The chairman of a Local Government Council in Delta Central, has marked his one in office with the construction of a wooden bridge in one of the riverine communities. According to Whatsapp used, Moses Darah, “To mark his one-year anniversary in office, the Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Council, Hon. (Dr.) Lucky Avweromre, completed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Wooden Bridge at Omosuomo, designed to enhance connectivity for Ewu communities while also serving as a potential attraction for tourists and pilgrims visiting the area.”
Read MoreJoin Ughelli Area Command In Crime Fighting, ACP Shaba Appeals To NUJ
The newly posted Area Commander for the Ughelli Area Command, Mr. Aliyu Shaba, has appealed to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents’ Chapel, to join hands in reducing crime in his mandate area. Shaba made the appeal during a courtesy and familiarization visit to his office on Monday. Speaking during the visit, he said, “I am honoured by this visit as it will strengthen the relationship between the NUJ and the Ughelli Area Command in crime fighting. “I am here to collaborate with corporate…
Read MoreFood Vendors, Petty Traders Accuse Ughelli HMB Of Sectional Eviction From Premises
… Accuses Health Commissioner, Permanent Secretary, Hospital Mgt. Of Victimization By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Petty traders and food vendors plying their businesses at the premises of Central Hospital Ughelli, have lamented their eviction from the premises accusing the management of sectional eviction and victimization. Narrating how they were evicted, some business owners who choose to remain anonymous disclosed that the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, had earlier instructed that all business owners trading in the premises to vacate their shops which they obeyed. According to them, the…
Read MoreNURTW Ughelli North Branch B Crisis: Taskforce Head Faults Chairman’s Expulsion, Says Due Process Ignored
The Assistant Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ughelli North Branch B, Chief Akporobo Ighovoja, has condemned the alleged expulsion of the NURTW Chairman Otovwodo Motor Park Comrade Solomon Esharive, over a leadership tussle, describing it as unconstitutional and, therefore, null and void. Chief Akporobo made this known while reacting to a recent publication by anonymous and unverified social media handles. Speaking to newsmen regarding the alleged explosion, he said: “I strongly condemn the publication aimed at defaming the character and…
Read MoreFmr Nigeria President, Muhammad Buhari Dies In London Clinic
Former Nigeria President, Muhammad Buhari has been confirmed dead while receiving treatment in a London Clinic. In a statement by Garba Shehu,LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN “The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, in a clinic in London.” May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin. Signed. Garba Shehu 13 July 2025
Read More197 Officers Forcefully Retired: PSC Chairman Only Need To Obey The Subsisting Court Judgement, No Need To Reinvent The Wheel
By Oki Samson When clarity and impartiality has been set by a court of competent jurisdiction over a matter, it is unbelievable and incomprehensible that an individual, group of individuals, or organizations will routinely choose to disregard the same. Cases of defying court judgements have become one too many in the growth of our democracy and if not nipped in the bud might lead to its early demise. To underscore, court judgements are fundamental to the enthronement of rule of law which is a principle of democracy.…
Read MoreDelta APC Commends Tantita Security For Providing Exceptional Services In Niger Delta Region
….REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF ITS OPERATIONS IN THE NIGER DELTA The All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta State, under the chairmanship of Elder Omeni Sobotie has wholeheartedly commends Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL, for its outstanding and patriotic contributions towards safeguarding Nigeria’s critical oil assets. APC in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Mr Valentine Onojeghuo, laud Tantita for combating illegal oil bunkering and addressing the nagging issues of youth unemployment and restiveness in the Niger Delta region, particularly in Delta State. According to the…
Read MoreBreaking: Olomu Traditional Ruler Joins Ancestors
The traditional ruler of the ancient Olomu kingdom, HRM Ovie Macaulay Popo Ovbagbedia, JP, Uhurhie-Osadjere II, the Ohworode of Olomu, has joined his ancestors. The transition of the traditional ruler who ascend the throne on May 20, 2023, was officially announced at the palace of the monarch at Ovwor-Olomu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The announcement was made known by the Otota of the Ancient Olomu kingdom, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, (SAN) who was flanked by Olomu traditional council of chiefs,and family members of the…
Read MoreOskar Ibru Drums Support For Tinubu, Oborevwori Re-election In 2027
The Chairman and CEO of Ibru Organization, Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru, has called for a united support for the re-election of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State in 2027 general elections. Olorogun Oskar Ibru made this call at the Ughelli North Unity Meeting for Gov Sheriff Oborevwori held Oharisi Primary School field in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking at the event, Olorogun Oskar Ibru said, “The things I wanted to do for Deltans are the what…
Read MoreFlashback: HOW URHOBO POLITICIANS UNDERDEVELOPED URHOBO (1999-Present)
By Zk Gbemre • Politicians of Urhobo Extraction have been underdeveloping Urhobo since 1999 • This is in sharp contrast to the solid legacy of positive impact that previous politicians had in Urhobo since Independence • There is the need for a paradigm shift to replace these power-usurping, non-performing political actors with a new breed of patriotic Urhobo leaders. Urhobo land has suffered consistent neglect and underdevelopment since 1999. That year was the beginning of the 4th Republic after almost two decades of military rule, with…
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