Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, acknowledging that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, MKO Abiola, won the poll. In the concluding section of the 12th chapter of his autobiography launched Thursday in Abuja, titled, ‘A Journey In Service,’ the former leader described the annulment of the election as an “accident of history.” His remorse, however, attracted knocks and reactions from various individuals and pro-democracy groups, including the Afenifere, Coalition of Northern Groups, former Ogun State governor, Segun Osoba, Mike Ozhekome (SAN), and other…
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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 of 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 Government has demoted two serving engineers for issuing certificates of job completion on road projects which were yet to be completed. The affected officers, Engr. Gabriel Evuarhere and Engr. Samuel Nwokolobia, were demoted from Deputy Director to Assistant Director and Assistant Director to Chief Engineer respectively. The action was sequel to a letter conveying the outcome of a disciplinary committee signed by William O. Ogolokpe for the Head of Service. According to two separate letters, which read in parts; “That you Engr. Gabriel Evuarhere is found culpable of corruption, dishonesty, and failure to adhere to laid down procedure…
Pours In Glowing Tributes To The Late Elder Statesman Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, was at the Asokoro-Abuja residence of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, on condolence visit to the family of the late foremost Ijaw National Leader and Leader Southern Nigeria. Rt Hon Guwor, accompanied by a former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo and wife, retired Justice Roselyn Bozimo, was received on arrival by members of Chief Clark’s family led by Prof College Clark, who was flanked by E.K. Clark’s first son, Mr Penaowie Clark and first daughter, Mrs Rebecca Okorodudu. A…
In an effort to secure a decisive victory for the Peoples Democratic Party in the upcoming 2027 elections, the Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu Federal Constituency Forum has established various committees to organize its inauguration. Speaking during a meeting held in Asaba, Chairman of the forum, Olorogun John Oguma emphasized that the meeting was convened to properly position the PDP in the area. He highlighted that the Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency is the largest in Delta Central senatorial district and have the highest number of kingdoms in Urhobo land. Despite the substantial voter base, Oguma acknowledged that the party did not…
Chairman, Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Special Projects, Hon Kenneth Oboro Preyor has described the passage of Chief Edwin Clark as a rude shock even at 97 years. Hon Preyor who represents Bomadi State Constituency in the House in his facebook page, mourn the demise of Pa Clark, saying that he was a strong advocate of Nigeria project. In a seven paragraphed statement entitled “NIGER DELTA MOURNS”, Hon Preyor a former Deputy Majority Leader in the 7th Assembly, said Chief Clark was outspoken, fearless and committed to the liberation of his people, stressing that even in…
Renowned Niger Delta leader and advocate, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has paid tributes to the late foremost Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing him as a voice for truth, the oppressed and a fearless advocate of development in the Niger Delta region. Mulade acknowledged that Clark’s passing was a big blow, a painful loss and left a huge void that will be difficult to filled. He emphasized that his wealth of experience was still greatly needed. Mulade, an Environmentalist and the Ibe-Serimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, reflected on Clark’s…
As part of efforts to ensure quality project delivery in the state, the Delta State Government, Wednesday, launched a whistle-blowing policy to enable citizens report poor quality and substandard projects delivery in the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, announced the establishment of the policy at a news conference in Asaba, the Delta State Capital. Flanked by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, the Commissioner said citizens can send text messages, WhatsApp messages with…
It was a shocking revelation on Tuesday, February 8, when SP. Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesman of the Anambra State Police Command disclosed in a statement that two suspected killers of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra House of Assembly, have escaped from police custody in the state. The late Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly. was abducted by gunmen, on 24 December 2024. Sad enough, a joint security team, on February 6, found the lawmaker’s decomposing body at Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State. The police in the state later confirmed that nine…
Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM, Felix Mujakperuo l, Orhue I, The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom has stressed the importance of Traditional rulers as bridge builders between the government and the people. The Okpe monarch gave this remarks when he hosted the traditional ruler of Aboh Kingdom, HRM, Dr. Greg Oputa, Oputa III and his Council of chief at the palace of the Orodje of Okpe at Orerokpe in Okpe Local Government Area of the State. The Orodje noted that the roles played by traditional rulers in sustaining peace and bringing development to their area could not…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sent his commiserations to the Ijaw nation on the passing of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing his death as “End of a great era”. Pa Clark reportedly passed on Monday night, at 97. Until his death, he was leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the South-South Peoples Assembly, and the Southern and Middle-Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF). In a condolence message to the family and the Ijaw nation, Governor Oborevwori, in statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Pa Clark’s life and times as indeed well…