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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…

…Promises To Contribute Quota  By Ejiro Oniyan  Member of Delta State Advisory Council, Elder Eddie Onosorhue (JP), led Udu PDP Campaign Council, today to a condolence visit to the family of Late Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth Omemevwa Gbagi at his home town, Oginibo in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State. Speaking on behalf of the campaign council, Olorogun Henry Afure Sakpra, who doubles as Director General of the team, described the death that took Gbagi away…

…As PDP Campaign Train Reaches Olomu Wards 1, 2 By Sunday Apah The Peoples Democratic Party Chairmanship Candidate for Ughelli South Local Government Council in the upcoming July 13, 2024, Local Government Council election in Delta State, Hon. Dr. Lucky Avweromre, has pledged to revamp the health center, restore electricity, and create employment opportunities for women and youths in Olomu. Avweromre made this commitment during the visit of the Ughelli South Local Government Area PDP…

By Sunday Apah The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Mobilization, Engr. Philip Efe Onyeke, and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Oil and Gas, Alh. Nurudeen Momoh, have extended their warm congratulations to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the occasion of his 61st birthday anniversary. In a jointly signed congratulatory message to the Governor, they expressed their heartfelt felicitations on his milestone birthday. They emphasized…