Category: Breaking

EDFA DESAPODEC, Chief Okpobor, Empowers 300 Persons In Isoko Nation With Cash

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By Kelvin Ohoror   As part of efforts to support the MORE AGENDA of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration, the convener of Okugbe Isoko for Sheriff, Chief Kome Okpobor, the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has empowered 300 persons with 100, 000 naira each in Isoko nation to add to their business. In his speech the convener of the group, Chief Okpobor said that, the empowerment at Isoko Unity House, Oleh Delta State is to mark this year Democracy Day. Okpobor stated…

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IDU Youth Wing Setup Interim Committee, With Emeni As President

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By Michael Ekokoruwe     Isoko Development Union Youth Wing, yesterday, set up an interim committee to run the affairs of the Union for a period of six months as Joel Emeni clinged the position of the president. The event held at the Isoko Development Union (IDU) national Secretariat Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, was witnessed by the youths representatives from various clans and communities of Isoko nation. Other members of the interim committee inaugurated includes, Othuke Idu as 1st Vice President, Akparobi Riches as 2nd…

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Missing Children: Council Chairman Abolishes Iron Scavengers In Agbarho

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  IN a measure geared towards ending disappearance of children in Agbarho Community, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, Chairman, Ughelli North Local Government Area has abolished the activities of iron scavengers in Agbarho Kingdom, and set up an investigative committee to carry out a proper investigation into the matter. Egbo gave the order during an enlarged security meeting in his office with the leadership of Agbarho women, representatives from Agbarho communities, Agbarho Royal Palace, Agbarho Descendants Union, and with all security agencies in the local government including, the Ughelli Police Area Commander,…

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Stolen 2-Month Old Baby From Suspected Thief In Ughelli

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A 2-month-old baby has been recovered by rescuers as police attached to the Ughelli Area Command have arrested a man suspected to has allegedly stolen the baby in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   The suspect identified as Lucky had allegedly entered the bedroom where the two months and two weeks old baby identified Eric Oghenevwede Oghenekparobo was sleeping.     Sources said, “The suspect was given a hot chase after an alarm was raised by the the mother, Mrs Oke Oghenekparobo who sighted the strange man…

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INCITING: Of Gov Oborevwori Appointing Monarchs Without Subjects

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By Zik Gbemre   The trajectory is creeping into the Delta State Government where Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is captured as appointing monarchs for new or vacant stools for various kingdoms in the state. For some time now, the state media team, in the highlight of new projects approved by the Governor for execution, has often listed the governor’s appointment of one or more monarchs among the approvals. In the latest release from the state, Oborevwori is said to have appointed about 6 new traditional rulers across the state’s 3 senatorial…

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Hon Mutu Commended For Free Medical Outreach, Grassroot Empowerment In Bomadi And Patani

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  In a shining example of people-centered leadership, RT Hon. Nicholas Mutu, the member representing Bomadi and Patani Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has once again extended his humanitarian gesture through a free medical outreach across both local government areas. Thousands of residents have benefitted from the initiative, which is part of his consistent drive to uplift lives through health care, education, and empowerment programs. This is not the first time Hon. Mutu has rolled out such impactful programs. Over the years, he has become a symbol of commitment…

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The Tears In Aladja And My Fears For 2031

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  By Annabel Ogheneganre   On Wednesday June 4, 2025, one of the worst fears of the Aladja people in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State was confirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Half of the entire space known and called Aladja community has been ceded to Isaba Community, a small Ijaw enclave which has been pushing Aladja for a number of years now. With this Apex court decision, the map of Urhobo has been altered under the watch of Chief Ese Gam, President General of the Urhobo…

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Igbide Rises Again: Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Visionary Leadership Restores Peace And Harmony To Igbide Community

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  Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has solidified his legacy as a beacon of peace and security in Delta State. His decisive actions through the office of the SSG, Peace and Conflict Resolution in bringing peace and harmony back to Igbide Community in Isoko South local Government Area which has been enmeshed in leadership tussle for some time now leading to factionalisation and sharp division among indigene of the community exemplify his steadfast dedication to the well being of his constituents. The royal stool became vacant in 2023 after the demise of…

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Delta Exco Approves Multi-Billion Naira Road Projects, N6.7bn UBEC Counterpart Fund

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The Delta State Executive Council, Thursday, approved series of multi-billion naira road construction and rehabilitation projects aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting economic activities across the state. The council also approved the release of N6.7 billion as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) grant for educational development. The approvals, which were announced at the end of the State Exco meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Asaba, are part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance road connectivity in urban and rural communities,…

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One Dead As CP-SAT, Recovers Guns, Ammunition, Others Across Delta

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  THE Delta State Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team, (CP-SAT) has recovered one Ak-47 rifle with ammunition in a special tactical assignment as one of the suspects died from bullet wounds in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Edafe, the CP-SAT, flagged down a mini bust at Evwreni junction along the Ughelli/Patani road.   He said, “The CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) of the Delta State Police Command established and deployed by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda to…

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