The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Hon (Chief) Solomon Ighrakpata, has expressed warmest congratulations to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his induction into the Hall of Fame of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, and conferment of the title, ‘Omorotomo of Urhobo land’ by the traditional rulers of Urhobo nation. Hon Ighrakpata who together with notable personalities across the globe witnessed the induction and conferment ceremony held at Urhobo House, Uvwiamuge, Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area, said Governor Oborevwori has been outstanding in promoting the welfare and development of the Urhobo people and Delta State…
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…Says Induction Into UPU Hall Of Fame A Well Deserved Honour Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the leadership and commitment of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the growth of the state have not gone unnoticed. Reacting with enthusiasm and pride the induction of the Governor into the Hall of Fame of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU and conferment of the title, ‘Omorotomo of Urhobo land,’ by the traditional rulers of Urhobo nation, the Speaker stated that the honours are well deserved. Rt Hon Guwor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,…
…Bags Omorotomo of Urhoboland title Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been inducted into the Urhobo Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state. The induction took place during the 93rd Urhobo National Day Celebration 2024/Grand Reception for the Governor held on Saturday, at Urhobo House, Uvwiamuge, Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. At the epochal event, Governor Oborevwori was confered with the title of “Omorotomo of Urhoboland” by the Urhobo Council of Traditional Rulers led by the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Sideso, Abe 1.…
In what residents described as dishonourable choleric temperament, a sitting local government council chairman, Barr. Jaro Egbo, has allegedly increased the numbers of people slapped by him as he recently slapped his old Secondary School mate at Ughelli market, Delta State. The council chairman Egbo, allegedly slapped the Secondary School mate during the last sanitation exercise in the state for reasons yet to be ascertained. Though, details of the incident remains sketchy, but reliable source disclosed that the slapped victim, known as Mr Andrew Ikeke was a former Senior Prefect of Otovwodo Grammar School were the…
…Calls On Nigeria Army To Release Other Detainees Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial district, Senator Ede Dafinone, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Okuama people and the family of late President-General, Pa James Achovwuko Oghoroko, one of the leaders arrested by the Nigerian military in August 2024, who died in military custody. He also called on the Military authority to release unconditionally Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Pa. Dennis Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria, and Mrs Rita Akata who were arrested between August 18 and 20, 2024, as a fallout of the Okuama crisis or charge them to…
…Holds Public Hearing On Bill To Establish Health College In Ovrode Chairman, Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Health, Hon Ferguson Onwo has restated the commitment of the State Assembly to making laws with positive impacts on the state and well being of Deltans. Hon Onwo who represents Isoko South Constituency 2 in the House, stated this at the public hearing on a bill for a law to establish the Delta State College of Health Technology, Ovrode, in Isoko North local government area. The Lawmaker explained that the proposed College of Health Technology in Ovrode, is an innovation by…
…Alleges LG Chairman Using Market To Blackmail Community Before Government and public …Refutes Allegations Of Inducing Traders To Trade On Roadside The president general of Otovwodo-Ughelli community, Pastor Solomon Ovigue Ugbarugba, has cautioned politicians not to use incident of traders at walkway and roadside in the market to blackmail the community before the state government. Pastor Solomon Ovigue Ugbarugba, gave this caution while reacting to an allegation by the chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council that, the community has flouted his orders and encouraged traders to trade on roadside at the Otovwodo market in Ughelli North Local Government Area…
Report reaching Southernvoicenews.com had it, that the President-General of Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Pa. James Achovwuko Oghoroko arrested by the military has died in detention. The late community leader was arrested by the Nigerian military in August 2024, and reportedly died due to alleged torture and inhumane treatment while still in the military custody. The late Oghoroko, President-General of the Okuama community, was arrested alongside Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Dennis Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria, and Mrs. Rita Akata between August 18 and 20, 2024. Since their arrest, they…