Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has described the transformation of the state capital, Asaba, into a metropolitan city as one of the many reasons Deltans should celebrate the state’s 34th anniversary. Speaking with journalists after the interdenominational thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, on Wednesday, Izeze recalled his emotions at the announcement of Asaba as the state capital in 1991, admitting that at the time, he had mixed feelings. “Thirty-four years ago, I remember exactly where I was when Delta State was created. Honestly, my heart was broken when I…
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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, has commended the NG-CARES Programme for its remarkable contributions to poverty reduction, economic growth, and social development in the state. The Governor gave the commendation on Tuesday while declaring open the NG-CARES South-South Zonal Independent Verification Agents (IVAs) Performance Review Meeting at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. Represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, Governor Oborevwori expressed delight that the programme had so far reached 306,177 direct beneficiaries and over 1.2 million indirect beneficiaries across Delta State. “As one of our flagship programmes, NG-CARES…
It was a devastating moment as a police Inspector attached to Bomadi Council Chairman in Delta state, Hon Dagidi Andaye, was shot dead by yet to be identify gunmen at the chairman’s residents in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased Police Officer, identified as Inspector O Ocheidi Ojonugba of PMF 51, popularly called ‘Ade’ was shot dead while sleeping in his lounge in the Chairman’s apartment on last Monday. It was gathered that as at the time of the incident, the council chairman had earlier went to Asaba on official duties. The S.A Security to the…
By Emmanuel Ogheneochuko Arodovwe Renewed hostilities have erupted for the umpteenth time in the city of Warri. As has been common with such tension-soaked combative engagements, lives have been lost, bullet wounds sustained, and buildings and institutions torched. The crisis is linked to the 4th coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, traditional head of the Itsekiri ethnic group. But the point of this article is to commend Senator Ede Dafinone’s cultured and peace-seeking statements in the face of understandable provocation by the Itsekiri group. Even when it was clear that the Itsekiri youths overreached their bounds by marching across…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial District has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Deltans on the celebration of its 34th state creation anniversary In a statement, Dafinone noted; “That it is not only a moment of celebration but also of reflection on our collective journey as a people since 1991. Delta State has recorded remarkable progress in peace, unity, and development, and I firmly believe that our best years are still ahead.” While commending Governor Oborevwori for his dedication and commitment to the advancement of the state through his Renewed Hope for More Agenda, Senator Dafinone…
Stakeholders from across the South-South region convened in Asaba, the Delta State capital, for the NG-CARES South-South Zonal Independent Verification Agents (IVAs) Performance Review Meeting. The meeting is aimed at evaluating programme outcomes and charting the course for its next phase. The meeting which was held on Tuesday August 26, 2025, was attended by representatives of the World Bank, the Federal Government of Nigeria, state governments, and implementing partners, focused on assessing the contributions of IVAs under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme. In his address, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the…
Chairman of Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency Forum, Olorogun John Oguma, has appealed to citizens to take advantage of the ongoing continuos voter registration exercise. Olorogun John Oguma also disclosed that the forum has commenced vigorous mobilisation drive, urging eligible citizens across the constituency to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to register. This appeal was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 26, in Asaba, stressing that voter registration remained a civic duty and a critical step toward ensuring effective representation in…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, urged the Federal Government to revive the Warri, Koko, Sapele, and Burutu ports and reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborate with the Government at the centre in that regard. The governor, who spoke when he received on a courtesy visit, the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) led by its Chairman, Prince Senator Adedayo Adeleye, said the revival of the seaports will unlock the full economic potentials of Delta as Nigeria’s maritime hub. He insisted that the revitalization of the ports would create jobs, attract investments, and boost national…
Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial District has called for a peaceful resolution on the recent crisis between the Urhobos and Itsekiris of Warri. In press statement, Senator Dafinone expressed his concern over the fresh crisis between the two ethnic nationality, stating that violent approach to issues does not yield positive results. “As Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I received with deep concern the reports of fresh crisis between the Itsekiris and Urhobos in Warri South Local Government Area. At this critical time, I appeal to all parties to exercise restraint and shun any…
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…