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Orhuwhorun, Udu LGA – May 2, 2025 – The Udu Free Medical Outreach, initiated by Hon Ekos Akpokabayen in collaboration with Udu Local Government Area, has officially commenced. This momentous occasion marks a new era of hope and humanity in Udu. Phase 1 of the outreach was launched at Orhuwhorun Town Hall, where Hon Ekos Akpokabayen expressed his gratitude and commitment to community service. “I’m thrilled to be making a difference, not because I have…

Renowned Urhobo leader, Multiple Chief Freeborn Ayoma, has raised concerns over the deteriorating state of Delta Steel Company (now Premium Steel), describing it as a crucial federal asset in Urhobo land that is on the brink of collapse. Speaking as a guest at the Inter-House Athletic Competition of Technical High School (DSC), Chief Ayoma made a passionate appeal to key political figures, including Governor Rt. Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, and Hon. Reverend…

***Mental health key to healthy living—Mr Ofurobiri In a bid to douse prevalent life challenges in the hearts of Deltans occasioned by the current economic hardship Nigerians are faced with, Eye on the Future Initiative, (EFI), a Non-governmental Organization (NGO) of professionals in various fields of endeavour, on Tuesday launched a mental healthcare outreach at Bomadi, headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. The programme launched in collaboration with the Bomadi local government…

…as Delta Health Commissioner, Onojaeme lauds gesture Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, on Friday, facilitated the provision of medical equipments worth millions of naira to Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in the Constituency. Flanked by Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme and Executive Assistant on New Media to the State Governor, Mr Felix Ofou at the Flagging off of the distributions, Hon. Ukodhiko stated that the intervention was geared towards improving…

The Delta State Government has reinforced its commitment to ensuring a clean and healthy environment across the state. Chairman of the State Taskforce on Environment, Hon. Godspower Asiuwhu, who stated this, emphasized the critical role local government authorities play in maintaining sanitation during his visits to the Chairmen of Ethiope West and Sapele Local Government Areas. Hon. Asiuwhu underscored that these local councils are essential partners in the state’s broader environmental strategy, which aims to…

The Chairman, Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Chief Godspower GodspowerOmafuvwe AAsiuwhuJP , has called for stronger collaboration with the Chairmen of Oshimili North and Oshimili South Local Government Areas to promote a cleaner and more sustainable environment across the state. During a recent familiarization visit to their respective offices, Hon. Asiuwhu emphasized the need for joint efforts between the state and local governments to tackle environmental challenges, including waste management and pollution control. He stressed…

Delta State Government has commenced the process of rebuilding Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state destroyed after the unfortunate killing of 17 Army officers and soldiers in the community. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori disclosed this when he played host to the leadership of Urhobo Council of Traditional Rulers, led by its Chairman and Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM, Emmanuel Sideso Abe 1, and the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU Worldwide, led by…