Ughelli is the headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area and one of the largest towns in Urhoboland. It sits on the East–West Road and is home to the Transcorp Ughelli power station, formerly known as the Delta Power Station, one of Nigeria’s major gas-fired plants.
This page brings together The Trumpet’s latest reporting from Ughelli and the surrounding communities, and it updates automatically whenever we publish a new Ughelli story.
What we cover in Ughelli
- Local government: the Ughelli North and Ughelli South councils.
- Politics: the Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency and 2027 contests.
- Security: police and Area Command reports, cult clashes and crime.
- Roads and markets: the Otovwodo junction flyover, Ughelli Main Market and transport unions.
- Oil communities: Evwreni, Agbarho, Otu-Jeremi and other host communities.
- Culture and faith: Urhobo traditional rulers and churches across the town.
Latest Ughelli news
Ughelli Flyover Access Road Nears Asphalting as Delta Advances Three Major Flyover Projects
The access road to the Ughelli flyover in Delta State is nearing the asphalting stage, according to updates shared by…
Delta Police Charge Three Over Alleged Torture, Sexual Abuse Of Two Women In Ughelli
Three persons have been arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, over the alleged torture, physical…
Tension High In Ughelli As 2 NURTW Chairmen Clash
Tension is high in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, following an alleged assault on…
Renewed Cult Clash Between Eiye, Black Axe Leaves 3 Injured In Ughelli
At least three persons have sustained injuries following a renewed clash between suspected members of the Eiye and Black Axe…
Ughelli Keke Riders Protest Carrier Removal Directive, Allege Taskforce Extortion
Tricycle operators in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, on Wednesday protested against the state government’s directive…
How Ughelli North Chairman Jaro Egbo Allegedly Led Assault on Ex-Delta APC Treasurer
Chief Edewor Akpedafe, former Delta State APC Treasurer and Secretary-General of Uwheru Kingdom, has accused Ughelli North Local Government Chairman,…
Ughelli Community Raises Alarm Over Alleged N500,000 Electricity Bills
Residents of Iwre-Ovie Ughelli in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State have called for urgent intervention over what…
NDP House of Assembly Candidate Begins Stakeholder Consultations in Ughelli North
The National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the Ughelli North Constituency II seat in the Delta State House of Assembly,…
Hours After Warning Against Political Violence, Chaos Erupts at Omo-Agege’s Ughelli Consultation Meeting
Fresh concerns over the rising wave of political violence in Delta State emerged on Wednesday after violence and gunshots reportedly…
Commuters Lament As Faulty Trailer Traps Many In Hours-Long Gridlock In Ughelli
Thousands of commuters and motorists were left stranded for hours on Tuesday night after a faulty articulated trailer blocked the…
Ughelli North Councillor’s Suspension Didn’t Enjoy Majority Support, Councillor Alleges
The controversy surrounding the three-month suspension of the councillor representing Orogun Ward 4 in the Ughelli North Local Government Legislative…
NDLEA Rallies Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders, Youths in Ughelli Against Drug Abuse
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ughelli Area Command, on Friday, intensified its campaign against substance abuse and illicit…
2027: ADC announces Aduvie as winner of Ughelli North II state constituency seat
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced Ovwreghederohwo Richard, popularly known as Aduvie, as the winner of the Ughelli North…
Tension in Ughelli as suspected Fulani herdsmen kidnap man
Fear has gripped parts of Oteri-Ughelli and Izigwe in Ughelli North and Ughelli South Local Government Areas of Delta State,…
Delta legislator denies betraying Omo–Agege, wins Ughelli North I ticket unopposed
The member representing Ughelli North Constituency I in the Delta State House of Assembly, Matthew Omonade, has dismissed allegations that…
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