By CHINEDU EBORAH From Quiet River Town to State Capital: Reconstructing the Old Asaba Origins and Identity LONG before it became the capital of Delta State in 1991, Asaba—originally known as Ahaba—was a modest but historically layered settlement on the eastern bank of the River Niger. The anglicized name “Asaba” emerged during colonial administration, but the […]
A Reunion Centuries in the Making ON 7 February 2026, history unfolded at Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba as the Asaba Kingdom formally welcomed the Ezhionum community back to what both sides affirmed as their shared ancestral homeland. The gathering marked the first official reunion between Asaba and Ezhionum in more than 300 years, closing a long […]
Asaba Community Gathers to Honour Late Monarch THE Asaba Kingdom came together on Thursday to commemorate the second memorial anniversary of Late Obi Prof. Chike Joseph Edozien, the 13th Asagba of Asaba, in a ceremony that blended remembrance, reflection, and renewed commitment to the values he upheld during his reign. The event, held on 6 […]
THE Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has declared the Asaba community’s readiness to partner with forward-thinking organisations to deliver technology-driven healthcare and sustainable transportation solutions. The monarch made this known during a courtesy visit by the leadership of TAF Africa Foundation, Koyo Health Tech, and EV World Africa to his palace on 4 […]
ACROSS Asaba and its surrounding communities, the olinzele—a cadre of titled dignitaries—formed the backbone of local governance and justice in the early 20th century. Records list prominent figures in Asaba such as the Asabwa, Onirhe, Odafe, Iyase, Isabwa, Osodi, Ozoma, Odogu “Edogun,” Omu, Adaisi, and others. While some titles appeared only in particular towns, many […]
The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, has commended Asaba women by marriage, popularly known as Ikpoho Ogbe, for their strong support in advancing the community’s development and unity. The monarch gave the commendation when members of Ikpoho Obi Mogbue from Umuonaje Quarters paid him a courtesy visit at his […]