By Nelson Egware With the appointment of new technical leadership in the Delta State Ministry of Works (Highways and Urban Roads), the Oborevwori administration is tightening its grip on infrastructure delivery, placing renewed emphasis on durability, quality and value for money. The emergence of seasoned engineers to head the Departments of Highways and Urban Roads signals a deliberate move to strengthen supervision, deepen professional standards and ensure that road projects across the state stand the test of time in line with the Governor’s MORE Agenda. Engr. Solomon Aghagba, the new Director of Highways, and Engr. Victor Oputa, Director of Urban…
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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 13 percent derivation fund was designed to bring development and relief to oil-producing communities, but sadly, that objective has been largely defeated,” Chief Mulade said. “What we see today is massive diversion, mismanagement and misappropriation of oil derivation funds, with little or no impact on the lives of the ordinary people in the creeks and host communities.”
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Delta State Police Command have arraigned 33 Suspects over New Year’s Eve Violence and Drug Busts in Asaba, Capital of the State. In a press release made available by the command spokesman, SP. Bright Edafe, Urges the public to Ignore Sensationalism and Fake News. “The Delta State Police Command is setting the record straight on arrests made during New Year’s Eve security operations in Asaba, countering a wave of misleading reports some Online newspapers”. Edafe, clarified that operatives of the command nabbed several suspects across Asaba for offenses including violent disturbances, public nuisance, drug-related crimes, and…
…Urge Him To Seek Second Term By Nelson Agbajor A formidable and vibrant youth group in Delta Central, operating under the auspices of Youths for Proactive Governance, has unanimously called on the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, to seek re-election for a second term in 2027. The call was the outcome of a joint meeting of the leadership of the group drawn from the eight Local Government Areas that make up Delta Central Senatorial District. The meeting was held recently in Adeje, Okpe local government area of the state and was presided over by the group’s…
Former Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, on Sunday formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring his ambition to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat, a move that has reshaped the political landscape of the district ahead of the next general elections. Prof. Muoboghare was received into the party at a colourful ceremony held in Uwheru Ward, Ughelli North Local Government Area, which attracted party leaders from across, youths, women groups, and a large crowd of supporters. The event also witnessed a steady stream of defectors from the Peoples…
…Says Delta Has Lost Rare Leaders Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the deaths of former Senator and political leader, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, and elder statesman, industrialist and community leader, Chief Emmanuel Nuel Ojei, as painful losses that have created significant gaps in Delta State, particularly Delta North, Oshimili North and Aniocha North Local Government Areas. Governor Oborevwori made the remarks on Monday, during separate condolence visits to the families of the deceased, where he paid glowing tributes to their legacies, describing them as bold, principled, and selfless leaders whose impacts would be difficult to replace. During…
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Chief Godwin Ogbetuo on his 96th birthday anniversary, describing him as a Pan Niger Delta leader whose wealth of wisdom and experience has sharpened the current democratic dispensation. In a birthday message to him, Dafinone said, “On behalf of the great people of Delta Central heartily felicitate with an elder statesman of rare distinction, Chief Godwin Ogbetuo, as he marks his 96th birth anniversary. “This remarkable milestone is a celebration of a life devoted to service, principle, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of justice and good governance in Delta…
A political pressure group, The Native Deltans (TND), has called on Deltans across political parties, religious affiliations, and ethnic divides to bring an end to what it described as an era of non-impactful governance by the ruling political party in Delta State. The group made the call in a statement signed by its State Chairman, Prince Emma Esi, and Secretary, Rev. Emiko Obiyoru, which was made available to journalists in Asaba. According to TND, Deltans have endured years of poor governance and unfulfilled promises, stressing that the time has come for a drastic political shift capable of giving the state…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm and heart-felt felicitations to Deltans as they usher in the Year 2026. He expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty for His protection, grace and sustaining presence over the people and the state throughout the past year. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described the New Year as a season of renewed hope, fresh beginnings and collective responsibility. He urged citizens to draw strength from the lessons of the past and look forward to the future with optimism, courage and unity of purpose. The…
New Year 2026: Ijaw Leader Mulade Charges President Tinubu, Governors on Accountability, Economic Relief By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Environmental activist, Chief Sheriff Mulade, PhD, has bare out his mind to the authority and leaders of our nation in his January 1, 2026, message even when many celebrated the new year with fireworks and festivities, he stood by the water’s edge with the weight of his people’s future on his mind. For the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu, the New Year wasn’t just a change of the calendar—it was a final call for a nation at a crossroads. His Message to the Presidential Villa…