In continuation of its flood control efforts in its mandate areas, the Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Devt Agency, WUEDA, has intensified the de-silting of blocked drains on many streets including Apala and Fani Kayode streets in Okumagba Layout of Warri, to open up the channels for free flow of rain water so as to avoid heavy flooding and its negative implications. WUEDA’s engineers, led by Engr. Obruche Okeme who defied the heavy rains, were on ground to ensure that the de-silting exercise was thoroughly carried out towards achieving maximum results. The joints between gutters that were blocked by…
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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.
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Following the recent promotions of some officers of the Nigeria Police Force by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has on behalf of the IGP, assisted by the Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration, DCP Wilfred Afolabi, on Wednesday, decorated the promoted officers with their new ranks. Those decorated includes DCP Oladipo Sunday, DCP Abubaka Mohammed Bashir, DCP Lamba Dauda Bot and ACP Imade Osazee Graham. In a release by the Police Command spokesperson, SP. Bright Edafe, the three newly promoted Deputy Commissioners of Police…
As campaigns for the July 13, Local Government Council elections in Delta State continues to gather momentum, the Labour Party (LP) in Isoko North Local Government Area, has collapsed its entire structure into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).This was facilitated by Prince Oghenerioja Usie, former House of Assembly candidate for the Isoko North State Constituency at a campaign rally held for the presentation of party flag to the PDP Chairmanship candidate, Prince Godwin Ogorugba at Ekwerigbe Primary School, Ozoro. Prince Usie said they left the Labour Party for the PDP because it was the party on ground in the area…
Delta State Government, Wednesday, explained that it was intervening on several Federal Government roads across the state to enable Deltans and other Nigerians have unfettered access to convey goods and services. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu disclosed this during inspection of ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the old Umutu-Abraka-Eku road at Abraka in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. Aniagwu who frowned at the state of federal roads in the state, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was determined to complete the road as an alternative to the failed Umutu/Eku Road. Flanked by…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Lagos state counterpart, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as he clocks 59 on June 25.Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Tuesday, praised the Lagos State Governor’s leadership skills and administrative abilities, calling him an exceptional professional, shrewd administrator, and passionate leader of immeasurable worth. He expressed gratitude for the outstanding and illustrious achievements made by Governor Sanwo-Olu, whose pragmatist and visionary leadership have kept Lagos and its people growing. “On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I heartily rejoice with…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM FLNG Limited, Dr Julius Rone, OFR, on his 50th birth anniversary on June 25. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori said Rone popularly called “The Gas King” is a distinguished son of Delta who has made significant contributions to the expansion and development of the State and Nation via his investments in oil and gas as well as other commercial ventures. He advised more indigenous investors to follow in Rone’s admirable footsteps,…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has felicitated with Dr Julius Rone, OFR, on his 50th birthday anniversary.Rt. Hon. Guwor, described Dr. Rone, popularly called “The Gas King”, as a brother, friend and businessman, saying that his golden jubilee anniversary is a celebration of five decades of life, love and leadership. Guwor explained that at 50, Dr. Rone‘s entrepreneurial spirit, vision, and dedication have inspired countless individuals in the society and that his contributions to the business world are truly commendable. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr.…
Egbabor in a statement, said the party would on Wednesday, June 26, flag-off it’s campaign for the Local Government elections at Ekwerigbe Primary School, along NDC Road, Ozoro at 11am prompt. He urged people of the local government to come en-masse to support the party’s Chairmanship candidate, Prince Godwin Ogorugba and his running mate, Dr Mrs Evelyn Aluta and all twenty councillorship candidates at the rally. The DG pointed out that Prince Godwin Ogorugba’s bid for Chairman of the Isoko North Council was the remedy required to move the LGA forward, with his GOD WINS Agenda, necessitating support for…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated a former Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu, on her 74th birth. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement released in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, praised the nurse-turned-politician for her devotion, loyalty and commitment to the unity and growth of the state and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor expressed joy that Okwuofu, a PDP leader and member of the National Executive Committee of the party, has continued to be a pillar of strength and support for the state’s growth despite her advanced age. He celebrated…
It is indeed a very sad, sorrowful and tough moment for the family of Osekene of Eziokpor Community in Ukwuani Local Government Area, Delta State, following the gruesome killing of their son, Mr. Igwebuike Osekene, (31) on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Obinomba by boys suspected to be cultists. The late Igwebuike Osekene, who resides at Obinomba community but work at Obiaruku, on the faithful day after getting to work, decided to retreat back home to prepare a lunch for himself, but never knew he will meet his death on the way. Late Igwebuike Osekene, who was riding on his…