…Case adjourned to Oct 25 The Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State, Thursday, halted the arraignment of Delta traditional ruler HRH Oghenekevwe Kumane on alleged terrorism charges leading to the death of not less than 3 persons and willful destruction of over fourteen houses within Evwreni kingdom following the absence of the trial judge, Justice Effreti Okon Abang. Oghenekevwe Kumane, Ovie of Evwreni Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, one Atiri Stephen and Kelly Omojugheri were billed to be arraigned on amended 9-count…
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Urhobo Group, UF Endorses Ede Dafinone For Delta Central Senate
As the political parties gradually conclude their party primary elections, an Urhobo socio-political group, the Urhobo Frontiers has endorsed the All Progressive Congress, APC Senatorial candidate, Chief Ede Omueya Dafinone as the best choice for Urhobo in 2023 and has urged Delta Central people to support his senatorial ambition. According to the group in a statement issued in Port Harcourt and jointly signed by its National Coordinator, Mr. Goodluck Edafe and National Secretary, Mr. Dogood Iwhiwhu, the group appeals to Urhobo to rise above the politics of garden egg…
Read MoreJudiciary: Judges, Lawyers On Strike As President Sacks 57 Judges
Judges and Lawyers in Tunisia have embark on a week strike in condemnation of President Kais Saied sacking of 57 Judges without any reason. The Tunisian President Kais Saied on Thursday sacked 57 judges accused of corruption and other crimes, after passing a new law strengthening his grip on the judiciary. Saied, who has steadily extended his powers since he sacked the government and suspended parliament last July, issued a decree late on Wednesday allowing himself to unilaterally sack judges for “actions … that could compromise the judiciary’s reputation,…
Read MoreI’m Poise To Create A difference In Governance, Representation If Given The Mandate- Enahoro
By Moses Omovevah/Ozoro All Progressives Congress candidate for Delta State House of Assembly, Isoko North State Constituency, Dr. Enahoro Michael, (OFR), has said that, he is poised to create difference in governance and representation if given the mandate by the electorates. Dr. Enahoro stated this in a chat with newsmen in his office in Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, positing that, legislature is not all about acquiring wealth, building mansions but putting the people needs first and meeting their needs. He said…
Read MoreBreaking: Ahmed Bola Tinubu Wins APC Presidential Primary, See Results
APC Presidential Primary Results Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba -1 vote Dave Umahi- 38 votes Pastor Tunde Bakare- 0 Ahmed Rufai Sani Yerima- 4 votes Rotimi Amaechi-316 votes Prof Yemi Osinbajo- 235 votes Sen. Rochas Okorocha -0 vote Gov. Yahaya Bello – 47 votes Tien Jack-Rich- 0 vote Ogbonnaya Onu- 1vote Sen. Ahmed Lawan -152 votes Ben Ayade- 37 votes Chief Ikeobasi Mokelu- 0 vote Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu- 1,271 votes Void votes – 13
Read MoreNigeria As A Country Needs A Total Restructuring- Olorogun Kpuwhara
Olorogun Hon Kpuwhara Anthony is a community leader and politician. A Graduate of Geography and Regional Planning from Universityof Benin. A Former Supervisory Councillor for Education, Ughelli North and a farmer. In this interview Olorogun Anthony answers some burning questions on youths, ‘Yahoo’, Rituals, Cultism and, Insecurity. Recently, there have been ritual killings, cult related cases that has led to dismembered corpses being dumped at junctions gutters etc. what is your take on that? Our society back home here life has a different meaning at the moment.…
Read MoreBlack Sunday As Suspected Gunmen Kill Police Officer Carts Away Two Service Rifles In Delta
Tragedy on sunday struck at the oil city of Warri as suspected gunmen reportedly killed an unidentified policeman and a motorcycle rider escaped with his rifles at Uti junction in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Though the report was sketchy, It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 11 am on Sunday, June 5, 2022 and the policeman who was on a motorcycle was shot dead by the gunmen. Another source alleged that the gunmen escaped with two police rifles after killing the victim and the…
Read MoreFamily Of Seven In Coma As Car Ram Into 33kva BEDC Pole In Delta
A yet to be identified family of seven have been rush to an unknown hospital as their vehicle rammed into 33Kva BEDC pole in Delta state. Sources disclosed that the SUV vehicle on Friday rammed into the 33KVA pole destroying a mini transformer along the Ughelli axis of the East-West road in Ughelli north local government area. “The driver of the vehicle was attempting to dodge a pothole along the express before he lost control and rammed into a 33KVA BEDC Pole, destroying a mini transformer and the…
Read MoreChief Emareyo Flags Off Communities Peace Cup Tournament In Ughelli
By Joseph Kobiruo/UGHELLI As part of his quest to foster peace among communities in Urhobo nation, Olorogun Dr. Lawrence Emareyo has flagged off the first maiden edition of Community Peace Cup tournament in Ughelli north local government area of Delta state. Speaking at the opening event before the match between Emeragha and Oteri communities, the sponsor Emareyo said, “The reason for this event is to ensure there is peace in our communities because there can never be progress where there is war. “I have to bring this idea together because…
Read More2023: Monarchs Hails PDP, APC For Picking Guber Candidates From Delta Central
…says the choice’ll promote unity, love, peace in Delta By Micheal Veloh DELTA North Traditional Rulers Forum, Wednesday, commended the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the All Progressives Congress, APC for picking their governorship candidates from the Delta Central Senatorial District in line with the principles of equity, justice and fair play. Briefing newsmen after an emergency meeting of the forum held at the palace of its Chairman and the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien, its Vice Chairman and the Obi of Abavo, HRM…
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