Month: July 2025

A Dubious Legacy by Sunny Awhefeada

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By Sunny Awhefeada   The twin motif of appearance and reality frames a great deal of the experience recounted in literary texts. The concept speaks to the truth that things are not always what they seem to be. From Chaucer to Chinua (Achebe), the world has been fed with verses, yarns and acts that portray the dual nature of man embedded within that which is either altruistic or dubious. Writers have depicted humanity as a canvas which embodies the oppositional strain between villainy and valour, nobility and dubiety, conscience and…

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OKUAMA PEOPLE NEED URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION

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By Moses Darah   I had a phone conversation with my brother, Comr. Daniel Etaga, about the dire plight of the Okuama people in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, who have returned to a community devastated beyond recognition. Etaga shared with me deeply distressing videos and photos from his recent visit to the Community. Words cannot fully describe the suffering of the Okuama people who now live in the ruins of their once-thriving town. There are no houses, no hospital, no school, no market, no fishing tools,…

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Ughelli North Council Boss, Egbo Flags Off 2025 Chairman’s Cup, Commends Oborevwori For Flyover

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      TO harness talents for the future, Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo, Esq, Wednesday officially flagged off the 2025 edition of the Chairman’s Cup Competition, with calls for unity and continued development in Ughelli North.   Egbo also used the opportunity to commend Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for approving a flyover construction at the busy Otovwodo junction of Ughelli.   The Chairman’s Cup Competition marks the commencement of activities to mark his one year in office.   The opening ceremony held at the Oharisi…

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Delta Community Go Traditional, Places Curse On Informants To Kidnapers

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The leaders and stakeholders of Ovwor-Olomu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, have placed generational curse on Informants to kidnappers terrorizing the community.   This is coming following the incessant kidnapping and the recent killing of a father of three by suspected herdsmen.   It would be recalled that, a father three was recently killed by herdsmen after he was chased to his house located at Izigwe area of the community.   The death of the victim, Mr. Godstime, a PoP cement dealer sparks reactions from…

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MOSIEND Supports Olu Of Warri, PINL Against Smear Campaigns

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By Idibhar Agadagba/Bayelsa        The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has issued a strong warning to individuals spreading lies and slander against the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL).   In a statement signed by High Chief Thompson Fuoye Robert, Vice President of MOSIEND, the group condemned the rise of unfounded accusations aimed at the Olu of Warri and PINL, describing the actions of the instigators as shameful and backward.  …

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Atare Installed As President Rotary Club Of Evwreni

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The Rotary Club of Evwreni under district 914, has installed Rotarian Ufuoma Atare as the third president of the club since its inception in with the vow to create a lasting impacts by lifting others in line with the aim Rotary Club worldwide.   The installation ceremony was held at Eclat Hotel in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   Speaking at the event after his installation, Rotarian Ufuoma Atare said, “I stand before you today deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the President…

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Ex-Agitator Condemns Murder Of Igbomotoru CDC Chairman, Calls For Unbiased Investigations

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From Idibhar Agadagba/ Yenegoa     A prominent Niger Delta ex-agitator, General’ Endurance Amagbein, has condemned the brutal murder of  Igbomoturu community chairman, Mr. Goodnews Manash, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.   In a statement, Amagbein expressed deep shock and sadness over the incident, describing the killing as needless and senseless.   He lamented the continued reign of terror unleashed by unscrupulous elements in the community and urged security agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring the perpetrators to justice.   Amagbein also called on…

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MY ENCOUNTER WITH SENATOR EDE DAFINONE

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By Assin Godstime   Publisher of Urhobo Current Affairs.     The last 13 years of my life have been dedicated to Urhobo activities. For 20 years or close to, I have been a writer. The Urhobo Current Affairs that I invented drew me closer to my people. And since compiling Urhobo Current Affairs, I have been privileged to sit before Urhobo notable sons and daughters. However, Senator Ede Dafinone and I have never met before now. In the last election that brought Ede to power, I was the intellectual…

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Patani APC Appoints 5-Man Disciplinary Committee Over Signatory Forgery 

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    …Passes Vote of Confidence on Tinubu, Oborevwori, others     Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Patani Local Government Area, has constituted a 5- man panel of inquiry over an alleged signatory forgery of party members and security agents to impeach Uduophori Ward 09 executive members.     The 5-man panel of inquiry will be chaired by Mr.Dick Clifford esq, with a two week ultimatum to investigate and report back to the local government party executive.   It was learned that some members of the party…

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House Of Assembly Member Condemn Herdsmen Attack On Constituents

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From Idibhar Agadagba/ Bayelsa   The Member representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency I, at the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Werinipre Pamo, has condemned the recent attack on a female member of his constituency by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Pamoh cautioned members transacting business in the constituency not to take laws into their hands, as any act involving attack on law-abiding citizens would not be tolerated. Speaking while at the scene of the  incident, in Kaiama to assess the situation, he commended security agencies for their prompt intervention in calming the situation.…

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