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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri A community leader in Uwheru kingdom, Mr. Paris Ukpemeku, has called on the Delta State government to reopen the Okugbe Secondary School, Ogode, in Uwheru kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, which he said “was abandoned many years ago,” impacting negatively on …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Hon. Fidelis Adjogbe, a former SSA to the immediate past governor of Delta State and founder of the Fidelis Support Group (FSG), has called on well-meaning Nigerians, corporate organizations and other non-governmental organisations in the country to give full support and attention to orphans, children …

By Young E. Freeborn It was celebration galore amongst guests, friends and family members as Apostle Michael Ephron, the founder and general overseer of the Redeemed Flocks International Gospel Centre, Odi community in Bayelsa State, gave out his younger sister, Miss Mary Ephron, in marriage to Mr. Reuben Iboyi Ishokiri, …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The member representing Ughelli North Constituency II at the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon (Barr) Spencer Obokpare Ohwofa, has felicitated with his father, Sir (Chief) Simeon Ohwofa, on his birthday, describing him as “a beacon of hope and a positive role model.” Hon. Ohwofa, …

The chairman of Khana Local Government Area in Rivers State, Dr. Thomas Bariere, has been honoured with the prestigious Ambassador of Peace Award by the Catholic Women Organization Bori Deanery at his home town, Baen Community. This recognition celebrates Dr. Bariere’s “exceptional leadership qualities and unwavering commitment to restoring peace …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri Otogor community, the traditional headquarters of the Ogor kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State recently heaved a sign of relief as its president general, Hon. U.K. Emmanuel Tobi Ediri, and his executive cabinet organized a town hall meeting to discuss some salient …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa High Chief Seiyefa Koroye of Toru-Orua has been elected the new Pere of Tarakiri Kingdom in Bayelsa State. The new Pere was elected on the second ballot, at Ebedbiri Secondary School on Saturday, July 29, 2023. The Electoral Committee chairman, High Chief Ayakeme Whiskey, while declaring the results of …

By Emmanuel Ovundah, Port Harcourt Some landowners, under the aegis of United Pipeline Host Families and Communities Association of Rivers State have urged President Bola Tinubu to compel the management of Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Company Limited (NLNG) to obey the order of the 9th Senate of the National Assembly …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri An old bridge bestriding the Unenurhie river in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, and forming a boundary between Unenurhie and Evwreni communities, along the East-West road, has again claimed more lives.  According to locals, the bridge, which was badly affected by the …

        The joy of His Royal Highness Eze Anthony Worlu Akarolo, a justice of peace and paramount ruler of Elekahia Community in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State knew no bounds as he was bestowed with Peace and Development Award by the Niger Delta Media Forum. The award …