The Convener of the 2026 Delta Ethnic Peace & Unity Cup and National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming competition, describing the tournament as a strategic platform to strengthen peace, unity, cultural integration, and youth empowerment across Delta State. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Chief Mulade, who is the Ibe-Sorimowei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West council area, said the initiative, jointly organized by CEPEJ and the Africa 4 Peace Sports Academy, is designed…
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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 oil 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.
The Delta State Government’s drive to attract foreign direct investment received a major boost on Wednesday as investors from Brazil, Malaysia and the United States expressed strong interest in investing in the state’s agriculture, energy and industrial sectors following an inspection tour of key investment sites across the state. The investors, who participated in the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit, visited the Kwale Special Economic Zone, where they were conducted round the facilities of Kwale Gas Gathering Hub and Phoenix Company. The team also visited Skyward Resources Group in Oleh and Uzezi Farms in Oyede, where they commended the…
By Ochuko Omorere Senior Special Assistant, Political Affairs to the Delta State Governor Without mincing words, Delta State is witnessing a new chapter in its development story. A history written in concrete, asphalt, and the steadier pulse of economic activity. Over the past years, the Governor Oborevwori administration has moved beyond campaign rhetoric into visible action, delivering infrastructure projects that are changing daily life for residents across urban centres and rural communities alike. I am writing this to appraise the development drive of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, and the rationale behind his efforts, the projects that are…
Renowned Niger Delta environmental rights activist and development advocate Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff, PhD, on Monday, July 27, urged governors across the Niger Delta states to take immediate, pragmatic steps to reduce the impact of impending floods forecast by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). In a statement, Mulade, who is also the National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) and Ibe-Sorimowei of the Gbaramatu Kingdom expressed alarm at what he described as political leaders’ persistent neglect of citizens’ welfare. He warned that failure to act proactively could lead to severe humanitarian and environmental consequences across the…
The Delta State Police Command arrested 81 suspects during an intelligence-led raid on criminal black spots in Asaba on July 24, the command said in a statement on Friday. Police said the operation, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations with tactical teams, targeted identified criminal flashpoints across the metropolis. The arrested group includes 50 males and 31 females, detained on allegations ranging from sale and possession of suspected illicit drugs to operating an illegal checkpoint at the Asaba–Onitsha Head Bridge. Officers recovered large quantities of Tramadol and substances believed to be Indian hemp, the statement…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political leader in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Love Ojakovo, rallies strong support for the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Chief Ojakovo, a former Commissioner for Finance and Housing during the administration of former Governor Chief James Onanefe Ibori, gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Oborevwori at his country home in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state. During the visit, Ojakovo reaffirmed his commitment to the governor and pledged to mobilize party members, supporters, and stakeholders across Ethiope…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has rewarded Master Great Chinedu Okediashi with N20 million for emerging winner of the World Spelling Bee Championship in China, describing the feat as a testament to the state’s sustained investment in education. The governor announced the cash reward on Friday in Asaba while receiving the championship trophy from the student and officials of the Ministry of Secondary Education at Government House. Oborevwori said the global victory reaffirmed that Delta State’s deliberate investments in education were yielding tangible results, stressing that education remained the greatest legacy parents and governments could bequeath to future…
By Matthew Omonade There was a time when I spent over two years and several months in the opposition, carrying the burden of leadership with unwavering commitment, courage, and determination. During that period, I was often described by party leaders and members as vibrant, courageous, and a good man. The pressure of leadership was immense, and I bore that burden largely on my own. Without any support from the APC National leadership or anyone else at the time, I made painful sacrifices to keep the movement alive and continue serving my people. At different times, I sold two of my…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the disbursement of financial assistance to 533 indigenes of the state who successfully graduated from the Nigerian Law School in the 2025 session, as part of efforts to support human capital development and ease the financial burden on young professionals. The approval was announced by the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board in a public notice published in The Pointer newspaper on Thursday. The Board said the beneficiaries, all of whom are of Delta State origin, would receive the financial assistance following the governor’s approval. It directed the affected graduates to…
By Wilbet Ijeoma The National Orientation Agency Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (NOAFMCS) today held her annual general meeting being the 11th edition to celebrate a remarkable financial year, give stewardship account of Excos and elect new Excos. The event held at NOA hall, Federal Secretariat, Asaba was squarely attended by members of the cooperative, Excos of the mother Union and sister-cooperatives which include NDE, NBS and others. The President of NOAFMCS, Mrs Patricia Umunna reviewed the past financial year which she adjudged as remarkable, announcing almost 200% increase in Net Suplus from 2024 to 2025 financial year. Umunna, who also…