Category: State

Eloho Jacko Accuses Influencial Politicians In Disputed Irri Kingship Tussle

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  The alleged traditionally crowned  Eloho Jacko as the Odio-logbo of Irri Kingdom, has raised alarm over a contentious kingship tussle that has engulfed the community, alleging influential political bigwigs and external manipulations had  hands in the selection of a rival king in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.   Speaking in a detailed interview, Eloho Jacko, who was traditionally crowned by kingmakers in Irri, accused influential politicians and some individuals within Delta State’s political and traditional structures of manipulating the selection process to depose him due to…

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Oghoroko, Okuama Community PG Dies In Military Detention As Okugbaye Is Seriously ILL

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Months after six leaders of Okuama community were arrested at different locations in Delta State, president general of Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Pa James Achovwuko Oghoroko, has allegedly died in military detention from torture and alleged inhumane treatment in an undisclosed location. Late Oghoroko, retiree and Lay Judge was the president general of Okuama community  that was arrested alongside, Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Dennis Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria, Mrs Rita Akata and Denis Malaka between August 18 and 20, 2024 and…

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Igbide Union Asaba Branch Celebrates End-of-Year In Grand Style

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    On Saturday, November 23, 2024, the Igbide Union Asaba Branch hosted its much-anticipated end-of-year party and final meeting for the year at the Chairman’s compound, located behind St. Desmond Filling Station, along the Asaba-Isele-Asaba expressway. The event, which began promptly at 10:00 a.m., defied the usual concept of “African time” as members and guests arrived punctually, proudly donning the union’s new wrapper and shirt, which served as the official dress code for the occasion. In his opening speech, Chairman Ikolomi Elisha expressed immense pride in the progress and…

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Unscrupulous Persons Attempted To Disorganize Distribution Of Relief Materials In Uwheru – Jaro Egbo CPS

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The Chief Press Secretary to Ughelli North Local Government Council chairman, Mr Efe Ekete has disclosed that scrupulous persons attempted to disorganized the distribution of donated relief materials to flood victims in Uwheru community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of p Delta State. Ekete made this known in a telephone conversation with newmen of the incident that occurred at Uwheru community where flood victims rejected donated relief materials. It was learned that the people of Uwheru kingdom, rejected relief materials, a bag of white garri, 25 bags of sachet…

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PROF UTUAMA: ANOTHER BIG LOSS FOR UGHIEVWEN & URHOBO

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BY Zik Gbemre     It’s another touching moment to have Ughievwen Urhobo lose another eminent son, Prof Amos Utuama. A former Attorney General of Delta state, former Deputy Governor o and ranking lawyer, a SAN and Professor of Property Law of the University of Lagos. Prof Utuama died an elder of Ughievwen and Urhobo Nation. May His Soul Rest In Peace.  

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Hotel Manager Injured In Police Accidental Discharge In Delta Community

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A manager of one of the hotels in Agbarho community was seriously injured in an accidental discharge from unidentified police officer in a raid embarked upon by Delta State Police crack team in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The manager, Mr Gabriel Ovu was set to have been shot on his abdomen during the raid by police from the state command and was rushed to one of the hospitals in Agbarho. Though the report was sketchy, it was learned the security agents are in search of the…

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Otovwodo Community Lauds Gov Oborevwori Over Ring Road, Drainage Construction

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THE president general of Otovwodo community, Engr. Ovigue Solomon Ugbarugba, has commended the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for reviving economic activities with the construction of ring road in the community.   Engr. Ugbarugba gave this commendation at the annual general meeting of Otovwodo community, to mark his administration one year in office at the community town hall in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   He said, “As a community, we want to use this medium to commend the state governor,Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for…

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AN OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR SHERIFF OBOREVWORI ON WITHHELD CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS MONEY OF APC LEGISLATORS IN DELTA STATE AND THE NEED TO RELEASE SAME

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AN OPEN LETTER TO G By Assin Godstime I write on behalf of the Urhobo Nation, being one of its illustrious sons, to passionately appeal to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff OBOREVWORI to release the CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS funds to All Progressive Congress, APC LEGISLATORS in DELTA STATE. A Governor, to the best of my knowledge, is a political leader of a state who genuinely practises an all inclusive governance irrespective of party affiliation. Unfortunately, the Nigerian politics have been laced with contrary practices.…

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Gov Oborevwori: How Not To Justify Misgovernment

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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 video with comments heroworshiping the governor as being exceptionally responsible and concerned about quality projects delivery, the reality exposed a governor in show of shame and self indictment.   On the video was a road…

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Police Rescue Suicider Over N1.2m Debt In Anambra

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  The Police in Anambra state, have rescued a suicider simply identified as Alozie John from killing himself over his inability to refund the debt of N1.2m (One million, Two hundred Thousand naira) he is currently owing a supplier of livestock product. In a statement by the Anambra State Public Relations Officer , SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the victim WhatsApp messages we intercepted when he was engaged in a chat with the command. SP Tochukwu Ikenga said, “On 23/8/2024 Anambra Police rescued a young man who attempted to take his own…

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