The establishment of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, is a groundbreaking achievement that will revolutionize medical education in Nigeria. This monumental feat would not have been possible without the tireless efforts and strategic leadership of His Excellency, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Senate. Senator Omo-Agege’s unwavering commitment to the development of Delta State and Nigeria as a whole is evident in his unrelenting pursuit of this project. His fruitful engagements with the forner Honourable Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, and his direct request to our former President Muhammadu Buhari, ultimately led…
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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.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly rejected attempts by former military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), to absolve himself of responsibility for the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. In a statement released on Sunday, February 23, 2025, MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, criticized Babangida’s claims in his newly launched memoir, A Journey In Service, where he blamed the late General Sani Abacha for the election fiasco. The book, launched on February 20, 2025, at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, describes the annulment as an “accident of history,” with Babangida expressing regret over the decision. He claimed that…
Delta State is poised to witness significant developmental and political activities as Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR (KSJI), embarks on a groundbreaking ceremony for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale. This will be followed by a series of interactive meetings with stakeholders and leaders in the Delta South Senatorial District. The scheduled events demonstrate Senator Omo-Agege’s commitment to grassroots mobilization, inclusive governance, and infrastructural development. Stakeholders and residents across Delta South are encouraged to participate in these crucial meetings to engage directly with the senator and other party leaders. The activities commence on Monday, February 24th, 2025, with…
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his well-deserved “Governor of the Year (Infrastructure)” award from the New Telegraph. Rt Hon Guwor, on behalf of the State Assembly, extend heartfelt congratulations to the Governor, who he described as a Pride and worthy Ambassador to the Legislature. The Speaker, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, pointed out that the award was well merited considering the Governor’s tireless efforts in transforming Delta State’s infrastructure landscape. He stated further that the recognition, again affirmed Oborevwori’s commitment to…
The police in Delta State have arrested one Mr. Buhari Bala along with other suspected armed robbers, kidnappers, and cultists at various locations in the state. In a press release on Friday, 21st February 2025, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, stated that some of the suspected kidnappers who have been terrorizing the Abraka, Obiaruku, and Umutu areas were arrested on January 30, 2025 by operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson. He explained in the statement that the team stormed the hideout on February 2, 2025…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, NICN, has slated ruling on the suit filed by Courses 18, 19, 20 against their forceful removal from office by Police Service Commission, Inspector General of Police and the Force Secretary. The legal battle in the law suit between Courses 18,19,20 and the Police Service Commission, psc, Inspector General of Police and Force Secretary, Thursday began at the National Industrial Court, Garki, Abuja, over their forceful removal from office without attaining the mandatory years required before retirement and non implementation of court judgement. The aggrieved officers in suit No: NICN/ABJ/28/2025,had approached the court to…
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has approved the postponement of the South-South Zonal Congress initially scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued Thursday night by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig has approved the postponement of the South-South Zonal Congress of our great party, earlier scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 22, 2025,” the statement partly read. While confirming the postponement, the NWC assured that the South-East and North-East Zonal Congresses would proceed as originally scheduled.…
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, acknowledging that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, MKO Abiola, won the poll. In the concluding section of the 12th chapter of his autobiography launched Thursday in Abuja, titled, ‘A Journey In Service,’ the former leader described the annulment of the election as an “accident of history.” His remorse, however, attracted knocks and reactions from various individuals and pro-democracy groups, including the Afenifere, Coalition of Northern Groups, former Ogun State governor, Segun Osoba, Mike Ozhekome (SAN), and other…
Delta State Government has demoted two serving engineers for issuing certificates of job completion on road projects which were yet to be completed. The affected officers, Engr. Gabriel Evuarhere and Engr. Samuel Nwokolobia, were demoted from Deputy Director to Assistant Director and Assistant Director to Chief Engineer respectively. The action was sequel to a letter conveying the outcome of a disciplinary committee signed by William O. Ogolokpe for the Head of Service. According to two separate letters, which read in parts; “That you Engr. Gabriel Evuarhere is found culpable of corruption, dishonesty, and failure to adhere to laid down procedure…
Pours In Glowing Tributes To The Late Elder Statesman Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, was at the Asokoro-Abuja residence of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, on condolence visit to the family of the late foremost Ijaw National Leader and Leader Southern Nigeria. Rt Hon Guwor, accompanied by a former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo and wife, retired Justice Roselyn Bozimo, was received on arrival by members of Chief Clark’s family led by Prof College Clark, who was flanked by E.K. Clark’s first son, Mr Penaowie Clark and first daughter, Mrs Rebecca Okorodudu. A…