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Asaba, May 18, 2025 — Hon. Engr. Ajirioghene Jonathan Ukodhiko, member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, has called on constituents keen on acquiring specialized, market-ready skills to enrol in the Federal Government’s tuition-free Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme for the 2025–2026 academic year. The scheme, which abolishes all fees at the 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) nationwide, officially kicks off in August 2025. It offers three-year, hands-on training…

The Ijaw and Urhobo communities of Warri Federal Constituency have accused the Itsekiri nation of secretly working with Mrs. Daisy Danjuma, wife of General T.Y. Danjuma, to influence the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the President in their favour regarding the delineation of electoral wards and polling units in Warri Federal Constituency. The Itsekiris are alleged to be working behind the scenes with Mrs. Danjuma to coerce the NSA and President into nullifying INEC’s delineation…

Would you like this reformatted as a headline, sentence, or for social media? The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council Olorogun(Hon), Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode JP FCIA, has broken his silence over the ongoing leadership tussle in Emadadja Community, describing the recent protest and circulating narratives as “window dressing” and lacking the benefit of hearing both sides. In a statement released Saturday morning, the Executive Chairman reaffirmed his commitment to truth, equity, and justice, emphasizing…

By Henry Ubus. The Chairman of the Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Olorogun Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu JP, has taken to his social media platforms to caution the public against misplaced trust in friendships. In a strongly worded post that has since garnered widespread attention, Asiuwhu remarked:“If you knew what was said in your absence, you would stop smiling with some of the people you call friends.” The statement, though brief, has sparked discussions across Delta…

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otibio Ward 13 chapter in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, on Sunday, collapsed its structure into the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The defection of the Ward to the APC was at a stakeholders meeting held at the Erawha-Owhe countryhome of Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. Present at the meeting were the Chairman, Isoko North Council, Eld. Godwin Ogorugba,…

The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to serve the people of Udu more effectively. In a phone chat with our reporter, Oyibode expressed confidence that the synergy between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE agenda will bring significant benefits to the people of Udu. Specifically, he mentioned that this partnership will yield further democratic dividends…

Former Executive Director of Projects (EDP) at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Dr. Samuel Adjogbe has praised the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his strategic decision to join the APC, describing it as a bold move. In a telephone conversation with newsmen, Adjogbe stated that Oborevwori’s decision to join the APC will bring significant development to Delta State through President Bola…

By Henry Ubus In a notable display of leadership and solidarity, a prominent Urhobo leader, Chief Freeborn Ayoma, today paid a courtesy visit to his long-time friend, CSP Temi Agbede-Zuokumor, the newly appointed Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ugborikoko Police Division. The visit, which took place at the police division, saw Ayoma extend his warm congratulations to CSP Agbede on her appointment. Ayoma, who currently serves as the Spokesman of the Iwhrekreka community and Deputy…

By Philip Onome Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, popularly known as ‘the Peoples General’ has commiserated with the family of His Royal Majesty, Owhorhu 1, Barr. Patrick Otete Delekpe, the Ovie of Udu kingdom who passed on yesterday. The Otota of Udu Kingdom, High Chief Sam Odibo had earlier o Wednesday, announced and declared 9 days of mourning period from 17th to 25th of April, 2025 over the demise of the monarch. In a statement signed…

Delta State University, Abraka, has been honoured with a landmark philanthropic gesture from one of its distinguished alumni, Mr. Sheyi Money, the Managing Director of Nembe Terminals Ltd. He has instituted the Mr. Sheyi Money Endowment Prize for Academic Excellence, a ₦1,000,000 legacy initiative aimed at recognising and rewarding academic brilliance in the Department of Geology. The award, to be officially presented during the 2025 Convocation Ceremony on April 26, 2025, includes ₦1,000,000 in cash…