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By Moses Darah The Urhobo Youth Leaders’ Association (UYLA) and the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youthwing Worldwide, have reported the Chairman of Warri South Local Government Council, Hon Dr. Michael Tidi to the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori over the desecration of the symbol of unity and oneness of the largest ethnic group in the State and issued a 14-day ultimatum. In an open letter addressed to Governor Oborevwori and…

By Henry Ubus Olorogun Freeborn Ayoma has expressed concerns about the underdevelopment of certain riverine communities, urging the Delta State Government, NDCC, Desopadec, and other agencies to construct a reliable link road from Kiagbodo, Igodo to Ogbonegbene community. He emphasized the need for electricity in various Ijaw communities, stressing that they contribute significantly to the state’s economy. During a visit to an Ijaw Community,Ogbonegbene, Ayoma, accompanied by Olorogun Clement Waka, over the preparation of his…

Delta State Government, Tuesday, urged contractors handling various projects for the state to speed up construction works in view of the volatility in the foreign exchange regime. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu gave the charge during inspection of Jolly Avenue, Onicha-Ugbo in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state. He lauded the contractor for the pace of work done and urged other contracting firms in the state…

By Moses Darah The Urhobo Youth Leaders’ Association (UYLA) has taken the Supreme Court victory celebration of the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori to Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area. UYLA’s National President, Olorogun (Amb) Samuel Onoriode Oghotomo (JP) in a press conference during the victory celebration party at the Don Chisel Hotels and Suites, Olomu on Sunday, January 28, 2024 described Oborevwori as a man of destiny having…

Delta State has won the safest state award for Oil and Gas investments in the country at the Nigeria Oil & Gas Forum and award night. The award ceremony was organised by the founder Ms Nafisa Aliyu Haruna and sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday night. Presenting the award, Ms Haruna stated that Delta State has contributed immensely to increased oil and gas production…

*E×-militant commander to be conferred with NUJ’s Award in Abuja in February The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to confer a national merit award on the former militant commander in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The honour, according to the national leadership of the NUJ, is in recognition of Tomplo’s contributions to the prevailing peace in the Niger Delta and the success recorded in the war against crude oil theft…

Earlier this morning, Fri. 26th of Jan. 2024, the Delta State Task Force on Environment, led by Chief Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu JP & his team in collaboration with Sapele Local Government Council, moved against Sawmills owners and operators in Ugwaja community, Sapele in Sapele local government area over their unrepentant attitudes of uncontrolled burning of sawdust. According to Chief Asiuwhu, said that the act of uncontrolled burning of sawdust & dumping into the river is…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commiserated with the Okitiakpe family, Ekakpamre community, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli South Local Government Area and the Urhobo nation on the passing of elder statesman, Chief Patrick Okitiakpe. Chief Okitiakpe, who hailed from Ekakpamre in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the State, was a founding leader of the PDP. He died on Monday after a brief illness at the age of 86. Governor…

By Henry Ubus Following the recent Supreme Court verdict affirming Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the winner of the March 18th, 2023 Delta Gubernatorial polls, the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Jite Brown (JP) has said the nation’s apex court ruling has finally vindicated the Governor’s land slide outing and acceptability by the vast majority of Deltans. In response to the recent outcome of the case in Abuja, Hon. Chief Jite emphasized…