The two suspects, Oti Shevire ‘m’ aged 32years and Amos (surname unknown), upon interrogation, confessed to the crime and led the policemen to their hideout, where the victim was rescued, and is currently receiving treatment. Suspects are in custody and investigation is ongoing.”
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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.
The story of NDDC and the issue of the Niger Delta region when placed side by side is very disturbing to those of us in the Niger Delta Region. Yes, the Willinks Commission in 1956 recommended that a special attention should be given to the Niger Delta Region because of the difficulty in developing the area. After the Willinks Report, there was this Niger Delta Basin Authority, saddled with the responsibility of developing the Region. But were those things achieved? The answer is NO, not until the youths of the Region began to agitate, the elites started to agitate for a better deal to the Niger Delta Region and that prompted the emergence of OMPADEC, from 1.5 to 3% OMPADEC; little was achieved but when we had this democratic dispensation under General Olusegun Obasanjo, he created the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in 2000, with a statutory board to manage the affairs of the commission
He revealed that in the last traditional rulers council meeting in Asaba, monarchs in the State extensively discussed the level of insecurity in the country and also resolved that in their next meeting, the vexed issue would top their agenda, adding that; “And we pray that President Muhammadu Buhari and all the Service Chiefs will live up to their responsibilities”.
“Just three days ago, I had a meeting with my council of chiefs at the palace and we questioned the suitability of the National Security Adviser and Minister of Defense because the office of the National Security Adviser is to collate all necessary information from the various military establishments, the various security establishments and so if that is being done as expected, then why these frequent attacks, why these unwarranted and unprovoked killings taking place in the Northern region, Kaduna State, Niger State and Zamfara State.
News – By SouthernVoicenews, The Director of Global-Read Good Partners, Mr.Maadu Safo Boamah today called on Nigerians to take their education seriously to better their lives. The educationist made the call in a chat with Our Correspondent at his office in Warri,Delta State. Mr. Boamah explained that if they take their education serious, it will help them to realize their God given talents and make them self dependent. He added that,”It will help them to be self sufficient and make them rapidly develope their immediate environments.” Mr. Boamah said if they fail to heed to his call and continue pay…
To drive home their points, as early as 8:00am Tuesday, the sewage Operators in Udu, near Warri and it’s environs gathered at the gate of Udu Local Government Council Secretariat to protest what they termed illegal levy of #5,000 (Five Thousand Naira) daily by Udu local Government and halted operations at the council secretariat.
The women in a peaceful protest yesterday, displayed various placards with inscriptions such as, Igbide community condemn ‘Pipeline vandalization/bunkering activities’, ‘Enough is Enough, We cannot continue with this anymore’, ‘Stop the air pollution’, ‘Stop the shooting’, ‘Make the environment safe for all’ amongst others, the women vow to shut down oil exploration at the expiration of the ultimatum issued by the community leadership.
“Her colleagues were waiting for her outside as they were looking for customers but they didn’t see her. They now went to knock at her door and it was when they opened the the door that they found her dead in her room,” a source who craved anonymity, said
This development was a fallout of a one-day stakeholders townhall meeting on the International Coworking Day Celebration, organised by the Stand-Up For Women Society (SWS) in collaboration with the Elona Development Foundation, which held at the conference hall of the Delta State Orientation Bureau in Asaba
Speaking on the now stringent conditions imposed by the authorities of the UAE for Nigerians to obtain visa, Dabiri-Erewa said the recent incidences of various cult clashes and crimes committed by Nigerians in Dubai have caused stringent visa accessibility requirements for males below 30-years-old.
At 70, you have not relented in your service to God and humanity and I salute your steadfastness and courage. As you celebrate this milestone today, my prayer is that Almighty God will grant you longer life, good health and more wisdom to serve God, the state and the nation. Continue with the good works that you have been known for over the years”, the Speaker added.