Month: August 2020

Just In: Aduvie, Shikaleke Lead Afiesere Central Executive To Visit HRM Oharisi III

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The newly inaugurated Central Executive of Afiesere community in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, have officially visted the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Evang Dr. Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III JP for former introduction of the executive members. On the visit led by the community president, Hon Richard Ovweghrederowho, popularly known as Aduvie are, Olorogun Shikaleke Okiemute, Vice president, Lucky Oleya, Secretary, Mr. Matthew Otuokena, Treasurer, Mr Sunday Amereka, Financial Secretary, Phillip Awhra, Asst Sec., Francis Obire Auditor. Others are,  Joseph Odoko, Org. Sec, Lucky Ikporo, PRO,  Attwood…

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How Askia Led DESOPADEC Board Celebrated One-Year Anniversary

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  *Embarks on 8-day project commissioning *Askia-led board possesses unusual passion for project delivery – Oborevwori *Our mandate is in line with Okowa’s SMART agenda – Diden By Perez Brisibe JULY 31st made it one year since the Bashorun Askia Ogieh led Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC board was inaugurated with a charge on the new board to key into the new SMART approach of the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa led administration in addressing the pressing needs of the oil bearing communities in the state. The board which…

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Sam-Sedi Foundation Gives Scholarship To 65 Students In Ughelli

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  By Politicsgovernance.com A philanthropist and Chief Executive Officer of Sam-Sedi Global Education Foundation, Chief Samuel Akpimegi has given scholarships to over 60 indigenes of Ughelli Kingdom. The beneficiaries who were drawn from the 23 communities that made up the Kingdom, including slots from the Palace of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom and other social clubs, are students of both Secondary schools and tertiary institutions. Speaking during the inaugural ceremony /award of the scholarship held at Ughelli Kingdom Hall, Ughelli North local government area, Chief Akpimegi said the scheme was…

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Uwheru: Explosion Rocks Agadama, Kills Chairman As Many Others Injure

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By Politicsgovernance.com Suspected dynamite explosion has killed the chairman of Agadama community simply identified as Sunday Iniovogoma while many others sustained various degrees of violation in Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. Sources from the community disclosed that the chairman was asleep when the unfortunate incident occurred and part of the building was shattered by the explosion. A Community source disclosed that, before the explosion, Iniovogoma had received a call from some unknown person for discussion which he had earlier denied them audience. It will be…

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Odibo Defeats Onomuvwe As Oteri-Ughelli Swears-In New PG

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  By politicsgovernance.com The people of Oteri-Ughelli community in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State have elected Hon. Erakporfoke Odibo as the new President of the community in a keenly contested election amidst tight security. Hon. Erakpofoke pulled 741 votes to defeat his closest contestant, Mr. Godwin Onomuvwe who got 635 votes in an election described as the most peaceful, transparent and fairest in the history of the community. The election which held on Saturday, 8th of August at the Oteri-Ughelli Town Hall, Ughelli, Ughelli North local government…

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Gunmen Kill Police Officer Attach To IGP Task Force Team In Delta

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  BY JOEL GRANDBALL, Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers  yesterday, attacked a team of policemen attached to the Inspector General Police, IGP Special Taskforce on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering killing one of the policemen in the team in Delta State. The incident according to security sources, occurred at the Evwreni axis of the East-West road in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. Contacted to speak on the incident, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Onome Onowakpoyeya said, ‘Please I will get back to you’ which she…

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Oil Rich Afiesere Community Swears-In Aduvie Led Executive

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By Omoghene Benedict, THE newly elected 17-man executives of  Afiesere community in Ughelli North local government area of Delta state, have been sworn-in with Mr. Richard Ovwreghederohwo also known as Aduvie as president. This is just as the President General of Ughelli Descendants Union, UDU, Chief Pius Omubaye has charged them to focus on the speedy development of the community  Members of the executives also sworn-in are: Olorogun Shikaleke Okiemute, Vice President, Mr. Lucky Oleya, Secretary General, Mr. Matthew Otuokena, Treasurer, Mr. Lucky Ikporo, P.R.O, Mr. Philip Ukpokpo, Asst. Secretary,…

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Analysis: A Nation In Self-Denial

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  By Sunny Awhefeada A hallmark of Nigerian leadership has been grand delusion complemented by a perpetual propensity for self-denial. Nigerian rulers often frame their sense of grand delusion by referring to Nigeria as “a great nation”, “the giant of Africa” and ascribing other grandiose sentiments to our wobbling nationhood! Their propensity for self-denial manifests in the “refusal to recognize unpleasant realities”. Hence, an Ibrahim Magu would come out to trumpet the great success being recorded in the fight against corruption. A Lai Mohammed would come out piping that insurgency…

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Ozoro killing: Deceased Family Petitions IG, Demands Justice Against Killer Officer

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By Omoghene Benedict, The family of Collins Iki that was shot dead during Monday August 3rd, 2020 protest in Ozoro the headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta has called on the Inspector General of Police demanding for urgent intervention and comprehensive investigation in order to bring justice against the killer of their son. This was contained in a petition addressed to the Inspector General of Police date 7th August, 2020 with caption “Brutal and gruesome murder of Collins Iki, 23-years old boy of Ozoro kingdom, on 3rd…

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International Youth Day: ONIYERE ADVISES YOUTH TO ESCHEW GET RICH QUICK SYNDROME

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  By Emmanuel Agbubi   Member Representing Ughelli North Constituency 1 at the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Charles Oniyere, has advised youths of his Constituency, Deltans and Nigeria to generally to eschew get rich quick syndrome. Speaking on the occasion of World Youth Day with the theme: Youth Engagement For Global Action, described the Nigeria youths as a great asset to nation and a vital element in building a stronger nation This statement was contained in a Press Release by the head of Oniyere Media Team, Comrade Oghara…

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