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By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa The ancient town of Oginibo community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State is agog and wearing new looks as all roads leads to and dignitaries get prepared to attend the epochal and historic installation of Mrs Omoteokolo Gbagbeke as the ‘Okpako Ewheya’ (eldest …

Mbiama community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State was agog penultimate Monday when the ancient and commercial border community between Bayelsa and Rivers states enthroned a new paramount ruler as a custodian of the culture and tradition of the Engenni. This was as the community’s council of …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The town of Evwreni in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was a bee hive of activities as family, friends and guests of the families of Evang. Godwin and late Mrs. Patricia Awhin and of Evang. Felix and Mrs. Jelina Omuedjara, both of Evwreni …

By Gogo Ada Rufus Mbere Crème’ de la crème’ of society stormed the ancient Okrika Kingdom to witness the formal chieftaincy installation and admission ceremony of Chief Precious Kalade Orupabo Abibo into the Kirike Divisional Council of Chiefs, Walga as chief and head of the Abibo War Canoe House. The …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri Evwreni kingdom, which majorly comprised Evwreni and Unenurhie communities in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was recently thrown into mourning as the remains of the late Mr. Sylvester Adjogbe, aged 34 was buried amidst tears. The young graduate, who was full of life, …

By Young Erhiurhoro Our personality of study in this literary piece, late HRM, Uqdufovwe Ogbi, Oyise 1 was the first Odion’Rode of Uwheru kingdom to gain recognition from the British colonial government, under Urhobo Western Division, in the late 1800. (Read the book, ‘The Urhobo People’ by Prof. Obaro Ikimi). …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri The solemnization of the holy matrimony between Miss Akpevwoghene Victorious Omuedjara and Mr. Kenneth Marhire Awhin, both of Evwreni town in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State is scheduled to hold on Saturday 12th December, 2020 at St. Paul Anglican Church, Evwreni.  According to …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri Ven. Charles Oghenevweta Esegba, an indigene of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was among the twenty archdeacons collated by His Lordship, Rt. Revd. Edafe B. Emamezi, the bishop of Western Izon Diocese in a Holy Communion collation service held on …

By Gogo Ada Rufus Mbere Crème de la crème of the society from all walks of life converged last week Saturday to honour a young, vibrant and humble man, Rufus Geoffrey Edeh, who hooked his pretty heartthrob, Mgboisire, at a blissful wedding, held at Bethel Anglican Church, Amadi-Ama in Port …

By Young Erhiurhoro, Warri Late Mrs. (Olori) Itumiruke Akpososo, aged 65, who passed away on April 12, 2020, has been committed to Mother Earth recently at her home town of Evwreni in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State with fanfare. The burial ceremony which was conducted according the …