Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Team Delta athletes for their outstanding performances at the just-concluded Commonwealth Games National Trials in Lagos, particularly sprint sensation Favour Ashe, who made history by becoming Nigeria’s fastest man. Ashe delivered a remarkable performance at the trials, clocking a personal best of 9.93 seconds to win the men’s 100 metres title and set a new benchmark as the fastest Nigerian ever to win the national championship as well as the fastest athlete to run the event on Nigerian soil. The Delta-born sprinter, who was among the foreign-based athletes sponsored by the…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience in news reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experiences in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
Daily Report Nigeria, Nigeria’s fast-growing digital news platforms, has announced the grand opening of her state-of-the-art news studio which is part of efforts to expand her multimedia and broadcast operations. The event is scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the Corporate office situated at 7, Thompson Ofoluwa Close, Off Airport Road, Effurun, Delta State. In a statement signed by the management, the new studio is expected to strengthen Daily Report Nigeria’s capacity to deliver timely, accurate, informative and engaging news content across digital, television and social media platforms, while enhancing audience experience through modern…
Senator Ede Dafinone’s Delta Central Scaffold and Rigging Training Programme has just walked into that minefield, and the shrapnel is unfair. It’s not enough to instigate disenchantment. Context matters. The beneficiaries crying for cash gratification where the priority is starter packs may not be villains. Their frustration is understood. Prince Awhotu captures it bluntly: too many repeated skills training have left Urhobo youths with certificates that have not translated to improved livelihood. When majority of our young people are forced into keke, hookups, or fraud to survive, the hunger for ‘urgent 2k’ at the slightest opportunity is understandable. What the…
The Delta State Government has dismissed criticisms of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration contained in a recent article titled “Beyond Concrete: When Contracts Replace Governance in Oborevwori’s Delta,” describing the publication as an opinion piece built on conjecture, selective omissions and misleading assumptions. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement, Monday said the Oborevwori administration had, within three years, recorded significant achievements across critical sectors of the state’s economy through the implementation of the MORE Agenda. Ahon stated that contrary to claims that the government was overly focused on infrastructure projects, the administration had pursued…
By Prof GG Darah Sunny Kpikpi Kotor (SKK) was an alumnus of our school, St. Vincent’s College (SVC), Okwagbe. His life exemplied the best and brightest that SVC has been known for in the 63 years of its existence, namely, academic excellence, creative ingenuity, and a resilient spirit that does not succumb to difficuties. These attributes are expoused in our School’s motto: “Nil Desperandum: Never Despair”. As Government Orator (Otota), Kotor kept aloft the banner of SVC. As a Catholic institution, its formative years were marked by the dual linguistic heritage of English and Latin, the lingua franca of the…
Delta State Police have convicted 23 motorists after a coordinated enforcement operation that saw 26 vehicles impounded and taken before a state provided mobile court at Asaba. The exercise, launched across the state under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, targets traffic offences that endanger road users and disrupt orderly movement. Officers arrested 26 vehicles for various violations and brought the drivers before the mobile court for immediate adjudication. By the close of proceedings, 23 offenders were found guilty and fined according to the severity of their offences, while three were discharged and acquitted. The convictions underscores the command’s…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Chief Joe Omene, on the occasion of his 80th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Chief Omene as an outstanding leader, elder statesman, and respected voice in the Niger Delta whose contributions to the advancement of the Urhobo nation and national development remain remarkable. The governor commended the Mosogar-born leader for his years of dedicated service to the Urhobo people, noting that his leadership, courage, and commitment to justice have earned…
Senator Ede Dafinone has congratulated Mrs. Elohor Aiboni on her appointment as Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Nigeria, for Shell, calling the promotion a source of pride for the Urhobo nation, Delta State and Nigeria. In a statement, Dafinone praised Aiboni’s professionalism, dedication and leadership, saying her elevation to one of the top roles in a global energy company highlights her long record of integrity, resilience and strategic insight. He said her success will inspire young Nigerians—especially women—to pursue their ambitions with confidence and hard work. Dafinone described the appointment as not only a personal milestone but also a…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday marked his 63rd birth anniversary with a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, where he expressed profound gratitude to God for preserving his life and guiding him in leadership. Speaking during the service, Governor Oborevwori said the occasion was not about elaborate celebrations but about returning thanks to God for His faithfulness and mercy. Saying he is a committed Christian, the governor said giving thanks to God was more important than any social celebration associated with his birthday. “I have come here to thank God. The most important thing for…
A foremost political pressure group in Ndokwa land, NdokwaForward, has joined millions of Deltans, friends, associates and well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond in celebrating the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. In a congratulatory message jointly signed by Rt. Hon. Samuel Osasa, Dr. George Ugbomah and Chief Isaac Onyesom, NdokwaForward described Governor Oborevwori as a remarkable leader whose life and public service continue to exemplify humility, resilience, dedication and purposeful leadership. The group noted that the governor’s inspiring leadership style, unwavering commitment to good governance and people-oriented disposition have…