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…..To Engage 200 Sweepers Udu, Delta State – August 15, 2024: The Udu Local Government Council has taken significant strides towards enhancing both infrastructure and human capital development within Udu Communities. During its inaugural Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held today, 15th August 2024, and presided over by the Executive Chairman, Olorogun (Hon) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP FCIA, several critical projects were approved. Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman, Mr. Henry Ubus in company of…

In a significant development, an enlarged meeting well attended by the seven ruling houses of Udu Kingdom, was held yesterday 14/08/24 at the Palace of the Ovie of Udu Kingdom in Otor-Udu, headquarters of Udu Local Government Council. The meeting, chaired by the Otota of Udu Kingdom on behalf of the Ovie of Udu Kingdom Owhoru the 1st, was convened to address the leadership conflict that has been affecting the Udu kingdom and his people….

Olorogun (Hon) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP FCIA, the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, extends his warmest congratulations to Olorogun (Hon.) Barr. Andrew Oghene-Aga Orugbo on the occasion of his birthday anniversary, celebrated today, August 15, 2024. In his message, Olorogun Oyibode praised Olorogun (Hon.) Barr. Andrew Orugbo, the Udugba of Udu Kingdom, for his invaluable contributions to Udu Kingdom and Delta State at large. Barr. Orugbo, a former Attorney General of Delta State…

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has showered encomium on the immediate past Secretary of Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Chief Mike Edegware as he clocks 66years old. The National Assembly member, in a congratulatory message on Thursday, extolled Chief Edegware for his dedication and contribution to the progress of Isoko-nation and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In his words, “Chief Mike Edegware remains a highly resourceful leader of our party, PDP…

*Says The Victimization of Some Contractors By Lagos State Govt Should Stop By Sunday Apah A coalition of timber dealers, including the Ifesowapo Timber Contractors Association, Ijaw Timber Contractors Association, Towing Vessels Association of Nigeria, Timber Sawyers Association of Nigeria and Timber Pullers Association of Nigeria, has appealed to the Lagos State Government to ensure the proper management of timber in the waterways before taking any action regarding the rumoured eviction of the Okobaba Timber…

Member representing Isoko Isoko North/South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has paid N5,000 monthly stipends to 400 aged persons and people living with disabilities in the constituency for the month of July. The monthly stipends to economically vulnerable constituents is part of the House of Representatives’ member financial scheme designed to cushion the effects of the sufferings of the economic hardship presently in the country. The July payment held on Wednesday,…

The Delta State Government has raised concerns over the widespread issue of multiple taxation and extortion plaguing market traders, condemning these illegal practices for exploiting vulnerable citizens and posing significant threats to public safety.This concern was voiced by the Chairman of the Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Hon. Godspower GodspowerOmafuvwe AAsiuwhu, during a recent familiarization visit to the Chairmen of Ika South and Ika North East Local Government Areas. Chief Asiuwhu urged an immediate cessation…

The Joint Action Committee of the Labour Unions in all Delta State owned Tertiary Institutions of higher learning (Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education) have finalised plans to proceed on a warning industrial action, if their demand for the implementation of the 2023 reviewed Salary Structure is not met on or before Sunday, August 18, 2024. The Unions in a letter of a Seven Day Ultimatum to Management of the various Tertiary Institutions in the…

*** Says President Cannot Worship The North Worried by the recent hardship protests witnessed in Nigeria, the O’Odua Integrity Network ( OIN) has called on the Yoruba Ethnic Nationality to be proactive, saying it was time for Yoruba Nation to re-think and rise to the defence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at all times against the North. EndBadGovernance movement, according to OIN, organised by some faceless individuals, mostly misguided people, was supposedly against longstanding grievances…

…Says prudent management of sources, mega projects ‘ll be sustained Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, will continue to pay priority attention to infrastructure development, quality healthcare, agriculture, education and other key sectors of the state economy through the ongoing implementation of his MORE Agenda. Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the assurance in a statement on Saturday, while responding to a trending media…