 7, 2025, edition, the Three Sub-Clans which has proposed OROGUN-EFE as the name of the new Kingdom, disclosed that the new Kingdom comprises of; 1. Unukpo Sub-clan which is made up of Otorho-Unukpo, Ovara-Unukpo, Orhomuro…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience of reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experiences in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
In a strong show of unity and support for the leadership within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), party leaders, stakeholders, exco members in Ozoro Ward 3, have passed a vote of confidence in Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in appreciation of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state. The party also lauded the Member Representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, member representing Isoko North State Constituency, Hon. Bernard Odior of the Delta State House of Assembly, and Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. Godwin Ogorugba for their impressive…
***Says Asaba Residents Now Live In Fear As RRS Turns SARS, Kills Man Trying To Bail Friend To Death The family of late Paul Obukohwo from Agbarho community, Ughelli North local government area of Delta state, has petitioned the Police Service Commission, Inspector General of Police, Assistant Inspector General of Police and the Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori over the alleged unlawful torture of their son to death in police custody. Late Paul Obukohwo, age 24, upcoming artiste, had gone to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), office in Asaba to bail his younger brother’s friend, Mr. Prosper Odili,…
Immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has commended the appointment of Mr. Roland Ewubare as the Group Chief Operating Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), describing it as a bold move that will bring a fresh impetus into the urgent need to reform Nigeria’s oil industry. Felicitating Ewubare on his appointment in a statement signed by his Media Adviser Mr. Sunny Areh, Omo-Agege noted that given his pedigree and calibre in the international oil industry, his second coming is a game changer in the imperative for effective reform of NNPC Limited to become…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The family of the late Elder Statesman and foremost Ijaw National Leader, Late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has fixed May 13, 2025, as his burial date. The burial date of the former Federal Commissioner for Information, was made known by his eldest son, Mr. Penaowei Clark, at his country home Kiagbodo, Burutu LGA, Delta State, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, flanked by late Chief Clark younger brother, Prof. Collins College Clark, HRM, Prince Samuel Akpomiemie Fuludu, Ogiogio 11, Pere of Ngbilebiri Mein Kingdom, Kiagbodo, Chief Ebikeme Clark, his Sister and other family members. According to the programme…
By Osita Biose The stagnation of University graduate teachers in primary schools in Delta State has been a longstanding issue, with these educators remaining stuck at grade level 14. Despite their tireless efforts, they have not been promoted to grade level 17, unlike their counterparts in other sectors and neighboring states. The history of teacher recruitment and progression in Delta State has seen chequered upgrades, from Teacher Grade two(TCII ),Associate Certificate in Education (ACE) to Nigeria Certificae in Education (NCE), with the current termination point at level 14. However, with the influx of University graduate teachers, it is logical to…
Dr. Nelson Egware, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Media, has lauded the Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. (Elder) Godwin Ogorugba, for his dedication to infrastructural development, particularly the recent approval for the rehabilitation of the Police Station Road in Emevor. During the Isoko North Executive Council meeting held yesterday, several key projects were approved, highlighting the administration’s commitment to community development. Among the notable projects are the construction of 60 open shops at Otor-Owhe Main Market, installation of solar street lights at the Council Secretariat, financial assistance for indigenes with critical health…
The Delta State Government has urged residents, stakeholders, and organizations to take collective and proactive measures in mitigating the impact of natural disasters. Recognizing the increasing threats posed by flooding, erosion, and other environmental hazards, the government emphasized the need for community engagement, preparedness, and sustainable practices to safeguard lives and property. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, made the call during a press conference in Asaba, on Thursday. The Commissioner who was reacting to Wednesday’s torrential rain and flood erosion along Old Lagos – Agbor Road, Boji-Boji Agbor in Ika South Local…
By Sunny Awhefeada Time does fly! The last five years brought this reality to me. I cannot now say whether this reality is a post-COVID-19 phenomenon or not. Somehow, after the menace of COVID-19, everything, including time, in my thinking became fleet-footed. Time has been flying and so do our age and lives. When the world crawled out of the doldrums of 2020 a lot of phenomena that changed our lives reared their heads for good or bad. We suddenly realized that there was so much to be done and that there was no time. Despite the deployment of technologies…
…Arrests 2 Suspects, 2 At Large The Delta State Police Command has exhumed the body of murdered Chigozie Udalor, a site Manager at a fish bond in Bod camp Akwukwu Igbo community. According t a statement made available by SP. Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer for the Delta State Command, revealed that On the December 12, 2025, one Hyacinth Nnalue, reported to Akwu-kwu Igbo Polic Division that his cousin Chigozie Udalor, has been missing since December 10, 2025. He also stated that the said Chigozie was his site manager at his fish bond in Bod camp Akwukwu Igbo community.…