UPU Youth Wing – Politics Governance

Re: Disqualification of Candidates – A Strong Note of Caution to the UPU Electoral Screening Committee

November 9, 2025 Admin

Information reaching us suggests that there are plans within the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Electoral Committee to disqualify certain aspirants from standing for elective positions on the alleged grounds that they are not “members” of the UPU. Such an action, if true, would not only be unconstitutional but could also trigger far-reaching consequences that may threaten the unity, credibility, and future of our revered apex body—the UPU. The UPU Constitution Is Clear on Membership Article 8 of the UPU 2024 Constitution defines membership without ambiguity. It recognizes every Urhobo…

A Betrayal Of Trust: Condemning The Urhobo Progressive Union’s Rejection Of Nationwide Protest

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 Admin

By Onovwiona Onoriode Blessed In a shocking display of apathy and complicity, the Youth Wing of the Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU) has denounced the proposed nationwide protest against the crippling hardship in Nigeria. This communique, signed by Activist Blessed Ughere, is a stark betrayal of the trust placed in the union by the Urhobo youth and a blatant contradiction of the values of progress and unity that the UPU purports to represent. By refusing to support the protest, the UPU Youth Wing is, in effect, condoning the status quo…

Halt Military Operation In Okuama Community, Agbobore Appeals To Tinubu

March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 Admin

The Welfare Officer of the Urhobo Progress Union, (UPU) Youth Wing Worldwide, Comrade Ese Simon Agbobore has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to halt the military operation in Okuama community, Ughelli South local government area of Delta State over the recent killing of some soldiers. Commiserating with Nigeria Army, families of the four officers and 13 soldiers killed recently at Okuama in Delta State, Agbobore appealed to the Federal Government to prevail on the Nigeria Army to seize fire of their reprisal attack on innocent lives. According…

Tompolo Hails, Calls Wike Consistent Performer On His Birthday December 14, 2025
The founder of Tantita Security Services Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, has described the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, as a constitent performer as he marked his birthday. High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo made this known in celebration of Wike’s birthday anniversary. Wike is the […]
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Oborevwori Condoles Diri, Family, Bayelsans Over Passing Of Ewhrudjakpo December 14, 2025
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt condolences to Governor Douye Diri, the Government and people of Bayelsa State over the passing of the state’s Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the death of Senator Ewhrudjakpo, affectionately […]
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2027: Ughelli North APC Leaders Strategize, Envisage Landslide Victory For Tinubu, Oborevwori, Others December 13, 2025
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, have unanimously pledged to deliver President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and all APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. The resolution was reached at a strategic meeting held at the Uduere country home of the Ughelli […]
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Ogbagah Succeeds Apah As NUJ Ughelli Correspondents Chapel Chairman December 13, 2025
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, inaugurated the newly elected executive on for the next three years, charging them to uphold the ethics of the profession. Those inaugurated that succeeded Comrade Sunday Apah led executive were, Comrade Matthias Ogbagah, Chairman; Comrade Moses Omovevah, Vice Chairman, Comrade Hezekiah Ovedhe Secretary […]
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Okuama: Late Oghoroko Family, Appeal, Demand The Release Of Corpse For Traditional Burial Rites December 12, 2025
THE immediate family members of the late president of Okuama community, have appealed to the state Governor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Army to release the corpse of Pa James Oghoroko who died in military detention. The family in a sober tune while speaking to newsmen at the home of […]
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Bayelsa State Government Confirms Eghrwudjakpo’s Death, Consoles Family December 12, 2025
The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed the death of the state deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Eghrwudjakpo with a condolences to the immediate family and political party.. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the State Governor, Sen Douye Diri described the death of his deputy as a painful […]
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Sen Dafinone Mourns Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death December 12, 2025
Senator Ede Dafinone has described the death of Senator Lawrence Eghrwudjakpo as shocking a s devastating that has left the entire nation and Urhobo nation in particular in a deep mourning state. He described the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State as a principles politician that is committed to public servant. He said, ‘I […]
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Breaking: Bayelsa Deputy Governor Dies In Office December 11, 2025
Bayelsa State deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Eghrwudjakpor has been confirmed dead while in office. Though the cause of his death could not be ascertained,it was learned that the deputy governor slumps and died in his office. Senator Lawrence Eghrwudjakpor hails from Ofoni community of Ekeremor local government area of Bayelsa State and he refused […]
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Sen Dafinone Bill On Chartered Planning Scales Through Second Reading December 11, 2025
The Senate on Wednesday advanced a major reform effort in Nigeria’s development planning architecture as the Bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Planning of Nigeria (CIPN), sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone, scaled Second Reading on the floor of the National Assembly. Senator Dafinone, who led the debate, said the Bill seeks to “grant […]
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Sen Dafinone Commends Nomination Of Clark-Omeru As Ambassador Designate December 11, 2025
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has commended the nomination of Ambassador-Designate Efe Alexandra Clark-Omeru, describing her as an accomplished diplomat whose professionalism, experience, and passion for national service will greatly enrich Nigeria’s foreign policy engagement. In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Senator Dafinone said, “I was delighted to receive […]
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