Politics

By Henry Ubus The Ukoko r’Ivie r’Urhobo, the apex traditional council of Urhobo kings, has formally given its mandate and blessings to the Urhobo Nation Palace Representatives on Oil and Gas to engage multi- national oil and gas companies as well as relevant government ministries on behalf of Urhobo monarchs. The mandate was handed down today Monday 15/12/25, at the Palace of the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, during a meeting presided over by the Chairman…

By Philip Onome The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday formally inaugurated its Delta State Leadership Management Team, marking a major step in consolidating the party’s presence in the Niger Delta and positioning it as a credible opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event, held at the party’s new state headquarters, Asaba, was attended by top national leaders, including former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and National Vice Chairman (North-East), Babachir…

Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, the member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has congratulated the Isoko Christian Association of Nigeria (ICAN) on the successful completion and dedication of the Isoko Christian House in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area. Speaking at the dedication ceremony, Rep. Ukodhiko described the project as a remarkable achievement and a testament to the unwavering faith, unity, and collective determination of the Christian community across…

As the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child today, Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode JP, FCIA, has reiterated the urgent need to eliminate all forms of gender-based discrimination and ensure equal opportunities for girls in every sphere of life including education, health, leadership, and employment. In a statement made available to his media unit, the Udu Council Boss emphasized that…

By GABRIEL CHOBA Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, representing Ethiope Federal Constituency in the National Assembly and Chairman House Committee on NDDC, on Monday, presented foreign scholarship award letters sponsored by the NDDC to constituents from Ethiope East and Ethiope West. During the presentation ceremony, Dr. Wilson Odafe Omene and Hon. Solomon Golley spoke on behalf of Hon. Ibori-Suenu, congratulating the scholarship recipients. They encouraged the beneficiaries to act as positive ambassadors for Delta State and…

The Chairman of the Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Olorogun Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu JP, has expressed profound gratitude to all who celebrated his wife, Chief (Deaconess) Omafuvwe Asiuwhu Philo JP, on the occasion of her birthday anniversary held yesterday. In a statement, Olorogun Asiuwhu described the overwhelming outpouring of love through cash gifts, kind gestures, social media posts, calls, visitations, and other forms of felicitations as deeply touching and exceptional. He said: “I am truly…

The Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has joined millions of Deltans, political leaders, religious figures, and well-wishers across the globe to celebrate former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on the occasion of his 67th birth anniversary. In a heartfelt goodwill message, Hon. Ukodhiko described Chief Ibori as a quintessential leader whose tenure as Governor of Delta State from 1999 to…