Oporoza, September 7, 2026 — Immediate Past Deputy Governor of Delta State, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq., has congratulated His Royal Majesty, King Oboro Gbaraun II, JP, the Pere of the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, on his inauguration as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Institute for Niger Delta Studies (INDS), Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. Otuaro, in a congratulatory message issued on Monday, described the new responsibility bestowed on the monarch as a well-deserved recognition of his exemplary leadership, wisdom, statesmanship and commitment to the development and advancement of the Niger Delta. He said the inauguration represented…
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By Ben Murray-Bruce Atiku Abubakar is wrong. Bringing back the fuel subsidy is not the answer. We tried it for forty years. It made a few men billionaires, it fed smugglers at our borders, and it never once put money in the pocket of the woman selling tomatoes by the roadside. Going back to it would be going back to the same thieves. Mr President, you have done well. Removing the subsidy was hard and you did it. You have also sent far more money to the states than any President before you. The Federal Government has done its part.…
By Okoi Obono-Obla Something earthshaking and fundamental to Africa’s development happened on Friday, 5 September 2026, in the hallowed, wood-panelled chambers of the United Nations General Assembly. The Assembly endorsed a new world map that represents Africa in its true, larger size, in what has been described as the culmination of a campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups. The resolution, titled “Correct the Map: rebalancing global cartographic representation and promoting equitable representation of the world’s regions, particularly Africa,” was sponsored by the Republic of Togo on behalf of the African Group and backed by the African Union. It…
In a historic move to reshape the global fight against human trafficking, Next2None Support Initiative, a non governmental organization and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) officially joined forces to unveil Africa’s first-ever international fashion for social impact mega-campaign. Tagged “Threads of Resilience: Fashion for Freedom,” the groundbreaking initiative strategically unites the worlds of global fashion, international cinema, and elite sports into a singular, powerhouse movement designed to prevent exploitation, empower youth, and restore survivor dignity. The partnership follows the formal signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both organizations on August 27,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated with the Obi of Owa Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, OON, as he marks 67 years on the throne. The Governor, in a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the Owa monarch as an accomplished traditional institution custodian whose long reign has remained synonymous with peace, stability and the advancement of his kingdom. Oborevwori commended the monarch for his sustained commitment to the unity and progress of Owa Kingdom, as well as his invaluable contributions to the development of Delta State. He…
By OurHeritageReporter Wealthy influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, also known as Denisi or Ego, died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a luxury vacation in Thailand with his wife … and a coroner says the cosmetic treatment caused a fatal embolism. The 43-year-old British-Nigerian businessman had 40 milliliters of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine injected into his penis at an unnamed Thai clinic in March, according to an inquest at Inner West London Coroners’ Court. Igho was staying at a Marriott hotel in Bangkok with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen. After the procedure, the couple went for a massage, where Igho…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and other dignitaries on Saturday paid their final respects to the late Dr. Joseph Sisanmi Otumara, as he was laid to rest in Warri. Otumara, a renowned medical doctor, politician and administrator, died after a life of public service that saw him occupy several key positions in Delta State. The funeral service, held at Yonwuren College, Ugbuwangue, Warri, was conducted by the Itsekiri Pastors Association, led by Bishop Mike Oyemiren. Others who…
The Delta State Government has announced fresh measures to cushion the effects of economic hardship and boost the purchasing power of residents through infrastructure development, workers’ welfare, empowerment programmes and strategic investments. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing a press conference in Asaba. He said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had directed the administration to intensify programmes capable of stimulating economic activity at the grassroots and ensuring that the benefits of ongoing economic reforms were felt directly by households. Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Executive Assistant to the…
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has called for greater unity, cultural preservation and strategic networking among the Urhobo people, saying the nation can only achieve its full potential when its people work together and deliberately prepare the next generation for leadership. Dafinone made the call during a visit to the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Engr. Michael Ogheneovo Orugbo, JP, KP, Okporua I, where he sought the monarch’s prayers, blessings and counsel on his continued service to Delta Central and the advancement of the Urhobo nation. The senator said his office remained open to traditional…
By Esada Uyono, Former Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Cyril Ogodo, has urged his supporters and political associates in Delta Central Senatorial District to support the return of Senator Ede Dafinone to the National Assembly in the 2027 elections. Ogodo, while rallying support for Dafinone, said the senator had demonstrated commitment to the people of the district, stressing that continuity was necessary to sustain the gains recorded under his representation. “I am calling on all our supporters, leaders and members across Delta Central to stand firmly behind Senator Ede Dafinone. We must support continuity and…