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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The final burial rites for late Mama Iwari Omote Ogbono have been slated for November 10 and 11, 2023 at Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.  According to a statement signed by Mama’s eldest son, Mr. Reuben Eretare Ogbono, and …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri It was a celebration of longevity recently, among the Urhobo and Isoko people of Delta State, as late Mama Esther Blackie Idogun, aged 101 years, was laid to rest at her hometown, Agbarha-Otor, the traditional headquarters of Agbarha kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri As a result of the protracted intra-communal crisis that rocked the Evwreni kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State over alleged failed leadership, Unenurhie community, a distinct member of Evwreni kingdom, have started agitations to have their own separate and independent kingdom.  …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The Uku-in-charge and son of the founder of the Igbe Orhe Ofuafo Oghene Healing Home, Uku Simon Imoni Efedudu, has said religion and tribalism have torn Nigerians, including thousands of families in the country, apart. He made this assertion recently during one of the Igbe …

By Young E Freeborn, Warri Indigenes of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, in conjunction with the community leadership, recently organized a seminar as a step to raise the standard of education in the community. The community also called on the state government to provided the …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The president-general of Otogor community, traditional headquarters of the ancient Ogor Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. U.K. Emmanuel Tobi Ediri, has inaugurated the community youth executive, task force committee and other committees to aid his leadership pilot the affairs …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The Fidelis Support Group (FSG), a “popular and vibrant” political pressure group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has paid a condolence visit to Dr. Johnson Abrucha, the ‘Akpohor’ (Deputy Speaker) of Unenurhie community over the …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The palatial home of the president-general of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Peter Maison, was recently agog as he celebrated his birthday anniversary with his family, friends and community members; even as he dedicated the anniversary to orphans …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Olori (Dr.) Joseph Oboburu Sunday, the founder and general overseer of St. Joseph Holy Water Liberation Centre Ministry has called on Nigerians to imbibe the virtue of religious tolerance as the only way to sustain peace and unity in the country.  The Igbe religious leader …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The rich and popular annual Ohworhu cultural festival, of the Unenurhie people in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, is set to be celebrated on September 17, 2023 at the village square. This is as organisers of the event have called on the …