Senator Dafinone Congratulates Prof Abugu’s Emergence As UHS President

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has congratulated the Olorogun Prof Joseph Abugu, SAN, on his Emergence as the president of the Urhobo Renaissance Society, (URS) and his newly sworn executive.     Senator Dafinone in a congratulatory statement describes the emergence of Prof. Abugu as Urhobo Renaissance Society, UHS President at the time the Urhobo nation is in pursuit of renewal and collective progress.     According to him, “I warmly congratulate Olorogun Professor Joseph Abugu, SAN, on his emergence as President of the Urhobo…

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Senator Dafinone Leads Urhobo Dialogue on Leadership And Accountability

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      The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, will on Monday, July 28, 2025, address the Urhobo Nation in a landmark keynote at the inaugural Urhobo Leadership Series organised by the Urhobo Consultative Forum (UCF), a program designed to engage Urhobo political and public office holders to promote effective governance.   The program, themed “Redefining Public Service and Accountability: A Reflection on Senatorial Representation,” the event is set to stir high-level conversation on leadership and governance within the Urhobo Nation.   Holding virtually via Zoom…

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Aniagwu And The Charade Of Government Communication In The Face of Public Agitation

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By Gabriel Awodeha     In democratic governance, public criticism is not a nuisance—it is a vital part of accountability. But how a government responds to such criticism can determine whether it builds trust or deepens discontent. In recent weeks, the Delta State Government has found itself in the eye of agitation storms—first from the Udu people, and more recently from the Isoko ethnic nationality. At the center of the response strategy stands Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) Public Information, whose communication style has drawn more fire than…

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A Wake-Up Call To The South: Unity Is Power

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By Engr. Oghotevwo L. Oyovwi, PMP, COREN, MBA, NEMSA, AMNIM   It is deeply concerning how quickly Southerners turn against their own at the slightest controversy, often without understanding the full context. This divisiveness is in stark contrast to the political unity and strategic support consistently demonstrated in the North.   When Northerners are appointed as Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), they often acquire strategic lands and consolidate influence without resistance. Hardly do you hear loud opposition from the South. But once a Southerner is elevated to a…

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A Dubious Legacy by Sunny Awhefeada

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By Sunny Awhefeada   The twin motif of appearance and reality frames a great deal of the experience recounted in literary texts. The concept speaks to the truth that things are not always what they seem to be. From Chaucer to Chinua (Achebe), the world has been fed with verses, yarns and acts that portray the dual nature of man embedded within that which is either altruistic or dubious. Writers have depicted humanity as a canvas which embodies the oppositional strain between villainy and valour, nobility and dubiety, conscience and…

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OKUAMA PEOPLE NEED URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION

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By Moses Darah   I had a phone conversation with my brother, Comr. Daniel Etaga, about the dire plight of the Okuama people in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, who have returned to a community devastated beyond recognition. Etaga shared with me deeply distressing videos and photos from his recent visit to the Community. Words cannot fully describe the suffering of the Okuama people who now live in the ruins of their once-thriving town. There are no houses, no hospital, no school, no market, no fishing tools,…

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Ughelli North Council Boss, Egbo Flags Off 2025 Chairman’s Cup, Commends Oborevwori For Flyover

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      TO harness talents for the future, Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo, Esq, Wednesday officially flagged off the 2025 edition of the Chairman’s Cup Competition, with calls for unity and continued development in Ughelli North.   Egbo also used the opportunity to commend Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for approving a flyover construction at the busy Otovwodo junction of Ughelli.   The Chairman’s Cup Competition marks the commencement of activities to mark his one year in office.   The opening ceremony held at the Oharisi…

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Delta Community Go Traditional, Places Curse On Informants To Kidnapers

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The leaders and stakeholders of Ovwor-Olomu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, have placed generational curse on Informants to kidnappers terrorizing the community.   This is coming following the incessant kidnapping and the recent killing of a father of three by suspected herdsmen.   It would be recalled that, a father three was recently killed by herdsmen after he was chased to his house located at Izigwe area of the community.   The death of the victim, Mr. Godstime, a PoP cement dealer sparks reactions from…

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MOSIEND Supports Olu Of Warri, PINL Against Smear Campaigns

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By Idibhar Agadagba/Bayelsa        The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has issued a strong warning to individuals spreading lies and slander against the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL).   In a statement signed by High Chief Thompson Fuoye Robert, Vice President of MOSIEND, the group condemned the rise of unfounded accusations aimed at the Olu of Warri and PINL, describing the actions of the instigators as shameful and backward.  …

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Atare Installed As President Rotary Club Of Evwreni

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The Rotary Club of Evwreni under district 914, has installed Rotarian Ufuoma Atare as the third president of the club since its inception in with the vow to create a lasting impacts by lifting others in line with the aim Rotary Club worldwide.   The installation ceremony was held at Eclat Hotel in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   Speaking at the event after his installation, Rotarian Ufuoma Atare said, “I stand before you today deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the President…

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