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Okowa Mourns Gen. Dominic Oneya

August 6, 2021 Admin

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has expressed sadness over the death of former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Brig.-Gen. Dominic Oneya (retd). Oneya, who hails from Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area, reportedly died on Thursday at his Effurun GRA residence in Uvwie Local Government Area. He was 73. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Friday in Asaba, Okowa commiserated with the Urhobo nation and Agbarho community in particular, over the demise of the renowned soldier, administrator and politician, who…

UPU MOURNS DOMINIC ONEYA’S DEATH

August 5, 2021 Admin

By Promise Erukakpomre/Ughelli The Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, has expressed shock over the sudden death of the former Military Administrator of Benue and Kano states, Brig-Gen Dominic Obukadata Oneya which occurred on Thursday 5, August 2021. It was learnt that Oneya had attended a political meeting were he was said to had say the closing prayer of the meeting on Wednesday August 4, 2021, before he died quietly at his GRA home in Effurun, Delta State. In a statement signed by Hon. Abel Oshevire National Publicity Secretary,…

Scot Udu Congratulates Oneya At 72

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 Admin

Chairmanship Aspirant of Ughelli North Local Government Council at the forthcoming local government election, Chief Amb. Scott Udu has congratulated Brig. Gen. D. O. Oneya on his 72nd birthday Anniversary. Brigadier Dominic Oneya, a one time Military Administrator of Kano state from 1996 -1998 and Benue State from August 1998 to May 1999 under General Sani Abacha and General Abdusalami Abubakar respectively. “Chief Scott Udu in his congratulatory message hails the former President of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, as a man full of great potentials who has…

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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