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…
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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.
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has commended his Chief Press Secretary CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke for his hard-work, dedication and diligence to duties. The Speaker gave the commendation on Friday, during the Press Briefing at the State Assembly Complex in Asaba, organized by the House to flag off activities to celebrate the second anniversary of the 8th Assembly. Guwor who presented the scorecard and achievements of the 8th Assembly before a large gathering of Journalists from different media outlets, acknowledged the commitment of his CPS to assigned responsibilities. He described Mr Nwaeke as a…
The Delta State House of Assembly marked its midterm milestone today with a detailed progress report highlighting key legislative achievements, oversight functions, and renewed commitment to development and good governance. In a commemorative address at the Assembly Press Centre in Asaba, Speaker Rt. Hon. Guwor Emomotimi Dennis described the past two years as a period of “purpose-driven representation,” grounded in transparency, unity, and accountability. “Our legislative agenda, Our Bond with Deltans, has guided our efforts to deliver people-focused laws and ensure executive accountability,” the Speaker said, officially opening events to celebrate the Assembly’s second anniversary since its inauguration on June…
By Nkem Nwaeke Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor was elected the Speaker of the 8th Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, marking a new chapter of legislative leadership in the oil-rich state. In his acceptance speech, Guwor vowed to lead with humility, diligence, and an unwavering commitment to democratic ideals, expressing profound gratitude to God and his colleagues and pledged to uphold the core values of the legislature and meet the expectations of Delta’s citizens. Paying homage to his predecessor in office, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, now the Governor, he acknowledged foundation laid by previous Assemblies,…
In a significant breakthrough for Ndokwa Nation, the Chairman of Ukwuani Local Government Area, Barr. Possible Ajede, has announced that communities long without electricity will soon be reconnected to the national grid. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday at Government House, Asaba, after a closed-door security meeting, Ajede revealed that over 80% of the materials required for reconnection have been released to contractors, who have been given a two-week deadline to complete the project. Ajede expressed deep appreciation to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for responding swiftly to the concerns of Ndokwa communities. “He is a listening…
Governor of oil rich Delta state, south south Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has taken his administration’s commitment to excellence to the global arena. Oborevwori alongside his Taraba state counterpart, Agbu Kefas are among high profile guests at the ongoing 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (IIICF)in Macao special administrative region of China. Governor Oborevwori showcased his administration’s strategic move to elevate Delta state infrastructure development to align with acceptable global standards. As the forum got underway, Oborevwori highlighted his unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure projects that support economic growth and improve the quality of…
In a strategic effort to reposition the All Progressives Congress (APC) for victory in the 2027 general elections, Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel Onowakpo-Thomas and Member Representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko have embarked on a unification drive aimed at strengthening the party’s base in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. During a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting held over the weekend in Oyede, both leaders emphasized the urgent need for unit, and grassroots mobilization within the APC. The meeting brought together ward leaders, youth representatives, and key party stakeholders, signaling what many describe as a…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has said that a shift to computer-based examinations by West African Examinations Council and the National Examinations Council will not eliminate malpractices. The NUT National President, Audu Amba, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. Amba was reacting to the recent directive by the Federal Government that WAEC and NECO should fully transit to Computer-Based Testing for their examinations by 2026. NAN reports that by the directive, both multiple-choice and essay papers by the two bodies would be administered via computer, starting with the May/June 2026 examination…
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has been awarded the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah Grow Africa Prize for Excellence, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to infrastructure development and public service delivery in Nigeria. The award, which was announced during the 2025 Grow Africa Leadership Summit held in Accra, Ghana, celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in advancing socio-economic development across the African continent. Izeze emerged as this year’s laureate following a rigorous nomination and selection process involving leaders from across various sectors in Africa. Presenting the award to Izeze…
…Alleges Gov. Oborevwori Is Not A Registered Member Of APC By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Following the endorsement of Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, by the Delta Central APC members at a Unity meeting convened at Ughelli on Sunday, June 8, 2025, reactions and condemnations has continued to pour in, describing the endorsement as illegal, gross political violation and an affront to democracy. A staunch member of the APC in Delta Central, Jeckins Ejiro Wisike, in a press statement posted in his Facebook wall condemned the endorsement, alleging that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, is not even a registered member of the party, hence his endorsement…