….Makes Press Statement After Communal Clash Between Ewu-Urhobo Community and Edjekota Community of Ogor Kingdom The traditional ruler of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, HRM, Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe I, Movie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, has advised that no blood of the Urhobo nation or any Delta State citizen should be shed over land disputes. This came in reaction to the clashes that erupted between Ewu-Urhobo community of Ewu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area and Edjekota community of Ogor Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area where two lives was lost and several others injured. The monarch who regretted the unfortunate incident,…
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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.
… As Oborevwori Sets To Deliver Graduate teachers in Delta State’s primary schools may soon witness a long-awaited upgrade to their salary grade level, as the state government, led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, moves to resolve their prolonged stagnation. For years, despite their qualifications and experience, these teachers have remained stuck at grade level 14, a situation that has fuelled frustration, especially as neighbouring states have approved progression to grade level 17. Sources reveal that the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the new Head of Service, Dr. Mininim Oseji has completed all necessary processes for the…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the payment of gratuities owed to pensioners since 2012, a move many say will address the long-standing plight of retired civil servants in the State. The State Government has, therefore, commenced the disbursement of N1 billion as the first batch of payments, fulfilling a commitment to clear the backlog inherited from previous administrations. Governor Okpebholo emphasized his administration’s resolve to prioritize the welfare of retired civil servants who have dedicated their years of service to the State. “For over a decade, many of our retirees have suffered due to the non-payment of…
…As Edjekota and Ewu Clashes Over land Ownership There is serious crisis today erupted between Edjekota community in Ughelli North Local Government Area and Ewu-Urhobo community in Ughelli South Local Government Area over land disputes with two lives already loss. A reliable source who reside into Edjekota community but do not want his name in print , disclosed that there has been a lingering land dispute between a particular family in Edjekota community and Ewu-Urhobo community over a particular land behind the St. Pius Catholic Hospital, along Ewu community road. The source stated that as the dispute persist,…
…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…
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…