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The city of Warri, yesterday, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 witnessed a heart warming Service of Songs to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Akapu-Ere Akpodubakaye (Nee Ekponimi), the beloved mother of High Chief Arthur Akpodubakaye, the immediate past vice chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area.  The event took place at 17 Etuwewe Street, near Lily Clinic Junction off Deco Road, drawing a significant gathering of dignitaries, family, and friends. The atmosphere was filled with a mix of sorrow and celebration as attendees shared heartfelt tributes and memories of Mrs. Akpodubakaye, who was known for her unwavering love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community. The service featured a series of musical performances, prayers, and reflections that encapsulated the profound impact she had on the lives of those around her. Among the notable attendees were local government officials, community leaders, and friends of the Akpodubakay's family, al...

The city of Warri, yesterday, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 witnessed a heart warming Service of Songs to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Akapu-Ere Akpodubakaye (Nee Ekponimi), the beloved mother of High Chief Arthur Akpodubakaye, the immediate past vice chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area.  The event took place at 17 Etuwewe Street, near Lily Clinic Junction off Deco Road, drawing a significant gathering of dignitaries, family, and friends. The atmosphere was filled with a mix of sorrow and celebration as attendees shared heartfelt tributes and memories of Mrs. Akpodubakaye, who was known for her unwavering love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community. The service featured a series of musical performances, prayers, and reflections that encapsulated the profound impact she had on the lives of those around her. Among the notable attendees were local government officials, community leaders, and friends of the Akpodubakay's family, al...

A prominent investigative journalist from Delta State Nigeria, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a revered elder statesman and a towering figure in the Niger Delta region. In a heartfelt tribute, Kagbala described Chief Clark as a "great mentor, leader, and role model" whose impact on the lives of many will be felt for generations to come. Ezekiel Kagbala in a statement on Monday in Warri said, Chief Clark who passed away recently, was known for his unwavering commitment to the rights and welfare of the Niger Delta people. He was a national leader, a freedom fighter, an educationist, and an author whose works chronicled the struggles and aspirations of his people. Kagbala recalled how Chief Clark's candidness and brutal frankness made him a respected voice in Nigerian politics and society. "Whenever I greeted him with his appellation, 'GOGOROGO,' he would always pray for me," Kagbala reminisced. ...

In a heartfelt tribute, George Gbagi, the first Child of the late Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Niger Delta elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark.  George Gbagi described Clark as a "pillar of strength" for his family during their time of grief following the loss of his father, the former Minister of Education Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi. Chief Edwin Clark, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and a respected elder statesman, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and mentorship. His contributions to the nation and his unwavering support for those around him have been widely acknowledged. Reflecting on the impact Clark had on his family, George Gbagi shared, "When we lost my father, Chief Edwin Clark was there for us. He provided not just emotional support but also guidance during one of the most challenging times in our lives. His shoulder was there for my siblings, Mother and I to lean on....

I introduce to you MR MATTHEW EDEVBIE, an Urhobo man from Ughelli North who is by any chance want to intimidate anyone from the Isoko extraction that dare talk about the abandon 132KVA step-down power project sited in Ozoro.  To my dear Isoko people, are we going to allow this man to continue to put the entire Isoko Nation in total blackout and absolute darkness now going forward, or do we want to have the project complete and commission?  Now! We are an ethnic group. It is time to sit up and stand tall. Address the pains we have been suffering for so many years.  Firstly, let him order the immediate release of our brother, son Mc2kingdom, from the police custody. Secondly, he should swiftly call on the workers to return back to site and see the project completed and put into use.  An Urhobo man cannot come to Isoko and spit on our face and go freely. We demand the project completed and put into use. We are also using this medium to call on our sons/daugh...

The Commissioner of Police Asaba  Delta State. An Open Petition to the Delta State Police Command: Requesting for Action Against Ekurede Urhobo Community Chairman, the Provost, and two others over Trespass, Torture, Attempted Kidnapping Murder  15/02/ 2025 Dear Sir, We, the Organization for Human and Peoples Rights Protection and Humanitarian do write to formally notify the Delta State Police Command regarding a grave incident that occurred on Saturday, 15th February 2025. This incident involved a violent attack on a worker at a local medical facility, which we believe constitutes attempted trespass and attempted murder of one Mr. Emmanuel. On the aforementioned date, a group of youths from the Ekurede community, led by the Chairman and the Provost, stormed the medical facility where Mr. Emanuel was performing essential internal maintenance work and tortured him till he fainted. He was then dragged to the community town hall unconscious. After which he ...