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By Young E. Freeborn, Ughelli The chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief (Barr.) Jaro Movudu Egbo, has said that the traditional positions of Odion’Rode and Osueghweya in Evwreni Kingdom are historic and recognised by the government. He said: “The Odion’Rode of Evwreni Kingdom usually comes …

Bayelsa: Anyama Community Seeks Govt Recognition As 57th Fe Atei Oge Festival Begins By Amos Odhe  All is set for the 2026 edition of the Anyama Fe Atei Oge Festival as Anyama Ijaw Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.  Ahead of a week-long celebration of the …

By Amos Odhe Elders and residents of Olugboboro Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have rejected an alleged directive by Oando PLC ordering the immediate suspension of the ongoing reclamation project in the area. In a letter addressed to the Chairman, Board of Trustees of SILGA …

By Young E. Freeborn, Ughelli The paramount ruler of the ancient Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty Oghenekevwe Kumane, Eruvwedede 3, will host traditional rulers from the Delta Central Senatorial District in August. Delta Central Senatorial District comprises eight local government areas …

By Our Reporter The 2026 Bini Riva Festival will begin in Koko, Delta State on August 8, 2026. “Bini Riva Life is a renaissance celebration of the people, communities and traditions of the Bini river country” Aimed at fostering unity and harmony among the people as well as steering national …

By Young E. Freeborn, Ughelli The president-general of the great Evwreni Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, Double Chief Kenneth Ukpebitere, aka ‘Arukugbe 1 of Evwreni’ has just added a year to his age. The birthday event, held on July 16, 2026 at his residence in Evwreni …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was jubilation galore for the pupils of Unenurhie Primary School, Unenurhie in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday, as free books, pencils and educational items were distributed to pupils of the school. The philanthropic gesture was described as educational support …

By Emma Sunday The Paramount Ruler of Akpor Kingdom in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Majesty, Levi Ozonwhonwu Oriebe, has urged residents of the kingdom to take ownership of environmental sanitation by clearing blocked drainage channels and desisting from indiscriminate dumping of refuse in gutters to mitigate …

The Women Development Council of the Mbaise Global Foundation has declared war on female trafficking in Mbaise, launching a major awareness campaign to protect girls and secure the future of the community. ‎ ‎The Council raised alarm over the rising tactics of traffickers who lure victims with fake job offers, …

‎…Promise to End Pollution, Provide Water, Power, Fire Trucks ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎In response to mounting pressures by a coalition of civil society activists and community women and youths, to urgently address the incidents of gas bubbles in Bille , a community in Degema Local Government of Rivers State, Governor …