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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…

By ODEYA OGBETUO Mr Sola Adebayo, renowned Journalist and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lawal Iyanda Farms Limited has floated a Welfare Endowment Fund for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Warri Correspondents Chapel. Speaking during the presentation ceremony in Warri, Adebayo called on practicing journalists to make friends in the course of their practice and sustain the relationships. He advised journalists to be dedicated and always uphold the tenets of the profession. “As…

Mr Sola Adebayo, renowned Journalist and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lawal Iyanda Farms Limited has floated a Welfare Endowment Fund for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Warri Correspondents Chapel. Speaking on Tuesday evening at the presentation ceremony Adebayo called on practicing journalists to make friends in the course of their practice and sustain the relationships. He advised journalists to be dedicated and always uphold the tenets of the profession. “As journalists, keep…

Isoko North, Delta State – Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, joined dignitaries and community members on Sunday for the outing service of the late Chief Major Austin Efenudu. The service, which celebrated the life and legacy of the esteemed community leader, was held at St. Michael Anglican Church, Otor-Owhe. The event drew a gathering of prominent figures, family members, and friends who came together to honor…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, immediate past Managing Director, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, and former President, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Chief Solomon Ogba, attended the funeral ceremony of Late Chief Major Austin Efenudu at Otor-Owhe. Also present at the funeral reception were the Chairman, Skyward Resource Group, Chief Eta Enahoro, member representing Isoko South Constituency 11, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, State Health Commissioner, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, DG,…

Ahead of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Emoloyees,NULGE’s election slated for November 28 in Delta State, a Staff of Isoko North Local Government Council, Amb. (Mrs ) Sarah Couple Ulueme has petitioned the Delta State President of the National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Ziko Okwudi with a threat to sue the union to court for allegedly depriving her from contesting for the office of the Vice Chairman of the Union in Isoko…

In a recent interview on DBS Thursday Morning Ride, the Chairman of the Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Chief Godspower Asiuwhu, highlighted the government’s zero tolerance for illegal structures and unauthorized roadside trading along highways. Speaking on the program aired on November 7, 2024, Chief Asiuwhu discussed the hazards these activities pose to both the environment and public safety, stressing that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration is fully committed to addressing these issues. Chief Asiuwhu emphasized…

The Delta State Government has issued a special announcement targeting traders, hawkers, and operators of unauthorized structures in areas surrounding the Koka axis. According to a statement released by Chief Godspower Asiuwhu JP, Chairman of the State Taskforce on Environment, all illegal roadside structures and trading activities spanning from Koka to Summit, Koka to Ibusa, Koka to the Overhead Bridge, and Koka to Ibusa Junction must be removed within a strict five-day ultimatum, effective today,…