The Catholic Church in Nigeria has declared a nine day prayers in solidarity with the victims of the Benue killings and other parts of the country. In a letter addressed to all Catholics in Nigeria and people of goodwill by the leadership of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria CBCN, on June 19, 2025, and made available by the Directorate o Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria CSN, reads; “A NATIONAL CALL FOR PRAYER AND SOLIDARITY In the Wake of the Renewed Killings in Benue and Other Parts of Nigeria. “If one member suffers, all suffer together” (1 Cor 12:26).”…
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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 Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has reaffirmed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to completing the Orere Bridge project, despite logistical and environmental challenges. Speaking during an inspection visit to the bridge site, Izeze commended Obakpor Engineering, the contractor handling the project, for their steady progress. According to him, this is the first time I have crossed the Orere River to see work beginning on the other side of the bridge. They have already completed 250 meters on one side and are approaching the remaining 250 meters on the opposite end,” he said. However, he…
Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has decried a trending video circulating on social media which claims that the family of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph, who recently gave birth to quintuplets, were neglected by the state government. In a statement released by her media office on Tuesday, Deaconess Oborevwori described the video as misleading and emphasized that both her office and the Delta State Government had already rendered significant support to the family. According to the statement, “Deaconess Oborevwori personally visited the Joseph family at their residence in the Ugbori area of Warri South Local Government…
The Delta State Government Wednesday, said it has intensified efforts to resolve the longstanding electricity challenge in Ndokwa Nation. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, while reacting to the recent Light Up Ndokwa Nation protests during a press conference, in Asaba, assured residents that concrete steps are being taken to provide lasting power solutions to the area. Flanked by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the Commissioner said for a very long time power generation and distribution…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye UGHELLI- Former Delta State Commissioner for Water Resources and a major stakeholder in Delta Politics, Olorogun Barr. Fred Okiemute Majemite, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on his 62nd birthday anniversary. In a goodwill message on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Majemite on behalf of the Governor thanked and appreciated God for his life and all his meaningful developmental contributions and impactful achievements since his election as a Governor. Majemite in the goodwill message described Gov. Oborevwori as a visionary leader embodied with humility and desires to affect the life…
…Sends Goodwill Message To Gov. Oborevwori Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that Deltans will continue to have reasons to celebrate their Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and his impactful leadership in the state. The Speaker stated this in a goodwill message to the Governor on 62nd birthday anniversary, and made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Nkem Nwaeke. Rt Hon Guwor stated that the birth anniversary was yet another opportunity to x-ray the leadership of Rt Hon Oborevwori as Governor and the impacts in the life of the state…
By Sir Divramredje Lawrence Efeturi I write as a fully invested member of the ancient and noble Order of the Knights of St. John International, sworn to the service of the Roman Catholic Church and devoted to the sacred dignity of her priesthood This is not a personal protest but a solemn lament; a cry from the soul, watching the desecration of what should remain consecrated. Benue State weeps, not only from the terror of herdsmen and the silence of government, but from a deeper wound: the betrayal of her people by one who once bore the cassock of spiritual…
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has commended his Chief Press Secretary CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke for his hard-work, dedication and diligence to duties. The Speaker gave the commendation on Friday, during the Press Briefing at the State Assembly Complex in Asaba, organized by the House to flag off activities to celebrate the second anniversary of the 8th Assembly. Guwor who presented the scorecard and achievements of the 8th Assembly before a large gathering of Journalists from different media outlets, acknowledged the commitment of his CPS to assigned responsibilities. He described Mr Nwaeke as a…
The Delta State House of Assembly marked its midterm milestone today with a detailed progress report highlighting key legislative achievements, oversight functions, and renewed commitment to development and good governance. In a commemorative address at the Assembly Press Centre in Asaba, Speaker Rt. Hon. Guwor Emomotimi Dennis described the past two years as a period of “purpose-driven representation,” grounded in transparency, unity, and accountability. “Our legislative agenda, Our Bond with Deltans, has guided our efforts to deliver people-focused laws and ensure executive accountability,” the Speaker said, officially opening events to celebrate the Assembly’s second anniversary since its inauguration on June…
By Nkem Nwaeke Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor was elected the Speaker of the 8th Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, marking a new chapter of legislative leadership in the oil-rich state. In his acceptance speech, Guwor vowed to lead with humility, diligence, and an unwavering commitment to democratic ideals, expressing profound gratitude to God and his colleagues and pledged to uphold the core values of the legislature and meet the expectations of Delta’s citizens. Paying homage to his predecessor in office, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, now the Governor, he acknowledged foundation laid by previous Assemblies,…