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*urges FG to Deescalate the Crisis By Philip Onome The Delta State Labour Party (LP) 2023 Governorship Candidate, Deacon Kennedy Pela, has strongly condemned the recent killing of military personnels and the razing down of Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, just as he called on the federal government to urgently stop the issue from deescalating. Pela made this statement while addressing journalists at the palace of the HRM The Ovie…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, cautioned traditional rulers in the state against shielding suspects involved in the killing of four military officers and thirteen soldiers in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the warning when he addressed traditional rulers, on the unfortunate incident at the State Traditional Rulers’ Council Secretariat in Asaba. The Governor who said that the act was alien to the state, described…

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Hopeful for Ethiope East Local Government Council in the 2024 Delta State LG Poll, Chief (Amb) Harrison Oghenebrorie Jessa has stressed the importance of empowering the youths and women in every society. According to Chief Jessa, “the agility and capability of our youths and women must be transformed into economic productivity and maximised for development. Therefore, if elected as Chairman of Ethiope East LG Council, my administration shall strive…

Delta State Government, Tuesday, warned that it would deal decisively with anyone found breaching the existing peace in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the warning in Asaba while addressing journalists after visiting a wounded victim of violent protests orchestrated by Okada riders. Flanked by State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, Director-General, Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is currently probing the link between Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri and wanted leader of the killer gang, which murdered 16 officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta state, on Thursday, Endurance Okodeh, alias Amangben. The military authorities are also working on an intelligence report that Amangben was being harboured by Douye Diri at Government House, Yenagoa. Impeccable security sources said…

By Ajiri-Oghene Oreh AS part of moves aimed at uniting aggrieved members of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Isoko North Local Government Area, the member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko has met with the leadership of the foremost Isoko Political Voice (IPV). Rep. Ukodhiko in the meeting held at his Erawha-Owhe country-home on Sunday, stated that, “the unity of Isoko, including the PDP remained my foremost agenda.” The House…

Member of the House of Representatives, representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency of Delta State, has condemned Thursday’s killing of 16 soldiers by some irate youths of Okuama community , an Urhobo enclave in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Mutu, who is the Chairman of the Gas Committee in the House, described the action as “barbaric and inhuman.” Mutu, who is also the Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Carcus in the House of Representatives,…

By Ajirioghene Oreh Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. (Pst.) Jonathan Ukodhiko, on Saturday, attended the funeral ceremony of the late Odio-logbo of Emede Kingdom, High Chief Paul Eriri. Speaking, Ukodhiko described Chief Eriri’s passage as a monumental loss not only to the Isoko ethnic nationality but Delta State and Nigeria generally he served selflessly. The House of Representatives member said, “Chief Paul Eriri was a well respected and foremost elder statesman…

By Ajiri-Oghene Oreh MEMBER representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, on Thursday, was honored with an Excellence Award by the Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) led by Comrade Scott Ogunseri for his support to the students’ community. The award ceremony took place during the NIDSUG’s Enhancing Student’s Participation in Politics and Leadership Programme that was held at the Dennis Osabebay University, Asaba, Delta State. In his speech, Rep. Ukodhiko represented…