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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…

The Delta Community. Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) programme has reached a significant milestone, with its database expanding to 247,000 beneficiaries. The number of direct beneficiaries increased from 36,353 to 110,841 and currently stands at 247,000 within a ten-month period in the year 2024, representing an approximate 205% increase. This expansion underscores the programme’s commitment to providing economic stability and support to those in need. This remarkable growth underscores the initiative’s ongoing efforts…

The Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas in Delta State who also doubles as President-General of Union of Udu Communities, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, eulogies Udu Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. (Chief) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode as he celebrates his birthday anniversary today. The Honourable Commissioner who doubles as the President-General of Udu Kingdom described High Chief Oyibode as a man whose presence had changed many lives for the better. The Ivwiri of Udu Kingdom…

By Tega Uloho The Union of Udu Communities (UUC), the leadership organ for all 32 traditional Udu communities of Udu Local Government Area of Delta State has scheduled Saturday March 8, 2025 for general elections into the Executive Committee of the body with a charge for all aspirants to the various positions to play by the rules for a free, fair and credible election. Unveiling the election time table at a general meeting of UUC…

By Ejiro Oniyan Ministry of Oil and Gas in Delta State led by the Commissioner, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor has congratulated His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori on his well deserved Award as Nigeria Best Performing Governor of the year by THISDAY and ARISE TV. The congratulatory message reads, “Congratulations your Excellency on your well deserved recognition as Nigeria best Governor of the year by THISDAY and ARISE TV. Your Excellency, we of…

The Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Delta State, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor has called on the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA for collaboration in order to achieve effective service delivery. He made the remarks recently in Asaba while addressing NMDPRA State Coordinator, Engr. Ohwodiasa Victor and his team who were in his office on a courtesy call upon his assumption of office. According to him, I am highly pleased to…

The President-General of Udu Kingdom, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, has commended HRM, Barr. Bethel Delekpe (JP), Owhoru 1, Ovie of Udu Kingdom for his love for Udu children as he congratulated individuals who were conferred with chieftaincy titles by the Royal Majesty on Thursday, 23 January, 2025, at his Palace, Aladja Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. Responding to the development in Asaba immediately after the conferment, the President-General expressed gratitude…