Itsekiri People: The Life and Times of Rev. Aghogin Omatsola (1867 – 1969)
By Mercy Aninoritselaju Orikri Rev. Aghogin Omatsola was born in October of 1867 in Usele Community in Warri South Local Government area of Delta State. He was born into the…
Brief History of Ajimele Community
By Saint Ifa Aja-Imele (Ajimele) is an Itsekiri community in the present Sapele Local Government Area. Other Itsekiri towns are Ugbekoko and Aja-Sagay in the south of Sapele. Sapele is…
Ecstasy as Olu of Warri pays historic visit to Inorin Community
by David Yomi Tsola Okpaghoro It was euphoria and wild jubilation following the historic visit of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, The Olu of Warri to Inorin community in Warri…
Olu of Warri inaugurates Aghofen Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
by David Yomi Tsola Okpaghoro Today April 8, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III inaugurated a 7-man Aghofen Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (AADRC) that would forthwith look into burning issues in…
The loss of an Itsekiri Trailblazer: Chief (Prof.) Grace Alele-Williams
Chief (Prof.) Grace Alele-Williams has finished running her race and departed this world in peace. She was a professor of mathematics education, who made history as the first Nigerian female…
Ureju Community rolls out drums to welcome the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III
by David Yomi Tsola Okpaghoro Today Saturday March 19, Ureju Community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State played host to His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu…