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With the 2025 general elections drawing near, a renewed wave of support is building across Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency, urging constituents to re-elect Hon. Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive to the House of Representatives. In a compelling opinion published by Dr. Richard Tiki Iyede, titled “A Call to Action: Let’s Do the Needful and Return Hon. Rev. Francis Waive to the Green Chamber,” the lawmaker was praised for his visible track record…

By Moses DarahJune 11, 2025 The pioneering leaders and financiers of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), including Omorohwovo Okoro, Mukoro Mowoe, T.E.A. Salubi, J.A. Obahor, G.K. Ezewu, and J.A. Okpodu among others, left an indelible mark of selfless dedication to championing the Urhobo cause. They promoted unity, progress, and development through their selfless acts. Even in challenging times, the UPU’s leaders and philanthropists stood firm in defending the interests, rights, and heritage of the Urhobo…

By JOHNSON EBIGIDE Eugene Azuka Uzum has enjoined relevant authorities in the Delta State Government to take advantage of the PDP-APC unification to address the infrastructural deficits in the state. Uzum, a lawyer, politician and policy analyst, stated this against the observable infrastructural deficits in the state. He said that relevant authorities in the state government should think out of the box towards attracting federal presence in the state through concrete collaboration with the Federal…

By Henry Ubus. The Founder of Voice of God International Gospel Centre and CEO of Favour TV, Bishop Anslem Arutere, has taken to his social media platforms to address a growing concern within Nigeria’s religious space. In a recent post, the revered cleric defended critics of certain excesses within the church, stressing that not everyone who speaks out against questionable practices by some pastors should be labelled an “Antichrist.” Referencing the popular Nigerian revolutionary and…

The Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has emphasized the importance of unity among leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to secure overwhelming support for the party in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Sunday during a leadership and integration meeting of the APC, Isoko North Chapter, held at the country home of Chief Isaac Osiobe in Oyede, Hon. Ukodhiko stressed that unity is essential for electoral success. “We are now one….

All arrangements have been finalized for the burial ceremony of the late Mrs. Susan Caulker (Nee Irede), a devoted family woman and pillar of strength in the Urhuoka-Abraka community, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. The Service of Songs in honour of the 63 years old, Mrs Susan Caulker who died on Monday March 24th,2025 will mark the beginning of the burial ceremony The funeral Programme includes a Vigil Mass, Requiem Mass, and…

The Udu Communities Youth Leaders Forum has extended warm congratulations to the newly crowned monarch of Udu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Engr. Michael Ogheneovo Orugbo, JP, on his historic ascension to the revered throne as OKPORUA THE FIRST, OVIE OF UDU KINGDOM. In a press statement released to newsmen, the Super Youth leader of the Udu Communities Youth Leaders Forum, Deacon Kelvin Kpomah, SA on Youth Mobilization to His Excellency Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori…

A prominent leader of the Ijaw nation, High Chief Promise Lawuru, also known as Ozigizaga, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly crowned king of Udu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Engr. Micheal Ogheneovo Orugbo. In a statement personally signed and released to the press over the weekend, Lawuru described the successful selection of the respected monarch as an “act of God.” He expressed hope that the reign of HRM Orugbo would be peaceful and…

By Philip Onome Udu Kingdom – Chief Onos Gasper Ighwre, the esteemed Ohwojero of Ughievwen Kingdom, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Engr. Mike Orugbo on his election as the newly Crowned Ovie of Udu Kingdom. Chief Ighwre describes the election of Engr. Orugbo as a significant divine favor from God and a testament to the will of the people. In a personal congratulatory message sent via email, Chief Ighwre commended the transparent and valid process…