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The Urhobo Youth Leaders’ Association (UYLA) has lauded Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, for approving over ₦200 billion in infrastructure and development projects aimed at transforming Delta State. In a commendation statement signed by UYLA’s National President, Olorogun (Amb.) Samuel Onoriode Oghotomo (JP), and National Secretary, Olorogun (Dr.) Augustine Ogheneovo Atiti, the group described the Governor’s approval—granted during the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025—for the construction…

The member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Pst. Ukodhiko Jonathan Ajirioghene, today attended the Youth Convention Programme of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Delta Province 15, at the provincial headquarters, Royal Mega Parish, Ozoro, Delta State. The youth convention programme with theme; “A Living Landmark” designed to empower and equip youths to be Godly ambassadors and societal transformers, was put together by RCCG Young Adults and Youths…

In a significant development reflecting the deepening of internal democracy within the All Progressives Congress (APC), renowned political strategist and statesman, Chief Voke Oshasha, has been officially inaugurated as a member of the APC Screening Committee for the forthcoming House of Representatives bye-elections in Kaduna, Ogun, and Jigawa States. The inauguration ceremony, which held on Wednesday, 16th July, 2025, brought together top-ranking party officials, national stakeholders, and members of the APC National Working Committee (NWC)….

By Fidelix Umukoro The Founder of Team Tako 4 Oyibode-Oputu and renowned grassroots mobilizer, Comrade Tako Oshogheme Daniel, popularly known as the Mayor of Udu, has called on the Urhobo people to elect only candidates who genuinely have the interest and development of Urhoboland at heart in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking during a telephone interview with The Urhobo Voice, Tako emphatically endorsed Chief (Dr.) Obiuwevbi Ominimini, a frontline aspirant for the House of…

By Philip Onome The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in the 2019 general election, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, has joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a London hospital. In a heartfelt condolence message, Chief Ogboru described the late President Buhari as a man of unwavering integrity and exceptional discipline, whose leadership style was deeply rooted in sincerity, patriotism, and a strong moral compass….

A prominent Urhobo leader and multiple chief, Freeborn Ayoma, has issued a stern ultimatum to the outgoing President General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Chief Barr. Ese Gam, demanding a formal apology to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, operators of oil facilities in the Niger Delta. Chief Ayoma, who is the Otota of Iwhrekreka, a major oil-bearing community, and former President-General of the community, said Chief Gam must publish a duly signed apology in…