The leadership of Umiaghwa Kingdom in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State has been advised to desist from making inflammatory statements that are capable of breaching the existing peace between it and Orhuarivie community of Abraka Kingdoms. The President-General of Umiaghwa Kingdom Mr. Nath Anho described the Oruarivie kingship throne as impostor and [...]
Retired headmaster, 95 kidnapped in DeltaFrom PAUL OSUYI, AsabaMonday, December 19, 2011 Ogharefe clan, Oghara in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State has been thrown into confusion following the reported kidnap of its community leader, Pa Emmanuel T. Ofa. Pa Ofa, 95, who retired as a primary school headmaster, is believed to be [...]
Delta State governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan Delta State governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, is expected to declare this year’s edition of the Nigeria Private Universities Games, tagged “Oghara 2011” open Tuesday. Over 12 private universities have confirmed participation in the games, being hosted by the Western Delta University (WDU), in Oghara, headquarters of Ethiope-West Local Government Area of [...]
By Festus Ahon UGHELLI- FORMER Commissioner for Special Duties, Warri Water Project, in Delta State, Mr. Solomon Edojah, has blamed the failure of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the January 6 re-run and April 2011 general election in Urhobo land on the lack of unity amongst the party members. Edojah, who spoke while playing host [...]
By Yemie Adeoye ENCOMIUM has continued to pour in as late Oreki II, Ovie of Oghara Kingdom in Delta State, is laid to rest. Oghara indigenes have commenced the burial process of the late monarch even as a large section of traditional rulers in the state have described the Ovie as a man who lived [...]
Prof. Emmanuel Obot, Executive Director, Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), on Thursday said that Chevron Nigeria had promised to support the foundation in establishing a conservation centre in the Niger Delta. Speaking in Lagos at a news conference to mark the 21st anniversary of the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), Obot said that feasibility studies were being [...]
By Godwin Oghre Sapele— Crisis is brewing in Mosogar Kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State following the suspension of some first class chiefs and political players in the kingdom by the Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom, HRH Udurie I, Samson Omene, and his council of chiefs (Oguidion). Vanguard gathered that the suspension [...]
WARRI – In line with its commitment to community development, the Ejiro Otive Igbuzor Foundation, organiser and convener of the Chief Demas Akpore memorial lecture has scheduled this year’s lecture, which is the fourth in the series for Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Ughelli Kingdom Hall, Ughelli, Delta State. According to statement signed [...]
By Simon Adewale The philanthropic gesture of Dafinone towards the development of the Urhobo people to enable them be self employed has been extended from Sapele to Ethiope west local government area. In a press statement endorsed by the President of the Niger Delta Revolution Force (NDRF), Comrade Patrick Akamovba has lauded Chief Ede Dafinone [...]
Gospel Singing Is My True Calling — Tope Alabi
Patricia Temitope Alabi (neeObayomi) is a household name in Nigeria gospel music scene. Born over forty years ago into a catholic family, her parents had received a prophecy when she was seven years old that she would be a “great minister of God”. The actress-turned -singer had paid her dues in the entertainment industry before [...]
Air Nigeria to be privatised in two years –Jimoh Ibrahim
Air Nigeria is to be privatised within the next two years. It is expected that the airline would be on a firm footing by then. Chairman of the company, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, said the airline would focus more on international operations with scheduled flights to Dubai, Rome, Paris and Asian countries. Ibrahim, who spoke on [...]
Fashion Night Out, Ghana 2012 Comes Off This Weekend
Entertainment of Friday, 18 May 2012 Source: – Email this Share This Facebook Twitter reddit Google Bookmarks del.icio.us StumbleUpon Newsvine livejournal Mixx it! Print This Comments (2) « Prev Next » The Ghanaian fashion taste is now on the high and we cannot be blind at the new styles in vogue. Fashion Night Out, Ghana [...]
Nigeria picks 25 players for U-20 invitational tourney
LAGOS, May 19 (Xinhua) — The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) has named a 25-man squad for an invitational U-20 tournament in Cape Town, South Africa. Spokesperson for the team Samm Audu disclosed this in a statement reaching Xinhua on Saturday, saying John Obuh, the Head Coach of the national under-20 men’s listed three goalkeepers, eight [...]
Victor Ikpeba, Austin Okocha & the six Legends of the Heineken Champions Planet
SPECIALBy Babajide Alaka The Heineken Champions Planet is located in the heart of Victoria Island. It is a cosy duplex filled with football memorabilia and beautiful hostesses who make sure that fans of the beautiful game never want for anything on match days. In football-speak, the Heineken Champions Planet is football heaven. It is where [...]
Keshi to continue open door policy
Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi stated that he will continue with his policy of giving every player a chance to prove himself despite calls for him to put down a standing team. Former Eagles midfield maestro and technical committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Okocha during the week urged the Eagles coach jettison his [...]
