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By Philip Onome As Delta State marks 34 years since its establishment, Dr. Oritsegbegbemi Maurice Ojoede, the Executive Assistant on Political to the Governor and Founder of OMO Foundation, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and all residents of Delta State. In a statement made available to newsmen, Dr. Ojoede commended Governor Oborevwori for the significant advancements made during his tenure. He also recognized the citizens of Delta for fostering an environment of…

The Delta State Government today intensified its clampdown on illegal structures in Asaba with the demolition of makeshift shops, caravans, and other unauthorized buildings suspected to be hideouts for criminals. The exercise was a joint operation carried out by marshals of the State Taskforce on Environment and the Asaba Capital Territory Development Agency, following rising security concerns within the state capital. Investigations revealed that while the shops posed as small-scale businesses in the day, they…

The Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Transport Matters, Hon. Tripple Chief Charles Kwode JP Onikeze of Okpanam Kingdom, Obibilogba of Effurun-Otor and Ughievwen Kingdom, has commended the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his visionary and transformative approval of the construction of a flyover in Ughelli North Local Government Area. According to Hon. Kwode, the landmark decision underscores the Governor’s bold commitment to his M.O.R.E Agenda, particularly…

The management of UDU TV has felicitated with Double Chief Austin Akpotu Emaduku, the Head of Personnel Management (HPM) of Ughelli South Local Government Council, former President of the Udu Union Council (UUC), and the Okrika I of Ughievwen/Udu Kingdoms, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message signed by Itama Godspower Onoriode on behalf of UDU TV, the media outfit described Chief Emaduku as a visionary leader and an exemplary administrator…

The Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Pst.) Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has empowered agripreneurs across his constituency with farm inputs and financial support targeted at fishery and piggery farmers. The initiative followed a three-day training on modern farming techniques and agribusiness management, aimed at strengthening the capacity of beneficiaries to expand their enterprises and improve their livelihoods. At the presentation ceremony, each fish farmer received 1,500 juvenile…

By Sunny AwhefeadaAugust 22, 2025 Before bursting into global con­sciousness, Okuama was a small agrarian community nestled on the bank of the Forcados, one of the many rivers that sustain the wetland character of the Niger Delta. As an Urhobo community, it occupies a place of fondness as the home of the first Urhobo and first African Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Benin, Bishop Agori Iwe. Okuama was never associated with violence or any…