Month: May 2025

University Don Gives Reasons, leads Family Members To Join APC In Delta

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    A retired university Don, Mr Odafe Dele Mathew, has led his entire family members in Oteri-Ughelli community, Ughelli North Local Government Area Delta State, to join the All Progressive Congress, APC in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Mr Odafe who was a two time President General of Oteri community and a one time chairman of President Generals of Ughelli kingdom disclosed that he is convinced that President Tinubu is capable of driving the wheel of Nigeria economic growth and development to its destination.…

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Egbo Vows To Deliver Dividends Of Democracy, Amidst Allegation Travails In Ughelli North

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  The Executive chair of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Olorogun Jaro Egbo has revealed that his administration will remain committed to transparency, accountability and good governance to the people of Ughelli North.   Jaro Egbo made this revelation in a press briefing with Journalists while reacting to allegations levelled against him by some members of his family public over alleged misconduct and financial misappropriation.     Addressing Journalists in his office at the Council Secretariat, Olorogun Jaro Egbo said, “It has become imperative to address the recent wave of…

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We Will Not Back Sheriff For Governor: PDD Defectors Declare

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By Basil Okoh   It is now evident that many PDP members across Delta state did not join governor Sheriff and ex-governor Ifeanyi Okowa in their defection to the APC. What was expected to be a big stampede into APC, particularly by the big name politicians in PDP, didn’t just happen. What we are seeing instead is the drift back into the old PDP and the regrouping of those who refused to defect. The big names are still reticent and holding back, keeping their cards face down on the political…

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Udu Council Of Chiefs Dismisses Alleged Suspension Of Otota Suspends Orugbo, Onoherhe, Ogbiruveta

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    The Udu Council of Chiefs, the Body of 28 Kingmakers in Udu Kingdom, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State has dismissed the purported suspension of the Otota (Traditional Prime Minister) of Udu Kingdom, describing the statement in a section of the media as the handwork of frustrated clowns, jesters and charlatans who out of cheer ignorance and unimaginable senility, attempted carrying a rock as heavy as Zuma Rock on their heads in the vain attempt at fueling crisis and disunity in Udu Kingdom. In a statement signed…

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Suspected Pregnant Women Use Razor To Perform Self Ceasearean Operation In Delta

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AN unidentified woman last week was rushed to Ughelli Central Hospital for urgent medical attention after her self ceasearean was not successful. The unidentified pregnant woman was last Thursday rushed to the Accident & Emergency Unit of the Ughelli Central Hospital for quick medical assistance. Though the report was sketchy, it was learned that the pregnant woman in her 30s  suspectedly used a razor blade to cut her diaphragm in other to get rid of her unborn baby last Thursday. As that was not successful,she used the same razor blade…

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EK Clark: Gov Oborevwori Gets Commendation Over Isodje Junction Repairs In Ughelli

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    Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has been commended for embarking on emergency repairs of Isodje street junction and High Court road section of the Ughelli-Olomu road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   The commendation to the governor was given after several appeals for the repair of the failed portion of the road to council chairman failed.   The Isodje street junction road is the link between Ughelli North and Ughelli South and other adjourning communities in Delta State.   Commending the Delta…

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Redemption Song From The Pulpit

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By Suny Awhefeada   The year before he bade the world farewell Robert Nesta Marley, best known as Bob Marley, gave humanity an anthem of freedom for all oppressed people. What has now been canonized as “redemption song” was Marley’s last song released in 1980 before he died in 1981. It was his swan song. The song became an instant hit as it spoke to the condition of people in thralldom. Even in death the significance of the song was never diminished. It waxed stronger across time and space and…

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Delta APC Rejects Baseless Recall Move Against Senator Ede Dafinone As An Act Of Blackmail, Sabotage And Desperation By Fejiro Oliver

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By Valentine Onojeghuo Esq   The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State under the chairmanship of *Elder Omeni Sobotie* has been drawn to an utterly disgusting, laughable and baseless attempt by a bunch of clueless, hungry-looking individuals propped up by one Fejiro Oliver, an infamous blackmailer and political hustler, to initiate a recall process against our *Distinguished Senator Ede Dafinone*, the duly elected representative of Delta Central Senatorial District. We categorically condemn this mischievous recall exercise in its entirety as a farcical exhibition of ignorance.   For…

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In Defence of Senator Dafinone Over Unjustifiable Attack: Politics Is Not A Transaction

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    In recent weeks, there has been a wave of unjustified criticism directed at Senator Ede Dafinone, fueled by unmet personal expectations from some individuals who supported his candidacy during the 2023 elections. This trend is unfortunate, unwarranted, and reveals a deeper issue within our political culture.   We must begin by asking a broader question: Have all those who supported other victorious politicians—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, or others—been empowered or appointed? The answer is clearly no. No politician, regardless of influence or good intentions, can…

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BREAKING: Udu Traditional Council Of Chiefs Suspend Otota Over Alleged Compromise

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    THE Udu Kingdom Traditional Council of Chiefs on Wednesday after a meeting suspend the Otota, Sir Chief Sam Odibo from office after passing a vote of no confidence on him over alleged compromise and insubordination.   In his stead, the Council appointed High Chief Matthew Uparan (JP) as the acting Otota pending the selection of a permanent Otota.   The position was contained in a statement signed by Triple Chief C.C.I. Whiliki, Chief Pleasure Ghavwan, Chief Otto Ogboriveta (Vice Chairman of Traditional Council) and Chief Stanley Tesi on…

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