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A respected leader in Ughievwen Kingdom, Olorogun Aghogho Okpogbodu, the Erhi of Ughievwen Kingdom, has cautioned political appointees against arrogance and misuse of public office, reminding them that power remains a transient trust and not a mark of superiority. In a strongly-worded statement issued in Asaba, Olorogun Okpogbodu expressed concern over the growing attitude of some government appointees who treat public office as a symbol of personal elevation rather than an avenue for service. He…

The Convener of Waive Return 2027 Movement and current spokesman of Unuoworun community in Iwhrekreka, Ughievwen Kingdom, Multiple Chief Freeborn Ayoma, has described the member representing Udu/Ughelli South/Ughelli North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. (Rev.) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, as the best lawmaker the constituency has produced since the return of democracy in 1999. Chief Ayoma, while speaking with newsmen on Saturday during the final burial rites of the late Owhorode of…

The intensive training programme—targeted primarily at unemployed young men and women—was designed to equip participants with practical technical and entrepreneurial skills in renewable energy. The beneficiaries are now certified and ready either to gain employment or to establish their own solar energy businesses within their communities. Speaking on the empowerment initiative, Chief Olorogun Ovo Agbodje emphasized the importance of including women in development programmes. Although the number of female participants was relatively small, he insisted…

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, will feature as a guest on Arise TV today, Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. on DSTV Channel 416 and GOTV Channel 44. He will be discussing Developments in Delta State with particular focus on the launch of the State Security Trust Fund, the recent meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders held in Asaba, and the effective management of the…

The Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, on Friday, joined other federal lawmakers and dignitaries at the inauguration of the Delta State office of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Warri. The colourful ceremony also had in attendance the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on NDDC, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu; Member representing Okpe, Sapele, and Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Ben Etanabene; and Member representing Warri Federal Constituency, Hon….

By FactsReporters. The National President of the National Renewed Hope Movement (NRM), Hon. Dr. Liege-Lord Keston Okoro Muhammad Al-Amin, has issued a stern warning to Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, advising him to steer clear of issues concerning the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and allow the people of the South East to handle the matter appropriately. Dr. Keston Okoro Muhammad, in a strongly worded statement, cautioned Sowore…

By Henry Ubus. The leadership of the Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu (U3) Youth Wing has expressed deep appreciation to Chief J.U. Oguma, National Chairman of the U3 Federal Constituency, for his unprecedented philanthropic gesture following his ₦500 million donation during the official launching and fundraising for the Delta State Security Trust Fund (DSSTF) in Asaba. In a statement jointly signed by the Coordinator of the U3 Youth Wing, Chief Ejiro A. Hope (JP),…

In a renewed effort to strengthen unity, political stability, and sustainable development in Udu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Engr. Michael Ogheneovo Orugbo, JP, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, has summoned a crucial stakeholders meeting of illustrious sons and daughters of the kingdom. The meeting, which is being organized under the directive of the Ovie and coordinated by the Political Engagement and Reconciliation Committee chaired by Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Cecilia Ibru, CON, OFR, is scheduled to…