Residents, commuters’ call out Gov Oborevwori, others over collapse of Udu road

Published

5 months ago

July 22, 2025

Residents and commuters on Tuesday called out the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Udu Council Chairman, Vincent Oyibode and Chairman, Obakpor Engineering, Olorogun John Oguma for allegedly neglecting and abandoning the collapsed ever-busy Ovwian/Udu major road leading to the Council headquarters.

The community made the call during a protest against the deplorable state of the road.

Armed with banners and stationed at the Udu expressway, the protesters said it was disheartening that the Delta State Government and its contractor had given deaf ears to the plight of the people.

The community insisted that the government and the contractor who had handled the road failed to urgently address the issues, vowing to block and occupy the road until their request for repars is met.

Olorogun James Mudiaga, one of the protsters, “There is no road in Udu, the government of the state has abandoned Udu, there is no road in Orhuwhorun, there is no road in Owhrode, there is no road in Ovwian. We need a road, this is a state government road.

“Governor Sheriff, we call on you to come to our rescue, we are suffering and cannot bear it again, so we decided to embark on this peaceful protest.

“Oguma who owns the contract has refused to do it. The Council Chairman has said it is a state road and there is nothing he can do unless the government mobilizes the contractor.”

Another leader, Goodluck Mukoro said, “We need road, save Udu now, Governor come to our rescue, Udu has been abandoned, if the government failed to fix this road, we shall block it and occupy it till they will come to fix it.

“We also call on all the agencies, NDDC, DESOPADEC, WEUDA etc to hear our cry. This is the only major road we have; it is a shame that it is deplorable and no attention is given to it.

A driver, Patrick Onoriode on his part said, “I go to a mechanic workshop everyday after passing through this road, I stay in Ujevwu and my office is in Udu Road. I have replaced my car Bump cover three times within four months. The suffering is enormous.

“It appears that the Council Chairman, the Contractor and Governor have become deaf, they only respect the people when they need votes. They are only concerned about re-election now, but it is shameful that we have this type of road.”

A panel beater, David Idowu said, “I almost died two weeks ago when my bike entered one of the big holes, it was God, the politicians and government are very wicked. They are waiting for people to die before they can come to fix the road.

“If that is what they want, we want them to die so that the road will be fixed. They come around to collect levies from us but to fix this road they have refused. We need this road to be fixed,” he added.

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

Published

2 days ago

December 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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3 days ago

December 3, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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1 week ago

November 27, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.