It is a solemn and memorable occasion as the children of late Pa Prince Lawrence A. Ezekiel Oberiko, today May 4, 2026, marked the 26th anniversary of their father’s passing with tears and heartfelt tributes. The family reflected on his life and legacy, remembering the day he was called to eternal rest in the year 2000. The commemorative event, held in his honor, had the presence of family members, political associates, friends, and well-wishers who gathered to pay their respects. Attendees described the atmosphere as both emotional and uplifting, as stories of the late patriarch’s life were shared. Speaking during…
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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.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Friday, said that his administration is committed to the dignity of labor, describing the state’s workforce as the “engine room” of the economy and the backbone of governance. Speaking on Friday at in Asaba during the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration, the Governor addressed the theme, “Insecurity, Poverty – Bane of Decent Work,” calling for urgent collective action to restore the true meaning of employment by addressing systemic economic and security challenges. Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, noted that insecurity and poverty remain the greatest threats to productivity. “As your Governor, I…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has paid glowing tribute to Mrs. Esther Ahon on the occasion of her 100th birth anniversary, describing her as an embodiment of calmness, kindness, discipline, and exemplary motherhood. The governor, who was represented by the Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, spoke during a thanksgiving service held on Saturday at Bishop Agori-Iwe Memorial Anglican Church, Ovwodavwaren, Ughelli. He noted that the centenarian’s life of dignity, humility, and moral rectitude stands as a profound inspiration to both present and future generations. Oborevwori emphasized that Mrs. Ahon, mother of his Chief…
It is a known fact that Ijaw communities continue to lack basic developmental needs despite our enormous economic contribution to the growth and development of Delta State, and the nation at large.
The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), a body of professional journalists, editors and media entrepreneurs, has announced plans to commemorate the 2026 World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday, May 6, in Asaba, the Delta State capital, with a renewed focus on the role of journalism in fostering peace and preventing conflict. In a statement issued on Today, Saturday May 2, 2026, by the Secretary of the planning committee, Mr. Inneh-Ozah Barth, and its Chairman, Mr. Julius Oweh, the forum disclosed that the event will hold at the DOPF Secretariat, near St. Patrick’s College, Asaba, beginning at 11:00am. The organisers said…
By Shedrack Onitsha, The 18th Convocation Ceremony of Delta State University, Abraka, served as a platform for a profound interrogation of the Nigerian state. Delivering the convocation lecture, Senator Ede Dafinone addressed the “graduating class of 2026” and distinguished guests, posing a fundamental question: why does vast potential translate into productivity so unevenly across nations? This inquiry set the stage for a deep dive into the strategies required for sustainable development in a nation gifted with immense resources yet burdened by structural frictions. Senator Dafinone articulated the “Nigerian Paradox,” noting that while the country sits on 37 billion barrels of…
As political momentum builds in Ughelli North Constituency I, Simon Ohwo, an aspirant under the All Progressives Congress APC, has emerged with a manifesto focused on youth empowerment, infrastructure upgrades, and accessible leadership to transform representation in the area. Ohwo, who has been actively engaging communities, leaders and youths across the constituency, has outlined his vision during recent interactions. He emphasized practical solutions and inclusive governance to deliver real change. “The time has come to shift from just promises to measurable impact, especially for young people who form a significant portion of our population. “Youth are not just leaders of…
Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly has called for calm amid growing public outrage over the killing of Mena Ogidi, following a high-level meeting with police authorities in Warri on Wednesday. The senator made the appeal after a meeting with the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Salman-Dogo Garba, at the Nigeria Police Area Command, Warri. Also present was the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Yemi Oyeniyi. The family of the late Mena Ogidi also attended the meeting, led by his cousin, Emuobor Alex, and his elder brother, Victory Ogidi. The meeting…
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has challenged Nigerian youths to embrace discipline, innovation and institution-building as critical tools for sustainable national development, warning that the country risks wasting its enormous potential if the present generation fails to transform capacity into productivity. Dafinone gave the charge while delivering the convocation lecture titled “Harnessing Nigeria’s Potential: Strategies for Sustainable Development” at the 18th Convocation Ceremony of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka. Addressing the graduating class of 2026, the senator described Nigeria as “one of the most gifted nations on the face of the earth,” but lamented that despite…
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District has condemned the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine Million Ogidi, of Ujevwu community in Udu Local Government Area, calling it a heinous act and urging the police authority to prosecute and hold the “trigger-happy” ASP Usman Nuhu, responsible. Ogidi was reportedly shot dead on April 26 in Effurun in what the Delta Central Senatorial District representative described as a reckless abuse of power. “The sanctity of human life is paramount, and it is utterly unacceptable for those entrusted with the protection of citizens to turn their weapons against them,” Dafinone stated in…