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By Akpokona Omafuaire THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Udu Branch on Sunday 21st July, 2024 congratulated Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN on his emergence as President-Elect at the just concluded 2024 NBA National Officers’ elections. Udu Branch in a congratulatory message signed by J. E. Odohisi, Esq., Chairman and Austin E. Nyekigbe, Esq., Secretary, respectively, expressed confidence on the new President. According to the message: “On behalf of the members of the Nigerian Bar Association,…

Breaking: Court Reinstates Shuaibu as Edo Deputy Governor, Orders I.G to immediately Restore His Security Details. The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reinstated the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Philip Shuaibu back to office. The court, in the judgement that was delivered by Justice James Omotosho, declared his purported impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly, as illegal, unconstitutional, null and void. It held that the said impeachment was in…

Special Adviser to Governor of Delta State, in-charge of Government Affairs, Hon (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor has said that his Boss, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, scored another exciting goal on Saturday, 13th July, 2024, with the landslide victory of the candidates of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the local government councils election in the state. Reacting to the development, Hon Uviejitobor, a two term member of the Delta State House of Assembly, said Rt Hon Oborevwori…

At the thanksgiving service for the late Olorogun Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Oginibo in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Reverend Father Moses paid a heartfelt tribute to the departed leader. The service, attended by family, friends, and community members, celebrated the life and legacy of a man remembered for his unwavering honesty and courage. In his homily, Reverend Father Moses described Olorogun Gbagi as a man who…

The ancient town of Oginibo in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State was abuzz earlier today, Friday, July 12, 2024, as it hosted the funeral of former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Omemevwa Gbagi, FNIM, OON. Gbagi, who was the Delta State Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, passed away on May 4, 2024, at the age of 62. In his homily during the…

Earlier today, Thursday, July 11, 2024, Oginibo Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State was in sad mood as Vigil Mass was held in honour of Late Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth Omemevwa Gbagi FNIM, OON. The ceremony which took place at his country home, attracted a multitude of people from all walks of life, while the occasion was filled with tributes and reflections on the life of the esteemed criminologist and lawyer. In…

By Akpokona Omafuaire The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Udu Branch on Sunday 7th July, 2024 elected its new Executive with J. E. Odohisi, Esq, emerging as Chairman after pulling 57 votes to defeat his opponent, B. M. Jamaho, Esq, who scored 44 votes in a free, fair and credible election conducted by the Caretaker Committee led by Chief Ayo Asala, SAN. In the same vein, Austin E. Nyekigbe, Esq. pulled 55 votes to defeat David…

-By Zik Gbemre FUSS OVER CROWNING OF HRM OVIE OF AGBARHA-WARRI KINGDOM & THE BITTER TRUTH ON THE STATUS OF WARRI URBAN It is laughable, so disgusting, that a new Ovie of Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, HRM Kingsley Emakpor Orereh, Igbi II, is crowned and it is some faceless Itsekiri Historical Front, apparently trying to copy the formidable Urhobo Historical Society(UHS), that has issue with that memorable event. Warri is a landmark name and it remains so….

Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on Government Affairs, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor (JP), has sent warm greetings to His Excellency, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, the immediate past Governor of Delta State as he celebrates his 65th birthday Anniversary. In his congratulatory message, the two term House of Assembly member expressed gratitude to God Almighty for the life of the immediate past Governor of Delta State at 65 years. The immediate past…