By Ogele News Correspondent Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube says he has no reason to seek harm against Government Ekpemupolo ,and that if anything, history runs in the opposite direction. “I once saved his life,” he told Ogele News. Ajube was responding to circulating allegations suggesting hostility between himself and Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, which he described as false and a deliberate distraction from the real issues facing the Niger Delta. He spoke amid growing debate over pipeline surveillance contracts, insisting that both history and those who lived through the crisis years know the truth of what passed between…
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The College of Former Speakers of the Delta State House of Assembly has extended warm felicitations to the incumbent Speaker, Rt Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, as he marks his 47th birth anniversary. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group, through its spokesman, Victor Ochei, commended Guwor’s “exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to legislative excellence” since assuming office as Speaker of the 8th Assembly. Ochei noted that Guwor, who also serves as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, has “demonstrated remarkable capacity in steering the affairs of the Assembly with maturity and foresight, while fostering…
By Shirley Binitie The Delta State Judiciary has officially announced its Easter recess, with all High Court sittings set to be suspended for one week beginning Friday, April 3, 2026. The directive, approved by the Chief Judge of Delta State, Hon. Justice Tessy Diai, will see court activities paused until Friday, April 10, 2026. Normal judicial proceedings are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 13, 2026. According to a statement issued by the Office of the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice in Asaba, the recess is in line with existing legal provisions governing court operations in the…
The Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Delta State Council, Comrade Wilson Asekutu, has been honoured with the National Excellent Leadership Award (NELAL), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to labour relations, workers’ welfare, and national development. The award ceremony was organised by the National Excellent Leadership Award and Lecture platform, under the leadership of its Director-General, Dr. Lotanna Okoye. The initiative celebrates individuals who have demonstrated measurable impact across various sectors in Nigeria. It is a sub-project of the African Change Makers Accelerators Programme, organised by the African Award Group, with the Professional Public Speaking and Leadership Academy…
OLOMU – A defining moment in Nigeria’s legal history has emerged with the elevation of HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, FCIArb, Eyavwie-Alakal I, the Ohworode of Olomu, to the prestigious position of Chairman of the Body of Benchers of Nigeria. His emergence is not merely ceremonial—it is a powerful statement about integrity, excellence, and the enduring relevance of principled leadership in the nation’s legal system. Renowned for his towering influence both as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and as a revered traditional ruler, Akpomudje brings to the role a rare blend of intellectual depth, cultural wisdom, and unwavering commitment to justice.…
Traditional rulers, political stakeholders, and community leaders from Delta North have visited Senator Ned Nwoko at the National Assembly, reaffirming their collective demand for the creation of Anioma State and presenting a united front on what they described as a long-standing quest for equity and self-determination. The delegation, comprising revered monarchs, opinion leaders, and representatives of various interest groups across the Anioma region, emphasized that the agitation for statehood is not driven by individual ambition but represents the shared will of the people. According to them, the movement has remained consistent for decades, cutting across political affiliations and…
The Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, has endorsed the forthcoming 3rd edition of the Advocate Annual Lecture Series, expressing his readiness to attend and offering prayers for the success of this year’s event. The monarch gave his blessing when a delegation from Advocate Publication Ltd, led by its Managing Director and Publisher, Mr. Shedrack Onitsha, paid him a courtesy visit to formally inform him of the programme and extend an official invitation. During the visit, Oharisi III commended the initiative, describing it as a timely platform for intellectual engagement on critical national issues, while wishing the…
By Enitan Abel Johngold A seasoned administrator and communications strategist, Mrs Patricia Nkiru Umunna, has emerged as the new Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Committee of Heads of Federal Government Establishments (COHEADS), Delta State chapter. Mrs Umunna, who currently serves as Deputy Director, Human Resources Management (HRM) at the National Orientation Agency (NOA), was overwhelmingly elected during the committee’s meeting held in Asaba on Tuesday. Her emergence has been widely applauded by colleagues and stakeholders, who describe her as an astute administrator with a proven track record of excellence in public service. Known for her professionalism, diligence, and interpersonal…
EFFURUN— Traditional rulers from Ijaw, Urhobo, Isoko and Ndokwa extractions in Delta State have endorsed Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd for the pipeline surveillance contract, urging Bola Ahmed Tinubu to renew and expand its mandate. The endorsement followed an enlarged meeting of the monarchs held on Monday at the palace of HRM Dr. Emmanuel E. Sideso, OON, JP, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom. The communique issued was signed on behalf of the 50 traditional rulers present by HRM Emmanuel Ekemejewa Sideso Abe I, JP. OON, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom and Chairman, Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council, HRM(Capt) King Joseph 1, Timiya…
It has been three years since you took your final bow and were committed to mother earth, dearest Mom. Yet, your presence remains ever strong in our hearts, in our homes, and in the values you so lovingly instilled in us. Time may have passed, but the void you left behind reminds us daily of how truly special you were. You were born into a disciplined and hardworking family, and from those early years, you embodied resilience, diligence, and grace. Though life presented its challenges – especially with the early loss of your father, you rose above every limitation with…