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The lingering and escalating conflict that has persisted unabated for so long between Aladja Community of Udu Local Government Area and Ogbe-Ijaw Community of Warri South West Local Government Area both in Delta State, this has brought about untold hardship due to the huge loss of lives and properties. However, it is worthy of note that the immediate past Executive Governor, of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, actually took the bull by the horn…

Collaborative Efforts Needed To End Aladja/Ogbe-Ijaw Crisis, Says UUC President-General – UPARAN The President-General of the Union of Udu Communities (UUC), Udu kingdom High Chief Moses Uparan (JP) has said that collaborative efforts were needed to end the aged long crisis between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijaw communities. Speaking at the weekend when he led delegation of UUC on a courtesy visit to the President General of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU Worldwide, Olorogun (Barrister) Ese Gam Oweh…

By Henry Ubus Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Jite Brown (JP) has again given the assurance that he will continue to collaborate with all security agencies in Delta and Udu Local Government in general. The Udu Council Boss revealed this today, Thursday 27/07/23 when Delta State Commissioner of Police Cp Wale Abbas paid a familiarization visit to Burutu Area Command at the Ovwian/Aladja Police Station. He thanked the Commissioner for the…

The new Parish Priest of Christ the King Catholic Church, Obiaruku, Very Rev Fr Dr Christopher Ekabo, JP has expressed readiness to lead the CKC parishioners on a peaceful protest over the abandoned Eku-Abraka-Obiaruku road project by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Ekabo dropped the hint recently at his First Mass in CKC to draw the attention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Federal Government to the harrowing experience motorists and commuters go through due to…

By Henry Ubus The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council Hon. Chief Jite Brown (JP) has felicitated with Hon. Ifeanyi Eboigbe, Director General Delta Political Vanguard( DPV) and immediate past Director of Protocol, Government House, Asaba on the auspicious occasion of his birthday anniversary today Monday 17/07/23. In his congratulatory message in Udu today Monday , Hon. Chief Jite extolled the astute contributions of the Ika born Politician to his immediate constituency and Delta…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated media mogul and Chairman of Thisday/Arise Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on the occasion of his 64th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori described the media baron and “Duke of Owa Kingdom” as an accomplished Journalist, outstanding patriot, a detrabilised Nigerian, a shinning statesman and exceptional entrepreneur who has inspired others to succeed in many endeavours. Oborevwori…

~~ As Commissioner visits area offices. The Coordinators and staff of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, yesterday eulogised the DESOPADEC Commissioner representing Udu, Ughelli South, Uvwie and Urhobos of Warri South LGAs, Hon. Goru Karo for his integrity, accessibility, transparency among others. They made these remarks during a formal familiarization tour by the Member as part of his commitment with staff in their various area offices in his mandate area covering…

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on Thursday called on Judges in the country to be guided by the doctrine of fair hearing, equity and good conscience in the discharge of their duties. Oborevwori urged Judges to guarantee justice for all by maintaining a high level of personal probity, devoid of greed and ensuring that the guilty are punished according the provisions of the law. He gave the charge at the swearing-in of Justice…

By Jowhorue Israel Aggrieved women from Aladja, in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, gathered today to protest against the prolonged and violent crisis between the people of Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh, in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. Marching in large numbers, the angry protesters expressed their grievances through solidarity songs, demanding an immediate resolution to the ongoing crisis. This conflict has resulted in the loss of husbands and fathers, leaving…

By Philip Onome Hon. Rose Tulu former Leader of Warri South West Local Government legislative Arm, Madam Christy Omamofe, Woman LGA Leader and Madam Patient Uwanikona, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his successful inauguration as the Governor of Delta State and Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor as Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) and Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi as Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. The trio made this…