Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday, unveiled a major leap in the state’s journey toward industrial transformation as he performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kwale Free Trade Zone (KFTZ), Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area. The KFTZ is a flagship component of the Delta Special Economic Zone Project. In what he called “a promise made, promise kept,” Governor Oborevwori said the project would unleash unprecedented economic growth, attract global and local investors, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, thus positioning Kwale as a strategic hub for energy, petrochemicals, agro-processing, logistics, and manufacturing. He said:…
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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 State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday, unveiled a major leap in the state’s journey toward industrial transformation as he performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kwale Free Trade Zone (KFTZ), Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area. The KFTZ is a flagship component of the Delta Special Economic Zone Project. In what he called “a promise made, promise kept,” Governor Oborevwori said the project would unleash unprecedented economic growth, attract global and local investors, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, thus positioning Kwale as a strategic hub for energy, petrochemicals, agro-processing, logistics, and manufacturing. He said:…
By Akpor Odedede, Leadership is a sacred call to duty—anchored on the delivery of meaningful service to humanity and the advancement of society. True leadership becomes hollow when the welfare of the people ceases to be its central concern. In Nigeria’s political environment, often fraught with instability and self-interest, there is an urgent need for transformational leaders who rise above transactional politics and pursue the collective good with vision and integrity. Egocentrism has, unfortunately, become the hallmark of many politicians in Nigeria today. A public office is too often treated as a transactional venture rather than a transformative mission. What…
The Delta State Government has announced plans to ease traffic congestion along the Effurun–Sapele section of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Highway, following growing complaints from motorists and residents affected by the ongoing road reconstruction. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, disclosed this on Monday during an inspection tour of the project site. The visit covered the stretch from Effurun Roundabout through Mercy Land to Ohore Junction, where the Commissioner assessed critical sections of the road and met with contractors to discuss immediate, temporary solutions. Izeze said the intervention was in line with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s directive to…
Following the official announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declaring Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, as the winner of the Anambra State governorship election, he extended a hand of fellowship to the 15 other candidates who contested against him, demonstrating a remarkable display of unity and inclusiveness. In his first public address in Isuofia, after the declaration, Governor Soludo praised the democratic process and the high voter turnout that characterized the election. He thanked the people of Anambra for placing their trust in his leadership, stating, “This victory is a collective achievement that reflects the aspirations of our…
Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, popularly known as the ‘Peoples General,’ has joined thousands of Udu people in greeting His Royal Majesty, Engr. Micheal Ogheneovo Orugbo, OKPORUA I, Ovie of Udu Kingdom, on this momentous occasion of the presentation of Staff of Office by the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. In a goodwill message personally signed and made available to journalists, Chief Ogboru described the event as one marked by peace and cultural renaissance that will shapen the destiny of Udu people and the entire kingdom. He emphasized the importance of unity during this transformative period,…
By Sunny Awhefeada A friend jocularly called to ask me why Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police has not declared Donald Trump wanted and we had a rib cracking laugh. But this should not be a laughing matter. My friend argued that Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” with the declared intention of military action against her if genocide against Christians was not stopped was an affront against the Nigerian state and that whoever affronts the state should be dealt with not minding his status or stature. We laughed more! Certainly, Trump is not Omoyele Sowore or…
Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has expressed optimism on the reign of Tue new Udu Kingdom (Ovie of Udu Kingdom) HRM Engr. Michael Ogheneovo Orugbo, JP, KP, Okporua I, even as he congratulated him on the official presentation of the Staff of Office by the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori, on Friday, November 7, 2025. Senator Dafinone, in a goodwill message signed by him, described the presentation as a momentous occasion. He said; “This is indeed a proud and historic moment, not only for Udu Kingdom but for the entire Urhobo nation.…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Very recently, precisely Thursday, October 30, 2025, Ughelli North Local Government (LG) Chairman, Jaro Egbo, declared compulsory environmental sanitation within headquarter Ughelli town and environs. The outcome of the exercise however raised questions over residents’ acceptability. Many unconcerned respondents doubt Egbo’s sincerity and commitment to effectiveness of the exercise. Stakeholders criticized the decision as only serving to disrupt business activities, create chaos, and did not result in any meaningfully clean environment. Many also believed the exercise was a ploy to feasts on council funds for extraneous gains even as others questioned the LG boss’s sense of cleanliness…
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has announced a special session with current lawmakers and former members of the State Assembly, also addressed as Non-Sitting Members of the House. Rt Hon Guwor who announced the planned event during Tuesday’s plenary of the House, said the session will take place from Wednesday, November 12th to Friday, November 14th, 2025, in Asaba, the state capital. Expected attendees include the State Governor and former Speaker, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and other former Speakers, including Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro, Rt. Hon. Kent Omatsone, Rt Hon Martins…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the release of ₦8.4 billion to the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) for the settlement of long-standing contract liabilities dating from 2010 to 2023. The intervention is aimed at restoring contractor confidence, revitalizing grassroots development, and stimulating economic activity across the state’s oil-producing communities. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Communication, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at Government House, Asaba, after a meeting between the Governor and the Management of DESOPADEC. Aniagwu explained that the funds would be used to pay contractors who…