…Cache of Arms Recovered 44 Year old suspected alleged hired killer and leader of a deadly gang, Wasiu Akinwande, alias “Olori Eso”, responsible for numerous violent crimes across Mushin and its environs has been arrested by the Lagos State Police on Friday, June 20, 2025. The Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that Wasiu Akinwande, alias “Olori Eso”, described as one of the most feared and wanted criminals in the state’s recent history. was apprehended on Friday, June 20, 2025. According to a statement released by the PPRO, the suspect was captured during a coordinated special operation code-named Silence, Speed,…
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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.
Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr. Mkor Aondona, for alleged sextortion and cyber bullying. He was arrested on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Makurdi following claims of some female students accusing the governor’s aide of unethical and criminal behavior involving sexual exploitation, cyber bullying and blackmail. The petitioners alleged that Aondona was routinely recruiting slim and attractive girls for ushering jobs and insisted on sexual favours as a condition for selection. Based on this,…
The Delta State Government says residents should expect game-changing benefits including innovations in waste management and increased investment attraction from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s recent trip to China. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu who accompanied the Governor on the trip, spoke at a press conference in Asaba, the state capital. Flanked by Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Sir Festus Ahon and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Aniagwu, said the invitation extended to Governor Oborevwori to attend the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction…
The Catholic Church in Nigeria has declared a nine day prayers in solidarity with the victims of the Benue killings and other parts of the country. In a letter addressed to all Catholics in Nigeria and people of goodwill by the leadership of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria CBCN, on June 19, 2025, and made available by the Directorate o Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria CSN, reads; “A NATIONAL CALL FOR PRAYER AND SOLIDARITY In the Wake of the Renewed Killings in Benue and Other Parts of Nigeria. “If one member suffers, all suffer together” (1 Cor 12:26).”…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has reaffirmed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to completing the Orere Bridge project, despite logistical and environmental challenges. Speaking during an inspection visit to the bridge site, Izeze commended Obakpor Engineering, the contractor handling the project, for their steady progress. According to him, this is the first time I have crossed the Orere River to see work beginning on the other side of the bridge. They have already completed 250 meters on one side and are approaching the remaining 250 meters on the opposite end,” he said. However, he…
Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has decried a trending video circulating on social media which claims that the family of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph, who recently gave birth to quintuplets, were neglected by the state government. In a statement released by her media office on Tuesday, Deaconess Oborevwori described the video as misleading and emphasized that both her office and the Delta State Government had already rendered significant support to the family. According to the statement, “Deaconess Oborevwori personally visited the Joseph family at their residence in the Ugbori area of Warri South Local Government…
The Delta State Government Wednesday, said it has intensified efforts to resolve the longstanding electricity challenge in Ndokwa Nation. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, while reacting to the recent Light Up Ndokwa Nation protests during a press conference, in Asaba, assured residents that concrete steps are being taken to provide lasting power solutions to the area. Flanked by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the Commissioner said for a very long time power generation and distribution…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye UGHELLI- Former Delta State Commissioner for Water Resources and a major stakeholder in Delta Politics, Olorogun Barr. Fred Okiemute Majemite, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on his 62nd birthday anniversary. In a goodwill message on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Majemite on behalf of the Governor thanked and appreciated God for his life and all his meaningful developmental contributions and impactful achievements since his election as a Governor. Majemite in the goodwill message described Gov. Oborevwori as a visionary leader embodied with humility and desires to affect the life…
…Sends Goodwill Message To Gov. Oborevwori Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that Deltans will continue to have reasons to celebrate their Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and his impactful leadership in the state. The Speaker stated this in a goodwill message to the Governor on 62nd birthday anniversary, and made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Nkem Nwaeke. Rt Hon Guwor stated that the birth anniversary was yet another opportunity to x-ray the leadership of Rt Hon Oborevwori as Governor and the impacts in the life of the state…
By Sir Divramredje Lawrence Efeturi I write as a fully invested member of the ancient and noble Order of the Knights of St. John International, sworn to the service of the Roman Catholic Church and devoted to the sacred dignity of her priesthood This is not a personal protest but a solemn lament; a cry from the soul, watching the desecration of what should remain consecrated. Benue State weeps, not only from the terror of herdsmen and the silence of government, but from a deeper wound: the betrayal of her people by one who once bore the cassock of spiritual…