Prince Olorogun Sir Elvis Oharisi (JP), ‘The Eni R’ Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom’, has appealed to the youth of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, to shun violence and focus on meaningful pursuits as the ember months approaches. Speaking to journalists at his country home in Otovwodo-Ughelli, Oharisi, who doubled as Chief of Staff to the Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, Jaro Egbo, warned against the dangers of cultism, armed robbery, drug abuse, and kidnapping. He encouraged the youth to channel their energy into productive activities that is channeled towards peace and love, adding that peace and stability…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka. 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 experience in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
By Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Emmanuel Obadjere On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Clergy, Christ’s Faithful, friends and well wishers from all walks of life will converge at Ascension Catholic Church, Ekpan, to celebrate with the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Jude Igho, as he marks his Silver Jubilee as a Catholic priest. Being a priest for a day is enough reason to thank God, let alone twenty-five whole years. It is therefore right and just to give thanks to God who called and has brought him to his silver Jubilee year. In his book, FAITH AND THE FUTURE, originally published in…
Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission has reaffirmed commitment for continuous synergy with the State Legislature in promoting the MORE Agenda of Governor Oborevwori’s led administration. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Sunday Ebireri gave the assurance at the opening ceremony of a five days training for Board members and Management of the Delta State House of Assembly Commission in Asaba the State capital. Declaring the programme open, Mr Ebireri said the purpose of the training is to ensure that everyone in the Commission leave up to their responsibility in discharge of their duties in line with the 8th Legislative…
The Delta State House of Assembly Committee on local government and Chieftaincy Affairs, has submitted its report on a Bill to Amend the Delta State Local Government Law 2013. Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon Alfred Martins, at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, said a public hearing was held on the bill for inputs of stakeholders. Hon Martins, who is the Deputy Chief Whip and Member Representing Warri North in the House, explained that there was no objection from the stakeholders as the proposed new law was a one line amendment as requested by…
…Urges Govt To Expedite Resettlement of Displaced Residents URHOBO Association of Washington DC, United States (US) has sent relief support to displaced residents of Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area (LGA), Delta state with a call of government to hasten the rebuilding of the community destroyed by the military over March killing of 17 soldiers. At the community yesterday to deliver various food items and toiletries, the group, touched by the plight of the homeless residents, also expressed sadness over death of two community leaders in military detention, calling for release of those still being held. Items the…
The Management of G. Agofure Motors (Agofure Parcel Services), has suspended indefinitely one of her staff, Mrs. Rachael Adeleke, HOD Agofure Parcel Service, Headquarters, Effurun, Delta State over alleged gross-misconduct. According to the statement, Mrs. Rachael Adeleke was alleged to have diverted APS customers goods to herself as the owner and registered the following items, (1) Six LG Refrigerator (GN-G2725LCB), (2) One Bicycle, (3) One Tile Cutter, (4) One Tool Box and (5) One SV2200 Generator, making it a total of Ten (10) items in her own name. The statement signed by the General Manager, G. Agofure Motors, Mr.…
X-Raying The Success Story of the 2024 Edition of the Delta State Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup Competition The 2024 edition of the Delta State Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup competition ended on a high note, fostering unity and celebrating sporting excellence among ethnic groups in Delta State. Novelty Match: A special novelty match was played at Ode-Itsekiri between team Itsekiri/Ijaw on one side and the other ethnic groups on the other side to flag-off the tournament and also to mark this year’s World Tolerance Day. During the opening ceremony match at Ode-Itsekiri, the initiator and renowned global peace ambassador Chief…
…As Delta Assembly Chapel Holds 2024 Christmas Carol Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has urged Deltans to remain hopeful in the face of current economic realities ahead of the Christmas celebration. Rt Hon Guwor gave the admonition in Asaba at the festival of Nine lessons and carols organized by the Delta State House of Assembly Chapel. The Speaker in his goodwill message urged Deltans to express Love and joy in the season of celebration. Rt. Hon. Guwor stressed on the need for everyone to keep hope alive amidst the economic situation…
Tears flows and anger rises as Okuama Community 81 year old Treasurer, Pa. Dennis Okugbaye again dies in military detention six days after the death of Okuama community President General, Pa James Anchovies Oghoroko, in Nigerian military detention, Tuesday afternoon. The sad news of the death of the Second person of the six arrested Okuama leaders has led to severe tension in Okuama Community of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The Okuama leaders were arrested since August 2024 and have been kept by the military without trial. The Late Okugbaye was arrested along late Oghoroko, Prof…
The Niger-Delta Oil and Gas Liberation Movement has commended the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for advancing local content value in the oil and gas sector to 56% in 2024, compared to 54% in 2023. The group hailed the Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Felix Ogbe, for his visionary leadership and commitment to strengthening Nigerian participation in the sector. Speaking in Warri, Delta State, the Chairman of the Niger-Delta group, Elder Esimeburu Emmanuel, described the achievements as a testament to the Board’s 10-Year Strategic Roadmap. Built on five strategic pillars and supported by four enablers, the roadmap…