By Wilbet Ijeoma (NewsView) There was excitement in Obionyeonicha, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, on Monday as 70 farmers received agricultural inputs under the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES)/FADAMA programme of the state government. The beneficiaries, comprising 30 cassava farmers and 40 poultry farmers, received support aimed at boosting food production, creating sustainable livelihoods and strengthening household incomes. The empowerment exercise, held in Obionyeonicha community, was led by the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Chairman of the D-CARES State Steering Committee, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, who represented Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Speaking at the event, Ekedayen…
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The Palace of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku has dismissed claims of a territorial victory by some individuals from Ibusa following a ruling by the Delta State High Court, Asaba, insisting that the decision did not constitute a substantive judgment determining the boundary between the two communities. The Palace, in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, said the ruling in Suit No. AKU/11/2024 arose from a preliminary objection and should not be interpreted as a fresh determination of the disputed boundary. The suit involves His Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr.) Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, and…
Dr. Augustine Isikwei Ojogbo, the Delta North Senatorial Candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Chief Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan, describing him as a visionary leader, compassionate physician and statesman whose contributions to the development of the state will remain enduring. Uduaghan, who served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, died on October 19, 2026, days before his 72nd birthday. In a tribute issued in honour of the former governor, Ojogbo said Uduaghan’s life and public service reflected a deep commitment to the wellbeing and advancement of the…
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Esq., has described the death of former Governor Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan, CON, as a major loss to Delta State and the Niger Delta, paying tribute to his contributions to governance, peace and regional development. Otuaro, in a condolence message, said the death of the former governor had robbed the state of an experienced statesman whose leadership and commitment to the wellbeing of the people would remain part of Delta State’s political history. He described Uduaghan as a compassionate leader, an elder statesman and a father figure whose…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has recalled the late former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan’s contribution to its Annual Lecture Series, highlighting his participation in a 2021 forum that examined pathways to economic transformation in the Niger Delta. In a condolence statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and jointly signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Emmanuel Enebeli, and Secretary, Shedrack Onitsha, DOPF expressed sympathy with the Uduaghan family and described the former governor’s death as a loss to Delta State and the wider region. The Forum identified Uduaghan’s appearance at its annual lecture in October 2021 as…
High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has expressed sadness over the reported death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan. Tompolo, in a condolence message signed by his Media Consultant, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, on Monday, October 19, 2026, said he received the news of the former governor’s death with profound sadness, noting that it was an unexpected development. The Ijaw leader recalled Uduaghan’s involvement in efforts to address militancy in the Niger Delta, particularly his support for the Presidential Amnesty Programme and pipeline…
Dr. Andrew Omagbemi Igban, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly, Warri South West Constituency II, has expressed deep sorrow over the reported passing of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan, describing his death as a painful loss to his family, political associates and the people of Delta State. In a condolence statement signed by Dr. Igban, he described the late former governor as a true Deltan, statesman and public servant whose years of service occupy an important place in the political history of the state. Igban noted that Uduaghan’s public service career…
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has expressed sadness over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a major loss to Delta State and Nigeria. Uduaghan, who died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, served as Commissioner for Health, Secretary to the Delta State Government and later as the state’s two-term governor. In a condolence message issued on Monday, Dafinone described the former governor as a distinguished statesman and dedicated public servant whose contributions to the development of Delta State would remain indelible. According to him,…
Managers of Cooperative Society have been challenged to encourage members to save and invest more consistently while developing attractive investment products and expanding the Society’s investment portfolio, thereby ensuring a continuous growth in the Society’s capital, assets, income and return on investment of members. Making this call while stepping up to charge as the President for 2026/2027 Cooperative Year of The Bodija (Ibadan) Unique Cooperative Investment & Credit Society, at the 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the International Conference Centre (ICC), University Of Ibadan, Mr Olufemi Adesope, said his new responsibility is a call to duty and “We…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, describing him as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the development of the state would not be forgotten. Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a statement issued by his family. In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori sympathised with the late governor’s wife, Roli, his children, the entire Uduaghan family, the Itsekiri nation and Deltans over the painful loss. The governor recalled Uduaghan’s years in…