Okuama: When a Nation Terrorizes Her Citizens

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By Sunny Awhefeada     Before bursting into global consciousness, Okuama was a small agrarian community nestled on the bank of the Forcados, one of the many rivers that sustain the wetland character of the Niger Delta. As an Urhobo community, it occupies a place of fondness as the home of the first Urhobo and first African Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Benin, Bishop Agori Iwe. Okuama was never associated with violence or any other act of infamy, the kind of which shot it into global reckoning in March…

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Urhobo Immortal Musicians Association Gets New Exco Members

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    The Urhobo Immortals Musicians Association under the eagis of Ukoko R’ IBUINE R’ Urhobo RIBEDIBEDE, has inaugurated a new executive to pilot the affairs for the next four years. The inaugural ceremony was held in an enlarged meeting of Urhobo Musicians at Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Those inaugurated to promote the Urhobo culture and tradition through music are, Evang. Samuel Ibuje as president, Chief Julius Emogbeyitere as Vice president,  Lady Rume Otaovotoma as Lady, Monday Edafe as Financial Secretary, Sylvester Ojoba as Treasurer.…

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Sen Dafinone Reaffirms Commitment To The Release of Okuama Detainees, And Pa Oghoroko’s Corpse-

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the national Assembly, Sen. Ede Dafinone has revealed that his office is in contact with the Nigerian military, and Urhobo Stakeholders for the release of detained Okuama leaders and the corpse of late Pa James Oghoroko to the family. He made this revelation in a Media parley with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ughelli Correspondent’s Chapel in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking at the Media parley, Senator Sen Dafinone said, “The condition of those living in…

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Sen Dafinone Condemns Assault On Delta Female Corper Serving In Anambra State

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has condemned the assault and dehumanization of a Delta female Corper posted to Anambra by suspected local vigilantes.   In a statement, the Senator who described the assault barbaric said, “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, condemn in the strongest possible terms the inhuman and barbaric assault on a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Miss Edema Jennifer Elohor, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.   “The cruel actions perpetrated…

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Pastor Reuben Congratulates Ogbuku On 50th Birthday Anniversary

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By Idibhar Julius          Founder of the Pastor Reuben Initiative for Good Leadership and Accountability, PRIFGLA and Governing Council Member, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Reuben Wilson has extended warm congratulations to the MD/CEO of NDDC, Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku on his 50th birthday celebration.   In a statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa, Pastor Wilson described Ogbuku as a visionary leader, a bridge builder, astute administrator ànd an iconic developer of human capital whose service continues to impact both the Niger Delta region and…

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Sen Dafinone Mourns, Console APC National Chairman Over Mother’s Death

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen Ede Dafinone has mourn and console the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda over the death of his mother.   Senator Dafinone in a statement signed personally, urged the family to find comfort in the enduring legacy their mother, Mama Lydia leaves behind.   According to him, “On behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I, Senator Ede Dafinone, extend my heartfelt condolences to the National Chairman of our great…

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Delta State Govt Extends Artisans Registration For A Month

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The Delta State Ministry of Transport, Asaba has extended the registration schedule for mechanic, auto-electricians, upholstery makers and other categories of artisans operating in the state, by one month ending August to enable them collect forms, carry out data capturing and obtain certificates and Identity cards.   Fielding questions from newsmen recently on the take-off of the scheme in the state, the Consultant to the Ministry of Transport on the scheme, Dr Julius Babogha, disclosed that the government has embarked on public sensitization of the scheme through radio.and television since…

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Gov Oborevwori Kicks Off Widows Welfare Scheme for 10,000 Beneficiaries in Delta

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  …Beneficiaries To Enjoy Free Healthcare Services Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, flagged off the Widows Welfare Scheme, a landmark initiative designed to provide financial and healthcare support for 10,000 widows across the state. The ceremony, held at the Events Centre in Asaba, marked a significant step in the Governor’s MORE Agenda to uplift vulnerable groups and promote inclusive governance. Speaking at the event, Governor Oborevwori recalled his long-standing commitment to the welfare of widows both in his private life and public service. He described widowhood…

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Ethiope East Council Chairman In Allege Brawl With PDP Defectors At Ovu

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  The Unity meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ethiope East local government area held on Sunday, enveloped with crises as the Ethiope East Council Chairman, Hon. Augustine Ogedegbe, allegedly refused Ovu Ward 5 accepting the party’s symbol of broom from the Ethiope East APC leader, Chief Love Ojakovo, asserting that Chief Bernard Edewor remains his leader.   This incident which led to serious disagreement and crises among Ovu new APC and leaders of old APC came up when Chief Love Ojakovo and the Ovu APC Ward Chairman, Mr…

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Why Math Matter And Why Those Who Teach It Matter Even More-Prof Akpodiete

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By Prof. Alex O. Akpodiete Alex@Atawa.AI   In 1983, as a 15-year-old Nigerian immigrant beginning university in the United States, I faced a puzzling dilemma: what to study. Back in Nigeria, students chose a career track by their third year in secondary school—either sciences or arts. Since my father was a judge-turned-lawyer, law seemed a natural path. But I soon discovered that in America, law was a graduate degree.I tried psychology and criminology, but they felt too easy. Then I stumbled across computers—and thought I had found my calling. But…

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