BY Jude Ekpababor, Secretary General, Eruemukohwarien Community Eruemukohwarien Community stands at a pivotal moment in its history following the unexpected and unfortunate passing of its former President General, Uloho O. Ochuko, whose demise on 8th January 2025 cast a cloud of sorrow across the community. His sudden departure left behind deep emotions, unanswered concerns, and a significant leadership vacuum. In line with the community constitution and the guidance of the respected Elders-in-Council, Mr. Godwin O. Anigboro was been formally inaugurated as the 21st President General of Eruemukohwarien Community on…
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UPU Must ‘Reinvent Itself’: Emerhor Warns At Urhobo Day, calls for Unity, Strategy, Self-Assessment
The Chairman of the 2025 Urhobo Day and 94th Annual Congress of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, OON, on Saturday charged the Urhobo nation and its leadership that “UPU must reinvent itself like our founding fathers did” to confront new socio-political challenges and reclaim its strategic relevance in Nigeria. Speaking at the Urhobo Cultural Centre in Uvwiamuge, Agbarho, Emerhor said the annual congress was “a forum for very serious Urhobo business” and urged delegates to combine celebration with deep reflection on the state of the…
Read MoreSenator Dafinone Greets Orodje of Okpe Kingdom On Birthday
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has admonished the Orodje of Okpe on his birthday celebration anniversary. The Senator in his birthday message described the Orodje of Okpe as a monarch as a pride across the Urhobo Nation and Okpe Kingdom. According to him, “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the Dafinone’s family and the people of Delta Central Senatoral District heartily felicitate with Your Royal Majesty, Maj.-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom on the joyous occasion of your…
Read MoreThe Gathering Plot To Hijack The UPU Election Must Be Resisted
As the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) approaches its crucial December 5, 2025, election, troubling signs have emerged, pointing unmistakably to a deliberate, well-coordinated plot to rig the process. The Chief Dr Emmanuel Ighomena-led Electoral Committee appears determined to plunge the UPU into chaos by refusing to follow even the most basic tenets of transparency. Their actions, or lack thereof, demand urgent scrutiny. Barely three days to the election, the Electoral Committee has refused to publish the number of accredited delegates expected to vote. This simple requirement is standard in…
Read MoreYou Are A Unifying Factor, Sen Dafinone Tells Emerhor At 68
Press Release. Senator representing Delta Central at the national Assembly, Sen Ede Dafinone has described the founding leader of the All Progressives Congress APC in Delta State, Olorogun O’Tega Emerhor as a unifying and stabilizing factor as he clocks 68. The Senator in his birthday wishes disclosed that the celebrant, Olorogun Emerhor is a steadfast and advocate of progress in Delta and the nation at large. According to the statement, “It is with great joy that I extend my warmest felicitations to you, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, OON,…
Read MoreOlomu Kingdom Installs Nigeria Senior Advocate, Albert Akpomudje As 14th Ohworode
The people of Olomu Kingdom, have installed a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and President General of Government College Old Boys Association, GCOBA, worldwide, HRM Albert Akpomudje as the 14th Ohworode in Ughelli South Local Governmment Area of Delta State. The installation of HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN as the newly crowned Ohworode of the ancient Olomu Kingdom was greeted with wilde reception by the Olomu people. Untill his installation, HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, was the Otota of Olomu Kingdom to the late Ohworode, HRM Macaulay Ovagbedia, Uhurhie -II, JP. Speaking…
Read MoreSenator Dafinone Felicitates Owhorode Akpomudje on Coronation, 71st Birthday
The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, Sen Ede Dafinone has congratulated the traditional ruler of the ancient Olomu Kingdom, HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, the Ohworode of Olomu on his coronation cum birthday celebration. In a statement, the senator assured the traditional ruler that the Urhobo Nation stand firmly with you in advancing the collective aspirations of the Olomu Kingdom and the Urhobo Nation at According to the statement signed by the Senator, “It is with immense joy and deep pride that I, Senator…
Read MoreYour Reign, A Beacon OF Hope -Dafinone Tells UDU Monarch At Staff Of Office Presentation
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…
Read MoreUPU Redemption: A Call To Recuse Urhobo Nation From Further Decline
By Shedrack Onitsha, The time for passive governance is over; the era of Redemption has come. The UPU Redemption Team is stepping forward. I tagged them the Redemption Team because the Urhobo Nation, under the leadership of UPU, is at its lowest point. The Urhobo Nation has not had it this Bad. The Redemption Team is unified by a singular, non-negotiable vision: to restore integrity, accountability, and purposeful progress to our organisation. They are not just seeking office; They are launching a movement to reclaim our collective destiny…
Read MoreBakery Owner 78 Others Arraigned At Special Environmental Sanitation In Ughelli
A bakery owner and over 78 others were arraigned before a mobile court sitting at Post office presided by Magistrate Rita Efiuvwere for violating sanitation laws during the ‘Special Environmental Sanitation’ exercise in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta. The Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo declared Thursday a Special Environmental Sanitation and all stores and shops both public and private were shut from 6-10:am. At Post office roundabout, over 78 ‘Special Environmental Sanitation’ defaulters were arraigned and fine accordingly according to their various offence.…
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