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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.

By Ochuko Benjamin Omorere Ordinarily, I wouldn’t have responded to you Zik Gbemre, on your inconsequential publication on the social media titled; ‘YOU OWE IT A DUTY TO UNITE KENNETH GBAGI’S FAMILY’. You being someone interested in controversial issues and relevant seeking in the public domain, most a time it is better to keep you mum, but for the public not to be misled and misinformed, I have decided to respond to your ignorance on the issues you raised publicly regarding the children of the Late Former Minister of Education (State),  business mogul,  lawyer, lecturer, politician  and governorship candidate of…

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In March this year, as part of remembering the incident and drawing attention to the Okuama tragedy and the fate of her people, a representative of the World Council of Urhobo Professors asked for the release of the detained elders and requested for the setting up of a commission of inquiry. The Council also demanded the rebuilding of Okuama, the establishment of a university of wetland studies and the payment of a compensation of one hundred and fifty billion naira to the Okuama people. Despite these calls, the elders arrested exactly one year ago are still being held incommunicado. 

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The Delta State Government has intervened in the deplorable condition of a critical section of the Warri/Sapele/Benin Road, awarding the reconstruction contract to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). The project, advertised by the State Tenders Board, covers the stretch from the Spare Parts Market U-Turn in Effurun to just after Ohore Junction before Omenta Bridge in Uvwie and Okpe Local Government Areas. It is scheduled for completion within 12 months. Under the contract, CCECC will reconstruct a total of 10 kilometres, five kilometres on each carriageway, with an expanded width of 11.6 metres, including 2.8-metre shoulders.  The project also…

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has reaffirm his commitment to continue empowering more people in Delta Central, just as he urged other Urhobo sons and daughters occupying positions of influence across the country to make deliberate use of their offices in uplifting their people. Senator Dafinone gave this charge Thursday, during a media parley with members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, held at the Chapel’s Secretariat in Ughelli, Delta State. He maintained that leaders from other regions have never been apologetic about favouring their people in matters of recruitment, contracts, and appointments,…

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FORMER Commissioner for Finance and Housing during Chief James Onanefe lbori’s administration, Chief Love Okeoghene Ojakovo remains undisputed and confirmed leader of the All Progressives Congress APC, Ethiope East local government area of Delta state. Comrade Terry Oj. Omaraye who made the statement while speaking to journalists in Isiokolo, headquarters of Ethiope East local government, said the leadership of Chief Love Okeoghene Ojakovo has been before the coming of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his supporters from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP into the All Progressives, APC. Omaraye said Chief Ojakovo has shown a high level of commitment, steadfastness and sacrifices…

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Executive Chairman of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (D-SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere, has  refuted the recent corruption allegations targeted at him and members of the Board. Mariere at a press briefing on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Asaba, described the allegations as “false, malicious, and baseless”.  He said the allegations that contractors were coerced into paying between ₦100,000 and ₦300,000 through staff of the Planning, Research and Statistics Department, were acts of mischief makers aimed at discrediting his personality and leadership. “At no time have I, or any member of the Board’s leadership, demanded or received gratuities, kickbacks,…

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Delta State is set to witness a major economic transformation as its push for renewable energy gathers momentum, with thousands of jobs expected to spring up across rural communities. This assurance came from the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, who declared that the renewable energy initiative of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration would empower small businesses, energize schools and hospitals, and integrate rural dwellers into the state’s economic mainstream. Speaking at the sidelines of the 14th State-by-State Roundtable Engagement between the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Delta stakeholders, held Wednesday in Abuja, Aniagwu…

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…As Delta Signs MoU With REA Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to harness renewable energy solutions as a catalyst for industrial growth, rural development, and inclusive economic opportunities across the state. Speaking at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) State-by-State Roundtable Engagement with Delta State, held at Abuja, Governor Oborevwori said the engagement’s theme, “Unlocking Distributed Energy Investments for Industrial Growth and Inclusive Access in Delta State,” aligns with the state’s Medium-Term Development Plan (2024–2027) and the MORE Agenda. He stressed that reliable electricity remains “a cornerstone for unlocking productivity, attracting investments, and enhancing…

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Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has condemned in a strong terms the inhuman and barbaric assault on a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Miss Edema Jennifer Elohor, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. In a statement signed by him, Dafinone described “The cruel actions perpetrated by armed operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, otherwise known as the Agunechemba Vigilante Group as a grave violation of her dignity and rights but also an affront to the ideals of national service and unity”.   A viral video in circulation has shown…

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 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with law enforcement agencies to enhance security and development across the state. The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Darlington Ijeh, stated this at the inauguration of the Kokori Progressive Union Secretariat in Ethiope East Local Government Area. Oborevwori described the inauguration as not only a milestone for the Kokori people but also a significant security statement, especially with the involvement of the Nigerian Navy. According to him, the Navy has consistently demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility in…

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