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The Urhobo Youth Leaders’ Association (UYLA) has issued a strong caution to the Itsekiri settlers in Sapele over the reported plan to install an Olaraja/Okpako Orere/Oka Orho in Sapele. The Association described the move as “an unacceptable breach of historical, cultural, and traditional boundaries” and warned that such an action could trigger unnecessary tension in Sapele and its environs. In a statement on Sunday, December 7, 2025, UYLA’s National President, Olorogun (Amb.) Samuel Onoriode Oghotomo…

The Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/mid-Africa business unit, Mr. Jim Swartz,at the weekend disclosed that Chevron has recorded zero incidents of sabotage in the last one year. Swartz, gave the commendation when he visited the NUPRC’s corporate headquarters in Abuja on December 4, 2025. “Chevron has not recorded any oil theft or attacks on our pipelines this year. This is the longest we’ve gone without oil theft,”Swartz said. Chevron is a member of…

The member representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, on Saturday joined other top government officials, traditional rulers, and community leaders at the first anniversary celebration of His Royal Majesty, Simon Wajutome Odhomo, Igbogidi I, the Odio-Logbo of Irri Kingdom. The memorable event, which held at the Royal Palace of His Majesty in Irri, attracted dignitaries across Delta State and beyond, reflecting the unity and cultural significance of the…

Olorogun (Hon) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP, FCIA, the Executive Chairman Udu Local Government Area, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Solomon Funkekeme on his appointment as the Delta State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative In a message issued in his office on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, and made available to the media, Hon. Olorogun Oyibode described the appointment as well deserved, noting that Rt. Hon. Funkekeme has continued to demonstrate strategic leadership and an impressive track…

The member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Dame Minnie Igbrude, PhD, on the occasion of her birth anniversary. In a statement issued by his media office, Rep. Ukodhiko described Dr. Igbrude as both a mother and a distinguished daughter of the Isoko Nation. He noted that she embodies the qualities of a dependable grassroots mobilizer, a bridge-builder,…

*urges Matrix Energy to engage legitimate stakeholders By Philip Onome The Kuro family (Kuroware) of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom has formally rejected recent claims made by the Izansa community regarding ownership of the Odube Oil Field, urging Matrix Energy Limited to engage the rightful custodians before commencing any operations. This development follows an online publication attributed to the Izansa community, represented by a purported stakeholder, Mr. Donye David, asserting that the community is the exclusive host…