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Adeda’s Death: Kpohraror Challenges Delta Govt, Demands Answers Over Alleged Cover-Up

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A concerned voice in Ughelli Kingdom, Delta State, Amb. Emmanuel Efeludu Kpohraror, has called on the state government to provide an update on the death of Adeda, questioning what he described as the apparent silence of Government House over the matter. Kpohraror expressed concern that the case appeared to have been pushed aside, despite its significance to the Urhobo people, Ughelli Kingdom and the Otovwodo community.   It would be recalled that the after that death of Ekwevugbe Unity Adeda, the Delta State Government sets up committee of inquiry with…

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Ahon Hails Guanah At 64, Celebrates His Contributions To Delta

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Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated former Chairman of Patani Local Government Council, Barr. Raymos Guanah, on his 64th birthday, describing him as a distinguished leader whose contributions to the development of the state remain commendable. Ahon, in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday in Asaba, praised Guanah, a former Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, for his leadership qualities, administrative experience and commitment to public service. He noted that Guanah’s years in public office had provided him with opportunities to contribute…

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Delta Intensifies Ebola Surveillance, Strengthens Emergency Response

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The Delta State Government has intensified measures to prevent a possible Ebola outbreak, with the Ministry of Health reviewing its disease surveillance systems and emergency response plans across the state.   The Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this during a meeting with the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, directors and staff of the Epidemiology Unit.   The meeting assessed existing disease surveillance mechanisms, emergency response strategies and the availability of resources required to contain a possible outbreak across the state’s 25 local government areas.   Onojaeme stressed the need for…

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Ogwashi-Uku Palace Knocks Ibusa’s Victory Claim, Heads for Appeal

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….Insists court ruling did not determine boundary dispute   The Palace of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku has faulted claims by some Ibusa indigenes of a territorial victory following a ruling by the Delta State High Court, Asaba, insisting that the decision did not determine the boundary dispute between the two communities.   In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Palace said the ruling in Suit No. AKU/11/2024 arose from a preliminary objection and should not be misconstrued as a substantive judgment on the disputed boundary at Ubu…

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Umeh Community In Isoko, Declares Friday Mourning Day For Uduaghan, Bans Trading, Farming

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  The Regent-elect of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRH Meshack Rockson Owhe, has declared Friday, October 23, a day of mourning in honour of the late former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan.   Owhe, who announced the decision in a condolence tribute on behalf of the people of Umeh, said the community would suspend trading, farming and all ceremonies from dawn to dusk in recognition of Uduaghan’s contributions to its development.   He described the late former governor, who died…

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Political Division Rocks Ughelli North APC As Egbo Removes, Replaces Health Supervisory Councillor

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  …APC chieftain condemns removal, alleges political vendetta Political division is brewing in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported removal of the Supervisory Councillor for Health, Hon. Eyamu Akpotu, by the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo. Akpotu was reportedly replaced on Tuesday during the council’s executive meeting, in a move that has drawn criticism from an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, who condemned the action and questioned the circumstances surrounding the decision. Sources disclosed that Akpotu was present at the meeting and participated in…

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Akpodiete Mourns Uduaghan, Hails Him As Friend Of The Press

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…Recalls ex-governor’s humility, monthly media briefings, transport initiatives   Professor Alexander Akpodiete, JD, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a humble, accessible leader and a great friend of the press whose relationship with journalists and commitment to public communication remain memorable.   Akpodiete, in a condolence message, lamented the passing of the former governor, whom he said he personally liked and respected for his disposition towards the media and his interactions with ordinary people.   Reacting to…

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NDC Threatens Showdown With Ughelli North Council Boss Over alleged Seized Chieftain’s Truck

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    …Nigeria Democratic Congress Accuses of Political Victimisation, Appeals to Oborevwori to Intervene   The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has threatened a mass protest over the alleged seizure of a truck belonging to one of its chieftains, Amb. Alex Tobore Agbah, accusing the council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, of political victimisation.   The party called on Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to urgently intervene and direct the council chairman to release the vehicle, warning that continued detention of the truck…

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Former Delta State Governor Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan Dies At 71

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FORMER Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan passes on at 71 after a brief illness. Late Uduaghan  who was born on 22nd October 1954 died three days to his 72nd birthday    The news of the death was contained in a statement by the family.  The statement read, “ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. CHIEF EMMANUEL EWETA UDUAGHAN It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, and Patriarch, His Excellency,…

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Delta Police Arrest 95 Suspected Cultists, Recover Five Guns In Crackdown

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges during coordinated operations across four local government areas of the state. The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, covered Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe local government areas as part of efforts to curb cultism and related violent crimes. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement, saying the arrests followed intelligence-led operations by the Department of Operations, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and…

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