Okuama killings: Nigerian Army Bows To Pressure, Releases Detained Delta Monarch

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The Nigerian Army, had on Friday bowed to pressure and released from it detention, the traditional ruler of Ewu-Urhobo kingdom after spending nearly a month with them in Abuja.   The monarch was released to Senator Ede Dafinone by the military authority the Defence Headquarters at about 11am today with understanding that the senator will make the king available should his attention be needed. It was gathered.   The Monarch who is in good spirit was surrounded by his wife and other family members during the military briefing of journalist…

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Advocate Newspaper At 10: Stakeholders Urges Politicians To Shun Keke, Motorcycle Empowerment To Nigerian Youths

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Stakeholders and leaders have charged politicians to shun Keke, Motorcycle, Generator and Fridge empowerment to Nigerian youths rather they should channel such to skill acquisition trainings and technical education. The charged was made at a public lecture series to mark the 10th  anniversary of Advocate Newspaper with the them:Youth Empowerment and Leadership Evolution: Rethinking Nigeria’s Leadership Recruitment Process, held at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State. Speaking at the event, the Guest of Honor, Olorogun Fred Majemite, a prominent lawyer and former commissioner in Delta state said, ” We must all…

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Tompolo Celebrates Amaseikumor Festival, As Kings, Nass Members Storm Oporoza

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The rich culture of the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State was on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 showcased to the whole world when the monarch of the Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, (Aketekpe-Agadagba) and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo hosted cream-de-la cream at the famous Amaseikumor Festival. Our Correspondent reports that the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta, His Imperial Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, (Aketekpe-Agadagba) and some Traditional rulers in the State were elated as the…

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Corruption: EFCC Arraigns Father-in-Law, Daughter-in-Law For Alleged Forgery In Lagos

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  The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, April 15, 2024, arraigned a father-in-law, Alaba Alakija and his daughter-in-law, Oyinkansola Alakija before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on an amended two-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy and using false documents. One of the counts reads: “Alaba Alakija and Oyinkansola Alakija, on or about the 6th day of August, 2015 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to financially benefit from the property…

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Igbo Community Association, Commends Gov Oborevwori Over Appointment

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LEADERS and Stakeholders Igbo community association, Ughelli, has commended the Delta state governor, Rt. Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborevwori over the appointment of Chief Chima Raymond Ohale as Special Assistant (SA) to the governor on Non indigene. In a communique issued by the group, in Ughelli, signed by its president and secretary, Olorogun Raymond Anozie and Ejiogu Tochukwu Anthony respectively said “On behalf of the entire Igbo community Association, Ughelli we wish to sincerely thanked the governor of Delta State, Rt Hon.Chief Sheriff Oborevwori over the appointment of Chief Chima Raymond…

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Orezi Esievo Celebrates 55th Birthday, Distributes Food Items

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By Kelvin Ohoror   The Executive Director, Legal Service on the board of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Hon. Barr. Orezi Esievo, mid-week, celebrated her 55 birthday anniversary in grand style, distributing food items to over 100 persons. Speaking with newsmen at her country home in Emede, Isoko South Local Government, Hon Barr Esievo expressed gratitude to God Almighty for His mercies and unmerited favour upon her life over the years. “It is a unique number because I am 55 today. I wanted to celebrate with my friends…

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Ogbovwan Community Is A Customary Tenant To Afiesere Community-Leaders

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  LEADERS from Afiesere community has revealed that the people of Ogbovwan are customary tenant to their community as they denied having any land dispute with her in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement signed by Olorogun Francis Onobruchere,he said, Afiesere has no land dispute with Ogbovwan community. According to the statement, “To maintain peace, it is important and necessary to notify the government and general public that Afiesere is a peace loving community. Onobruchere who was flanked by Afiesere community president general, Richard Aduvie,…

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Advocate Unveils Communication Scholar, Dr. Harvey Igben As Discussant In Its Public Lecture

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  In a bid to enrich discourse on contemporary issues and foster intellectual engagement, Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council, (ALSBCS) is delighted to announce the participation of Dr. Harvey Igben as a discussant at its upcoming public lecture.   This is contained in a statement signed by Mr. Shedrack Onitsha, Secretary, Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council, (ALSBCS) disclosed that the inaugural lecture is part of activities lined up to celebration of its 10th Year Anniversary in Newspaper Publishing by Advocate Publication Ltd.   According to him, the Inaugural…

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Raycom CEO Bags UPYA Award Of Excellence

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URHOBO Progressive Youth Association, UPYA, has presented an award of excellence to the Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Raycom, Olorogun Anozie Raymond in recognition of his massive developmental support towards entrepreneurship and human capital development. The award was presented by UPYA Team led by its president, Prince Oghenetejiri Ogegere at Raycom Lounge in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking at the presentation, Prince Ogegere said, “UPYA as a reputable non profit organization do not ditch out awards to people anyhow but having seeing your contribution and support…

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Discourse: Okuama: We’re All Losers

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  By Wilson Goruvwoghor   It is no longer controvertible that the luring of 17 soldiers to death so brutal in a doubtful, reckless ‘peace mission’ and the collateral damage, particularly the military’s vengeful pushing of Okuama, the center stage, towards extinction was avoidable. Beyond the associated growing pains, this tragedy has become another shame of a nation in which we’re all losers. In the can of worms being opened on the appalling episodes over Okuama, government and the military share bulk of the collective blame. And playing judge and…

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