Sporadic Shooting Erupts At Ughelli Main Market

Nearly 48-hrs after the killing of three persons in a clash between Iwhreko and Ekiugbo communities, sporadic shooting erupted at the Ughelli main market as traders scamper for safety leaving their goods at the mercy of God, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   Though it was exclusively learned by Politicsgovernance.com nobody was confirm dead or injured, the cause of the recent shooting could not be ascertained.   It would be recalled, Iwhreko and Ekiugbo communities, have been in a tussle of supremacy on who control the…

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VISIT TO OKOWA: UPU UNDER ESE GAM A BIG SCAM

By Zik Gbemre   It is shameful that UPU President General, Ese Gam Owe and his executives went to congratulate Ifeanyi Okowa in his Asaba home after securing bail from EFCC custody in Port-Harcourt.   So shameful that Okowa broke silence after his release on bail. The big question is what was Okowa’s financial status before 1999 when he was appointed by Chief James Ibori? Did Okowa inherit his ill-gotten wealth from his family’s estates? Okowa made his wealth from Delta’s treasury.   I challenge Okowa to tell Deltan people…

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58-yr Vigilante Member Killed In Iwhreko, Ekiugbo Crisis In Ughelli North

    A- 58 yr old pioneer member of Ughelli Bakassi identified as Mr Lucky Ighowhare, Monday night, shot dead by suspected youths from the warring faction from Iwhreko and Ekiugbo communities over the alleged renewed hostilities over alleged Ughelli main market revenue collection in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that, Mr Lucky Ighowhare, commonly known as ‘Thunder’ who hails from one of the warring communities was shot dead at the presence of his wife and children while preparing to have his dinner at…

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Ughelli Kingdom Monarch Confers Orimre r’Ovie Traditional Title On Ojepia

  The Ovie of the Great Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Evangelist Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, JP, has conferred the prestigious traditional title of Orimre r’Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom upon Olorogun Ojepia Anthony, charging him to use the honor for the benefit of the kingdom and humanity.   In his address, the monarch urged Olorogun Ojepia Anthony to avoid using his new chieftaincy title to oppress others. Instead, he emphasized the importance of bringing meaningful development to Ughelli Kingdom, his community, and beyond. “The Great Ughelli Kingdom is respected globally,…

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Gunmen Kill Two In A Suspected Clash Between Ekiugbo, Iwhreko Communities

  Two persons have been allegedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen in a suspected clash between Iwhreko and Ekiugbo communities’ renewed hostilities over who control the local revenue of the Ughelli main market, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the deceaseds, one Onome popularly called Oyibo was shot dead at the Ughelli main market while the other identified as Nathaniel died from bullet wounds at the Ughelli Central Hospital. Though the report is sketchy, a source alleged that Oyibo was busy making collection…

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The Act of Manipulation

By Cellus Godley The Bible offers extensive guidance on manipulation. It provides examples, principles, and explicit instructions, cautioning us against manipulating others and being susceptible to manipulation ourselves. What Is Manipulation? Manipulation involves exerting harmful influence over others. Manipulators attack the mental and emotional states of their targets to achieve their own goals. The manipulator aims to create a power imbalance and exploit a victim to gain power, control, benefits, and privileges at the victim’s expense. Manipulation can occur in both close and casual relationships, though it is more prevalent…

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Corruption, Anarchy Rocks Isoko North NULGE As Aspirant Petitions CP Over Victimization

A vice Chairmanship Aspirant for the Isoko North NULGE election, has petitioned the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi over her alleged victimization and sharp practices ongoing in the body.   The petitioner,Amb. (Mrs) Sarah Couple Ulueme, a staff of Isoko North Local Government had petitioned the State president of the Union, Zikoo Okwudi, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi with a threat to take a legal action against the union ahead of its election slated for November 28, 2024 in Delta State. According to the petition…

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Is Soweto Happening Here? By Sunny Awhefeada

By Sunny Awhefeada     Part of the staple that formed and conditioned the consciousness of my generation was the monstrosity of the apartheid regime in South Africa. Before apartheid got dismantled in 1994, young people of my generation were active psychological participants in the events that led to the defeat of that inhumanly racist phenomenon. Our history books, literary texts, newspapers, films and other media brought apartheid and anti-apartheid engagements to us so regularly to the extent that the events, the names of persons involved and the places where…

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Two Kidnap Suspects Die From Bullet Injuries After A Gun Duel With Security Agents In Delta

    TWO suspected kidnappers and armed robbers have been confirmed dead from bullet injuries in a gun duel with the Delta State CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT)in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Though the identity of the deceased suspects remain unknown, as they were confirmed dead by Medical Doctor at the Ughelli Central Hospital. It was learned that the police recovered on Ak-47, two Barreta Pistols and a suspected stolen vehicles. In a statement by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, “On…

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Tony Isikiru Campaign Team Mourns Death Of Prof Utuama, Says Ughelli South Has Lost A Great Leader

  The Tony Isikuru Campaign Team, has described the demised of the former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof. Amos Agbedia Utuama, as a great lost to the people of Ughelli South in particular and Delta in general. Leader of the team, Hon. Anthony Isikuru stated this in a condolence statement on behalf of his campaign team to the immediate family of the renowned law teacher and politician, saying that his contributions to governance in Ughelli South, Delta State and Nigeria at large is well noted. “Particulary, we the Ewu…

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