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Igbide Rises Again: Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Visionary Leadership Restores Peace And Harmony To Igbide Community

June 9, 2025 Admin

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has solidified his legacy as a beacon of peace and security in Delta State. His decisive actions through the office of the SSG, Peace and Conflict Resolution in bringing peace and harmony back to Igbide Community in Isoko South local Government Area which has been enmeshed in leadership tussle for some time now leading to factionalisation and sharp division among indigene of the community exemplify his steadfast dedication to the well being of his constituents. The royal stool became vacant in 2023 after the demise of…

Paul Omu was more than a General –Askia

May 2, 2025 Admin

The Udu of Isoko nation and former Managing Director of DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh JP, has described the late General Paul Ufuoma Omu as a rare gem whose value would never be lost on Nigeria, Delta State and Isoko nation. In a statement to mourn Omu who was former Military Governor of the South Eastern State of Nigeria, later Cross River State, Askia who was also Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council noted that Omu was not only a General in the military but also in politics, nation…

‘THE ISOKO ETHNIC NATIONALITY: IN TIME PERSEPECTIVE’ BY ENDURANCE O EDAFEWOTU: A REJOINDER

January 12, 2020 Admin

1. The attention of Igbide Clan has been drawn to a book by Mr. Endurance O Edafewotu titled, ‘The Isoko Ethnic Nationality: In Time Perspective’. While we commend the author for his effort in attempting to reveal some aspects of the roots and customs of Isoko people, we are constrained to point out some glaring and unacceptable inaccuracies and assumptions in the history of Igbide Clan which, if not challenged, may be erroneously quoted by future generations as authentic history. 2a. While introducing his perspective on Igbide, one of…

EDFA DESAPODEC, Chief Okpobor, Empowers 300 Persons In Isoko Nation With Cash June 13, 2025
By Kelvin Ohoror As part of efforts to support the MORE AGENDA of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration, the convener of Okugbe Isoko for Sheriff, Chief Kome Okpobor, the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has empowered 300 persons with 100, 000 naira each in Isoko nation […]
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IDU Youth Wing Setup Interim Committee, With Emeni As President June 13, 2025
By Michael Ekokoruwe Isoko Development Union Youth Wing, yesterday, set up an interim committee to run the affairs of the Union for a period of six months as Joel Emeni clinged the position of the president. The event held at the Isoko Development Union (IDU) national Secretariat Oleh, Isoko South local government area […]
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Missing Children: Council Chairman Abolishes Iron Scavengers In Agbarho June 12, 2025
IN a measure geared towards ending disappearance of children in Agbarho Community, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, Chairman, Ughelli North Local Government Area has abolished the activities of iron scavengers in Agbarho Kingdom, and set up an investigative committee to carry out a proper investigation into the matter. Egbo gave the order during an enlarged security […]
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Stolen 2-Month Old Baby From Suspected Thief In Ughelli June 11, 2025
A 2-month-old baby has been recovered by rescuers as police attached to the Ughelli Area Command have arrested a man suspected to has allegedly stolen the baby in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The suspect identified as Lucky had allegedly entered the bedroom where the two months and two weeks old […]
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INCITING: Of Gov Oborevwori Appointing Monarchs Without Subjects June 11, 2025
By Zik Gbemre The trajectory is creeping into the Delta State Government where Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is captured as appointing monarchs for new or vacant stools for various kingdoms in the state. For some time now, the state media team, in the highlight of new projects approved by the Governor for execution, has often […]
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Hon Mutu Commended For Free Medical Outreach, Grassroot Empowerment In Bomadi And Patani June 11, 2025
In a shining example of people-centered leadership, RT Hon. Nicholas Mutu, the member representing Bomadi and Patani Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has once again extended his humanitarian gesture through a free medical outreach across both local government areas. Thousands of residents have benefitted from the initiative, which is part of his consistent […]
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The Tears In Aladja And My Fears For 2031 June 9, 2025
By Annabel Ogheneganre On Wednesday June 4, 2025, one of the worst fears of the Aladja people in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State was confirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Half of the entire space known and called Aladja community has been ceded to Isaba Community, a small Ijaw enclave […]
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Igbide Rises Again: Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Visionary Leadership Restores Peace And Harmony To Igbide Community June 9, 2025
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has solidified his legacy as a beacon of peace and security in Delta State. His decisive actions through the office of the SSG, Peace and Conflict Resolution in bringing peace and harmony back to Igbide Community in Isoko South local Government Area which has been enmeshed in leadership tussle for some […]
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Delta Exco Approves Multi-Billion Naira Road Projects, N6.7bn UBEC Counterpart Fund June 6, 2025
The Delta State Executive Council, Thursday, approved series of multi-billion naira road construction and rehabilitation projects aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting economic activities across the state. The council also approved the release of N6.7 billion as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) grant for educational development. The approvals, […]
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One Dead As CP-SAT, Recovers Guns, Ammunition, Others Across Delta June 4, 2025
THE Delta State Commissioner of Police Special Assignment Team, (CP-SAT) has recovered one Ak-47 rifle with ammunition in a special tactical assignment as one of the suspects died from bullet wounds in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Edafe, the […]
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