The third phase of the Dafinone Free Diabetes Sensitization and Testing Medical Outreach, organized in partnership with the National Health Fellows, was held over the weekend at Isiokolo, headquarters of Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. The exercise, which drew a large crowd of health-conscious residents, featured free diabetes testing, blood pressure checks, and consultations on other related medical conditions. Many participants described the outreach as a “timely intervention” in a community where access to healthcare remains a challenge. Speaking with journalists during the exercise, the coordinating officer for Ethiope East, Mr. Peter Omehawe, said diabetes has become…
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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.
…Says Viral Videos Politically Motivated To Blackmail, Discredit Govt. …30% Of School Desks Destroyed By Host Communities By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Following a viral videos of pupils learning while sitting on bare floor in some government schools in Delta state, the Executive Chairman of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Hon. Barr. Samuel Mariere, has said described the videos as a mere blackmail of the state government, noting that in 2025 alone, the SUBEB constructed and distributed over 16,000 dual desks to primary schools across Delta State. The board Chairman also added that other ministries and agencies also made…
…As 14 Exco members reaffirm Onoabedje as authentic Ughelli North LGA APC Chairman The All Progressives Congress APC, Ughelli North local government area of Delta state, has suspended Nine Executive members of the party following allegations of Gross-Misconduct and abuse of office. The party has also passed confidence vote on the Ughelli North APC party Chairman, Mr. Obakpororo, the Secretary, Mrs. Beauty Ubogun-Nze and the Organizing Secretary, Hon. Henry Ophori Those who passed the conference vote on the Ughelli North APC party Chairman, Mr. Obakpororo, the Secretary, Mrs. Beauty Ubogun-Nze and the Organizing Secretary, Hon. Henry Ophori are Godwin Odjegba,…
A major controversy has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State as the leadership of the Ughelli North Local Government Chapter has dismissed what it described as a “purported suspension and replacement” of its executive officers, declaring the move unconstitutional, fraudulent, and “dead on arrival.” The party in a swift reaction also suspended some of its executives, Samuel Evwighono, Juliet Oduma, Daniel Osiebe, Pharm. Ogaabe Suzzy, Omokiniovo John, Onakpoma Philip, Ekama Ufuoma, Sobotie Paul, and Emeyarakpo Ufuoma indefinitely for “Gross Misconducts”, describing them as impostors. In a strongly worded rejoinder addressed to the Delta State Working Committee…
By Nelson Agbajor The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has been conferred with a prestigious Fellowship by the Institute of Planning, Nigeria, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to promoting awareness and upholding professional ethics in planning and administration. The Institute described Senator Dafinone as a visionary leader whose efforts have significantly advanced the discourse around strategic development, professional standards, and policy formulation in Nigeria’s planning sector. Receiving the award, Senator Dafinone, fondly referred to as the “Super Senator” by his supporters, expressed deep appreciation to the Institute for the honour. He noted that the recognition…
By Wilson Okorugbo. First, let us sincerely acknowledge Mr. Zik Gbemre’s passion and concern for the development of Delta Central Senatorial District. His consistent advocacy for better infrastructure and governance reflects the voice of an engaged citizen who desires progress for the Urhobo nation. However, while criticism is a vital part of democracy, it must be fair, factual, and balanced — not driven by half-truths or political mischief. It is therefore important to state clearly that Senator Ede Dafinone’s mandate as a legislator is distinct from that of an executive. His primary duties are to make laws, represent the interests…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has set up the Media and Publicity Committee for its 60th Anniversary celebration scheduled to hold between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 in Abuja. The seven man Diamond Jubilee media team is chaired by Chimezie Anaso, Chairman of SWAN in Anambra while Emmanuel Akpan, chairman of Awka Ibom Chapter will serve as the Vice Chairman of the committee Other members of the committee are Hembadoon Orsar, Chairman of Benue Chapter as Secretary; Ahmed Amshi, Vice President North East, member; Jacob Onjewu, Secretary Kaduna State Chapter, member and two Graphics/Info-Graphic experts. The appointment letter…
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has taken a bow as his two term tenure finally come to an end. Prof. Mahmood handed over the leadership of the electoral body to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu on Tuesday, and will now serve as the acting national chairman of the commission. The handover took place during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. Agbamuche-Mbu, who represents Delta State on the commission, is the most senior national commissioner and will oversee the affairs of INEC pending the appointment of a substantive chairman by…
The Delta State Government has announced the postponement of the scheduled groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the 12-kilometre Ugbolu–Okpanam Road in Oshimili North Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the postponement became necessary due to the torrential rain experienced in the area. Aniagwu explained that the heavy rainfall made it impractical to proceed with the event as planned, noting that a new date for the groundbreaking would be communicated to the public in due course. He conveyed the regrets of Governor…
Five teachers from Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta state, narrowly escaped death along the Ughelli-Asaba express way on Sunday, when the bus they were traveling in was involved in a fatal accident while returning from the world teachers day celebration at Asaba, the Delta state capital. It was learnt that the teachers who were traveling in an 18 seater bus on their way back to Ughelli from Asaba after the celebration, had a collision with a moving truck at Akiewhe in Isoko North local government close to Emevor. It was gathered that the accident was so fatal and all…