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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 …

Plans have been concluded for the burial of Mrs Florence Igwe Okachuku (nee Ezerie) of Omudidia, Omuagi, Omouorlu, Omudioga Town in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. In a statement signed by her first son, Mr Johnson Okachuku regretted that “she left when her advice was needed most, noting …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was yet another remarkable festive period in Unenurhie community, Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State as a lover of cultural and traditional activities, Mr. Oghenekohwiroro Diamond Utuedor, was conferred with the special Unugbedjor chieftaincy title of the Ohworhu cultural …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri (Additional reports by Amos Okioma, Yenagoa) The great and ancient Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State recently celebrated a special cultural festival, known as ‘Ephorichiyi,’ with a call on Christians to always respect culture. The festival, according to our correspondents, …