Uvwie is one of the 25 local government areas of Delta State, in the Delta Central Senatorial District, with its headquarters at Effurun. Headquartered at Effurun, Uvwie forms one continuous city with Warri and includes Ekpan, Enerhen and Ugbomro. It is home to the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun.
This page collects The Trumpet’s latest reporting from Uvwie LGA, including news from Effurun, Ekpan, Enerhen and Ugbomro. It updates automatically whenever we publish a new story from the area.
Uvwie LGA at a glance
| Local government area | Uvwie |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Effurun |
| Senatorial district | Delta Central |
| State | Delta State, Nigeria |
| Major towns and communities | Effurun, Ekpan, Enerhen and Ugbomro |
Latest Uvwie news
Effurun Army Barracks Demolition Leaves Residents Homeless in Delta State
Scores Displaced as Military Pulls Down Structures Along DSC Expressway, NPA Road Residents of Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area…
Uvwie Clash: Police Warn Political Parties Over Late Rally Notifications After Delta Tension
The Delta State Police Command has warned political parties and campaign organisers against late notification of rallies, saying early communication…
Delta Condemns Effurun Violence, Demands Free Campaigns
Delta State has condemned the reported political disturbance in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, involving suspected supporters of the Nigerian…
Delta APC Meeting: Izeze Accuses Uvwie Chairman of Assault as Delta Government Orders Arrest of Perpetrators
The controversy surrounding the violence that erupted in Effurun on Sunday has deepened, with the Delta State Commissioner for Works…
Delta halts illegal trading at PTI Junction in Effurun following complaint by Julius Berger
The Delta State government has ordered the immediate halt of illegal trading at the PTI Junction, Effurun, following complaints by…
Delta State Tragedy: Brake-Failed Tanker kills Tricycle rider, sparks major Effurun gridlock
A fatal road accident at Effurun Roundabout in Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, has claimed the life of a…
Tantita constructs 13 offices for 3 Brigade Nigerian Army at Effurun
In furtherance to its corporate social responsibility, Pipeline surveillance company, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has constructed 13 new…
Oborevwori inspects Warri–Effurun Flyovers, pledges swift completion to ease traffic woes
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday undertook an on-the-spot inspection of key infrastructure projects in the Warri…
Omo-Agege camp absent as Delta Central APC Stakeholders converge in Effurun, signaling deepening factional rifts
A major gathering of All Progressives Congress leaders from Delta Central convened at the Petroleum Training Institute Conference Centre over…
Delta moves to ease traffic gridlock on Effurun–Sapele Highway
The Delta State government has announced plans to ease traffic congestion along the Effurun–Sapele section of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Highway, following…
Relief at last as Oborevwori flags off Effurun–Sapele Road reconstruction
Long-suffering motorists along the Warri–Sapele–Benin Highway can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the…
FUPRE, African Child Foundation to hold oil, gas awards Nov. 6
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) and the African Child Foundation (ACF) have scheduled Thursday, November 6, 2025,…
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