The traditional ruler of Ewu-Urhobo kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, has lamented the unfortunate incident that led to lost of lives in a land dispute between his kingdom and Edjekota community in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The Monarch in a statement appealed to the State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and security agents to urgently intervene in the issue to further stop more life lost. It would be recalled that two persons, Victor Akpojaro, Martins Ekerhare were yesterday (Monday) killed…
Read MoreRe: Senator Ede Dafinone’s Recent Overtures For Peace And Reconciliation
All Progressives Congress, APC, Chieftain Okakuro (Dr.) Joseph Tedwins Emudainohwo has expressed disappointment over the call for reconciliation of the party leaders call made by the senator representing Delta Central senatorial district, Senator Ede Dafinone. Dear Senator Ede Dafinone, I am compelled to write to you again, and again, I am doing it with a profound sense of disappointment. This time , I want to address your sudden and calculated shift toward advocating for peace within the party. Of course we need peace within the party, and peace…
Read MoreTwo Dead, Others Injured In A Land Tussle Between Edjekota And Ewu Communities
TWO persons have been killed as tension is currently heightened over land ownership between Edjekota-Ogor and Ewu communities in Ughelli North and Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Though, the report is sketchy, it learned that both communities had longed been claiming ownership of a stretch of land in the area. Below is the remains of one of the deceased victims Viewers discretion is advised A source from one of the communities said, “This issue of land ownership between matter is at High Court in Jeremi and we…
Read MoreElder Statesman, Ijaw Leader Chief Edwin Clark To Be Buried May 13
By Efidhere Omamuzo Prominent Nigeria elder statesman and Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, would be buried Tuesday, 13th May, 2025, at Kiagbodo Town,Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. Penaowei Clark, stated this Today Saturday while addressing Journalists at the Kiagbodo country home of late Chief (Dr) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). Penaowei Clark, first son of Pa E. k. Clark in the company of the Pere of Ngbilebiri-Mien Kingdom, Kiagbodo, HRM Prince Samuel Akpomiemie Fuludu, Ogiogio II, Prof.…
Read MoreReturn Of Ewuabare To NNPC Excites Omo-Agege
Immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has hailed the appointment of Mr. Roland Ewubare as the Group Chief Operating Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as it will be a game changer in the oil industry. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege described the appointment a bold move that will bring a fresh impetus into the urgent need to reform Nigeria’s oil industry. Felicitating Ewubare on his appointment, Omo-Agege said given his pedigree and calibre in the international oil industry, his second coming is a…
Read More2027 ELECTIONS: TINUBU LOSES IN DELTA IF SHERIFF FIELDED BY APC
Basil Okoh There are consequences for every diabolic action in politics. The meltdown in Delta PDP today is the direct result of the contemptible action of Okowa in imposing Sheriff as the governorship candidate of the party in 2022. He scorned the outrage raised by James Ibori and the formidable left wing of the party. Okowa was determined to dominate everyone, brooking no opposition, including that of his own godfather. He willfully spent whatever amount of government money demanded to buy the endorsement of Sheriff by the PDP screening…
Read MoreHOSTCOM N300m Scandal: EFCC Grills Okowa’s Former Aide, Sunny Enujeke Over Alleged Fraud
…As Delta HOSTCOM Chairman suspended indefinitely The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun interrogating Mr Sunny Ndidi Enujeke, a former aide to ex-Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, over allegations of financial misappropriation and embezzlement of Three Hundred Million Naira (₦300,000,000.00). The funds, which were meant for a capacity-building and training program for indigenes of oil and gas-producing communities in Delta State, were reportedly disbursed to Enujeke between September and November 2024 by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). At the time, Enujeke served as…
Read MoreDelta CP Organizes Sport Competition For Kingdoms Under Ughelli Area Command
IN a bid to foster positive engagement among youths and strengthen community relations, Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has organized a sports competition involving 14 kingdoms under the jurisdiction of Ughelli Area Command in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The event, which will span four weeks, aims to provide an alternative to crime while nurturing young talents in the region. Speaking at the opening ceremony, which took place at the Ughelli General Field, Saturday, ACP Ademola highlighted that the…
Read MoreOmo-Agege Congratulates, Tasks Austin Avuru, NNPC On Oil Sector Reform
The Deputy Senate President in the 9th Assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated Mr. Austin Avuru on his appointment into the management team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited as a non-executive director by President Bola Tinubu. He also congratulated Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari who was appointed the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) as well as Ahmadu Musa Kida who emerged the non-executive chairman. In his congratulatory message, signed by his Media Adviser, Sunny Areh, Senator Omo-Agege charged them to be inspired by President Tinubu’s bold ambition…
Read MoreAppoint An Isoko Son As SSDC MD, APC Members Urges Tinubu
Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Isoko nation of Delta State appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint an Isoko son as Managing Director of South-South Development Commission (SSDC) At a press conference held at Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area of the State on Tuesday, the APC members urged President Bola Tinubu to address what they described as the the continuous neglect of the Isoko people in federal appointments and infrastructural development. A statement read at the press conference urged the federal government to…
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