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Nigeria Governor Escapes Death As Boko Haram Attack Convoy

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Gunmen suspected  to be Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the convoy of Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni along Maiduguri-Dramaturu Road, killing two policemen and injuring two others. The attack took place on Saturday after the governor attended the 24th convocation of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State. According to an eyewitness, who was on the entourage who spoke on anonymous condition, “The attackers opened fire on the convoy from both sides of the highway, targeting the pilot. “We narrowly escaped death today. The convoy was attacked between Beneshiekh and…

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Oborevwori Charges Politicians To Serve With Humility

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, called on political officer holders to continue serving the people with humility to the glory of God. Governor Oborevwori spoke at the thanksgiving service in honour of Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, at St Paul’s Catholic Cathedral Church, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the State. The Governor, who described the celebrant, Emeka Nwaobi, as a good man, urged him to continue serving God with humility. He urged him to use his position to…

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Oborevwori Calls For Mutual Understanding Between Traditional Rulers And Their Subjects

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  DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for mutual understanding between traditional rulers and their subjects. The governor made the call on Thursday while presenting Staff of Office to HRM Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe I, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, Oborevwori stated that his administration relies a lot on the traditional institution to reach out to the people. The governor said, “Your Royal Majesty, I appeal to you…

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Ewu King, Ikolo, Gets Staff Of Office Amidst Tight Security, Despite Protest

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Despite protest protest against the installation and presentation of Staff of Office, Delta State Government has presented a staff of Office to the newly installed traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, HRM Clement Ikolo amidst tight security in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta state. It was learned that, Ewu-Urhobo women barricaded the entrance to the community on Thursday in other to prevent the Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme from the event, but the arrival of the military and other security agencies intervention put the situation under control.…

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One Killed, Four Arrested In A Cult Clash At Isoko Community

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  Residents of the university town of Ozoro, in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, are currently in apprehensive mood as one person was allegedly killed and four others arrested in a cult clash between two rivalry cult groups. It was learned, the rivalry cult groups suspected to members of Eiye Confraternity and Vikings were said to have engaged in a shootout for several hours on Monday night. The incident led to abrupt closure of all commercial activities as traders and business owners in the Community close shops…

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FRANK KOKORI: SIGNIFICANCE OF THE OBOREVWORI INTERVENTION

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BY MONDAY UWAGWU Recently, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, visited the ailing former National General Secretary of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in Warri, Chief Frank Ovie Kokori, during which he undertook to foot the medical bill of the famous labour leader and immediately cleared bills of two other patients. Chief Kokori, who is now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), it is recalled, was the arrowhead of the massive nationwide pro-democracy strike in protest at the still controversial…

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Bayelsa 2023: Oborevwori Hails Diri’s Re-election

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri on his re-election in Saturday’s Governorship election in the State. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, on Monday, Oborevwori described the re-election of Diri as “the reward for Diri’s humility, hardwork and good governance” and commended the people of Bayelsa for standing by their Governor when it mattered most. He stated that the electorate across the eight Local Government Areas of the State spoke loudly and very…

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Apah, Ughelli NUJ Chapel Chairman Loses Father-In-Law

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  Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, Rt Hon Sunday Apah has lost his beloved  father in-law of Pa. Anthony Fakorede at 95. Late Pa Fakorede who passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, was a respected figure in Ifon community. In a statement by his Son in-law Rt Hon Sunday Apah, “Late Pa. Fakorede Born on 10th November, 1928, in Ifon, lived a remarkable life of dedicated service to family, and community. “He was highly regarded for his contributions to the local community and his…

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Entertainment: Laughter As Ayiri Emami Appears In Comic Role With RukkyFunny Video

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Chief Ayiri Emami lauds the Urhobo nation with their respectful character. He made this revelation in a comic video with RUKKY FUNNY, a content creators. According to Akatugba, No only for Itsekiri poor man nor dey fear  rich Man. But for Urhobo, Poor man dey fear Rich man.  

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Electoral  Materials Hijacked In Bayelsa Election

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By Elizabeth Vincent/Yenagoa One of the deputy governorship candidates at the Bayelsa State election, allegedly orders the hijack of election materials in Five units of Olugbobiri, The deputy governorship candidate of a party allegedly ordered the hijack of election materials in Five unit 18,19,20,21 and 22 Ward Olugbobiri in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the State. The incident left majority of the electorates in Olugbobiri  disenfranchised, is causing agitation as voters called on INEC to cancel the votes in the area. Confirming the incidents, an angry voters told newsmen…

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