In the nuanced terrain of Delta Central politics, where endorsements are often weighed against personal interests, political convenience, and bargaining, the recent remarks by HRM, Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, on the person and character of Senator Ede Dafinone , stand out as both significant and instructive. The symbolic and dignified event became more than a literary celebration. With the monarch’s remarks during the launch of his autobiography, Odyssey of Royalty, it evolved into a moment of political reflection and leadership appraisal. In a climate where public…
Read MoreUghelli Prayer Day Is Aimed To Connect More Blessings From God -Oharisi III
THE traditional ruler of the Great Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Evang Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, has charged sons, daughters and the general public to come out enmass and join hands to rededicate the kingdom to God at the forthcoming Ughelli Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving slated for Saturday. The monarch gave this charge while addressing newsmen in his palace in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Flanked by the President of Ughelli Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, Bishop Kingsley Enakirheri and Ven Ogue…
Read MoreGun, Cache of Drugs Recover As Police In Delta Arrest Suspected Armed Robber/Cultist
The Delta State Police Command had in a significant operations and intelligence aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks arrested a suspected armed robber and cultist, just as they recover gun and intercept illicit drugs. The was made known in a press statement by SP Bright Edafe, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer. According to him, “On 13 February 2026 at about 2230hrs, operatives of the Eagle Net Special Squad while on routine stop and search duty along the Asaba Agbor Expressway near Northwest Filling Station, intercepted a white J5 Bus…
Read MoreGov Diri Expresses Confidence, As State Chief Judge Swears-in New Deputy
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Justice Matilda Ayemieye, on Wednesday, swore in Dr. Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of the state following the demise late deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. A statement by Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Diri noted that Dr. Akpe, until his nomination by Governor Douye Diri and subsequent clearance by the state House of Assembly, was the Chief of Staff, Government House. He becomes Bayelsa’s sixth deputy governor under the democratic dispensation…
Read MoreOlorogun Onome Dema: The Daughter Who Carries Delta Central To The he World
By Emuesiri Obah The applause began before she even reached her seat. On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Akperhe-Olomu in Olomu Kingdom of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State was alive with recognition. Leaders and top executives from Olomu Ward 2 and across Ughelli South Local Government Area, alongside party executives of the African Democratic Congress, Olomu Ward 2 Chapter, and representatives of other political tendencies, converged to welcome one of their own: Olorogun Dr Mrs Onome Bernice Dema. The hall was filled with familiar names. They…
Read MoreTobi Dafe Esq., 33 Years Gone !
B Tobi Wisdom Dafe Tobi Dafe ESQ, Abraka First Lawyer Born March 18th 1920 in Urhuoka Abraka , Delta State. His parents were HRH King David Oghenegweke Dafe of Oguezi Urhuoka, Abraka and his mother was mama Uvwiemete of Oria Abraka. He attended his primary school at sapele, and proceeded to Abeokuta Grammar school in Ogun state where he obtained his Cambridge certificate in 1947. He got his first job with the customs. While with customs, he served in Enugu, Calabar and port Harcourt. He resigned from customs…
Read MoreCouple Severely Injured As Unknown Gunmen Overrun Ughelli North Community
A husband and wife are currently battling to save their lives in an undisclosed hospital as suspected unknown gunmen over run Uduere community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The unidentified couple were attacked at Eyanvwien/Abovwe quarters of the community, Monday as they were returning to their house when the incident occurred. It was learned. Though, the report is sketchy, it was gathered that the incident happened between 8:30 to 9:pm and it has thrown the community into confusion. According to a source from the community, “Though…
Read MoreDafinone Celebrates Mosogar Monarch, Commends His Legacy Of Unity and Progress
Delta Central Senator, Okakuro Ede Dafinone has the reign of the traditional ruler of Mosogar Kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Sunday Odogu Okpurhe Uduaka 1, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. The Senator in his congratulatory wishes, described the reign of the monarch as peaceful. According to him, On behalf of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I extend warm birthday felicitations to His Royal Majesty, Sunday Odogu Okpurhe Uduaka I, the Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom. “This occasion celebrates not only Your…
Read MoreSuspected Cult Leader, Killed In Ughelli South Community
AN internal crisis involving members of same cult group has led to the death of the suspected leader of the confraternity in Otokutu community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the deceased victim identified as Amadi was stabbed to death by his cult group members for scolding them to be respectful. According to sources, “Trouble started at a Snooker board arena when an elderly man at the spot was highly disrespected by suspected cultists that belonged to Vikings confraternity. “As the leader of the…
Read MoreFG Sets To Address Ecological Challenges At Ugbokodo
By Nelson Agbajor The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the long-standing ecological challenges confronting Ugbokodo community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, pledging concrete and speedy intervention to tackle shoreline erosion, flooding and environmental degradation in the oil-producing host community. This assurance was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, when he received a high-powered delegation from Okpe Kingdom led by His Royal Majesty, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd.), Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom,…
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