Month: November 2025

NBA Ughelli Branch Nabs Fake Lawyer, Arraign In Court

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    THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ughelli North Branch have arrested a pastor of a new generation church, claiming to be a lawyer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.     The suspect identified, as Etele Prince Aghogho was arrested and handed over to the Ughelli Area Command by Snr Isodje, Snr Apostle and Oghenedoro.   It would be recalled that in August, 2025, NBA Udu branch a fake lawyer was apprehended by D.O Omage esq in company of G.O Fence esq and Odogun Stanley esq…

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The 2025 Urhobo Progress Union Election: A Litmus Test for Urhobo Traditional Institutions and the ‘Ovuovo Mentra

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By John Uwa (PhD)   Introduction The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), the apex sociocultural body tasked with protecting and advocating for the Urhobo nation in Delta State, Nigeria and anywhere in the world, is at a critical juncture and stands at a pivotal moment in its history as its 2025 election inches nearer with each passing day. The upcoming election presents an opportunity for renewal, but it is under threat from powerful interests seeking to, or, not to maintain the status quo. As patriotic stakeholders rally against clannish patronage and…

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Senator Ede Dafinone: A Quintessential Legislator Building A Transformational Legacy In Delta Central

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By Akpor Odedede,   Leadership is a sacred call to duty—anchored on the delivery of meaningful service to humanity and the advancement of society. True leadership becomes hollow when the welfare of the people ceases to be its central concern. In Nigeria’s political environment, often fraught with instability and self-interest, there is an urgent need for transformational leaders who rise above transactional politics and pursue the collective good with vision and integrity. Egocentrism has, unfortunately, become the hallmark of many politicians in Nigeria today. A public office is too often…

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Wanted Timipre Sylva Responds Over EFCC Declaration

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Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Minister of Petroleum State, Chief Timipre Sylva has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that declared him wanted for alleged money laundering.   Sylva in his response disclosed that his hands are clean and he he will appear before the Commission as a law abiding citizen of Nigeria.   He further held that his profile is intimidating some people and as such forces want to criminalized him even as he has not diverted any money and once he concluded his medical…

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CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY BY OLOROGUN ESE GAM’S LEADERSHIP

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  The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), our foremost socio-cultural organization and the proud custodian of Urhobo identity, unity, and progress stands today at a crossroads. As we approach another defining moment in our collective journey, there is a compelling moral, constitutional, and civic duty to demand accountability from those who have led us these past three years. Olorogun Ese Gam’s tenure as President-General of the UPU must not end in silence or sentiment. The UPU Constitution mandates transparency, integrity, and stewardship from all officers who have been entrusted with the…

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Re: Disqualification of Candidates – A Strong Note of Caution to the UPU Electoral Screening Committee

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  Information reaching us suggests that there are plans within the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Electoral Committee to disqualify certain aspirants from standing for elective positions on the alleged grounds that they are not “members” of the UPU. Such an action, if true, would not only be unconstitutional but could also trigger far-reaching consequences that may threaten the unity, credibility, and future of our revered apex body—the UPU. The UPU Constitution Is Clear on Membership Article 8 of the UPU 2024 Constitution defines membership without ambiguity. It recognizes every Urhobo…

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TRUMP’S NEXT FEATHER By Richard Maduku

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By Richard Maduku,     On Sunday, 2 November, 2025, many Nigerians abandoned whatever they were doing to celebrate a post by the United States president, Mr Donald Trump. It was carried on his Truth social platform. He had earlier on 31 October, informed the world that Nigeria was now designated a ‘Country of Particular Concern CPC ’ to the United States government. Few Nigerians understood what that entailed and as a result, they concluded that it would end at just the labelling. But how wrong it turned out to…

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Trump, Threat and Trouble By Sunny Awhefeada

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By Sunny Awhefeada,     A friend jocularly called to ask me why Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police has not declared Donald Trump wanted and we had a rib cracking laugh. But this should not be a laughing matter. My friend argued that Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” with the declared intention of military action against her if genocide against Christians was not stopped was an affront against the Nigerian state and that whoever affronts the state should be dealt with not minding his status…

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Your Reign, A Beacon OF Hope -Dafinone Tells UDU Monarch At Staff Of Office Presentation

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Senator Dafinone Congratulates Ovie of Udu Kingdom On the Presentation of the Staff of Office The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has described the reign of the Ovie of Udu kingdom, HRM Engr Michael Ogheneovo Orugbo, Okporua I, JP as a reign that is filled with great beacom of hope.   The Senator made this known during the presentation of the Staff of Office by the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, who was represented by the Deputy Governor,Sir Monday Onyeme at Udu local government…

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Urhobo Women In Germany Pass Vote Of No Confidence On Ese Gam Led UPU Executive

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….Calls for leadership change A prominent Urhobo women’s group based in Frankfurt Am Main, State of Hessen, Germany, under the aegis of “Ukọ kọ R’e Eguono R’e Iya Ruẹ Urhobo,” has passed a vote of no confidence in the Chief Ese Gam-led Urhobo Progress Union (UPU Worldwide), describing its leadership as “incompetent and morally bankrupt.” The group accused the current UPU Executive of bringing the Urhobo nation into disrepute and insisted that it has no moral right to seek re-election after what it called “a disastrous tenure marked by failure…

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