Ethiope West is one of the 25 local government areas of Delta State, in the Delta Central Senatorial District, with its headquarters at Oghara. Its headquarters is Oghara, one of the best-known Urhobo towns, and the LGA also includes communities such as Mosogar, Jesse and Idjerhe.
This page collects The Trumpet’s latest reporting from Ethiope West LGA, including news from Oghara, Mosogar, Jesse and Idjerhe. It updates automatically whenever we publish a new story from the area.
Ethiope West LGA at a glance
| Local government area | Ethiope West |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Oghara |
| Senatorial district | Delta Central |
| State | Delta State, Nigeria |
| Major towns and communities | Oghara, Mosogar, Jesse and Idjerhe |
Latest Ethiope West news
Oborevwori Orders Immediate Repair of Mosogar-Oghara Stretch of Warri-Benin Highway
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed the immediate repair of the Mosogar-Oghara Stretch of Warri-Benin Highway, following…
UPU Ohio, North America, Donates Medical Equipment to Sapele Hospital, Oghara Orphanage, Empowers Widow in Delta
The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Ohio Chapter, North America, on Monday deepened its commitment through community development, donated medical equipment…
Violence mars APC congress in Ethiope West as Ibori-Suenu alleges assassination plot
The All Progressives Congress (APC) local government congress in Ethiope West descended into chaos on Saturday, following a violent clash…
Gov. Oborevwori congratulates Idjerhe monarch at 60, 5th coronation anniversary
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, Obukowho Monday Whiskey (Udurhie I), as he marks…
2025/2026 Admission now open for Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara
Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, has officially announced the commencement of its admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution…
Oghara Poly Rector advocates for Polytechnic Lecturers’ promotion to Associate Professors, calls for Bachelor’s Degree awarding status
The Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, has called for a major reform in Nigeria’s polytechnic education…
Delta PDP accuses APC of invasion, conversion of party office in Oghara
The Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring thugs…
Blackout in parts of Delta as TCN carries out maintenance work on Ughelli-Oghara line
Parts of Delta State will experience power outages for two days as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) embarks on…
Court says Agoda is APC candidate for Ethiope West Federal Constituency
The candidacy of John Agoda as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ethiope Federal Constituency of…
Delta to terminate Mosogar electricity contract
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has said that his Delta State g o v e r n m e n t may…
Delta Government to Lease Out Controversial Oghara IPP
The Delta state government has approved to lease out the controversial Independent Power Plant (IPP) in Oghara, Ethiope West Local…
Oborevwori’s ₦50m Education Fund for Delta Student Sparks Mixed Reactions
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s announcement of a ₦50 million education support fund for a secondary school student has sparked…
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