Couple Severely Injured As Unknown Gunmen Overrun Ughelli North Community

A husband and wife are currently battling to save their lives in an undisclosed hospital as suspected unknown gunmen over run Uduere community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The unidentified couple were attacked at Eyanvwien/Abovwe quarters of the community, Monday as they were returning to their house when the incident occurred. It was learned. Though, the report is sketchy, it was gathered that the incident happened between 8:30 to 9:pm  and it has thrown the community into confusion. According to a source from the community, “Though…

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Dafinone Celebrates Mosogar Monarch, Commends His Legacy Of Unity and Progress

Delta Central Senator, Okakuro Ede Dafinone has the reign of the traditional ruler of Mosogar Kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Sunday Odogu Okpurhe Uduaka 1, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. The Senator in his congratulatory wishes, described the reign of the monarch as peaceful. According to him, On behalf of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I extend warm birthday felicitations to His Royal Majesty, Sunday Odogu Okpurhe Uduaka I, the Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom. “This occasion celebrates not only Your…

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Suspected Cult Leader, Killed In Ughelli South Community

AN internal crisis involving  members of same cult group has led to the death of the suspected leader of the confraternity in Otokutu community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the deceased victim identified as Amadi was stabbed to death by his cult group members for scolding them to be respectful. According to sources, “Trouble started at a Snooker board arena when an elderly man at the spot was highly disrespected by suspected cultists that belonged to Vikings confraternity. “As the leader of the…

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FG Sets To Address Ecological Challenges At Ugbokodo

By Nelson Agbajor   The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the long-standing ecological challenges confronting Ugbokodo community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, pledging concrete and speedy intervention to tackle shoreline erosion, flooding and environmental degradation in the oil-producing host community.   This assurance was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, when he received a high-powered delegation from Okpe Kingdom led by His Royal Majesty, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd.), Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom,…

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LG Congress: Ofomukoro Elected Ughelli North APC Chairman In A Consensus Congress As Leaders Vow To Deliver Tinubu, Oborevwori Others In 2027

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has elected a new executive to pilot the affairs of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, with party leaders projecting a massive electoral turnaround in the local government. Comrade Lucky Ofomukoro emerged as chairman of the LGA chapter in an agreed consensus by the leaders in a congress held on Saturday, following earlier ward congresses conducted across the 11 wards in the local government. Declaring the new executive duly elected, the Returning Officer,…

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Ovie of Uvwie Applauds Sen Ede Dafinone For His Accessibility and Responsiveness

By Emmanuel Ogheneochuko Arodovwe The Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom HRM Dr. Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso JP, OON, Abe I, has commended the senator representing the people of Delta Central Senator Ede Dafinone for his easy accessibility and responsiveness. He made the remark after the launch of his autobiography _Odyssey of Royalty_, held at his palace on the 14th of February, 2026. Among other things, His Royal Majesty said Dafinone’s humility, forthrightness and accessibility was worthy of commendation. He noted further that the senator takes calls and responds to text messages promptly.…

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Oborevwori Inaugurates Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management Faculties At UNIDEL Owa-Alero

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday inaugurated critical academic infrastructure at the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Owa-Alero Campus, in Ika North-East Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality education across the state. The projects commissioned include the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences Complex, named after the Governor; the Faculty of Environmental Sciences building; the Faculty of Engineering Lecture Hall and Workshops; a 500-seater central auditorium; and a fully equipped central library. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori described the event…

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Gov Oborevwori Aide Lauds Peaceful Conduct Of APC Ward Congress In Ethiope East

Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Security Matters, Olorogun Nikoro Ernest JP, has lauded the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress ward congres in Ethiope East Ward 2 and the local government in particular.   Nikoro,  a chieftain of the APC, commended the outcome of the ward congress that was free from rancour, sentiment and confusion.   According to to him,  ” “I want commend our  party leaders and faithful for the successful and peaceful conduct of the Ward Congress in Ethiope East Local Government Area of…

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Decomposing Corpse Discovered Behind Hotel Premises In Ughelli North

      The corpse of unidentified male has been discovered in a bush behind a popular hotel that is few meters away from the Ughelli Area Command in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.     The unidentified male corpse who is probably in his early 20s was discovered by road users Last Tuesday.   As at the time of this report, nobody has claimed to be his relatives as the cause of his death is yet unknown.   According to a source, “Area wake up this…

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Prosperity Cup: Over 200 Teams Set To Participate As Competition Kickstart On Feb 26 In Bayelsa

  By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa         The Bayelsa State Government has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of the Prosperity Cup, in partnership with FC Barcelona of Spain.   The announcement was made by Governor Douye Diri during the weekly Prosperity Walk held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.   Governor Diri was officially handed branded jerseys for clubs representing Nembe Bassambiri and Nembe Ogbolomabiri, symbolising the start of the tournament and acknowledging his role in fostering peace between the previously warring sections of the…

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