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By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has been commended for his visionary leadership, and proactive steps taken to ensure that the state is peaceful, safe and conducive for investors and residents. The Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the commendation through a live programme, Orientation Panorama on Delta Broadcasting Service, Asaba on Wednesday. Dr. Oghenesivbe reiterated the state government’s determination to ensure Delta…

The 8th Assembly of the Udu Legislative Arm, led by Rt. Hon. Apunu Henry, has formally passed a vote of confidence on the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP FCIA. The decision was reached during a plenary session held on November 12, 2024, where lawmakers unanimously acknowledged his transformative and impactful leadership in just 100 days in office. The Udu Legislative Arm commended Olorogun Oyibode for his remarkable…

***Accuses Nigerian Navy of Aiding, Abetting Crude Oil Theft Prominent ex-militant leader in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has raised the alarm that the Nigerian Navy was frustrating the war against crude oil theft in the region. Ekpemupolo accused the Navy of aiding and abetting crude oil theft and other sharp practices associated with petrol products in the oil-rich belt. He pointedly accused the Navy of collaborating and encouraging illegal oil barons…

The Ukoko R’Emotọ has reiterated its dedication to promoting Urhobo language studies at Delta State University, Abraka, through its annual scholarship programme. On Sunday, November 17, 2024, the Ukoko R’Emotọ’s President, Prof. Basil Enemute Iwhiwhu, made the commitment at Rev (Dr.) Godwin Ivworin’s birthday/PhD thanksgiving celebration at Christ Missionaries Crusaders’ Church, Abraka. Noting the association’s past support for Ivworin’s Urhobo studies during his NCE programme and subsequent employment at DELSU, Iwhiwhu assured that Ukoko R’Emotọ…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, Sunday, joined Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme and the immediate past Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, at the thanksgiving service held in honour of the Chairman of the PDP in Delta State, Chief Solomon Arenyeka at the Avenue Baptist Church, Warri. Others present were members of the National Assembly, Members of the State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon Emomotimi Guwor, amongst…

…tasked to work for unity of party, victory of Governor… Members of the Local Working Committees of the Peoples Democratic Party of Isoko North and Isoko South chapters and the 24 Federal Ward Chairmen, on Saturday, passed vote of confidence on the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko. The vote of confidence was sequel to a motion moved by the Chairman of the…

By ODEYA OGBETUO Mr Sola Adebayo, renowned Journalist and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lawal Iyanda Farms Limited has floated a Welfare Endowment Fund for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Warri Correspondents Chapel. Speaking during the presentation ceremony in Warri, Adebayo called on practicing journalists to make friends in the course of their practice and sustain the relationships. He advised journalists to be dedicated and always uphold the tenets of the profession. “As…

Mr Sola Adebayo, renowned Journalist and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lawal Iyanda Farms Limited has floated a Welfare Endowment Fund for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Warri Correspondents Chapel. Speaking on Tuesday evening at the presentation ceremony Adebayo called on practicing journalists to make friends in the course of their practice and sustain the relationships. He advised journalists to be dedicated and always uphold the tenets of the profession. “As journalists, keep…

Isoko North, Delta State – Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, joined dignitaries and community members on Sunday for the outing service of the late Chief Major Austin Efenudu. The service, which celebrated the life and legacy of the esteemed community leader, was held at St. Michael Anglican Church, Otor-Owhe. The event drew a gathering of prominent figures, family members, and friends who came together to honor…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, immediate past Managing Director, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, and former President, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Chief Solomon Ogba, attended the funeral ceremony of Late Chief Major Austin Efenudu at Otor-Owhe. Also present at the funeral reception were the Chairman, Skyward Resource Group, Chief Eta Enahoro, member representing Isoko South Constituency 11, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, State Health Commissioner, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, DG,…