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In a show of unity, inclusivity, and development driven engagement, the newly elected Executive of the Non-Indigene Forum in Udu Local Government Area paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP, FCIA, at his office in Otor-Udu today Monday, August 4, 2025. Led by their Chairman, Mr. Solomon Genedaga Tar, who also doubles as the President of Benue Indigenes in Udu, the delegation comprised…

Dearly beloved members of the Ukuevo family, It is with a heavy heart I write to extend my deepest condolences to you all over the passing of your beloved patriarch and community leader, Chief Dr. S.P. Ukuevo. Chief Okuevo was a man of towering and immense stature, integrity, and known for his philanthropic gestures during his earthly journey. Father Abraham, as he was fondly called by many because of his spirit of giving and caring,…

By Philip OnomeThe leadership of Otor-Ogor Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has taken a decisive stand against the sale of illicit drugs within the community, charging security agents to go after dealers The President General of the community, Hon. Comr. UK-Tobi Emma Edirin, gave this warning and ban on the sales of hard drugs at the community town hall during an enlarge meeting attended by security agents and community leaders….

By Hon. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko. Recently, the Isoko social media space has been awash with negative insinuations from some quarters concerning the alleged neglect of the good people of Isoko North and South Federal Constituency by the Government of Delta State, and as your representative, I have decided to lend my voice to the discussion, giving verifiable evidence that proves such allegations to be untrue and why I feel the Isoko people were not abandoned…

The OMO Foundation, under the leadership of its founder, Dr. Maurice Ojo-Ede, has extended warm birthday wishes to Hon. Dr. Godwin Ebosa as he marks another remarkable year of life. In a heartfelt congratulatory message made available to the press, Dr. Maurice Ojo-Ede, on behalf of the entire OMO Foundation, celebrated the esteemed honouree, praying that his new age brings forth greater wisdom, abundant blessings, and many more years filled with good health and fulfillment….

A prominent Urhobo leader and respected community elder, Chief Freeborn Ayoma, has heaped praise on the CEO of the Ejeben Foundation, Multiple Chief Wilson Brume Ejeben, for his numerous developmental projects and consistent capital empowerment initiatives across the Udu/Ughelli North/Ughelli South (U3) Federal Constituency. Chief Ayoma, a former President-General and current Otota of Iwhrekreka Community, as well as the former Secretary of the Uhurie Sub-Clan and Deputy Director at the Okobaro Royal Palace, Ughievwen Kingdom,…

A prominent Urhobo traditional figure and respected grassroots leader, Chief Freeborn Ayoma Otota, has poured encomiums on the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Area, Hon. (Olorogun) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode JP FCIA, and his Ughelli South counterpart, Hon. Lucky Avweromre, for what he described as exceptional leadership, transformational projects, and people-centered governance in their first year in office. Chief Ayoma, who is from Iwhrekreka community and holds multiple chieftaincy titles, including Deputy Director at the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has a new National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and the party is buzzing with excitement. Door-2-Door, a grassroots political movement led by High Chief Tompolo, has congratulated Professor Yilwatda on his election, praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) for their wise decision. According to Comrade Sunday Adekanbi, National Coordinator of Door-2-Door, Professor Yilwatda is a “square peg in a square hole” – the…

Students of Delta Central Senatorial District who are currently enrolled in Secondary Schools and Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria are invited to register for the 2025 Urhobo Language Competition. The competition is sponsored by Sen. Ede Dafinone in honour of the late Senator Pius Akpor Ewherido. This competition is designed to promote and preserve the Urhobo language by encouraging young people to engage with it actively, both in writing and in speech. It offers a unique…