Ughelli North HoD Works Suspended Indefinitely Over Alleged Sharp Practices

The Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, has placed the local government Head of Department, HoD Works, on indefinite suspension over alleged Sharp Practices levelled against the Department.     It was reliably gathered the HoD Works, Engr ‘Ochuko was allegedly fingered in the department for engaging unqualified hands to surround herself in executing shoddy construction works in the Local Government.   According to sources in the Department of works, “Our boss in the office abandoned some qualified COREN certified construction Engineers by engaging the non qualified.  …

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Delta State Min of Transport: Missing in Action Amidst Transportation Crisis -Otiti

By Otiti Akpovoke   The recent hike in fuel prices, with PMS selling for over a thousand naira per liter, has brought immense suffering to Deltans. The ban on keke operations has further exacerbated the transportation crisis, leaving commuters stranded. In times like these, one would expect the Ministry of Transportation to spring into action, providing solutions to alleviate the suffering of the people. However, the ministry’s inaction has raised questions about its relevance. The absence of a state-owned transportation company in Delta State is a glaring omission, particularly in…

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ARREST: Okuama Indigenes Drag Army, DSS  With N200m Law Suits

  The Nigerian army and it sister agency, Department of State Services, have been dragged before the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State by two of the arrested six leaders of Okuama community of  Ughelli South Area of Delta State. The military and DSS  officials last month between August 18 and 20, arrested six leaders of Okuama community, Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, James Oghoroko, Denis Okugbaye, Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria and Mrs Rita Akata and they are demand N200m in their two Fundamental Human Rights suits…

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Juju Priestess Overpowers, Capture Two Suspected Kidnappers In Delta Community

Two suspected kidnappers have been overpowered, captured by a juju Priestess and handed over the police attached to Agbarho division in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the suspected kidnappers had broken into the priestess shrine and attacked her daughter before they were caught at Ehwerher-Agbarho community. According to source for the community, “The two kidnappers suspected from Northern Nigeria broke into the house and shrine located at the extreme end of the community at about midnight and attacked her daughter. “The daughter raised…

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Gov Oborevwori: How Not To Justify Misgovernment

By Wilson Goruvwoghor   The video that went viral on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state telling a misfit contractor that he wasn’t going to accept a trashy road project, presumed completed, during the governor’s inspection visit, speaks to how debased governance has become in the state.   While praise singers have flooded the viral video with comments heroworshiping the governor as being exceptionally responsible and concerned about quality projects delivery, the reality exposed a governor in show of shame and self indictment.   On the video was a road…

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Empowering Mothers, WOMEN, Take Healthcare Awareness To Bayelsa Community

From Elizabeth Vincent/Yenagoa    As part of efforts aimed at improving the health and social welfare of women, the Women Organized for Mentorship and Advocacy Network, WOMEN, in partnership with the Eunice Nnachi Women Advocacy Foundation, ENWAF and others partners, held an outreach in Igbogene Community.   The event brought together various stakeholders including the representatives of the Primary Health Care Board, Kiosate Boy Child Foundation, Health and Care for the Vulnerable Initiative, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP and SERIC to address various health…

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London Based Association Honours Tompolo For Environmental, Economic Contributions

    In a notable recognition of his contributions to environmental protection and economic development in Nigeria, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has received an award and certificate of recognition from the Ijaw People’s Association of Great Britain and Ireland.   The award was presented during the 76th Ijaw Day celebration held at the Kevin Banquet Suite in London.   Tompolo, renowned for his pipeline surveillance operations aimed at curbing crude oil theft, has been pivotal in protecting the Niger Delta’s environment and creating employment opportunities for…

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Kidnap Victim Escapes With Handcuff In Delta Community

A victim of kidnap narrowly escaped from his kidnappers as his vehicle, mobile phone and other valuables went with the suspected kidnappers in Ekiugbo community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Though the report is sketchy,it was learned the victim, a Civil Engineer narrowly escaped from his abductors after they had successfully get hold of him. It was learned that the victim name (withheld), had gone to fill his gas cylinder and on his way home when the unfortunate incident occurs at the entrance of his home. A…

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Prof Ophori Empowers Artisans, Petty Traders With Equipments And Cash In Delta

    IN his quest and bid to have a better community and society void of unrest and restiveness, a University of Benin Don, Prof Endurance Ophori has empowered artisans with tool and petty traders with cash in Edjekota-Ogor community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Items presented to beneficiaries of at the event held his country home include, set of sewing machine, weaving machine, cordless clippers, and hair dryers while 5 petty traders was empowered with cash grant. This just as Prof Patrick Muoboghare offers scholarship and…

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Victim Of Alleged Extortion By DESTMA Writes Gov Sheriff

Open Letter to Governor Sheriff: Urgent Appeal to Curb the Extortion and Harassment by DESTMA Officials Dear Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, I am writing to express my deep concern about the increasingly unruly and oppressive behavior of Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) officials in Sapele. These officials, often referred to as “Okowa Police,” have become a source of harassment, intimidation, and extortion for many Deltans, including myself. As a victim of DESTMA’s misconduct, I have firsthand experience of the trauma and financial hardship caused by their actions. I have been…

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