By Patrick Ochei It was a moment of cultural pride and royal reverence as ESV Sir Peter Isioma Kifordu, a young professional surveyor from the neighbouring community of Issele-Azagba, paid a courtesy visit to the palace of His Royal Majesty, Agbogidi Obi Nduka, the highly revered monarch of the Issele-Uku Kingdom. The visit, which took place at the royal palace in Issele-Uku, was described by Sir Kifordu as both a personal and cultural engagement, aimed at fostering a cordial relationship with the throne in admiration of the monarch’s remarkable leadership and dedication to the advancement of the kingdom. Speaking during…
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Governor of Delta State and Visitor to Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has justified the decision of the state government to establish three additional state-owned universities, noting that the move has significantly expanded access to higher education for thousands of students. The governor spoke on Saturday during the maiden convocation ceremony of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, where 416 pioneer graduates were awarded first degrees across the Faculties of Agriculture, Arts, Behavioural Sciences, Computing, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences and Sciences. Oborevwori said the establishment of the three universities in 2021 was a deliberate response to the growing number…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Founder and President of LightRay! Media Books and Creative Society, Lady Ejiro Umukoro, has officially flagged off the first-ever Distortion World Book Day Festival in Delta State, calling for urgent action to revive reading culture and rebuild libraries across the state. The historic literary initiative, themed “That Which Bends, Transcends,” was launched on Friday in Asaba and drew participation from government officials, educators, literary enthusiasts, students and civil society groups. The event also featured the official launch of the novel “Distortion,” a Ministry of Education-approved literature text currently recommended for schools in Delta…
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday declared that Delta has effectively become a no-go area for opposition political parties due to the visible achievements of his administration across the state. The governor made the assertion during the inauguration of the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko Kingdom and other network of roads in Asaba, both in Oshimili South Local Government Area. Speaking at the ceremony, elated Oborevwori said the extensive infrastructure development under his administration had strengthened public confidence in government and positioned the state for continued political dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said: “When…
By Paul Dada According to him, part of the arrangement involves refunding funds believed to have been obtained unlawfully. A former aviation minister in Nigeria, Stella Oduah, and a co-defendant have signalled their intention to settle a ₦2.5 billion fraud case through a plea bargain arrangement before the Federal High Court in Abuja. During proceedings on Thursday, Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo, informed the court that both defendants had approached the Attorney-General of the Federation to negotiate a plea agreement. According to him, part of the arrangement invOOduaolves refunding funds believed to have been obtained unlawfully. “They have made…
by Funke Egbemode Nobody understands. How could she do it? Why did she do it after all these years? An affair after 25 years of marriage and three grown-up children? What is she still looking for? What has God not blessed her with? Her husband is well- to-do, healthy and the children are doing well. But Madam B did it and it’s done. She’s 52 and is cheating on her husband. It’s hard to understand, I guess, but it happened and somewhere, as you read this, it is probably happening again. Older women stepping out on their spouses. There are…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS S/N NAME MISSION APPROVED 1. SENATOR GRACE BENT: LOME-TOGO 2. SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA 3. IKPEAZU VICTOR: SPAIN 4. NKECHI LINDA UFOCHUKWU: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL 5. MAHMUD YAKUBU: QATAR 6. PAUL OGA ADIKWU: THE VATICAN CITY HOLY SEE 7. VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS: THE PHILIPPINES 8. MR. RENO OMOKRI: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 9. HON. (ENGR.) ABASI BRAIMAH (FMHR): BUDAPEST, HUNGARY 10. MRS. ERELU…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Chief (Engr.) Ogochukwu Frank Olisa, the Ebubedike I of Oko Kingdom in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, has congratulated Chief Solomon Arenyeka on his emergence as the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State. In a statement issued on Friday, Chief Olisa described Arenyeka’s election as well-deserved, expressing confidence in his ability to provide purposeful leadership for the party in the state. Recalling his days at Hussey College Warri, Chief Olisa, The Ebubedike I of Oko Kingdom, noted that the new chairman possesses the foresight, diplomacy, and…
by Sam Omatseye It was a great day for the Itsekiri, and for the language. When the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, bestowed the chieftaincy title, Utukpa Oritse, on First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, he probably did not know it was an extraordinary moment for Ugbajo, the tribe and its tongue. Utukpa means light or lamp, and the First Lady gave the Itsekiri language a platform I have not seen in my lifetime. Her tongue lit fore for her people. The world had to watch, even when they did not understand. First Lady Oluremi gave Itsekiri a voice and platform.…
By Nelson Agbajor Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has been honoured with a Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Urhobo Nation and his commitment to public service. The award was presented by the Urhobo Catholic Community of St. John Mary Vianney Catholic Church during the Urhobo Cultural Day celebration and the formal welcome of His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido to the Asaba Region. The event, held in December 2025 in Asaba, Delta State, was themed “Urhobo: Our Culture, Our Pride.” Presenting the honour, the organisers commended Senator…