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OHWORODE: A Rare King And Priest

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OHWORODE: A Rare King And Priest

The Ancient Olomu Kingdom has been a centrepiece, cradle and crucible of Urhobo history and heritage. The ancient Olomu Kingdom which has been in existence before the 15th century derived its royalty from the great Benin Kingdom. Though, the real progenitor of the Olomu people was Prince Alaka, many persons including some natives associate the ancestry of the Kingdom to Prince Igboze who was actually a brother to Alaka. History passed down to us says…

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ASIUWHU ENLIGHTENS DELTANS ON ENVIRONMENT RELATED ISSUES.

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ASIUWHU ENLIGHTENS DELTANS ON ENVIRONMENT RELATED ISSUES.

Today, 5th of May 2023, the Honourable Commissioner of Environment, Chief Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu JP, was at Crown FM Asaba, in order to enlighten Deltans on issues bordering environmental challenges and measures of averting or overcoming them. Majorly, he emphasized on the importance of keeping our environment clean, because a clean reduces the outbreak of diseases & checkmating mosquitoes related sickness in our society.Also, he hammered on the National Emergency Management Agency’s warning of impending…

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RE: PLANNED ATTACK BY THE PEOPLE OF ALADJA COMMUNITY ON OGBE-IJOH COMMUNITY

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RE: PLANNED ATTACK BY THE PEOPLE OF ALADJA COMMUNITY ON OGBE-IJOH COMMUNITY

Our attention has been drawn to a poorly written and ideologically deficient diatribe in form of open letter to the Governor of Delta State, evilly concocted by some blood thirsty warmongers from Ogbe-Ijoh Community under the auspices of the Ijaw Youth Council, accusing the peace-loving Aladja Community particularly, our illustrious son, Chief Jite Brown, of planned attack on Ogbe-Ijoh community. The only reason alluded to for this wild and bogus allegation is that a gully…

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Archbishop Odutemu: The Aura Of Grace

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Archbishop Odutemu: The Aura Of Grace

It was at a crusade ground, being organized by one of the greatest evangelists in the history of Nigeria, Colineous Adam Igbudu. Then, came the bangs of birth on Mama and he broke forth. Pa Adam Igbudu who was full of the Holy Spirit and grace prophetically named him there and then, OdiborOghene, servant of God. Truly, our beloved father, the Most Reverend Cyril OdiborOghene Odutemu, PhD, JP, the Archbishop of Bendel Province, Anglican Communion,…

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Jite Felicitates With ArchBishop Odutemu On His Birthday Anniversary.

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Jite Felicitates With ArchBishop Odutemu On His Birthday Anniversary.

By Henry Ubus The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council Hon. Chief Jite Brown (JP), has congratulated His Grace, The Most Revd Cyril Odiboroghene Odutemu,Ph.D, JP, The Archbishop of Bendel Province and Bishop of Ughelli Diocese.(Anglican Communion) on his Birthday Anniversary today Tuesday 02/05/23. In a press statement made available to newsmen in Udu today, Jite lauded the Archbishop for his immense contributions and consummate accomplishments in the service of God and humanity. According…

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Why NDDC Management should act in accordance with law to avoid conflict with the Board

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Why NDDC Management should act in accordance with law to avoid conflict with the Board

By Okoi Obono-Obla I think the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) should retrace its step and bow to the superiority of the Governing Board of the Commission.The attempt to engage the Governing Board in a power tussle is misplaced, diversionary,y and unconstitutional. The powers of the Governing Board and Management of the NDCC are defined, spelled out, delineated, and demarcated by the NDCC (Establishment, etc,) 2004 and therefore there is no basis for any tussle and misunderstanding….

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May Day Celebration: Keep The Flag Flying, Oborevwori Tells Nigerian Workers

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May Day Celebration: Keep The Flag Flying, Oborevwori Tells Nigerian Workers

Delta State Governor-Elect and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commended workers in the country for their “immense and invaluable contributions to the socio-economic development of the country.” In a Press Statement to mark this year’s Workers’ Day, the Governor-elect urged them to keep the flag flying notwithstanding the current economic challenges in the country. He encouraged them to “remain optimistic,” adding that they must remain focused and prayerful…

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Delta Governor-Elect, Oborevwori Attends Wedding Ceremony Of Ogboru’s Daughter, Olivia

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Delta Governor-Elect, Oborevwori Attends Wedding Ceremony Of Ogboru’s Daughter, Olivia

The Delta State Governor-Elect, Speaker of the State House of Assembly and National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt Hon Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, in Lagos, joined others for the colourful wedding ceremony of the daughter of Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, Olivia O. Ogboru and Charles O. Esemokhai. *** The State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa was represented by the Secretary to the State…

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Nigeria’s LGBT Laws And The Inhumane, Agonizing Treatment Of Offenders:

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Nigeria’s LGBT Laws And The Inhumane, Agonizing Treatment Of Offenders:

By Julius Gular (Delta State based freelance Reporter) On January 7, 2014, Nigeria’s immediate past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan signed into law the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill (SSMPA). The bill which receive widespread condemnation across the globe because of its perceived infringement on human rights is mainly to prohibit marriage between persons of the same sex but in reality, it’s scope is much more wider. The law forbids any cohabitation between same sex sexual partners…

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WAR IN NDDC: Lauretta Onochie Disowns MD Over Illegal Rail Contract

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WAR IN NDDC: Lauretta Onochie Disowns MD Over Illegal Rail Contract

By Philip Onome The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has burst out into open war with the board disowning the recent $15 billion memorandum of understanding reached between the commission’s management and a United States (US) based outfit for the construction of a coastal railway line. Chairman of the NDDC governing board, Lauretta Onochie in a terse statement made available to Our Correspondent described the MOU as shady, illegal and of no effect saying that…

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