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Ogbodo: Military Ambush In Okuama Not Caused By Communal Crisis But Tied To Illegal Oil Bunkering

March 22, 2024 Admin

Former Editor of Guardian Newspaper and Niger Delta leader of thought, Abraham Ogbodo, has said that the ambush and murder of the troops from the 181 Amphibious Battalion is not connected to the communal crisis between Okuama and Okoloba, but instead connected to illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta. During an interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday, the Urhobo indigene also said that the military should give investigators access into the Okuama community so that they can find out reasons behind the attack that killed 16 soldiers. Ogbodo…

Opinion & Analysis: Okuama Is No More!

March 21, 2024March 22, 2024 Admin

By Sunny Awhefeada The above title reechoes a significant statement in the understanding of the disruptive essence of colonialism in Africa as depicted in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, a novel which is crucial to the understanding of the African predicament. It was Obierika who told his audience including his great friend Okonkwo, “Abame is no more”. The village of Abame was wiped out because her people killed a Whiteman the very symbol of the colonialism in Africa. The colonial enterprise left in its wake a series of punitive…

Nicholas Mutu Condemns Killing Of The Army In Delta

March 18, 2024 Admin

Member of the House of Representatives, representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency of Delta State, Hon. Nicholas Mutu has condemned Thursday’s killing of 16 soldiers by some irate youths of Okuama community, an Urhobo enclave in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Mutu, who is the Chairman of the Gas Committee in the House, described the action as “barbaric and inhuman.” Mutu, who is also the Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Carcus in the House of Representatives, made his position on the tragic incident known in a statement issued by his…

2027: Egukawhore Backs Oborevwori For Second Term, Hails Isoko Unity November 3, 2026
A prominent Isoko leader, stakeholder and oil magnate, High Chief (Dr.) Victor Emonena Egukawhore, has commended the Isoko nation for demonstrating unity and solidarity, insisting that Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, deserves re-election in 2027 because of his administration’s developmental strides and impact on the people. Egukawhore popularly called Wayles and referred to as […]
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2027: Urhobo Risks More Marginalisation If It Sticks To Opposition Politics — Dafinone November 3, 2026
…Says Delta Central Must Learn From Past Political Mistakes Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has warned that the Urhobo nation risks further political marginalisation if it continues to pursue opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dafinone, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the 2027 senatorial election, said the […]
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Bayelsa Thanksgiving: My Successor Must Be God-Fearing, Diri Declares November 2, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged anyone aspiring to succeed him in 2027 to seek God’s guidance and approval, declaring that the next governor of the state must be a God-fearing individual. Diri said no human being could frustrate a candidate approved by God, stressing that the affairs of […]
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2027: APC No Threat, I’m Best Qualified for Ogbia Seat — Sokari November 2, 2026
By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Ogbia Federal Constituency, Dr. Mercy Daniel Sokari, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) poses no threat to her ambition, expressing confidence in her chances of winning the 2027 general elections. Sokari, who described herself as the best-qualified […]
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2027: Abeke Vows To Deliver Sapele For Dafinone, Says Urhobo Needs Ranking Senator November 2, 2026
Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Chief Bright Abeke, has vowed to mobilise massive votes for Senator Ede Dafinone in the 2027 general elections, declaring that his re-election is crucial to securing a ranking senator for the Urhobo nation and attracting more development to Delta Central Senatorial District. Abeke, who expressed confidence that Sapele would […]
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Akpodiete Honours Mother With Three University Scholarships, Targets 30 Awards In 2027 November 1, 2026
The Atawa-Akpodiete Foundation has awarded full university scholarships to three female students in memory of the late Chief Mrs Jessie Ukamaka Onogwuwe Akpodiete, mother of the foundation’s founder, Prof. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete. The scholarship awards, which form part of the foundation’s female empowerment initiative, will support the beneficiaries studying Business Education at Enugu State […]
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2027: Obi Vows To Build Agge Deep Seaport, Revive South-South Ports As Dickson Knocks APC October 31, 2026
…..NDC Presidential Candidate Promises 10,000MW Electricity, Free Basic Education By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has pledged to develop the proposed Agge Deep Seaport in Bayelsa State and rehabilitate major ports across the South-South geopolitical zone as part of his agenda to […]
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Oil Flows, Poverty Grows: Mulade Challenges Oborevwori Over Neglect Of Host Communities October 31, 2026
Dr Sheriff Mulade, a Niger Delta activist, has challenged the Delta State Government over the persistent neglect of oil-producing communities, declaring that the people whose land generates the state’s wealth are still suffering in the midst of plenty. Mulade, who spoke at the public presentation and launch of The Boom, Bane and Blood, authored by […]
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Delta Govt Threatens Sanctions Against Orere Bridge Contractor October 31, 2026
…….Izeze Faults Slow Progress, Rejects Rainy Season Excuse The Delta State Government has threatened sanctions against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge and Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area over unsatisfactory progress, warning that continued delays will no longer be tolerated. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), […]
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Delta Govt Threatens Sanctions Over Slow Pace of Orere Bridge, Road Projects October 31, 2026
The Delta State Government has warned that it may take action against the contractor handling the Orere River Bridge and Edjekota–Ewu–Orere Road projects in Ughelli South Local Government Area over what it described as an unsatisfactory pace of work. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the warning on […]
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