By Frank Iroroh 16th May 2025 was not a pleasant day for the immediate past governor of Delta State, Sen Dr. A.I. Okowa. It was a day he will not forget in a hurry, a day he was literally laid on the ground, beaten up mercilessly, and trashed into the gutter by the courageous women of my community. He never bargained for what he got. He left the community as dejected as a wet hen. I guess some of us saw a recent viral video of the incident on the Internet, In the video clip the women of Idumuesah, my…
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By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The National Association of Seadogs, also known as Pyrates Confraternity, has raised the alarm over the peddling of illicit drugs in Asaba, Delta State, warning that the unchecked menace poses a serious security and public health threat. In a statement issued by Capoon of the Vito Corsica Deck (covering Aniocha/Oshimili and Ika federal constituencies), Michael Chukwuma Nwaidei, the organisation expressed dismay at the apparent inaction of the Delta State Government and relevant agencies, despite the growing visibility of drug abuse and trafficking, particularly among young people. Nwaidei singled out a notorious junction along Okpanam Road—by…
A wave of controversy has engulfed Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, following reports that the institution’s Registrar, Dr. Jude Okocha, under circumstanced that have sparked heated public debate. Online platforms were quick to circulate a bizarre story alleging high-handedness by the Governing Council, led by Hon. Paul Adingwupu, with accusations ranging from abuse of office and haughtiness to disregard for due process. However, after careful inquiry, supported by under-cover interviews and document analysis, a different picture has emerged, discrediting the earlier reportage that was deeply rooted in vendetta, without recourse to accountability, due process and institutional reforms. The initial public outrage…
By Fred Odu In fulfillment of his promise during the stakeholders’ summit on the creation of the proposed Anioma State, held in Asaba last August, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has announced the establishment of a Technical Committee to work on the requirements for achieving statehood. Senator Nwoko made the announcement during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Asagba Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN. He explained that while he would be handling the legislative aspects of the proposed Anioma State, the Technical Committee would focus on…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, MNIPR The Federal High Court in Benin has commenced hearing in the lawsuit filed by the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa against the Edo State Government over the alleged unlawful demolition of its national secretariat located at Oba Ewuare II Cultural Centre 7, Arena Way, Amagba, Benin City. The suit names Governor Monday Okpebholo as a key defendant, alongside other officials, over what NBM describes as the illegal trespass and destruction of its property. A 28-member legal team led by Chief Reginald Asiuwhu filed the case on June 4, 2025, seeking redress and compensation for what…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Executive Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Oil and Gas Matters, Chief Edafevwotu Akpos, has commended Governor Oborevwori, the Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Hon. Jaro Egbo, and the Agbarho monarch, HRM Samson Owhe Ogugu, Osuivie of Agbarho Kingdom, for their prompt response and intervention in the recent spate of child abductions in Agbarho. It will be recalled that women of Agbarho Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government recently staged a peaceful protest in Agbarho over the abduction of more than twenty-six (26) children by unknown persons within a span of…
In today’s world, many young women are more focused on marrying men who are already successful—those with stable jobs, nice cars, and big houses. To them, this is the ideal husband material. But what most of them fail to realize is that marrying a man whose life is already fully built comes with silent dangers. They don’t consider the reality of joining a life they didn’t help shape. They just want to walk in and enjoy the benefits, forgetting that every reward usually comes with a price. The truth is, most “already made” men rarely change. If he drinks, parties,…
By Kenneth Orusi In a resounding show of cross-party solidarity and grassroots strength, stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 5, Ubulu-Uku, have declared their unwavering support for Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, hailing him as the political backbone of the community and a benchmark for effective representation in Delta North. The endorsement came during a well-attended ward meeting on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the residence of the ward’s political leader, Prince Fred Mordi. Representing the Senator was his Deputy Chief of Staff and fellow ward member, Mr. Chiedu Abili, who delivered the Senator’s goodwill message and policy…
Hollywood veteran, Ngozi Ezeonu has lamented that she regretted her decision of divorcing her ex husband and never wished any of her children involve in divorce. The movie star posted this in her social media page I’m divorced. But I don’t ever want any of my children to be divorced. Divorce is something I never wished for or ever planned. It happened to me, and it was one of the most painful experiences of my life. That’s why I always tell my children, before you say I do, be sure you understand what marriage is really about. When my son…
It was a celebration of glory, legacy and memory, weekend, as Chiazor family of Idumuje Unor and Nwoko, Idumuje Ugboko in Aniocha North local government area of Delta state, bade farewell to their Matriarch,late Princess Mrs. Catherine Okwuobi Chiazor (nee Nwoko). A large crowd of family members and friends from across Nigeria and abroad besieged Idumuje Unor in honour of the departed Princess who passed away on Thursday 27th March 2025 in Arizona, United States of America at the age of 92. Late Princess Catherine Chiazor, was the daughter of the late Obi of Idumuje Ugboko, HRM Obi Nkeze Nwoko…