10,000 widows across the state’s 25 local government areas and 270 federal wards now has the cause to smile as the Governor Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the registration. Each widow will receive a monthly stipend of ₦15,000 and access to free medical care. This was disclosed by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Investment Programmes and State Coordinator of the Widows Welfare Scheme, Chief (Dr.) Isioma Okonta, during a meeting with State, Senatorial, and Local Government Coordinators held at his office in Asaba. Chief Okonta described Governor Oborevwori’s initiative as a laudable effort aimed at supporting…
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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.
…Delta Speaker Eulogizes Gov. Oborevwori Performances As Governor Sheriff Oborevworie of Delta State marks his two years in office, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, while felicitating the governor described him as someone who has proven book makers wrong with his exceptional performances that is beyond the expectations of every Deltans. Addressing journalists moment after plenary on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in his office at the Assembly Complex in Asaba, stated that there were much to be celebrated in the two years governance of the state by Governor Oborevwori. He said the Governor…
The Ukrainian leader said he was under the impression Trump would impose sanctions on Russia if no ceasefire deal was reached. KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said on Wednesday in remarks released that after meeting at the Vatican last month with US President Donald Trump, he Trump, was ready to impose new sanctions on Russia if Moscow didn’t agree to a ceasefire. Speaking to journalists on the eve of his trip to Germany, Zelensky said that during that April meeting with Trump, he discussed sanctions with the U.S. president and left their meeting understanding that Washington was on…
In what seems to be a move to gag the press, security personnel attached to the Delta state House of a assembly on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, denied journalists access from covering the official state address of the state Governor , Sheriff Oborevwori. The move was widely condemned and described as undemocratic and opaque. Journalists from leading national and regional media outlets, including The Punch, The Guardian, Tribune, ThisDay, Champion, Emerald Online, The Story, Southernvoice, the State own print media, The Pointer, DBS BusinessDay, Leadership, New Telegraph, ThisDay, Nigerian Pilot and many others were denied entry into the Assembly complex…
National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has considered the option of seizing any building used for illicit drugs manufacturing and relabeling of expired drugs as the agency has bursted a fake drug factory in an uncompleted three storey building at Azagba-Ogwashi in Aniocha Local Government Area in Delta State. The NAFDAC Director, South –East Zone, Dr. Martins Iluyomade disclosed this at a press briefing in Asaba yesterday. He said that the agency would consider the option of seizing any building used for illicit drug manufacturing and relabelling of expired drugs. ”I feel very sad for our country,…
… New PG, Promises Peace, Development, Stability The Okpavuerhe Community in Olomu Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, has elected 16 man new executives to pilot the affairs of the community. The election which held in May 22, 2025, had the following persons emerging as executives; 1. Mr. Monday Ukpokpo- President General 2. Mr. Ekere Champion Happy- Vice President 3. Mr. Amos Omokeni- Secretary General 4. Mr. John Akporherhe- Treasurer 5. Mr. Volvo Echabor- PRO 6. MR. Oke Omote- Org. Secretary 7. Mr. Martins Oyovwadia- Assist. Secretary 8. Mr. Peter Omokeni- Financial Secretary 9. Mr. Umude Samson- Publicity…
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is set to deliver the State of the State Address to members of the Delta State House of Assembly tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10am. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement in Asaba, Tuesday, said the event will be taken live on Channels TV and TVC, providing the public with an opportunity to hear directly from the governor on key developments, achievements, and future plans for the state. The State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, State Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Diai, State APC Chairman…
The Federal Ministry of Education has condemned the incident involving candidates sitting in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at night using torchlights. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, expressed his displeasure in a statement issued on in Abuja by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo quoted the minister as outlining the situation captured in the widely circulated video as completely unacceptable, adding that all necessary measures would be taken to prevent a recurrence. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring a conducive environment for learning and assessment. Alausa criticised…
Member of the House of Representatives, representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has announced a five-day empowerment programme aimed at equipping 100 constituents with specialised entrepreneurial skills. The lawmaker made the announcement via his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning, stating that the initiative is in collaboration with the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI). According to Ukodhiko, the training will focus on key vocational areas including car tracking, web design, photography, tailoring, tiling, and POP installation. “My cardinal campaign promise is the initiation of empowerment programmes that are capable of making our youths self-reliant,” he wrote. “I have…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Benin Zonal Command (Edo and Delta States), has taken the fight against human trafficking and irregular migration to secondary schools in Delta State. In collaboration with the state Ministry of Justice and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), the command has established School Vanguard Clubs in 10 secondary schools to enhance awareness among students, teachers and parents about the tricks and strategies of human traffickers. The NAPTIP has identified Edo, Delta, Enugu, Kogi and Ogun States as most affected, according to statistics. In Delta State,10 secondary schools…