Emmanuel Uduaghan and My Homeland

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By Fred Edoreh   Growing up in the 80s, one of the things we hated as children was when my father announces that we are going to our village, Umeh, our homeland and ancestral village. We hated the trip because there was no road to the village. My father would park the car in a relation’s farmhouse by Umeh Junction, on the now East-West Road, then we would trek the 8km footpath to the village, jumping over clogs of muddy water, brushes and so on. At dusk, we would take…

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NUJ Hails Uduaghan’s Media Legacy, Mourns Former Delta Governor

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  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has paid tribute to former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan for his support for journalists’ professional development, regular engagement with the media and contributions towards the development of the union’s permanent Press Centre in the state.   The council said Uduaghan’s interactions with journalists and recognition of the media as a critical stakeholder in governance would remain part of Delta State’s history, describing his death as a painful loss to the state and the journalism community.   Uduaghan, who governed Delta…

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GOMEP-NG Mourns Uduaghan, Pays Tribute To Former Delta Governor

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  The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) on Monday expressed sadness over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, extending condolences to his family, the Itsekiri nation and the people of Delta State.   In a condolence statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Tochukwu Eluwa, the guild described Uduaghan’s death as a painful loss to his family, political associates and the state.   Uduaghan governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015, playing a prominent role in the state’s political and…

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Tompolo Mourns Uduaghan, Recalls His Role In Niger Delta Amnesty

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High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan, recalling his contributions to efforts to restore peace and stability to the Niger Delta during the Presidential Amnesty era. Tompolo, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, described the former governor’s death as a painful loss, expressing sadness over the development. In a condolence message issued on Monday, October 19, 2026, and signed by his Media Consultant, Dr Paul Bebenimibo, the Ijaw leader…

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Akpodiete Mourns Uduaghan, Hails Him As Friend Of The Press

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…Recalls ex-governor’s humility, monthly media briefings, transport initiatives   Professor Alexander Akpodiete, JD, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a humble, accessible leader and a great friend of the press whose relationship with journalists and commitment to public communication remain memorable.   Akpodiete, in a condolence message, lamented the passing of the former governor, whom he said he personally liked and respected for his disposition towards the media and his interactions with ordinary people.   Reacting to…

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Dafinone Mourns Uduaghan, Says Delta Has Lost a Distinguished Statesman

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…Extols Ex-Governor’s Legacy of Service, Inclusive Leadership   Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Delta State and Nigeria. Dafinone, in a condolence message issued following Uduaghan’s death on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, said the former governor would be remembered for his contributions to the development of Delta State and his commitment to public service. The senator noted that…

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Uduaghan Built People, Not Just Infrastructure — Joel-Onowakpo

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Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District, has mourned former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a political father and mentor whose influence shaped his public service career. In a condolence message titled “Oh Asamaigor: Mourning the Departure of My Father, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan,” the senator said Uduaghan’s death was a personal loss and a major blow to Delta State, the Isoko nation and Nigeria. According to a family statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan, the former governor died on the morning of Monday, October…

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 Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan Was A Detribalised Leader -Oborevwori

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, describing him as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the development of the state would not be forgotten.   Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a statement issued by his family.   In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori sympathised with the late governor’s wife, Roli, his children, the entire Uduaghan family, the…

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NDC Threatens Showdown With Ughelli North Council Boss Over alleged Seized Chieftain’s Truck

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    …Nigeria Democratic Congress Accuses of Political Victimisation, Appeals to Oborevwori to Intervene   The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has threatened a mass protest over the alleged seizure of a truck belonging to one of its chieftains, Amb. Alex Tobore Agbah, accusing the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, of political victimisation.   The party called on Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to urgently intervene and direct the council chairman to release the vehicle, warning that continued detention of the truck…

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Bayelsa CP Tours Division, Area Comamd, Warns Officers Against Illegal Arrests, Detention

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The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Ajao Saka Adewale, has warned police personnel against unlawful arrests, arbitrary detention and other acts capable of violating the fundamental rights of members of the public.   Adewale gave the warning on Sunday, October 18, 2026, during an unannounced inspection of five police divisions in Ogbia and Nembe Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State. The commissioner, who emphasised professionalism, discipline and vigilance in policing, directed officers to ensure that all arrests and detentions strictly comply with the law and established police procedures.…

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