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By Justice Iyasere  In utter desperation and frustration in failing to push through his father to son succession plans, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, HRM Barr E.B.O Delekpe has dissolved the Udu traditional Council, promising to unilaterally set up a new Council made up of hand-picked young chiefs to drive  his agenda for Udu Kingdom, abrogating the 1979 Edict which brought him to power and tongue-lashing prominent Udu leaders for daring to share contrary opinion to his. The Ovie made the declaration on Thursday when members of the Ufuoma Udu mediation Committee on the UUC crisis, presented their report, affirming that instead of holding on to his unpopular choice of Chief Moses Uparan as the UUC President General, they would rather wish that a fresh election be conducted since Omiragwa Austin Akpotu Emaduku, whom the Ovie does not want to accept is the popular choice of Udu people. The Ovie, in a rage of fury, rubbished the report, branding all members of the Committee as stranger elements

  By Justice Iyasere  In utter desperation and frustration in failing to push through his father to son succession plans, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, HRM Barr E.B.O Delekpe has dissolved the Udu traditional Council, promising to unilaterally set up a new Council made up of hand-picked young chiefs to drive  his agenda for Udu Kingdom, abrogating the 1979 Edict which brought him to power and tongue-lashing prominent Udu leaders for daring to share contrary opinion to his. The Ovie made the declaration on Thursday when members of the Ufuoma Udu mediation Committee on the UUC crisis, presented their report, affirming that instead of holding on to his unpopular choice of Chief Moses Uparan as the UUC President General, they would rather wish that a fresh election be conducted since Omiragwa Austin Akpotu Emaduku, whom the Ovie does not want to accept is the popular choice of Udu people. The Ovie, in a rage of fury, rubbished the report, branding all members of the Committee as stranger elemen

Gbagi humbled by Oborevwori's Supreme Court victory, may return to PDP - Latimore ...Congratulates H.E. Delta, party faithfuls and all Deltans. By Wilson Macaulay Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 general elections in Delta State, Olorogun (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Chief Kenneth Gbagi, has finally been humbled by the recent Supreme Court ruling, wherein his legal adventure against winner of the election and governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, crashed like a pack of cards. He made the assertion on Friday, during a public affairs live radio programme monitored in Asaba, saying that Gbagi knew from the outset that he failed the election woefully, but was desirous of staying in the news for the fun of it, and which promoted him to file frivolous petitions and Appeal that gave birth to all manners of judgements which eventually humbled him to

 Gbagi humbled by Oborevwori's Supreme Court victory, may return to PDP - Latimore ...Congratulates H.E. Delta, party faithfuls and all Deltans. By Wilson Macaulay Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 general elections in Delta State, Olorogun (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Chief Kenneth Gbagi, has finally been humbled by the recent Supreme Court ruling, wherein his legal adventure against winner of the election and governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, crashed like a pack of cards. He made the assertion on Friday, during a public affairs live radio programme monitored in Asaba, saying that Gbagi knew from the outset that he failed the election woefully, but was desirous of staying in the news for the fun of it, and which promoted him to file frivolous petitions and Appeal that gave birth to all manners of judgements which eventually humbled him to

 Prophetess Grace Charges Christians To Be Focused, Believe More  in God, Empowers Over 1m. persons in Delta state. By; Wilson  Macaulay WARRI A woman of God  based in Osubi, near Warri Delta state Prophetess (Mrs) Grace Ojiefoh, who is also the Founder and General overseer of Solution House Of God Ministries (a.k.a You must be pregnant), has called on the  entire Christian body  across the globe, never to be carried away  or allow themselves to be controlled   by the world economic recession. The Woman of God insisted that Christians  should continue to hope, believe in God, remain focused and see beyond the current Nigeria economic recession, just as she empowered over one million persons, comprising men and women in different spheres of life, ranging from Tailors, Hairstylists, widows,  Widowers, Aged - Women, Pregnant Women and other vulnerable persons in the society.   In his thought-provoking message, the guests preacher, Dr David Emmanuel Ovie, (a.k.a The Immortal God) who preac

 Ighosotu dedicates new biblical Deliverance Ministries auditorium       By Wilson Macaulay The General Overseer of God’s Delight Ministry. Senior Pastor John Mark Ighosotu has dedicated the new Church Auditorium of Biblical Deliverance Ministry International located at Ohrerhe community, Agbarho in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State.            The dedication of the new church auditorium which coincides with the church three days programme tagged ‘’Open Laughter’’attracted personalities and great men of God in the likes of HRM Peter Polokowei John bull of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom, Burutu local government area, Pastor Ayobotu Patrick, Pastor Josephine Atsianga, Minister Wisdom Okpodere, Minister Jerry Waya,  Solo Kings, Minister John Polobirin, Mrs Akpofinine, Sister Ebipade Coleman and others.             In a brief sermon, the Senior Pastor of God’s delight Ministry, Pastor John Mark Ighosotu advised Christians to remain committed to the things of the Kingdom and try

