Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has emphasized the need for fair and transparent tax reforms as well as responsible media engagement as Nigeria navigates key economic transitions. The governor made the remarks on Thursday at the 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, held at Orchid Hotel, Asaba. He was represented by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu. Speaking on the theme “Tax Regimes and Exchange Rate Unification: Economic Implications and the Media’s Strategic Role,” Oborevwori described taxation as the backbone of government revenue and…
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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 Peter Ajayi Dada Though the carver might have died but his carvings would continuously speak volumes about him among generations yet unborn. That statement may aptly describe the late Bishop Julius Babatunde Akanni Adelakun, Bishop Emeritus of the Old and new Oyo Diocese. He died on Friday, October 24, 2025 just eleven days after his bossom friend and childhood friend, Bishop Patrick Michael Olatunji Fagun, Bishop Emeritus, Catholic Diocese of Ekiti transited into eternity. My personal and physical encounters with Bishop Adelakun dates back to the early 1990s as a young reporter with the African Newspapers of Nigeria PLC…
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, on Tuesday welcomed delegation of Bayelsa State legislators to Asaba for a five-day retreat aimed at strengthening legislative competence in Bayelsa State. Rt Hon Guwor in his goodwill message at a brief session with the Bayelsa lawmakers, recalled their earlier promise to return to Delta after last year’s visit and affirmed that Delta remains their second home. He emphasized the deep historical, cultural and economic ties that bind the two states, noting shared challenges such as environmental pollution and the need for sustainable development. “The Bayelsa and…
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the Delta Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has called for full scale investigation by the Police in the killing of the Ethiope East APC Vice Chairman Late Mr. Ese Idisi. In a statement personally signed by him, Senator Dafinone, expressed shock and sadness over the brutal killing of the Party vice chairman in the local government area. “I am deeply shocked, sad and utterly condemn the brutal killing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ethiope East Local Government Area Vice Chairman, Mr Ese Idisi. This horrific act is not only a devastating loss to his…
By Nkem Nwaeke In what many people, particularly key stakeholders in Nigeria project have described as extraordinary demonstration of political maturity, the Delta State House of Assembly, Thursday, 13 November 2025, staged a historic convergence of its past and present members in a special session that brought former lawmakers back to the fold for the first time in the nation’s democratic history. The event, conceived and convened by the young, dynamic, and vibrant Speaker of the 8th Delta State Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, was not merely ceremonial, but an intentional bridge-building initiative aimed at strengthening legislative continuity, institutional…
Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Albert Akpomudje, SAN, FCIArb, on his historic coronation as the 14th Owhorode of Olomu Kingdom and on the joyful occasion of his 71st Birthday. In a statement signed by Senator Ede Dafinone, on Saturday he said; “This rare convergence of a royal ascension and a personal milestone marks a divine moment of grace and renewal for the great Olomu Kingdom. “Your Majesty’s illustrious career in the legal profession stands as a shining testament to integrity, discipline, and excellence. As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Fellow of the Chartered Institute…
A spirited attempt by former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Lalong and Chairman Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, to halt the ongoing delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was on Wednesday thwarted on the floor of the Senate by Delta lawmakers, Senators Ede Dafinone (Delta Central) and Joel-Onowakpo Thomas (Delta South). The two senators firmly opposed the motion, arguing that INEC’s constitutional independence must be respected and that the matter was already before a competent court of law. Rising in strong objection to the motion, Senator Joel-Onowakpo reminded the upper chamber that…
*** As TCN Denies Owing Contractor ***Project Manager Assures Of Restoring Power Before Christmas, Says Cables Cleared From Port The Afiesere Community, Ughelli North local government area, Delta state, has given the contractor (AAKs and Bros Nig. Ltd) handling the project Two weeks ultimatum to return to site and complete the TCN and federal government abandoned substation project or the community will take a decisive decision. The protesters had lamented that the contractor has not shown any iota of seriousness towards the completion of the project, adding that Afiesere community has been experiencing power outage over the years following the…
The Kogi State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Ibaji Local Government Area, Emmanuel Onuche, over alleged gross misconduct and actions said to have tarnished the image of the state. The suspension was announced during the House plenary on Wednesday. Onuche was directed to hand over the affairs of the council to his Vice Chairman, Victoria Okolo, pending the conclusion of investigations. The House resolved that an effective investigation into the allegations against the embattled chairman would not be possible while he remains in office. During the session, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, constituted…
The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has commenced remedial works on the Effurun–Sapele section of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Highway, currently under reconstruction by the Delta State Government. The intervention follows a directive by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and a follow-up inspection visit by the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, on Monday. Izeze’s visit came in response to mounting complaints from motorists and residents over the traffic congestion and hardship caused by the ongoing reconstruction. Speaking during the inspection tour, which covered the stretch from Effurun Roundabout through Mercy Land to Ohore Junction, the Commissioner said…