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The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Ovwian, Prof. Kingsley Akaba, has strongly frowned at the alarming rate of drug intake among youths, describing the trend as a serious threat to the health, future, and productivity of the younger generation. Speaking with deep concern, Dr. Akaba emphasized that substance abuse is gradually becoming a silent epidemic, destroying destinies and weakening the social fabric of communities. According to him, the misuse of hard drugs,…

The Member Representing Ethiope Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. (Mrs.) Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu and Chairman of the House Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has issued a powerful condemnation of the violence that marred the APC congress of the Ethiope West local government area in Delta State, labeling it a brutal assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles. Responding to a violent attack that disrupted the APC congress for the Ethiope…

By Henry Ubus. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Patani Local Government Area of Delta State and Chairman of the State Taskforce on Environment, Olorogun Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu, has called on citizens to remain steadfast in doing good despite criticism and negative perceptions. Asiuwhu made this known in a goodwill message at the weekend, where he reflected on the inevitability of public scrutiny and the enduring value of positive impact. According to…

The APC Ethiope West Local Government Area Congress took a terrible turn today as scores were attacked by gun-wielding thugs allegedly hired by old PDP members that moved to APC. The congress was relocated from its original venue the Oghara Township Stadium to a new venue,Ovade, in the LGA seemingly to disenfranchise original APC members. Violence erupted when the Member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency Rt Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu daughter of the the former Governor of…

The Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, is set to receive the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, on a sensitization visit to higher institutions across Isoko. The visit, according to sources, follows a formal request by the federal lawmaker aimed at ensuring that students particularly those from Isoko North and South Federal Constituency are adequately informed and well…

The much-anticipated Free Medical Outreach sponsored by the Member representing Isoko North and Isoko South Federal Constituency, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, officially commenced today, Thursday, at the Central Hospital, Oleh, attracting a massive turnout of constituents from across Isoko South and neighbouring communities. The two-day healthcare initiative, organised by the Office of Rep. Ukodhiko in collaboration with the Federal Cooperative College, Oji-River, Enugu State, and Abeam Global Resources Ltd, is designed to expand access to…

By Henry Ubus. A two-day capacity building programme for leaders of OML 42 host and impacted communities has commenced in Ughelli, Delta State, with a strong focus on leadership development, conflict resolution, and sustainable community growth. The training, facilitated by the Center for Peace & Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), kicked off on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli. It is sponsored by NNPC/NECONDE, operators of OML 42, alongside Jones Creek Hydrocarbon Limited. During the…

By Henry Ubus. The Vice President of Ukpiovwin Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, Deacon Godwin Kogba, has congratulated Chief Emma Eyakagba, Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on the occasion of his birth anniversary celebrated today, Thursday, February 19, 2026. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen, Deacon Kogba described the celebrant as a bundle of blessings to Udu Kingdom and Delta State at large, noting that his dedication…

By Henry Ubus. The newly elected Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Effurun-Otor Ward, Olorogun Prof. Joseph Efemena Aphia has assured party faithful that he will not betray the confidence reposed in him following his emergence at the just-concluded ward congress. Prof. Aphia, who is also the immediate past President of the National Association of Urhobo Professional Orators and holds the traditional titles of Orovwiroro of Olomu Kingdom and Osu-Vudidi of Ewu Kingdom,…

The Member representing Isoko North and Isoko South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has commended party faithful for the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congresses across Isoko North and South. In a statement issued by his Media Office on Wednesday, the federal lawmaker dismissed allegations of thuggery in Otor-Owhe Ward 6, as reported by an online platform, describing the claims as a figment of imagination,…