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…assures of more empowerment for women Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, on Sunday, met with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Local Government Areas and Wards Women leaders in the Constituency towards mobilizing more women in support for the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori ahead of the 2027 elections. The House of Representatives member, said, the meeting was called to thank the party’s women leaders for their continued support to the…

*** Asks Tinubu To Fire Chief Of Naval Staff, Ogalla The last about alleged involvement of the Nigerian Navy in the stealing of the nation’s oil and several calls on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fire the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, may not have been heard as the O’odua Stakeholders Council (OSC), weekend wrote an open letter to the President, imploring him to address the Nigerian Navy’s alleged connection in crude oil…

The House of Representatives has passed Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko’s sponsored bill establishing a University Teaching Hospital at Erawha-Owhe, in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. The passage of the bill was sequel to presentation and consideration of a report by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. (Prof.) Julius Ihonvbere on Thursday. Commenting on the passage of the bill, the sponsor of the bill, Hon. Ukodhiko expressed appreciation to the leadership and members…

BY ODEYA OGBETUO Former President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Founder and General Overseer of Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has formally consecrated and dedicated the ultra-modern worship auditorium of Grace Spring Assembly International at the church headquarters, Warri, Delta State. Pastor Oritsejafor who was the chief guest speaker at the occasion said that it is interesting that God who called you into His Vineyard will also empower you…

By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has been commended for his visionary leadership, and proactive steps taken to ensure that the state is peaceful, safe and conducive for investors and residents. The Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the commendation through a live programme, Orientation Panorama on Delta Broadcasting Service, Asaba on Wednesday. Dr. Oghenesivbe reiterated the state government’s determination to ensure Delta…

The 8th Assembly of the Udu Legislative Arm, led by Rt. Hon. Apunu Henry, has formally passed a vote of confidence on the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP FCIA. The decision was reached during a plenary session held on November 12, 2024, where lawmakers unanimously acknowledged his transformative and impactful leadership in just 100 days in office. The Udu Legislative Arm commended Olorogun Oyibode for his remarkable…

***Accuses Nigerian Navy of Aiding, Abetting Crude Oil Theft Prominent ex-militant leader in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has raised the alarm that the Nigerian Navy was frustrating the war against crude oil theft in the region. Ekpemupolo accused the Navy of aiding and abetting crude oil theft and other sharp practices associated with petrol products in the oil-rich belt. He pointedly accused the Navy of collaborating and encouraging illegal oil barons…

The Ukoko R’Emotọ has reiterated its dedication to promoting Urhobo language studies at Delta State University, Abraka, through its annual scholarship programme. On Sunday, November 17, 2024, the Ukoko R’Emotọ’s President, Prof. Basil Enemute Iwhiwhu, made the commitment at Rev (Dr.) Godwin Ivworin’s birthday/PhD thanksgiving celebration at Christ Missionaries Crusaders’ Church, Abraka. Noting the association’s past support for Ivworin’s Urhobo studies during his NCE programme and subsequent employment at DELSU, Iwhiwhu assured that Ukoko R’Emotọ…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, Sunday, joined Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme and the immediate past Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, at the thanksgiving service held in honour of the Chairman of the PDP in Delta State, Chief Solomon Arenyeka at the Avenue Baptist Church, Warri. Others present were members of the National Assembly, Members of the State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon Emomotimi Guwor, amongst…

…tasked to work for unity of party, victory of Governor… Members of the Local Working Committees of the Peoples Democratic Party of Isoko North and Isoko South chapters and the 24 Federal Ward Chairmen, on Saturday, passed vote of confidence on the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko. The vote of confidence was sequel to a motion moved by the Chairman of the…