Isoko news today from The Trumpet: politics, oil communities, security, education and community news from Oleh, Ozoro, Uzere and every part of Isoko North and Isoko South, updated every time we publish a new Isoko story.
The Isoko people are an ethnic nationality of the Niger Delta whose homeland lies in two local government areas of Delta State: Isoko North, with its headquarters at Ozoro, and Isoko South, with its headquarters at Oleh. Both were created in 1991 from the former Isoko LGA. Isoko is a major oil and gas producing area: oil was discovered at Uzere in 1958, one of the earliest finds in Nigeria, and communities such as Olomoro and Irri host oil and gas facilities. Farming, fishing and palm produce remain important to the local economy.
Isoko at a glance
| Local government areas | Isoko North (headquarters: Ozoro) and Isoko South (headquarters: Oleh) |
|---|---|
| Population (2006 census) | Isoko North 143,559; Isoko South 235,147 |
| Created | September 23, 1991 |
| Senatorial district | Delta South |
| Federal constituency | Isoko Federal Constituency (Isoko North/Isoko South) |
| Major towns | Oleh, Ozoro, Uzere, Irri, Olomoro, Emede, Igbide, Aviara, Emevor, Iyede, Owhelogbo, Oyede |
| Higher institutions | Southern Delta University, Ozoro; Delta State University, Oleh campus |
What we cover in Isoko
- Politics and the 2027 elections: the Delta APC campaign flag-off in Oleh, defections to the ADC in Isoko, the Isoko Federal Constituency and the Isoko North and Isoko South councils.
- Oil and gas communities: spills, gas leaks and host-community issues, including the Uzere gas bubbling and crude oil pollution and the governor’s assurance to Uzere.
- Security: cult clashes and curfews, such as the Ozoro curfew, police reports and the 246 Recce Battalion in Oleh.
- Education: Southern Delta University, Ozoro, the DELSU Oleh campus and schools across Isoko.
- Local government: council programmes such as the Isoko South ₦110m empowerment scheme, okada rules and public works.
- Community and culture: the Isoko Development Union, traditional rulers and festivals such as Uzere’s Eni festival.
Latest Isoko news
Oborevwori Threatens to Blacklist Delta Contractors, Vows to Revoke Delayed Road Projects as Isoko Play Host
Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori threatens to blacklist contractors and revoke delayed project contracts, insisting that political friendship will not protect…
Over 100 PDP, APC Members Defect To ADC At Mega Rally In Isoko
More than 100 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the 24 wards…
Oborevwori Assures Uzere Community Of Government Support Over Oil Spill
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured the people of Uzere Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area that his…
Isoko South APC Mobilises For Delta Campaign Flag-Off In Oleh
The Isoko South chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified preparations to host the Delta State campaign flag-off…
Rep. Ukodhiko Seeks Urgent Government Intervention To Tackle Gas Leak In Uzere
The member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has called for…
Delta APC To Begin 2027 Campaigns In Oleh November 5
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will begin its campaign for the 2027 general elections in…
Emevor APC Leaders Strategise For Tinubu, Oborevwori, Others’ Victory in 2027
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Emevor Ward 7, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, have…
Breaking: Isoko North Council Chairman Imposes Curfew on Ozoro Over Cult Clashes
The Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Elder Prince Godwin Ogorugba, has declared a…
Isoko South Launches ₦110m Empowerment Scheme for 2,200 Beneficiaries
The Isoko South Legislative Arm, in collaboration with the Delta State Government and the Isoko South Local Government Council, on…
Uzere: Oil-Producing Community Hit by Double Tragedy — Gas Bubbling From Ground, Crude Oil Pollution
Residents of Uzere, an oil-producing community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, have raised the alarm over…
Rep. Ukodhiko, Odior, Ogorugba Flag Off N130m Empowerment For 2,600 Beneficiaries In Isoko North
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, including the member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency…
Southern Delta University, Ozoro Denies Tuition Fee Hike Report
The management of the Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro, Delta State, has denied increasing tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic…
Breaking: Elderly Woman Seriously Injured as Power Bike Hits Her in Oleh, Delta
An elderly woman whose identity has yet to be confirmed has reportedly been seriously injured after a power bike allegedly…
Notre Dame College Ozoro Class of 1976 Celebrates Golden Jubilee With Reunion, Give-Back Initiative
The Class of 1976 of Notre Dame College, Ozoro, Delta State, is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a…
Rep Ukodhiko: Oil Companies in Isoko Must Create More Jobs, Contracts for Our People
The member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has called…
Isoko news: frequently asked questions
Which local government areas make up Isoko?
Isoko is made up of two local government areas in Delta State: Isoko North, with its headquarters at Ozoro, and Isoko South, with its headquarters at Oleh. Both were created on September 23, 1991, when the former Isoko LGA was split.
Where was oil discovered in Isoko?
Oil was discovered at Uzere in Isoko South in 1958, one of the earliest oil discoveries in Nigeria. Olomoro and other Isoko communities also host oil and gas facilities.
Which senatorial district and federal constituency is Isoko in?
Both Isoko LGAs are in the Delta South Senatorial District and together form the Isoko Federal Constituency (Isoko North/Isoko South) in the House of Representatives.
Which universities are in Isoko?
Southern Delta University, Ozoro, formerly Delta State Polytechnic and later Delta State University of Science and Technology, is in Isoko North. Delta State University also has a campus at Oleh.
Where can I read the latest Isoko news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Isoko, Oleh, Ozoro, Uzere or other Isoko communities, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Isoko news section.
Isoko local government areas
- Isoko North LGA news: Ozoro, Emevor, Iyede, Owhelogbo
- Isoko South LGA news: Oleh, Irri, Uzere, Olomoro, Enhwe
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