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Fear, famine, and death grip a once-thriving Isoko village after a chosen priest vanished without trace By: Our ReporterOtibio-Owhe, Isoko North – Delta State A deep spiritual crisis is consuming the ancient community of Otibio-Owhe in Isoko North Local Government Area, following the sudden disappearance of a young man chosen by tradition to serve as the next high priest of their revered deity. The deity, known as ỌGHWẸVWI-OTIBIO, is worshipped as the guardian of the…

Leaders of the Urhobo ethnic nationality have condemned the President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide, Olorogun Ese Gam Owe, for a recent advertorial that they claim is aimed at promoting division and hatred against non-Urhobo people. The leaders, who are coordinators of Tantita Security, expressed shock and disappointment over the publication, which they say is based on blatant lies and extortion. In a Press Statement, the Urhobo leaders described the advertorial as “riddled…

—mobilizes grassroots for Tinubu, Oborevwori 2027 elections A Statewide Socio-political group known as Delta People For Tinubu-Sheriff 2027, ably led by its Chairman, Amb. Engr Prosper Oghenevwaro Adjerese, held their strategic interface maiden meeting at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli North. It was a high powered and strategic meeting that had in attendance top Delta political grassroots party leaders and Chieftains across the 25 local government areas of the state. Delta People For Tinubu-Sheriff 2027, is a…

By Henry Ubus Benin City, Edo State – In a show of dedication to party unity and regional cohesion, Dr. Maurice Ojo-Ede, a renowned All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and founder of the OMO Foundation, was among the notable figures who attended the South-South APC Stakeholders Meeting held in Benin City. The high-profile gathering brought together influential party leaders, stakeholders, and strategists from across the South-South geopolitical zone to deliberate on the future of the…

*says Urhobo benefiting fairly from Tantita security contract By Philip Onome The leader Egbema Brotherhood (EBH), High Chief Promise Lawuru (aka Ozigizaga) has called on the leadership of the Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU) to paly ‘a fatherly role’ in national issues instead of succumbing to divisive ‘bring him down’ mentality. Alaowei Lawuru made this call in a press briefing at his country home in Egbema, weekend, while reacting to a recent statement by UPU leadership…

In a remarkable show of appreciation and solidarity, a delegation of the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU), University of Benin Chapter, led by its President, Comrade Ebohon Eyituoyo, paid a courtesy visit to Comrade Umukoro Uzuazomaro, the Special Assistant on Student Affairs to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori. The visit, which took place at the SA’s office in Asaba, was aimed at recognizing the unwavering support and impactful contributions of…