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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.

Deputy Senate President of the Nigeria 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has described the Late Edwin Kiagbodo Clark as strong, bold and courageous who stood out of men in the Niger Delta. Senator Omo-Agege who expressed sadness over the death of Pa. E. K Clark,  described his passing in a statement signed by his media adviser, Sunny Areh,  as the end of an eventful era characterised by the distinguished role of some leaders who fought assiduously for the building of a Nigeria anchored on justice, fair play, equity and true federalism. Reacting to the demise of the elder statesman, Omo-Agege…

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Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the news of the passing of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark left him and many others with a deep sense of loss and sorrow. The Speaker in a thought-provoking message at resumed plenary session of the State House of Assembly, Tuesday, paid glowing tribute to late Chief EK Clark, who he described as an iconic leader. He said, “distinguished colleagues, it is with a heavy heart full of pains that I bring to your attention the demise of our renowned elder statesman and foremost National…

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Renowned Nigerian statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has passed away at the age of 97. Clark’s demise was announced in a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family and Mr. Penawei Clark for the children. According to the statement, Clark passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. The statement reads, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday, 17th February 2025. “The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details…

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The reinstated chairman of Irewole Local Government Area in Osun State, Mr. Remi Abass, has been reportedly been killed. It is alleged that Abass was killed by armed men linked to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The event occurred when Abass and other local government officials, who had been dismissed but reinstated by a recent court ruling, tried to take control of the council’s secretariat in Ikire. The incident on Monday morning escalated when Abass led a group of former local government officials to the secretariat. They were attempting to take control when armed men, allegedly believed to be…

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Frowns At Aides Celebrating  Mediocre Achievements THE New Delta Coalition NDC, has described the administration of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori as one without a glaring vision in the business of governance. Mr. Godwin Anaughe, stated this in a statement signed by him on behalf of the New Delta Coalition NDC, noting that the recent approval of N275 billion for 76 projects by the Delta State Government was merely a basic expectation of a functional government, but said it is been hyped by Oborevwori’s media handlers who believed it is a ground breaking achievements. “Although Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s spin doctor,…

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Unique Nobles 90 Association has honored Professor Abanum Innocent Ifelunini, a Professor of Development Economics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Professor Michael Chukwujindu Ogwezzy, a Professor of Human Rights Law at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), by inducting them into the Nobles 90 Hall of Champions for Academic Excellence. The induction ceremony, held at De Goodies Garden Hotel, Abbi, brought together dignitaries, alumni, students, and teachers of Abbi Grammar School, as well as members of the Nobles 90 Association, which consists of the Abbi Grammar School Class of 1990. In his welcome remarks,…

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Delta State House of Assembly has fixed Tuesday, 18th February 2025 for public hearing on a bill for a law to establish Delta State Food Security Agency and other related matters. Organized by the Joint House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources and Special Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, the public hearing is scheduled for 2pm at the Press Center, Assembly Complex, Okpanam road, Asaba. A statement endorsed by the Chairman, Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon Perkins Umukoro, called for written and oral inputs from Ministry of Lands and Survey, Directorate of Local Government and Chieftaincy…

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A lifeless body of one Inspector Haruna Mohammed of the Nigeria Police has been discovered in a hotel room in Ogun State. It was reported that a woman, who arrived at the Super G Royal Hotel, located at 11 Anthony Uzum Estate, Oyeyemi Akute, with the police officer at about 1:00 am on Saturday, February 15, 2025, is currently on the run. According to a police memo detailing the situation report, hotel manager Deborah Adejobi found their room unlocked at about 8:52 am. When she checked inside, she discovered the officer’s lifeless body while the woman was nowhere to be…

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One of Nigeria most finest, talented and popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jallade Ekehide, has revealed how the emergency surgery she recently underwent left scars in her stomach. It could be recalled that the movie star in November 2024, opened up on her battle with a life-threatening illness. In a post via her Instagram page on Saturday, Omotola reflected on how the emergency gallbladder removal surgery affected the best part of her body, stressing that her stomach is no longer perfect. Speaking about her self-consciousness, the thespian said, “my tummy is no longer perfect”. “Late last 2024, I had emergency surgery.…

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The Olu of Warri Kingdom, HRM, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and his Aboh counterpart, HRM, Dr. Greg Oputa Obi Oputa III, has reaffirmed the commitments of the traditional rulers in proffering means that will improve the lives of the people. The Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, stated this on Saturday, February 15, 2025, when he received the traditional ruler of Aboh Kingdom, HRM, Dr. Greg Oputa, Obi Oputa III, and his council of Chiefs at his palace in Warri. The Olu said traditional rulers would not relent in their efforts in ensuring peaceful coexistence among the various kingdoms in…

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