Food Vendors, Petty Traders Accuse Ughelli HMB  Of Sectional Eviction From Premises

… Accuses Health Commissioner, Permanent Secretary, Hospital Mgt. Of Victimization   By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye   Petty traders and food vendors plying their businesses at the premises of Central Hospital Ughelli, have lamented their eviction from the premises accusing the management of sectional eviction and victimization. Narrating how they were evicted, some business owners who choose to remain anonymous disclosed that the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, had earlier instructed that all business owners trading in the premises to vacate their shops which they obeyed. According to them, the…

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NURTW Ughelli North Branch B Crisis: Taskforce Head Faults Chairman’s Expulsion, Says Due Process Ignored

      The Assistant Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ughelli North Branch B, Chief Akporobo Ighovoja, has condemned the alleged expulsion of the NURTW Chairman Otovwodo Motor Park Comrade Solomon Esharive, over a leadership tussle, describing it as unconstitutional and, therefore, null and void.   Chief Akporobo made this known while reacting to a recent publication by anonymous and unverified social media handles.   Speaking to newsmen regarding the alleged explosion, he said: “I strongly condemn the publication aimed at defaming the character and…

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Fmr Nigeria President, Muhammad Buhari Dies In London Clinic

Former Nigeria President, Muhammad Buhari has been confirmed dead while receiving treatment in a London Clinic.   In a statement by Garba Shehu,LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN “The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, in a clinic in London.” May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin. Signed. Garba Shehu 13 July 2025

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197 Officers Forcefully Retired: PSC Chairman Only Need To Obey The Subsisting  Court Judgement, No Need To Reinvent The Wheel

By Oki Samson        When clarity and impartiality has been set by a court of competent jurisdiction over a matter, it is unbelievable and incomprehensible that an individual, group of individuals, or organizations will routinely choose to disregard the same. Cases of defying court judgements have become one too many in the growth of our democracy and if not nipped in the bud might lead to its early demise. To underscore, court judgements are fundamental to the enthronement of rule of law which is a principle of democracy.…

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Delta APC Commends Tantita Security For Providing Exceptional Services In Niger Delta Region

….REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF ITS OPERATIONS IN THE NIGER DELTA   The All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta State, under the chairmanship of Elder Omeni Sobotie has wholeheartedly commends Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL, for its outstanding and patriotic contributions towards safeguarding Nigeria’s critical oil assets.   APC in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Mr Valentine Onojeghuo, laud Tantita for combating illegal oil bunkering and addressing the nagging issues of youth unemployment and restiveness in the Niger Delta region, particularly in Delta State.   According to the…

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Breaking: Olomu Traditional Ruler Joins Ancestors

The traditional ruler of the ancient Olomu kingdom, HRM Ovie Macaulay Popo Ovbagbedia, JP, Uhurhie-Osadjere II, the Ohworode of Olomu, has joined his ancestors.   The transition of the traditional ruler who ascend the throne on May 20, 2023, was officially announced at the palace of the monarch at Ovwor-Olomu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The announcement was made known by the Otota of the Ancient Olomu kingdom, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, (SAN) who was flanked by Olomu traditional council of chiefs,and family members of the…

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Oskar Ibru Drums Support For Tinubu, Oborevwori Re-election In 2027

    The Chairman and CEO of Ibru Organization, Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru, has called for a united support for the re-election of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State in 2027 general elections. Olorogun Oskar Ibru made this call at the Ughelli North Unity Meeting for Gov Sheriff Oborevwori held Oharisi Primary School field in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   Speaking at the event, Olorogun Oskar Ibru said, “The things I wanted to do for Deltans are the what…

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Flashback: HOW URHOBO POLITICIANS UNDERDEVELOPED URHOBO (1999-Present)

By Zk Gbemre   • Politicians of Urhobo Extraction have been underdeveloping Urhobo since 1999   • This is in sharp contrast to the solid legacy of positive impact that previous politicians had in Urhobo since Independence   • There is the need for a paradigm shift to replace these power-usurping, non-performing political actors with a new breed of patriotic Urhobo leaders.   Urhobo land has suffered consistent neglect and underdevelopment since 1999. That year was the beginning of the 4th Republic after almost two decades of military rule, with…

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AN ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE (PCRC) IN ITS EFFORTS TO SUPPORT EVOLVING COMMUNITY POLICING IN NIGERIA AND THE POTENTIALS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

PRESENTED BY AMB (P) COMR. OMARAYERUE BLESSING EGBAGBARA (JP) DFIPCER   1.0 INTRODUCTION: The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), plays a vital and crucial roles in supporting the community policing initiatives in Nigeria. As a vital organisation it plays a prominent role in promoting community policing and fostering a positive relationship between the Nigeria Police Force, which is responsible primarily for maintenance and enforcement of peace, law and orders, and the communities, which is the society where they operate in Nigeria.   The PCRC as a critical and key stakeholder…

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Uwheru Kingdom PG, MacPherson Igbedi Remain Suspended Till Further Notice -Jaro Egbo Insists

The suspension of Uwheru kingdom, president general, Chief MacPherson Igbedi has been reaffirmed by the Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo after the meeting of both parties with the council chairman in his office.   Chief MacPherson Igbedi, the president general of Uwheru kingdom, was accused of financial misappropriation and abuse of office by the youth body of Uwheru, an allegation that was denied by the embattled president.   At the meeting held at the office of Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, that was attended…

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