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Udu Kingdom, January 12, 2025 – A momentous occasion unfolded on Saturday, marking a major milestone for the Udu Kingdom as the Ovie, HRM Barrister Bethel Delekpe, Owhoru the First, officiated the confirmation of 13 new high chiefs. This historic ceremony, held at the temporary palace at Aladja signified the end of long-standing disputes that have disrupted peace and unity within the kingdom. The newly appointed high chiefs are poised to play a vital role…

By Moses DarahJanuary 11, 2025 So many fieldworkers that laboured for the victory of the Delta PDP are living in frustration and regret. Many of them have expressed disappointment that despite the hard work put in by them to get candidates elected, only a few reap the benefits. To make matters worse, defectors from other parties seem to receive better rewards. This issue appears to be an ongoing problem, because the party leadership seems out…

—- says his giant strides ‘ll speak for his re-election in 2027 A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and a notable Humanitarian and founder, Kenneth Ekokor Foundation, Hon Kenneth Ekokor, has asserted that the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda is visible in Ndokwa nation He made the assertion when he visited some of the state government capital projects sites of the section A of Ughelli -Asaba Dualisation road…

The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon). Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode JP, has again reaffirmed Udu Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to unity and progress. Acting on the directive of the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, HRM Barrister Bethel Delekpe, Owhoru 1st, the Chairman yesterday, Wednesday, 07/01/25, met with the Council of Chiefs at the monarch’s temporary palace in Aladja. The high-level meeting, which brought together representatives from all seven houses of Udu Kingdom, centered on…

The Delta State Government has issued a stern ultimatum to residents of Ugolo and Okorikpere communities in Okpe Local Government Area, giving individuals in possession of illegal firearms a 30-day window to surrender their weapons or face severe consequences. This directive was announced by Engr. Udoka Emmanuel, the Executive Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Security, in a statement obtained by SaharaReporters on Thursday. The amnesty, effective from January 1 to January 31, 2025, is…

Residents of Aghwana Avenue, Abraka in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, have been facing a tough time with a faulty transformer leaving them in darkness for over four months now. Despite inquiring with the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) PLC officials in Abraka, there is no renewed hope of replacement soon. This is to appeal to the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori; the Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial District…

By Chibuzor Ogode Delta State Government, Monday, said it was leveraging on the dry season to accelerate the pace of road construction, rehabilitation and provision of drainage systems across the Capital Territory. The Director General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, disclosed this during inspection of several ongoing road construction projects within the Capital Territory. During his visit to the projects in Oshimili South and Oshimili North Local Government Areas,…

In a remarkable display of political unity and solidarity, Olorogun Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu JP, Chairman of the Delta State Taskforce on Environment, hosted a New Year Feast Fellowship on January 5, 2025, to kick off the political year. The event, held with coordinating heads and members of Team Godspower Political Network, was a moment of reflection, appreciation, and strategy. In his opening speech, Chief Asiuwhu expressed profound gratitude to God for His mercies in preserving…

The Udu-Ughievwen Peoples’ Association in Abraka has honoured the member of DELSU Governing Council, Prof Godini Gabriel Darah; former Dean of Education, Prof Emperor Kpangban; Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun Vincent Ogjeneruemu Oyibode JP; Chairman of the Delta State Board of Small and Medium-Scale Businesses, Hon Henry Afure Sakpra; Acting Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Delta State University (DELSU) chapter, Chief Comr Matthew Ovedje Eyuren; and others…

By Moses Darah The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, has praised the remarkable infrastructure development in Delta and Rivers States. AbdulRazaq at the NGF’s New Year visit to the State House, Abuja highlighted the impressive road construction projects in these States, assuring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that he will witness the transformation firsthand during his visits to various states in Nigeria. This development is a significant boost…