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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was a blend of both Urhobo and Yoruba cultures recently as Mr. Daniel Godwin Ekpokpobe, a renowned All Progressives Congress, APC, member and key supporter of the Omo-Agege gubernatorial race from Oviore-Ovu community, Agbon kingdom in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was recently agog as a new Otota’Rode (speaker) of the community, Engr. Frank Imudje, was presented and installed by the Odion’Rode-In-Council. Presenting Engr. Imudje to the community during the traditional installation ceremony, the Akpohor …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The president-general of Unenurhie community, Mr. Peter Maison, has dissociated himself and his community from the recent fracas that rocked Evwreni community. Our correspondent gathered that a young man was shot dead in the fracas, allegedly by one Mr. Festus Wilfred, while, his (Mr. Festus) …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri In a bid to “appreciate God’s goodness in his life,” Prince Oghenerukevwe Okifo, the founder of a non-governmental organization in Delta State, the Prince Oghenekevwe Okifo Foundation (POOF), has sponsored 15 youths to acquire entrepreneurial skills in various trades and businesses. The one-year skills acquisition …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was celebration of longevity and old age as Olorogun Pa. Samson Ughojor Abrucha was recently installed and celebrated as the Okpako-Orere (oldest man) of Unenurhie community, Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.  The special traditional event which brought together …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was celebration and jubilation among the people of Uwheru in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as High Chief Evang. Jabin Okiemute Oyibokure was recently declared the new Odion’Rode of Uwheru kingdom by the Erovie royal community. The Erovie royal community is …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The popular and renowned annual Ohworhu masquerade festival of the Unenurhie people in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State is billed to hold on September 14, 2022 at the community’s dancing arena. The festival is to feature different cultural activities such as escorting …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri All is now set for the installation of Pa. Samson Abrucha as the ‘Okpako-Orere’ of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. An invitation letter jointly signed by Papa’s oldest son, who is also the deputy speaker of the community, Dr. …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A respected community leader and devout Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) member, late Mr. Evans Onakpoberuo Iloloje was recently laid to rest at the age of 79 at his hometown, Unenurhie community, Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.  The funeral, which …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The Odion’Rode -in-Council of Evwreni Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has announced the passage of its fifteenth Odion’Rode, His Highness Obakowho Amrophe, who joined his ancestors at the age of 54. The announcement which was contained in a statement issued …