Ogwashi-Uku Palace Knocks Ibusa’s Victory Claim, Heads for Appeal

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….Insists court ruling did not determine boundary dispute   The Palace of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku has faulted claims by some Ibusa indigenes of a territorial victory following a ruling by the Delta State High Court, Asaba, insisting that the decision did not determine the boundary dispute between the two communities.   In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Palace said the ruling in Suit No. AKU/11/2024 arose from a preliminary objection and should not be misconstrued as a substantive judgment on the disputed boundary at Ubu…

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Umeh Community In Isoko, Declares Friday Mourning Day For Uduaghan, Bans Trading, Farming

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  The Regent-elect of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRH Meshack Rockson Owhe, has declared Friday, October 23, a day of mourning in honour of the late former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan.   Owhe, who announced the decision in a condolence tribute on behalf of the people of Umeh, said the community would suspend trading, farming and all ceremonies from dawn to dusk in recognition of Uduaghan’s contributions to its development.   He described the late former governor, who died…

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APC Loyalty Costs Eyamu Health Supervisory Councilor Position In Ughelli North

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Political tension has gripped the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported removal of Hon. Eyamu Edmund Akpotu as Supervisory Councillor for Health, amid allegations that his political loyalties may have influenced the decision. The development, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday during the council’s executive meeting, has triggered concerns within the All Progressives Congress (APC), with party stakeholders questioning whether Akpotu’s political affiliations contributed to the decision. Sources familiar with the meeting said Akpotu was present and participated in the opening…

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DOPF To Online Publishers : Stop Chasing Traffic, Build Profitable Media Businesses

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The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has challenged online publishers to move beyond the pursuit of web traffic and embrace innovative business models capable of guaranteeing financial sustainability, profitability and credibility in the digital media industry. The forum gave the charge at its 2026 Annual Conference Business Training Workshop and 6th Annual Lecture Series, held in Asaba, Delta State, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with the theme, “Beyond Traffic: Building Sustainable and Profitable Digital Media Businesses.” Speaking at the event, DOPF Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Enebeli, said generating traffic alone could…

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Oborevwori Mourns Uduaghan, Says Delta Won’t Forget His Legacies

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    Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the late former governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, as an exceptional leader whose contributions to the development of the state would remain indelible.   Oborevwori spoke during a condolence visit to the family of the deceased former governor, who died on Monday at the age of 71.   The governor, accompanied by his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and top government functionaries, commiserated with Uduaghan’s widow, Mrs Roli Uduaghan, and other members of the family.   He said the widespread…

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Ogbon Flags Off Distribution of Learning Materials, Targets Ughelli North Next Year

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By Philo Ezewu   The President-General of Ogoni Olomu Community, Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon (JP), has flagged off the distribution of learning materials to primary school pupils in parts of Delta State as part of his annual back-to-school initiative, now in its 11th year. The programme, aimed at easing the financial burden on parents at the beginning of a new academic session, saw pupils receive notebooks, biros and other essential learning materials to support their education. The flag-off ceremony was held at Ogoni Olomu Primary School in Ughelli South Local…

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Political Division Rocks Ughelli North APC As Egbo Removes, Replaces Health Supervisory Councillor

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  …APC chieftain condemns removal, alleges political vendetta Political division is brewing in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported removal of the Supervisory Councillor for Health, Hon. Eyamu Akpotu, by the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo. Akpotu was reportedly replaced on Tuesday during the council’s executive meeting, in a move that has drawn criticism from an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, who condemned the action and questioned the circumstances surrounding the decision. Sources disclosed that Akpotu was present at the meeting and participated in…

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Oguma Mourns Uduaghan, Says His Death Sad, Painful

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  Chairman of Obakpor Engineering Limited, Olorogun John Oguma, has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.   Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71.   Oguma in a statement, described the late former Governor as a bridge-builder whose commitment to inclusion and peaceful coexistence left a lasting mark on the state.   He said the former governor believed in unity, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among Delta State’s diverse ethnic nationalities, adding that his leadership was anchored on the…

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Ex-Nigerian Ambassador to Thailand, Oma Djebah Mourns Uduaghan’s Demise at 72

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  …Says former Gov’s passing marks end of a visionary chapter   Former Nigerian Envoy to Thailand, Ambassador Oma Djebah has expressed profound grief over the demise of former governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, who passed on Monday October 19, 2026.   Oma Djebah who voiced great shock over the news of the demise of the former governor, said the sad development is a huge loss to Delta State, Nigeria, and indeed, all loved ones across various international jurisdictions, adding that the late former governor left…

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Emmanuel Uduaghan and My Homeland

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By Fred Edoreh   Growing up in the 80s, one of the things we hated as children was when my father announces that we are going to our village, Umeh, our homeland and ancestral village. We hated the trip because there was no road to the village. My father would park the car in a relation’s farmhouse by Umeh Junction, on the now East-West Road, then we would trek the 8km footpath to the village, jumping over clogs of muddy water, brushes and so on. At dusk, we would take…

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