By Emmanuel Arodovwe The dictionary defines an inordinate ambition as an “excessive, immoderate or uncontrolled desire for power, wealth or recognition that ignores ethical limits, fairness, or the rights of others. It is characterised by self-promotion, selfishness, and a willingness to use unethical means to achieve goals, often resulting in personal, social, or national crises. ” Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s insistence to return to the Nigerian Senate, barely three years after he left, is not short of an “Inordinate Ambition”, and unless he is quickly called to order, and the ambition itself nipped in the bud, it may portend crises for…
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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 Olorogun Adelabu Ejiroghene Bodjor (Esq) The growing attempt by some loyalists of former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, to rewrite the history of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State has once again exposed the dangerous culture of political revisionism in Nigeria. No amount of propaganda, insults, or emotional outbursts can erase the historical reality that the APC in Delta was not built by one man. As the Pioneer State Vice Chairman (Central), I am duty-bound to educate the public on the actual chronological milestones of the “Aboriginal APC” to put an end to this distorted narrative. It…
The Founder of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) and newly elected National Treasurer of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), High Chief Sheriff Mulade, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Relations from the Delta State University, Abraka. In a remarkable family milestone, his son David Sheriff Mulade, (24) also bagged a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Mass Communication from the same institution. Both father and son were honoured for the feat at the 18th Convocation Ceremony of the Delta State University for the 2024/2025 academic session, held recently. Speaking after the ceremony, David Sheriff…
…Laments Deplorable State Of Roads By Patrick Ochei The traditional ruler of Ebu Kingdom in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Onu Odilile Paul Opili, has raised concerns over the worsening erosion menace and the deplorable state of the access road leading to his palace, describing the situation as both distressing and dangerous. The monarch lamented that the road project, which was reportedly awarded during the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, has been abandoned for over three years, leaving the palace and surrounding areas largely inaccessible. Speaking on the development, the royal father expressed…
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has called on journalists to wield their pens as tools for conflict prevention and peace-building, marking World Press Freedom Day 2026 with a poignant event in Asaba. Speaking at the forum’s gathering themed “Journalism as a Tool for Conflict Prevention and Peace Building” at the DOPF Secretariat, guest lecturer Dr. Gideon Isikah challenged members to rise above political pressures and ethical lapses. “Journalists must uphold truth and foster national cohesion.” He noted that the theme was timely especially now that Nigeria is suffering from insecurity, conflicts, and bad governance. Dr. Isikah, stressed that conflict,…
The Federal Government has barred recipients of honorary degrees from using the prefix “Dr” or title, warning that any misuse will now be treated as academic fraud. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the directive on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja following the approval of the Federal Executive Council. According to him, the decision was taken to address the growing abuse and politicisation of honorary degrees in Nigeria, which he said had increasingly undermined the credibility of academic titles. “The recent trend we’ve seen with the award of honorary degrees has revealed a growing abuse and…
With just about two weeks to the APC congress to produce the party flag bearers, a grassroot mobilizer, APC stalwart and philanthropist, Hon. Innocent Oghenevwairhe Umukoro, has obtained the party’s nomination form to contest for Ughelli North Constituency 11 seat in the Delta State House of Assembly. Umukoro, a well-known grassroots politician, said he is determined to change the narrative in the constituency if given the opportunity to serve while addressing journalists. The philanthropist maintained that it was time for politicians to allow the people’s choice to prevail, stressing that imposing candidates on constituents amounts to suppressive governance. “It is…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The name Comrade Chief Sheriff Mulade, Ph.D, stands out as a rare blend of activists, community leader, sport developer, peace ambassador, conflict resolution expert and grassroots builder whose life’s work appears tailor‑made to address the real needs of humanity. He has made a great mark in the anals of history especially in the Niger Delta and Nigeria in general. Born and bred in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Sheriff Mulade, carries the rhythm of the Niger Delta in his voice and in his vocation. He is widely known as a peace and environmental activists, human‑rights advocate, politician and the founder…
A renowned Delta State-born development advocate and environmental right activists Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff (PhD), the Ibe-Serimowei of ancient oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State has pledged to bring improved and sustainable development to his constituency if given the mandate to serve as a Federal Lawmaker representing Warri Federal Constituency at the National Assembly during the 2027 general elections. Mulade, made the declaration Tuesday, in a press release made available to Journalists. He said ”I am appealing to electorates in the Warri Federal Constituency to make a wise choice in the 2027 general election by voting for me. I am your…
The new Vice-Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University, Professor Samuel Ovuete Aghalino, has formally assumed duty following an inaugural thanksgiving service held at the Chapel of Resurrection, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), within the university campus on Monday. At the service, the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Asaba, Rt. Rev’d Kingsley Obuh, described Aghalino’s appointment as divinely ordained, urging the university community to embrace gratitude to God while offering full support to the new administration. Represented by the Sub-Dean of the Diocese, the bishop delivered a goodwill message titled “Wisdom for Leadership and Lasting Impact,” drawn from Proverbs 2:6. He…