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The maiden edition of the Sheriff Oborevwori U-17 Football Competition for Delta Central Senatorial District, powered by Arthur Ferdinand Limited, kicked off in grand style on Sunday, August 3rd, at the Ekpan Police Station Football Pitch.The tournament aims to harness grassroots football talent and promote youth development through sports in Delta State. Declaring the tournament open, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the Chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue,…

The Sheriff Oborevwori Under 17 Unity Cup is set to kick off on August 3, 2025, in Delta Central, bringing together talented young footballers from the eight local government areas that make up the Delta Central senatorial district. The tournament, sponsored by Chief Amurun Idama Esq, Chairman of Arthur Ferdinand Ltd, aims to promote unity, sportsmanship, and football development in the district. The inauguration and draws for the competition were held on July 13, 2025,…

In a bid to address the growing issue of traffic congestion across various areas in the Udu Local Government Area, the Local Government Executive Committee has issued a stern directive aimed at curbing trading activities that obstruct the free flow of traffic. The decision was reached during an executive meeting held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, and mandates an immediate cessation of road-trading activities in markets notorious for causing traffic disruptions. These include Jigbale, Ubogo,…

In a show of support and unity, the Udu Local Government Area Women’s wing of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), led by the LGA Woman Leader, Mrs. Igho Betty, paid a familiarization visit to the Udu Local Government Council Chairman at his office in Otor-Udu today Friday 15/11/24. During the visit, Mrs. Betty commended the Council Chairman’s commitment to an inclusive governance approach, expressing pride in his dedication to the well-being of the people of…

The first edition of the Jada Tennis Tournament (JTT), was held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Ogunu Tennis Club in Warri, Delta State, with Spencer Umoren Aniekan emerging overall champion. In the male category, Aniekan won the top prize of Refrigerator to defeat Okobiebi Esiri who won sound system followed by Jackson Junior – Microwave; George Emmanuel -Toaster; Charles Onwuka- Electric kettle and Tonwe Kelvin – Solar light. In the female category, Precious…

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the Ufuoma Udu group paid a congratulatory visit to the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP FCIA, at his office in Otor-Udu. During the visit, the group expressed their satisfaction with the chairman’s performance since assuming office. Speaking on behalf of the group, the immediate past President and the current President, Olorogun Captain Elder Diamond Patrick Ogbeta (JP), highlighted the historical significance of…

By Henry Ubus Engr. Emmanuel Udoka, the Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Security, has highlighted the complex root causes of Nigeria’s growing kidnapping crisis. Speaking on the pressing issue, he outlined three key factors contributing to the alarming rise in abductions across the country. Firstly, Udoka emphasized the severe economic hardship faced by many Nigerians. He explained that high inflation, coupled with a struggling economy, has driven some individuals to resort to…

A former President of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, is dead He reportedly died in Paris on Thursday, August 8, 2024, a day before his 78th birthday. Hayatou’s death was made known by the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, in a post on his Instagram stories. Infantino wrote, “Saddened to hear of the passing of former CAF President, former FIFA President and interim, FIFA Vice President and FIFA Council member, Issa Hayatou. As a…