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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…

Philip Onome Dr. Oritsegbegbemi Maurice Ojoede, founder of OMO foundation, has paid homage to His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, the Olu of Warri, in honor of the monarch’s 4th Coronation Anniversary. The celebration took place at Ode-Itsekiri, often referred to as ‘Big Warri,’ the historic ancestral home of the Itsekiri people. This significant event marked four years of steady leadership, embodying strength, wisdom, and divine grace within the Itsekiri kingdom. Accompanied by his…

The Urhobo Youth Leaders Association (UYLA) has expressed deep outrage over the disturbing viral video showing the brutal assault of Ms. Jennifer Elohor Edema, an Urhobo daughter and serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State. Reports indicate that Ms. Edema was violently beaten, stripped, and left bloodied by members of the Agunechemba Vigilante Group, allegedly operating under the authority of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s administration. In a statement by UYLA’s…

The Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Engr. Pastor Ukodhiko Jonathan Ajirioghene, has released the list of beneficiaries for his forthcoming agribusiness empowerment programme. According to a statement from his office, the selection was carried out on a first-come basis after a careful due diligence exercise by his team. The beneficiaries are grouped under two categories: Fishery: Piggery: Ukodhiko congratulated the selected constituents, describing the empowerment initiative as part…

High Chief Promise Lawuru, (aka Ozigizaga), has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, following the death of his beloved mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. In a personal statement, Chief Lawuru, who serves as the national leader of APC Egbema, lauded the deceased matriarch as a woman of exceptional grace, humility, and virtue. He highlighted her impactful life of service to both God and humanity, which…

By Philip Onome The Unity meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ethiope East local government area held on Sunday, enveloped with crises as the Ethiope East Council Chairman, Mr. Augustine Ogedegbe, refused Ovu Ward 5 accepting the party’s symbol of broom from the Ethiope East APC leader, Chief Love Ojakovo, asserting that Chief Bernard Edewor remains his leader. This incident which led to serious disagreement and crises among Ovu new APC and leaders of…

FOR BEING A WORTHY AMBASSADOR OF DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY 17/08/2025, @ Wetland Hotel Ughelli. In recognition of his remarkable achievements in maintaining clean and safe Delta State as Chairman, State Taskforce On Environment, and for being a worthy ambassador of Delta StateUniversity. Chief Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu JP, Chairman Delta State Taskforce on Environment is a distinguished public servant, visionary politician, and compassionate leader whose life has been defined by service,excellence and with passion for community…