The disputed kingship crisis in Irri Kingdom has brought to light the complex interplay between traditional authority and political influence. Eloho Jacko, who was traditionally crowned by kingmakers in Irri, has accused influential politicians and some individuals within Delta State’s political and traditional structures of manipulating the selection process to depose him due to his political affiliations with the opposition APC. Referencing a 2017 meeting presided over by the late Osewho and attended by representatives of all Irri families, he said it was during that meeting that the traditional procedure for selecting kings was formalized. “In 2017,…
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The Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, Sunday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was fully focusing on the governance and development of the state. Ahon stated this in Asaba in reaction to a report credited to one of the Executive Assistants, New Media, to the Governor, Mr Felix Ofou, in response to former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s recent diatribe on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at an APC event in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. The CPS, in the statement, frowned that a personal article written by…
Prince Olorogun Sir Elvis Oharisi (JP), ‘The Eni R’ Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom’, has appealed to the youth of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, to shun violence and focus on meaningful pursuits as the ember months approaches. Speaking to journalists at his country home in Otovwodo-Ughelli, Oharisi, who doubled as Chief of Staff to the Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, Jaro Egbo, warned against the dangers of cultism, armed robbery, drug abuse, and kidnapping. He encouraged the youth to channel their energy into productive activities that is channeled towards peace and love, adding that peace and stability…
Delta State Government, Thursday, received $400,000 from the Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge, organized by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for outstanding performance in primary health care management. The award, which was organized by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Federal Ministry of Health, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and UNICEF was in recognition of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s initiative in the health sector for the past one year, in line with the MORE agenda of his administration. Nigeria’s Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, and the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Alhaji…
By Festus Ahon History was made last Saturday when the Urhobo nation gathered at the Urhobo Cultural Centre, Uvwiamuge, Agbarho, to induct Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State, into the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU (Worldwide) Hall of Fame. This landmark event made him the first Governor of Urhobo extraction to receive this prestigious honour. In addition, the Governor, caught by surprise, achieved another historic first by being honoured by the Urhobo Traditional Rulers’ Council, led by the revered Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Sideso, Abe 1. At the ceremony, he was also honoured as the…
By Augustus Onwumere Members of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in Delta state on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, paid a solidarity visit to the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa at his Asaba residence. The visit was aimed at showing solidarity with the former governor and to familiarize the incumbent President of the group, Amb. Chief Joel Ndidi Aminu (JP) to him after the voluntary resignation of his predecessor, Chief Chiedu Idama to complete the Anioma’s slot. Speaking on behalf of the Igbo Apex Social Cultural Group, Hon. Nze Francis Onuora, extended their solidarity in the recent…
Prince Olorogun Sir Elvis Oharisi (JP), ‘The Eni R’ Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom’, has appealed to the youth of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, to shun violence and focus on meaningful pursuits as the ember months approaches. Speaking to journalists at his country home in Otovwodo-Ughelli, Oharisi, who doubled as Chief of Staff to the Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, Jaro Egbo, warned against the dangers of cultism, armed robbery, drug abuse, and kidnapping. He encouraged the youth to channel their energy into productive activities that is channeled towards peace and love, adding that peace and stability…
By Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Emmanuel Obadjere On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Clergy, Christ’s Faithful, friends and well wishers from all walks of life will converge at Ascension Catholic Church, Ekpan, to celebrate with the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Jude Igho, as he marks his Silver Jubilee as a Catholic priest. Being a priest for a day is enough reason to thank God, let alone twenty-five whole years. It is therefore right and just to give thanks to God who called and has brought him to his silver Jubilee year. In his book, FAITH AND THE FUTURE, originally published in…
Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission has reaffirmed commitment for continuous synergy with the State Legislature in promoting the MORE Agenda of Governor Oborevwori’s led administration. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Sunday Ebireri gave the assurance at the opening ceremony of a five days training for Board members and Management of the Delta State House of Assembly Commission in Asaba the State capital. Declaring the programme open, Mr Ebireri said the purpose of the training is to ensure that everyone in the Commission leave up to their responsibility in discharge of their duties in line with the 8th Legislative…
The Delta State House of Assembly Committee on local government and Chieftaincy Affairs, has submitted its report on a Bill to Amend the Delta State Local Government Law 2013. Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon Alfred Martins, at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, said a public hearing was held on the bill for inputs of stakeholders. Hon Martins, who is the Deputy Chief Whip and Member Representing Warri North in the House, explained that there was no objection from the stakeholders as the proposed new law was a one line amendment as requested by…