The Delta State Police Command arrested 81 suspects during an intelligence-led raid on criminal black spots in Asaba on July 24, the command said in a statement on Friday. Police said the operation, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations with tactical teams, targeted identified criminal flashpoints across the metropolis. The arrested group includes 50 males and 31 females, detained on allegations ranging from sale and possession of suspected illicit drugs to operating an illegal checkpoint at the Asaba–Onitsha Head Bridge. Officers recovered large quantities of Tramadol and substances believed to be Indian hemp, the statement…
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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.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political leader in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Love Ojakovo, rallies strong support for the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Chief Ojakovo, a former Commissioner for Finance and Housing during the administration of former Governor Chief James Onanefe Ibori, gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Oborevwori at his country home in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state. During the visit, Ojakovo reaffirmed his commitment to the governor and pledged to mobilize party members, supporters, and stakeholders across Ethiope…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has rewarded Master Great Chinedu Okediashi with N20 million for emerging winner of the World Spelling Bee Championship in China, describing the feat as a testament to the state’s sustained investment in education. The governor announced the cash reward on Friday in Asaba while receiving the championship trophy from the student and officials of the Ministry of Secondary Education at Government House. Oborevwori said the global victory reaffirmed that Delta State’s deliberate investments in education were yielding tangible results, stressing that education remained the greatest legacy parents and governments could bequeath to future…
By Matthew Omonade There was a time when I spent over two years and several months in the opposition, carrying the burden of leadership with unwavering commitment, courage, and determination. During that period, I was often described by party leaders and members as vibrant, courageous, and a good man. The pressure of leadership was immense, and I bore that burden largely on my own. Without any support from the APC National leadership or anyone else at the time, I made painful sacrifices to keep the movement alive and continue serving my people. At different times, I sold two of my…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the disbursement of financial assistance to 533 indigenes of the state who successfully graduated from the Nigerian Law School in the 2025 session, as part of efforts to support human capital development and ease the financial burden on young professionals. The approval was announced by the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board in a public notice published in The Pointer newspaper on Thursday. The Board said the beneficiaries, all of whom are of Delta State origin, would receive the financial assistance following the governor’s approval. It directed the affected graduates to…
By Wilbet Ijeoma The National Orientation Agency Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (NOAFMCS) today held her annual general meeting being the 11th edition to celebrate a remarkable financial year, give stewardship account of Excos and elect new Excos. The event held at NOA hall, Federal Secretariat, Asaba was squarely attended by members of the cooperative, Excos of the mother Union and sister-cooperatives which include NDE, NBS and others. The President of NOAFMCS, Mrs Patricia Umunna reviewed the past financial year which she adjudged as remarkable, announcing almost 200% increase in Net Suplus from 2024 to 2025 financial year. Umunna, who also…
By Ufuoma Egbe: Political power is measured not by the lofty titles a leader holds, but by the lives they transform. When Senator Ovie Omo-Agege emerged as the Deputy President of the Senate in the 9th National Assembly, it was hailed as a watershed moment for Urhobo People. Ranking as Nigeria’s sixth-highest public official, with direct access to the presidency and Aso Rock power brokers, his office commanded unmatched privilege. The expectations of the Urhobo people were rightfully high: this was supposed to be the golden era of strategic human capital development, institutional placement, and lasting economic empowerment for Urhoboland. Many believed his unprecedented influence at the centre would translate into massive youth empowerment, strategic federal appointments, quality infrastructure, and lasting economic opportunities for Urhobo communities. Years later, however, critics argue that those expectations remain largely unfulfilled. While other political leaders have used such high office to place the next generation of their people in strategic positions across federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), Senator Omo-Agege failed to build a lasting legacy of human empowerment for Urhobo people. …
By Staff Reporter Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered sweeping restrictions on access to the Government House, Asaba, following the circulation of a viral video by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), in which a woman made allegations involving a driver attached to the Governor’s convoy. The Governor directed the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to immediately enforce stricter access control measures, including barring political appointees whose offices are outside the Government House from entering the premises without official clearance or pressing government business. The directive also mandates the profiling of all personnel…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered an immediate intervention on the failed Mosogar-Oghara section of the Warri-Benin Highway, moving to ease the suffering of thousands of motorists and commuters plying one of Nigeria’s busiest federal highways. The directive followed widespread complaints by road users on social and conventional media over the deplorable condition of the strategic highway, which has in recent months become a major source of gridlock, extended travel time and safety concerns. Announcing the governor’s approval on Wednesday, the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, said the emergency intervention reflected…
The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has lauded the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, for the establishment of the Uche Nnenna Terminal, describing the landmark project as a strategic intervention that is advancing financial inclusion, stimulating economic activities and creating sustainable employment opportunities for residents of the state. The commendation followed a working visit by the leadership of GOMEP-NG to the Uche Nnenna Terminal, where members of the delegation undertook an on-the-spot assessment of the facility and its operations. Speaking after the visit, the National President of GOMEP-NG, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, expressed delight…