By Eunice Emeyazia Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District, has congratulated the Agadiwie of the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, High Chief Michael Preye Johnny, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a statement marking the celebration, the senator described High Chief Johnny as a respected leader whose contributions to the political and socio-cultural…
By Chukwura Ogechukwu Charles The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, has inaugurated the Iwaji Asagba Ahaba Committee to coordinate activities for the 2026 Asaba New Yam Festival.The inauguration, held at the Asagba’s Palace on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, marks the commencement of preparations for one of the kingdom’s most significant annual…
A group of indigenes of Onicha-Olona Kingdom in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State has renewed its call for the restoration of the kingdom’s hereditary monarchy, alleging that efforts to achieve a peaceful transition have been disrupted by vested interests. Speaking with journalists in Asaba the Delta state capital, popular music artist and…
The lawmaker representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has launched another round of youth and women empowerment training focused on cufflinks, stud and bead making. The programme, organised in collaboration with the Project Development Institute (PRODA) and Hammdes Nigeria Limited, was flagged off on 10…
The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, has announced major gains for the Asaba Kingdom, including a commitment to deploy over 2,000 solar-powered street lights, following a four-day working visit to Abuja. Briefing the Asaba community at his palace on January 31, 2026, the revered monarch, fondly known as…
Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba, Asaba | January 17, 2026 The Asaba Welfare and Endowment Fund Committee has empowered 100 indigenous students and pupils drawn from the five Ebo quarters of Asaba in a landmark “Back to School” initiative aimed at supporting indigent families and strengthening access to education within the kingdom. The ceremony, held at Ogwa…
The Asagba of Asaba, Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has called on Presidents-General of communities, kingdoms, and clans across Delta State to see themselves as strategic partners in fostering leadership and accelerating grassroots development. The call was made during the inaugural retreat for Presidents-General in Delta North Senatorial District, organized under the auspices of the Ogwa-Uku…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council convened a joint meeting today, Monday, 1st December 2025, at the Council Chamber, Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. The meeting was attended by Their Excellencies, the Governors of the 19 Northern States and Their Royal Highnesses, The Chairmen of the 19 Northern States Traditional…
