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By Ejiro Oniyan The Honourable Commissioner for and Gas in Delta State, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor has applauded the successful inauguration of PDP Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency Forum. Hon. Uviejitobor who was also sworn-in as Ex-Officio on Saturday in the newly inaugurated executive of the Forum described the confidence vote passed on the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori as the WILL of the people of…

By Ejiro Oniyan The Honourable Commissioner for and Gas in Delta State, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor has applauded the successful inauguration of PDP Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency Forum. Hon. Uviejitobor who was also sworn-in as Ex-Officio on Saturday in the newly inaugurated executive of the Forum described the confidence vote passed on the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori as the WILL of the people of…

The Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor (JP) has sent warm greetings to the Board Chairman of the Delta State Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, Hon. (Chief) Henry Afure Sakpra on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. While congratulating High Chief Sakpra on this milestone, Hon. Uviejitobor described him as a political tactician whose commitment is for the betterment of Delta State. Uviejitobor further stated that Sakpra’s commitment…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will inaugurate the Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency Forum on Saturday, March 22nd 2025, as part of moves to strengthen its foothold in the Constituency. The event which is scheduled to commence at 10am, will hold at Oharisi Primary School field, Ughelli. In a statement signed by Olorogun Jaro Egbo, KSC (Chairman, Organising Committee) and Olorogun Festus Ahon, KSC (Chairman, Publicity Committee), the inauguration will be graced by the State…

Olorogun Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, the Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, has clarified concerns raised by former employees of the Delta Steel Company (DSC), now Premium Steel, who claimed that DSC is a community in Udu. The clarification was made during a meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2025, at his office in Otor-Udu. Addressing the issue, Oyibode emphasized that DSC is not a community, as some former workers had alleged. According to him, a…

The Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas who also the President-General of Udu Kingdom, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor (JP), Saturday, commiserated with the Kpomalefe family over the demise of their father, Evang. Hon. Pa Julius Jakorovo Kpomalefe, describing him as an inspirational father. Commissioner Uviejitobor, who paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family at the Ekete residence of the political legend, said the Pa. Kpomalefe was a house old name in Udu, adding…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, met with stakeholders of Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities in Udu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of the state over the age-long land dispute. The meeting, which held at the Osubi residence of the Governor, had in attendance members of the peace committee of the Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh crisis. At the meeting, both parties agreed to live in peace and adhere to the terms of settlement agreeable…

The judgement delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur declared the 5th of October 2024, election by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission invalid. In a judgment delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the court declared the election invalid for grossly violating the Electoral Act. Reading the judgement, Justice Tukur said the action of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission is declared void for lack of substantial compliance to the Electoral Act and guidelines as the electoral body…

The Union of Udu Communities, the apex leadership organs of all 32 traditional Udu communities, Udu Local Government Area of Delta state has postponed her general elections earlier scheduled for March 8 to Saturday March 15, 2025 to allow for more consultations and accommodate all interest groups in Udu without compromising the integrity of the elections. Rising from an emergency meeting of the Union on Wednesday, President General of the Union of Udu Communities, Hon…

By Ejiro Oniyan The umbrella body of Udu youths, Ighele (UPU Youth Wing), Udu Kingdom chapter, passed vote of confidence on the Executive of the Caretaker Committee of Union of Udu Communities led by Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor as the President-General for their selfless service. Comr. Igho Onobraekpeyen, President of Ighele of Udu on behalf of all Udu youths pass the vote of confidence during the courtesy visit of the youth body to the…