 Indigenes Of Ogbe-Ijoh Celebrates Their Heroes, Ever Green Tides Of Freedom In Grand-Style By; Wilson Macaulay THE entire community of Ogbe-Ijoh of Ijaw nation, in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State was in a beehive of activities and funfare, as all the sons and daughters of Ijaw nation residing in Ogbe-Ijoh Community, were celebrating their heroes, resilience, Nigeria Independence at 63 and also marking their 27years anniversary of their Warri South-West Local Government creation in grand-style. The impressive ceremony which featured personalities ranging from community leaders, traditional rulers, top-government functionaries, politicians, clergy men, community youths, security operatives and others was held at the prestigious Caribbean Villa Club House at Ogbe-Ijoh Community in Delta State. Addressing mammoth guest during the ceremony the chairman of the occasion, Engr. Don Dickson Ogugu,who is also CEO. Don Daddy Group of Company  Warri Delta State, disclosed th

  .  By  The management of Democracy Newsline Newspaper has concluded all arrangements to honor the following personalities with Lifetime Achievement Awards; they are former Chief of Defense Intelligence, philanthropist and community leader, Vice Admiral (Chief) Joseph Ajayi, former Chief of Navy Staff, Vice Admiral Jibril Usman, CFR, an accomplished Naval Officer, community leader and politician, DCG Gabriel Toba Aliu, (rtd) an accomplished Customs Officer, community leader, philanthropist and the person who graciously provided the start up finance in 2010 for Democracy Newsline Newspaper.  Also to be honored alongside these great men is a retired Director in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, accomplished civil servant, public financial expert, community leader, philanthropist and the Chairman, Kabba Community Association, Abuja, Sir Johnson Jimoh. While Engineer Olusegun Toluhi who just retired from Federal Roads Maintenance Agency as a Director,  in consideration of his

  By Wilson Macaulay Sapele : As part of the activities marking the "World Mental Health Day"*  the National Association of Seadogs ( Pyrates Confraternity), Urhiapele Deck, has carried out sensitization campaign to warn youths at secondary school levels of the dangers of drug abuse.   The event which was *aimed* at promoting mental health in the society is part of the activities to commemorate  the World Mental Health Day in the Urhiapele Deck chapter of the National Association of SeaDogs and similar exercise is being carried out in all the 64 chapters of the association worldwide. The theme of this year's event is *"Together We Uphold Mental Health As Human Right".* Glory land International Secondary School, Amukpe, Sapele, was venue for the event.  The Deck Capoon of the National Association of Seadogs, Urhiapele Deck, Dr Michael Eyide, explained that the event was another clear  demonstration of the association abiding commitment to contribute to the develo

  2023 World Mental Health Day: National Association of Seadogs  Sensitizes Secondary School Students On The Danger Of Drug Abuse  By Wilson Macaulay Sapele : As part of the activities marking the "World Mental Health Day"*  the National Association of Seadogs ( Pyrates Confraternity), Urhiapele Deck, has carried out sensitization campaign to warn youths at secondary school levels of the dangers of drug abuse.   The event which was *aimed* at promoting mental health in the society is part of the activities to commemorate  the World Mental Health Day in the Urhiapele Deck chapter of the National Association of SeaDogs and similar exercise is being carried out in all the 64 chapters of the association worldwide. The theme of this year's event is *"Together We Uphold Mental Health As Human Right".* Glory land International Secondary School, Amukpe, Sapele, was venue for the event.  The Deck Capoon of the National Association of Seadogs, Urhiapele Deck, Dr Michael E

  By Wilson Macaulay The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III is to  host  the Ireland  Ambassador , Mr Peter Ryan at his palace in Warri . Secretary to the Warri council of Chiefs and Olulaye of the kingdom,  Chief Eugene Ikomi, said the event would be on Wednesday, 11am. The  visit would further  deepen  the robust relationship between  Warri kingdom and the Ireland.  It would be recalled that the revered monarch played host to  Finish    Ambassador , Leena Pylvanainen last year.

