June 18, 2021 – Politics Governance

Houses Burnt, Many Injured Over Land Dispute Between Oleri And Obubu In Udu LGA

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Tension is currently high as several houses have been burnt and many others injured in a alleged land dispute between Obubu and Oleri communities in Udu local government area of Delta state. According to sources from the communities about 17 houses have been reportedly set ablaze in a boundary dispute between Obubu and Oleri communities which has raised tension residents are fleeing the areas to take refuge in neighbouring towns. “The land situates between the communities and there has been ownership dispute over the years”, a source who sought…

Analysis: Exceptional Leadership Style Of Bashorun Askia Ogieh

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By Alex Ovie “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more and grow more, you are a leader” – John Quincy Adams (1787 – 1848). That evergreen quote made over 150 years ago by John Quincy Adams, celebrated statesman and diplomat who served as the Sixth President of the United States of America from 1825 to 1829 aptly describes the disposition to leadership over the years of Bashorun Askia Ogieh. From the womb of time, Bashorun Askia Ogieh (JP), Udu of Isokoland and the Managing Director/Chief Executive…

Analysis &Opinion: I Pledge To Nigeria My Country?

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By Sunny Awhefeada One of the earliest verses any Nigerian child commits to memory is the national pledge. The other one is the national anthem. Both renditions derive from an impassioned patriotism. The composers looked deep into the soul of Nigeria at a time when it was a country if ever it was and deployed the most sublime of tropes in encoding our articles of faith. As children, my generation rolled its tongue rendering both verses in alignment with the idea of Nigeria. Both were compulsory renditions during…

Embrace Investigating Reporting Gov Diri Urges Journalists May 9, 2025
…..Learn from Dele Giwa to standards Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa Journalists in Bayelsa State and across Nigeria have been urged to reaffirm their crucial role in society by returning to the core values of embracing investigative journalism. This call was made by the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, during […]
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41st Anniversary: PCRC Ughelli Area Command Holds Town Hall Security Meeting May 8, 2025
The Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, Ughelli Area Command, has concluded its 41yrs anniversary with town hall security meeting with stakeholders, community leaders and other sister agencies in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. At a Town Hall Security Meeting held at Afiesere community with the theme, ‘War against cultism, Drug abuse and […]
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Gov Oborevwori Defection To APC Is Mysterious, Despite Doing Well In PDP – Prof Muoboghare May 7, 2025
PROFESSOR Patrick Muoboghare, a chieftain the of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Ughelli North has described the recent mass defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and others from the party to APC as mysterious despite the governor was doing well in the PDP. He made this know while reacting to the gale of defections that rocked […]
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Arrest Of VDM By EFCC A Display Of State Terrorism May 6, 2025
By Zik Gbemre This is rubb!sh. EFCC now witch-hunting voice of the people and threatening to destroy democracy. President Trump is the most criticised leader on social media. By now American government under Donald Trump would have thrown a lot of people in detention. The reason for arresting the Very Dark Man is a […]
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TO GBAGI, MY HERO UNFORGETTABLE May 4, 2025
By Zik Gbemre I remember Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi who died 4th May, 2024. He was misunderstood by many people. He was a great Urhobo businessman and politician who was unlike many Nigerian politicians who depend on easy money and once they are out government for 6 months they are bankrupt and was unlike […]
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Omo-Agege Celebrates Ibori-Suenu At 45 May 4, 2025
The Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has eulogised Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, representing Ethiope East/Ethiope West federal constituency in the House of Representatives as a trailblazer in the bid to have a new generation of credible and fearless leaders. Omo-Agege, in a birthday message to Erhiatake, signed by his […]
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You Saved The ‘Assault On My Legacy’, Ibori Tells Daughter Erhiatake At 45 May 4, 2025
Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, has pen a heart touching letter to his daughter, Erhiatake, member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives. Chief Ibori in his letter disclosed that he is proud of his daughter’s boldness, fearlessness and she is a principled leader that has stood firm […]
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Paul Omu was more than a General –Askia May 2, 2025
The Udu of Isoko nation and former Managing Director of DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh JP, has described the late General Paul Ufuoma Omu as a rare gem whose value would never be lost on Nigeria, Delta State and Isoko nation. In a statement to mourn Omu who was former Military Governor of the South […]
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Oborevwori Mourns Gen. Paul Omu April 30, 2025
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman and retired military officer, General Paul Ufuoma Omu, describing his death as a significant loss to both Delta State and the nation. In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday, […]
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Omu Family Announces The Passing Of Major General Paul Ufuoma Omu (Rtd) April 30, 2025
With gratitude to God for a life of distinguished service and accomplishments, the family of General Paul Ufuoma Omu (Rtd), of Igbide, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, announces his passing on April 29, 2025, at the age of 84. Maj-General Paul Ufuoma Omu was a family man, patriot, statesman, soldier, and […]
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