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Ughelli Court Road: Four Months After Council’s Promise, Workers Groan Over Delay

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Judiciary workers in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have lamented the prolonged delay in rehabilitating a section of road leading to the court premises, saying the deplorable condition continues to cause hardship for judges, magistrates, lawyers, court officials and litigants. The workers expressed disappointment that the rehabilitation of the road had yet to be completed, four months after the Ughelli North Local Government Council reportedly assured the court that the project would be delivered within one month. A senior judiciary worker, who spoke on condition of…

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APC Loyalty Costs Eyamu Health Supervisory Councilor Position In Ughelli North

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Political tension has gripped the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported removal of Hon. Eyamu Edmund Akpotu as Supervisory Councillor for Health, amid allegations that his political loyalties may have influenced the decision. The development, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday during the council’s executive meeting, has triggered concerns within the All Progressives Congress (APC), with party stakeholders questioning whether Akpotu’s political affiliations contributed to the decision. Sources familiar with the meeting said Akpotu was present and participated in the opening…

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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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My Life, Businesses Not Safe After NDC 10,000-Man Rally in Ughelli’ — Tobore Cries Out

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Chieftain of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ambassador Agbah Alex Tobore, has raised the alarm over alleged threats to his life and businesses following the 10,000-man rally organised by the party in Ughelli, Delta State.   Tobore, who spoke to newsmen yesterday after his business premises was sealed by the Ughelli North Local Government Council, alleged that the action was politically motivated and connected to his role in organising the rally. He said the sealing of his business came barely a day after the march, adding that he had received…

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Ughelli North Chair Unveils Two-Year Scorecard, Cites Gains in Infrastructure, Health, Security

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By Philo Ezewu   The Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Olorogun Jaro Movudu Egbo, has said his administration has recorded remarkable achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, security, environmental sanitation and workers’ welfare within its first two years in office.   Presenting the administration’s two-year scorecard, Egbo said the projects and programmes executed by the council were a testament to its commitment to transparency, accountability and people-centred governance.   He disclosed that the Ultra-Modern Ughelli North Local Government Secretariat Complex is at an advanced stage of…

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Motorists Call For Emergency Repair Of Isoko Road Failed Portions In Ughelli North

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MOTORISTS and road users in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have appealed to the state government to urgently provide a lasting solution to some failed portion of the dualized Isoko road in the metropolis to avoid lost of lives.     The called was made following the failed portions of the Isoko road by Eco Bank that have caved in posing a potential danger to life and properties.   Speaking, a tricycle rider, Mr Daniel said, “The current state of that portion of Isoko road by Eco…

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Schools, Markets Shutdown As Delta Community Protest Against PG Return

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Schools, markets and other commercial activities in Uwheru community were shutdown as the people staged a peaceful protest to reject the reinstatement of the their suspended former president general by the Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman without due consultation.   The protesters armed with placards with inscriptions and a white coffin stained with red liquid, rejected their suspended president general, Chief MacPherson Igbedi reinstatement during a security meeting held at the council Secretariat last Monday.   It was learned that, the president general of Uwheru kingdom, Chief MacPherson Igbedi…

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Bakery Owner 78 Others Arraigned At Special Environmental Sanitation In Ughelli

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  A bakery owner and over 78 others were arraigned before a mobile court sitting at Post office presided by Magistrate Rita Efiuvwere for violating sanitation laws during the ‘Special Environmental Sanitation’ exercise in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta. The Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo declared Thursday a Special Environmental Sanitation and all stores and shops both public and private were shut from 6-10:am. At Post office roundabout, over 78 ‘Special Environmental Sanitation’ defaulters were arraigned and fine accordingly according to their various offence.…

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Female Traditional Chief, Arrested For Allegedly Buying Stolen Cement In Delta

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      A female traditional Chief, has been arrested by the Ughelli North Council Chairman for allegedly buying the stolen cement meant for the construction of Cottage Health Center and others ongoing projects in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.     The suspect identified of Chief Rose Akamu as arrested at her shop opposite the Ughelli Area Command after an intelligence report.   It would be recalled that over 450 bags of cement and rods were declared missing and one Mr Iborogu Samson was arrested in…

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UGHELLI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILLORS NEED THE SUPPORT OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS IRRESPECTIVE OF OUR POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS

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  By Jeckins Ejiro Wisike   The suppression of entitlements and benefits of the Ughelli North Local Government Council Legislature Arm by the Executive is a clear violation of democratic principles and a blatant disregard for constitutional responsibilities. The denial of operational vehicles to the elected Councillors—who represent the people—undermines their ability to effectively perform their legislative duties. It is unjust and undemocratic for the Executive Arm to withhold these entitlements, which are essential for the proper functioning of the Local Government system. The separation of powers is a cornerstone…

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