…Says He Believes In Free, Fair, Credible Elections Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has predicted victory for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship and Councilorship candidates in the July 13, 2024 Local Government Council elections in the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the prediction at the grand finale and mega rally of the party held at the Cenotaph, Asaba on Wednesday. He commended the party’s candidates for following his footsteps by campaigning from community to community, unit to unit and ward to ward. He said that the mega rally has afforded him the opportunity to campaign for the party’s…
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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.
The body of Nigeria’s Second Republic Senate President, Senator Dr. Joseph Wayas, has arrived Nigeria 33 months after his death in the United Kingdom. The remains of the elder statesman, which arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday morning, were received by his family members; Cross River North Senator, Jarigbe Agom; Hon. Peter Akpanke; kinsmen, and other stakeholders. The body was thereafter deposited at the morgue of the National Hospital, Abuja, after opening two years and nine months at a London morgue. Senator Jarigbe, Hon. Akpanke and the family members of the late former two-time Senate President,…
Godwin Udoh Leadership of Ukpe Anioma Progressive Association, (UAPA), has placed their loyalty to Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta north senatorial district at the national Assembly over the creation of Anioma state as the sixth state of the South East geopolitical zone. At a meeting held in Agboh, Ika South Loccal Government Area, Delta state, they salute the courage and wisdom of Senator Nwoko in championing the noble course which was generously debated along with other burning issues concerning the Anioma region and vowed to do everything within their power to encourage him on. The National Coordinator, Chief Alex Ikpeazu,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the ban on motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, for commercial transportation, had led to a noticeable reduction in crime rate in Asaba and its environs. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received on courtesy call, the Forum of Female Permanent Secretaries in the state, led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr (Mrs) Mininie Oseji. He said he was impressed with the performance of the Permanent Secretaries in their offices and charged them to continue to put in their best in helping to drive his MORE agenda. Governor Oborevwori said…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Prevention and Prohibition of Destruction and Vandalization of Public Properties and Public Assets Bill 2024 has passed first reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly.The Bill which has the Chairman House Committee on Public Accounts, Chief James Augoye, representing Okpe Constituency in the House as the lead sponsor, was read the first time at Tuesday’s resumed plenary session of the Assembly, presided over by the Speaker, Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. Chief Augoye had in two separate motions sought the leave of the House to bring in the Bill for legislative processing and for…
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with the 1st Vice Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council and the Pere of Akugbene Mein Kingdom in Bomadi local government area of the state, Pere S. P. Luke, Kalanama VIII, on his 58th birthday celebration.The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, described Pere S. P. Luke, Kalanama VIII, as a great asset not only to Delta State but Niger Delta region and beyond. Rt Hon Guwor stated that he has always cherished and admired the statesmanship of the celebrant…
The Member Representing Isoko South 2 and Chairman, House Committee on Health, Hon (Chief) Ferguson Onwo, has said that legacies left behind by the immediate past Governor of the State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, would always be appreciated by Deltans. Hon Okowa, while reacting to the 65th birthday anniversary of Dr Okowa, described him as a man with so much dignity and wisdom, saying that he made commendable impact as Governor of Delta State between 2015 to 2023. The Lawmaker, a former Majority Leader of the State Assembly when Okowa was the Governor, stated that as someone who worked very closely…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, CON as he clocks 65 years on July 8. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, extolled the immediate past Governor of the State for his outstanding contributions to State and nation-building. He expressed gratitude to the immediate past Governor for having supported him to emerge as a deserving successor. Oborevwori said: “My dear leader, I will start by thanking you for all that you have sacrificed and accomplished to help our beloved State grow. “I must express…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Chairman, Delta State Internal Revenue Service DSIRS, Hon. (Chief) Solomon Ighrakpata, has felicitated with the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, CON, on his 65th birth anniversary. Hon. Ighrakpata, a former Deputy Chief Whip of the Delta State House of Assembly, who represented Uvwie Constituency in the 7th Assembly, described Dr Okowa as a complete gentleman and epitome of a great leader. The DSIRS Boss in his goodwill message to the immediate past Governor on his 65th birthday celebration, said the celebrant has distinguished himself as a statesman and a leader of great…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowowo has congratulated immediate past Governor of the state, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, on his 65th birthday celebration. Rt Hon Akpowowo who represents Ethiope East Constituency in the House and a former Commissioner for Urban Renewal in the State, said Dr Okowa remains a Leader with a large heart and very passionate towards the development of Delta State. The Deputy Speaker in a statement, on behalf of his family, constituents, friends and political associates, felicitated with His Excellency, the former Governor on…