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Why Otuokpoti Monarch Was Deposed — Bayesa Govt Reveals

Bayelsa State government has stated the reasons behind the recent deposition of the paramount ruler of Otuokpoti community, Chief A. C. T. Wongo, and his replacement with Rescue Abe, in an acting capacity, in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Governor Douye Diri, who made the announcement, on Monday, in Yenagoa, after the State…

2023 Presidency: Delta Rep, Revd. Waive Mobilises For Osinbajo

Lawmaker representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Revd Francis Waive, has declared his support for the ambition of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in the 2023 presidential election. The lawmaker who called on the Vice President to openly declare his ambition for the 2023 presidency under the platform of the All…

Omo-Agege Felicitates With Egukawhore At 56

The Deputy Senate President and Obarisi of Urhoboland, Ovie Omo-Agege, has felicitated with High Chief Victor Wayles Egukawhore on his 56th birthday. While lauding the high chief for his “selflessness, hard work and service to humanity”, Omo-Agege prayed that the occasion would mark the beginning of great success stories in his life. “On behalf of…

2020 NPF Recruitment: Names of Successful Candidates Released

The Delta State Police Command has announced the release of the names of successful candidates who participated in the 2020 recruitment exercise. In a statement signed by the Delta State Command PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe, he “advised candidates to visit www.policerecruitment.gov.ng to check for their names or come to the Police Command Headquarters, Asaba. According…

Urhobo Mourns As Prominent Educator Johnson Barovbe Dies

The Urhobo nation has been thrown into a mourning state as a prominent educator and traditional chief -- the Ahwotu of Urhoboland, Chief Johnson Modika Barovbe has passed away at the age of 76 years. The Delta-born businessman and founder of the prestigious Westminister College, Lagos, was said to have passed away after suffering a…

Urhobo Patriot, Educationist, Johnson Barovbe, Passes on at 76

A renowned Educationist and proprietor of Westminster College, Lagos, Chief Johnson Barovbe, is dead. Barovbe who, until his death, was an astute education administrator and a Lagos-based socialite, hailed from Ovu in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. A source from his family confirmed the late Urhobo leader passed on on Monday 28,…

Delta Lawmaker, Izeze, Shot, Aide Abducted

Less than one week after a Delta Councillor, Adjekpovu, died from wounds sustained in an attack by suspected hoodlums along Eku-Abraka road, another Delta lawmaker has been shot by suspected assassins around Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state. Reuben Rume Izeze, member representing Ughelli South Local State Constituency, was reportedly shot on…

Delta Passengers’ Welfare Scheme: NURTW, ALGON, Others Hail Govt Policy

There has been a unanimous agreement that the Delta State Passengers' Welfare Scheme currently in operation in the state is a worthwhile policy of the government in the overall interest of passengers of commercial vehicles and Deltans in general. This position was unanimously endorsed at a stakeholders' meeting held in Asaba, yesterday where it was…

Herdsmen Attack: Delta Councilor Dies 24 Hours After Inauguration Of Anti-grazing Committee

Barely 24 hours after Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State inaugurated a 19-member committee for the implementation of the state Anti-Open grazing law, a councillor from Ethiope East Local Government Council, Jude Adjekpovu, has died from gunshot wounds inflicted on him by Fulani herdsmen. The New Diplomat learnt that the lawmaker who was returning from…

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Why Otuokpoti Monarch Was Deposed — Bayesa Govt Reveals

Bayelsa State government has stated the reasons behind the recent deposition of the paramount ruler of Otuokpoti community, Chief A. C. T. Wongo, and his replacement with Rescue Abe, in an acting capacity, in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Governor Douye Diri, who made the announcement, on Monday, in Yenagoa, after the State…

2023 Presidency: Delta Rep, Revd. Waive Mobilises For Osinbajo

Lawmaker representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Revd Francis Waive, has declared his support for the ambition of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in the 2023 presidential election. The lawmaker who called on the Vice President to openly declare his ambition for the 2023 presidency under the platform of the All…

Omo-Agege Felicitates With Egukawhore At 56

The Deputy Senate President and Obarisi of Urhoboland, Ovie Omo-Agege, has felicitated with High Chief Victor Wayles Egukawhore on his 56th birthday. While lauding the high chief for his “selflessness, hard work and service to humanity”, Omo-Agege prayed that the occasion would mark the beginning of great success stories in his life. “On behalf of…

2020 NPF Recruitment: Names of Successful Candidates Released

The Delta State Police Command has announced the release of the names of successful candidates who participated in the 2020 recruitment exercise. In a statement signed by the Delta State Command PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe, he “advised candidates to visit www.policerecruitment.gov.ng to check for their names or come to the Police Command Headquarters, Asaba. According…

Urhobo Mourns As Prominent Educator Johnson Barovbe Dies

The Urhobo nation has been thrown into a mourning state as a prominent educator and traditional chief -- the Ahwotu of Urhoboland, Chief Johnson Modika Barovbe has passed away at the age of 76 years. The Delta-born businessman and founder of the prestigious Westminister College, Lagos, was said to have passed away after suffering a…

Urhobo Patriot, Educationist, Johnson Barovbe, Passes on at 76

A renowned Educationist and proprietor of Westminster College, Lagos, Chief Johnson Barovbe, is dead. Barovbe who, until his death, was an astute education administrator and a Lagos-based socialite, hailed from Ovu in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. A source from his family confirmed the late Urhobo leader passed on on Monday 28,…

Delta Lawmaker, Izeze, Shot, Aide Abducted

Less than one week after a Delta Councillor, Adjekpovu, died from wounds sustained in an attack by suspected hoodlums along Eku-Abraka road, another Delta lawmaker has been shot by suspected assassins around Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state. Reuben Rume Izeze, member representing Ughelli South Local State Constituency, was reportedly shot on…

Delta Passengers’ Welfare Scheme: NURTW, ALGON, Others Hail Govt Policy

There has been a unanimous agreement that the Delta State Passengers' Welfare Scheme currently in operation in the state is a worthwhile policy of the government in the overall interest of passengers of commercial vehicles and Deltans in general. This position was unanimously endorsed at a stakeholders' meeting held in Asaba, yesterday where it was…

Herdsmen Attack: Delta Councilor Dies 24 Hours After Inauguration Of Anti-grazing Committee

Barely 24 hours after Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State inaugurated a 19-member committee for the implementation of the state Anti-Open grazing law, a councillor from Ethiope East Local Government Council, Jude Adjekpovu, has died from gunshot wounds inflicted on him by Fulani herdsmen. The New Diplomat learnt that the lawmaker who was returning from…

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