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI  Ex - Millitant Gen. John Abugor , aka Chairman of all Chairmen of Ex - Millitants  has joined many others of similar opinion to appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to re-award the Pipeline Surveilance Contract to Tantita Security Company  for performing credibly well in the first outing which recorded a resounding success far beyond what the Nigerian citizens expected. Gen John Abugor who spoke in Jesse , Ethiope West Local Government of Delta to in a Media parley with selected newsmen stated  it explicitly  that, based on the pedigree of what Tantita has done, only Tantita can be trusted to do a clinically thorough job that can guarantee sanity in our Pipelines. He explained that counting from the period Tantita took over the Pipeline Surveilance work, the popular acronym of business as usual stopped, no more oil theft, no more illegal  tapping of oil Pipelines, and our crude oil Production capacity went up for the betterment of our National economy which

  By Wilson Macaulay WARRI  Ex - Millitant Gen. John Abugor , aka Chairman of all Chairmen of Ex - Millitants  has joined many others of similar opinion to appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to re-award the Pipeline Surveilance Contract to Tantita Security Company  for performing credibly well in the first outing which recorded a resounding success far beyond what the Nigerian citizens expected. Gen John Abugor who spoke in Jesse , Ethiope West Local Government of Delta to in a Media parley with selected newsmen stated  it explicitly  that, based on the pedigree of what Tantita has done, only Tantita can be trusted to do a clinically thorough job that can guarantee sanity in our Pipelines. He explained that counting from the period Tantita took over the Pipeline Surveilance work, the popular acronym of business as usual stopped, no more oil theft, no more illegal  tapping of oil Pipelines, and our crude oil Production capacity went up for the betterment of our National economy which

  Youth stakeholders from Ethnic Nationalities in Delta State have congratulated Barr. Chiedu Ebie on his appointment as Chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).  Chiedu's appointment as Chairman of NDDC Board is a welcome development, which the Youths of Delta State believe that he is abreast with the challenges of the Niger Delta Region and he will use this God's given opportunity to bring the needed development to the devastated oil producing communities of the Niger Delta Region.  The delta state ethnic nationalities youths stakeholders are happy that a notable grassroot politician who has the interest of the people of Delta State and Niger Delta at large is appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. "Barrister. Chiedu Ebie who hails from a major Oil and Gas producing area in Delta State, precisely from Agbor-Alidinma, Ika South Local Government Area has all the experiences to impact the economy and development of Nigeria in general. " We, the a

  By Wilson Macaulay  The Leadership of Uhurie United Union (UUU) has congratulated His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State over his well deserved victory at the tribunal  which was decided in his favour having   truly won the polls with a wide margin. The Union in their solidarity message stated that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is a man of the People who has done so much to better the lot of Deltans under the MORE Agenda. Olorogun Francis Vevakpor, Chairman Board of Trustees, who spoke to Daily lndependent Newspaper onbehalf of the  Uhurie United Union noted that Governor Oborevwori have all the merits hence the judiciary rightly decided the case in his favour. According to Olorogun Francis Vevakpor, the Uhurie United Union is Particularly happy because Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is an illustrous son of Uhurie from Ozikpo family of Ihwrekreka town in Ughievwen Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking further Olorogun Vevakpo

By Wilson Macaulay The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil And Gas (HOSTCOM) Urhobo Ethnic Nationality, Youth Wing led by Comrade Sweet Otiotio has congratulated His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Góvernor of Delta State, over his Victory at the election tribunal. Comrade Sweet Otiotio, the  Leader of Urhobo HOSTCOM   Youth Wing  observed in his  Solidarity  message that the Victory was expected and  that Góvernor Sheriff Oborevwori is a rejected stone which became the pillar of the house. According to Comrade Sweet Otiotio,  Góvernor Sheriff Oborevwori's Victory at the tribunal  is worth celebrating  because he has given much to his father land in terms of quality  service delivery to all Deltans   across board without bias. . He added saying : "" The news of the tribunal  Victory of  our amiable Governor ,His Excellency , RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, our own illustrous son is an apportunity to give God thanks fo His benevolence and Mercy upon u

  By Wilson Macaulay Comrade Francis Obule ( JP) a Chieftain of the People's Democratic Party ( PDP) from Sapele Local Government  has sent a very warm congratulatory message to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State over his Victory  at the Election tribunal seating in Asaba, the Delta State Capital. Obule who spoke via skipe to Daily Independent Newspaper noted that the judiciary upheld the wish of Deltans as they masively voted for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori during the last Delta State Gubernatorial exercise . Obule who emphasized the need for Omo - Agege to concede and bow  to the will of the People said: " May l seize this opportunity to advice Senator Ovie Omo- Agege to embrace Peace by sheathing the sword instead of continuing further legal fire Works." Obule stressed that, what Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has done within his First 100 Days in office, majority of  Deltans are of the opinion that legal battles should not be put on the Path of the Governor to di