Father Of 5, Others Killed In A Suspected Cultism Clash In Ughelli North

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Following the unabated cult related crisis and the breakdown of peace talk between two confraternity, Eiye and Maphite,a 45 years man simply identified as Solomon Christopher has been allegedly killed by suspected cultists in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that, Solomon Christopher, a father of five, suspected non cultist but a brother to one of the rival cult groups was murdered last week along Oviri-Agbarho road in the area Multiple sources in the community disclosed that the crisis has claimed more lives…

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Eloho Jacko Accuses Influencial Politicians In Disputed Irri Kingship Tussle

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  The alleged traditionally crowned  Eloho Jacko as the Odio-logbo of Irri Kingdom, has raised alarm over a contentious kingship tussle that has engulfed the community, alleging influential political bigwigs and external manipulations had  hands in the selection of a rival king in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.   Speaking in a detailed interview, Eloho Jacko, who was traditionally crowned by kingmakers in Irri, accused influential politicians and some individuals within Delta State’s political and traditional structures of manipulating the selection process to depose him due to…

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Fmr Delta SSG Efenudu Dies At 81

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  Former Secretary to the Delta State Government, and Head of Service l, Sir Simeon Efenudu, Esq, has been reportedly dead after a brief illness.   Sir Simeon Efenudu hails from Owhe clan in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to a statement issued on behalf of the family by Navy Captain Hermans Efenudu, the former head of service died after a brief illness. The statement in full  PASSAGE TO ETERNAL GLORY With total submission to the will of God Almighty but deep and incurable pain in…

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How Okuama Exposes Institutional Failures In The Niger Delta

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By Zik Gbemre   Some reactions trailing the reported death of two leaders of Okuama community in military detention and the fear for the lives of four others still being held, unlawfully, expose the worsening institutional failures and inter ethnic disharmony in the Niger Delta.   The utterances we have read or heard from the Delta State Government and the Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF) in last couple of days have been, to say the least, appalling, very shameful and inciting.   Where key stakeholders who should stand in…

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CODAF Lauds ‘Operation Keep Ughelli North Clean’ Initiative Of Jaro Egbo

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COMMUNITY Development Advocacy Foundation, CODAF, a non-governmental organization has commended the initiative of ‘Operation Keep Ughelli North Clean’ by the executive chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Olorogun Jaro Egbo.     CODAF, in a commendation statement, appealed to the council chairman to extend the exercise to streets and other communities around the local government.   According to the statement signed by CODAF Executive Director, Benin Richard, “We at CODAF wholeheartedly commend the administration of Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo, Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State,…

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Delta APC Crisis: Emerhor’s Reconciliation Report Raises Hope Of Lasting Peace, Unity

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By Comrade Unue Emeka,     Peace has remained elusive to the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) since the formation of the party on 6th February, 2013, from a merger of three largest opposition parties. APC filed for its first-ever electoral contest in Nigeria in Delta through Olorogun O’tega Emerhor who sought to replace the late Senator Akpor Pius Ewherido, who was then senator representing Delta Central in the Senate. Late Senator Ewherido was one of the leading national figures in Nigeria that formed APC. He,…

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Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza: Shaping Delta State’s Media Narrative And Promoting The MORE Agenda

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By Nelson Agbajor     Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, Delta State Commissioner for Information, has played a significant role in the media evolution and political landscape in Delta State. Deploying a well tested, strategic, media management approach, which he honed to near perfection in his previous engagements, particularly as State Publicity Secretary of Delta PDP, Dr. Osuoza has steadily and systematically delivered on his defined portfolio mandate, which is fundamentally anchored, on shaping the collective public perception of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration and effectively advancing the MORE Agenda, positively.   Operating…

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TWO DEATHS IN MILITARY CUSTODY IN ONE WEEK: THERE’S CLEAR EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLING OF OKUAMA LEADERS WITHOUT TRIAL BY FG & HER ARMY

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By Zik Gbemre     With the death of yet another Okuama Community leader, 81 years old Pa Dennis Okugbaye, in military detention without trial, it is now obvious there is a grand conspiracy by federal government for extrajudicial killing of Okuama Community leaders. The death of Pa Okugbaye, Treasurer of Okuama, comes just six days after President General of Okuama community in Ughelli South LGA, Pa James Oghoroko, a septuagenarian died in same circumstance. A Professor of Physics and President General of Ewu Kingdom, Arthur Ekpokpo and three others…

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How Okuama Community Treasurer, Okugbaye Died In Military Custody In Port Harcourt Days After PG’s Death

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  DAYS after the death of Okuama community President General, Pa James Achovwuko Oghoroko, in Nigerian military detention, 81 years old Dennis Okugbaye, Community Treasurer has allegedly died in detention on Tuesday afternoon despite medical advise for him to be released due to illness. Until his death Okugbaye, was among the six arrested Okuama leaders  and that has led to severe tension in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The Okuama leaders were arrested since August 2024 and have been kept by the military without trial. The Late…

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Many Injured As Cult Groups Clash Over Phone Charger In Ughelli North

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  Several persons have been reportedly injured a related cult clash between two rival groups over phone charger at different locations in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. Those injured are currently receiving treatment at different hospitals as one of victims is alleged to have died from gun shot. It was learned that the two groups, Eiye and Maphite had issues over who own a phone charger and as it the matter prolonged, fight ensue between both parties and one was injured. Sources who spoke on…

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