A Communiqué issued at the end of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held at the Diocesan Retreat and Youth Development Centre, Nto Ekpu Ikot, Nko, Obot Akara L.G.A., Ikot Ekpene Diocese, Akwa Ibom State, 11-19 September 2025. 1. PREAMBLE We, the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, held our Second Plenary Meeting for the year 2025 at the Diocesan Retreat and Youth Development Centre, Ikot Ekpene Diocese, 11-19 September 2025. Having prayerfully reflected on issues affecting the Church and the Nigerian State, we issue this Communiqué: 2. WE LIVE IN CHRISTIAN HOPE Hope is one…
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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.
Fubara who addressed a mammoth crowd in Port Harcourt for the first time since the end of emergency rule in Rivers State thanked the people for their love and concern do his and administration. He appreciated and thanked the people for standing by him during the challenging period and assured them that his administration would remain focused on their welfare and development. He said the government’s priority was to continue delivering on its promises and sustaining the confidence of the citizens. In a video shared by SYMFONI TV, Fubara told the cheering crowd, “We will, by the grace of God,…
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work at the Orere Bridge project in Ughelli South Local Government Area, describing it as another clear testament to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s unwavering commitment to completing inherited projects. Speaking during an inspection tour of the project on Thursday, Izeze acknowledged the challenges posed by heavy rains and difficult terrain but noted that the contractor, J.U. Obakpor Engineering Company, has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adherence to specifications. “As you can see, despite the elements, the contractor is delivering. From…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Residents of Ughelli town in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, have continued to lament the negligence of internal roads within the Ughelli town by the Executive Chairman of the council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo. Speaking to Journalists weekend, some residents blamed the local government chairman Jaro Egbo, for what they described as a misplaced priority and calculated attempt to divert the attention of the public from his non performances. They lamented the deplorable states of internal roads within Ughelli town, adding that Egbo, has taken the people of Ughelli North for granted in all ramifications as…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has defended the state government’s reinforcement of civil service dress code, insisting that the policy is rooted in existing rules and aimed at sustaining professionalism in the public service. Aniagwu, who spoke on “Morning Express”, a flagship programme on ADBN Television on Thursday, explained that the policy was not new but a reminder of long-standing civil service regulations that mandate decency and corporate appearance for public officers while on duty. He stressed that civil servants are bound by the Nigerian Constitution, state laws, and most importantly, the…
The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to implementing social protection programmes that are insulated from political influence, with a clear mandate to directly impact the most vulnerable across communities. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, at a forum on social protection themed “Accelerating Inclusive Social Protection in Delta State: Building Stronger Systems for Poverty Reduction and Resilience”, organized by the ActNaija Consortium in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Planning in Asaba. Aniagwu commended stakeholders, including the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, and renowned…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has reaffirmed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to the MORE Agenda is a covenant with Deltans, stressing that his dedication to fulfilling it remains irrevocable. Izeze stated this while briefing journalists on Wednesday during an inspection of ongoing road projects across the state. According to him, the governor’s vision is evident in the scale of construction currently transforming Delta into what he described as “a construction site.” “The summary of all that we did today is that the Oborevwori’s commitment to the MORE Agenda is a covenant. And…
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), in partnership with the African Child Foundation (ACF), has fixed Thursday, November 6, 2025, for the much-anticipated FUPRE Oil and Gas Awards. The ceremony, which has become one of the most prestigious gatherings on Nigeria’s oil and gas calendar, will take place at the University Arena in Effurun, Delta State. Announcing the date, the Vice-Chancellor of FUPRE, Professor Ezekiel O. Agbalagba, highlighted the institution’s role as Africa’s first petroleum-focused university and one of only six of its kind globally. Established in 2007, he said the university has consistently driven innovation, research, and…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has assured residents of Asaba and its environs that the ongoing stormwater control project will provide lasting solutions to perennial flooding in the capital city. Izeze gave the assurance on Tuesday during an inspection of the multi-billion-naira flood control measures on Summit Road through Nwelih Street, St. Patrick’s College, West-End Mixed Secondary School, and Uche Medua Igeh, linking Amilimocha Stream in Oshimili South Local Government Area. The Commissioner commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for keeping faith with his administration’s promise of meaningful development, realistic reforms, peace, and security, stressing…
The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Olorogun Peter Igho, MFR, on his recent conferment of the traditional title Kakakin Daular Usmaniya of Sokoto by His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, the Sultan of Sokoto. The honour, according to the Senator, is a well-deserved recognition of Olorogun Igho’s decades of service and contribution to national unity and cultural development. In a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, September 15, 2025, Senator Dafinone joined other well-meaning Urhobos, Deltans, and Nigerians in celebrating the President of the Urhobo Leadership Forum,…