November 1, 2023 – Politics Governance

Agbubi, Akpoguma, Agbobore Emerge Principal Officers Of UPU, Youth Wing

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Delta media practitioner, Comrade Agbubi Ejovwoke Emmanuel, has been sworn in as the ‘Chief Whip’ of the just concluded Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Youth wing election at Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Comrade Agbubi was sworn in alongside with Akpoguma Sandra as Director of Human Resources and Ese Agbobore as Welfare Officer among other for the next few years. Reacting after the official inauguration, Comrade Agbubi said, “Like I have earlier declared during my campaigns, “I will ensure that the Urhobo nation takes its place of pride,…

A’Court Upholds Waive’s Victory, Upturned Tribunal’s Ruling On Waive’s Qualification

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, Wednesday set aside the judgement of the National Assembly Elections Tribunal Asaba and affirmed the victory of Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive as member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Recall that the lower court had ruled that Waive was not qualified to contest the 2023 general elections because the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to publish Waive’s educational qualifications which were submitted to INEc as required by law. Waive, who is a member…

Urhobo Youth Leaders Congratulates Dafinone, Onowakpor, Waive, Egbetema Over Elections Tribunal Victories

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By Takevwe Kobis Leaders and members of the Federated Movement Of Urhobo Youth Leaders led by Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon, JP, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, representing Ughelli South, Ughelli North and Udu Federal Constituency, Senator Joel Onowakpor representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central and Hon. Egbetema representing Udu State constituency and all other APC leaders for their successes in the 2023 elections tribunal which upheld their well deserved victories. Addressing journalists moment after the declaration of Rt. Hon. Waive’s…

Ughelli North HoD Works Suspended Indefinitely Over Alleged Sharp Practices September 7, 2024
The Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, has placed the local government Head of Department, HoD Works, on indefinite suspension over alleged Sharp Practices levelled against the Department. It was reliably gathered the HoD Works, Engr ‘Ochuko was allegedly fingered in the department for engaging unqualified hands to surround herself in […]
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Delta State Min of Transport: Missing in Action Amidst Transportation Crisis -Otiti September 7, 2024
By Otiti Akpovoke The recent hike in fuel prices, with PMS selling for over a thousand naira per liter, has brought immense suffering to Deltans. The ban on keke operations has further exacerbated the transportation crisis, leaving commuters stranded. In times like these, one would expect the Ministry of Transportation to spring into action, […]
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ARREST: Okuama Indigenes Drag Army, DSS With N200m Law Suits September 4, 2024
The Nigerian army and it sister agency, Department of State Services, have been dragged before the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State by two of the arrested six leaders of Okuama community of Ughelli South Area of Delta State. The military and DSS officials last month between August 18 and 20, arrested […]
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Juju Priestess Overpowers, Capture Two Suspected Kidnappers In Delta Community September 4, 2024
Two suspected kidnappers have been overpowered, captured by a juju Priestess and handed over the police attached to Agbarho division in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the suspected kidnappers had broken into the priestess shrine and attacked her daughter before they were caught at Ehwerher-Agbarho community. According to […]
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Gov Oborevwori: How Not To Justify Misgovernment September 3, 2024
By Wilson Goruvwoghor The video that went viral on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state telling a misfit contractor that he wasn’t going to accept a trashy road project, presumed completed, during the governor’s inspection visit, speaks to how debased governance has become in the state. While praise singers have flooded the viral […]
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Empowering Mothers, WOMEN, Take Healthcare Awareness To Bayelsa Community September 2, 2024
From Elizabeth Vincent/Yenagoa As part of efforts aimed at improving the health and social welfare of women, the Women Organized for Mentorship and Advocacy Network, WOMEN, in partnership with the Eunice Nnachi Women Advocacy Foundation, ENWAF and others partners, held an outreach in Igbogene Community. The event brought together various stakeholders including the […]
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London Based Association Honours Tompolo For Environmental, Economic Contributions September 1, 2024
In a notable recognition of his contributions to environmental protection and economic development in Nigeria, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has received an award and certificate of recognition from the Ijaw People’s Association of Great Britain and Ireland. The award was presented during the 76th Ijaw Day celebration held […]
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Kidnap Victim Escapes With Handcuff In Delta Community August 31, 2024
A victim of kidnap narrowly escaped from his kidnappers as his vehicle, mobile phone and other valuables went with the suspected kidnappers in Ekiugbo community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Though the report is sketchy,it was learned the victim, a Civil Engineer narrowly escaped from his abductors after they had successfully get […]
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Prof Ophori Empowers Artisans, Petty Traders With Equipments And Cash In Delta August 31, 2024
IN his quest and bid to have a better community and society void of unrest and restiveness, a University of Benin Don, Prof Endurance Ophori has empowered artisans with tool and petty traders with cash in Edjekota-Ogor community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Items presented to beneficiaries of at the […]
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Victim Of Alleged Extortion By DESTMA Writes Gov Sheriff August 29, 2024
Open Letter to Governor Sheriff: Urgent Appeal to Curb the Extortion and Harassment by DESTMA Officials Dear Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, I am writing to express my deep concern about the increasingly unruly and oppressive behavior of Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) officials in Sapele. These officials, often referred to as “Okowa Police,” have become […]
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