Top national youth service corps (nysc) presidential honours award recipients from the 2020–2023 batches have rejected a sahara reporters story claiming the federal government reneged on automatic employment pledges. In a statement released in Abuja on saturday, the awardees clarified that the March 5 report does not represent their unified stance. they revealed ongoing talks with Federal Civil Service officials to implement the employment directive approved by president bola ahmed tinubu. The statement further revealed that their follow-ups indicate the process is advancing steadily. the group stressed that no individual or faction speaks for them in the media, dismissing those…
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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.
An Angolan Catholic Priest has narrowly escaped death after a knife-wielding assailant attacked him inside his parish office at St. Joseph Pastoral Center of the Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda. The incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on February 28 at the pastoral center located within the Immaculate Heart of Mary Morro Bento Parish had the assailant declare he wanted to kill Fr. Inácio Kahamba, a 51-year-old member of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF), also known as Claretians. The Priest’s quick response and the intervention of parishioners, the assailant, identified on social…
By Nelson Agbajor Senator Ede Dafinone, representstye Delta Central Senatorial District, has been honoured with a Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Urhobo Nation and his commitment to public service. The award was presented by the Urhobo Catholic Community of St. John Mary Vianney Catholic Church Asaba, during the Urhobo Cultural Day celebration and the formal welcome of His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido to the Asaba Region. The event, held in December 2025 in Asaba, Delta State, was themed “Urhobo: Our Culture, Our Pride.” Presenting the honour, the organisers commended…
Former Senior Special Assistant to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Students Affairs, Comrade Jude Imagwe, MON, has praised Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as the transformation of the state into a safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. Imagwe said the prevailing atmosphere of peace, security and inclusiveness in the state reflects the governor’s leadership style and commitment to responsible governance. The former presidential aide made the remarks during a visit to Asaba where he reconnected with Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, whom he described as…
Peace and environmental rights advocate Chief (Dr) Mulade Sheriff, has urged the Delta State Government to prioritize large-scale industrialization as the key to tackling soaring unemployment and deteriorating socio-economic conditions. In a statement to journalists in Warri on Wednesday, Mulade highlighted the alarming youth unemployment rate, warning it poses a major security threat if unaddressed. He praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for “remarkable achievements” in infrastructure like road construction across urban areas but emphasized that roads alone can’t solve poverty, hunger, and joblessness. “These infrastructure gains are commendable, yet rising unemployment signals imminent security risks and demands immediate action. Without industrialization,…
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has offered a heartfelt tribute to elder statesman and prominent Urhobo leader, Chief D.T.E. Salubi, on his 90th birthday, describing the nonagenarian as an extraordinary patriot whose indelible legacy shines brightly in Urhobo history. In a congratulatory message released on March 3, 2026, Senator Dafinone, speaking for his family and Delta Central constituents, celebrated not just Chief Salubi’s remarkable longevity, but the enduring impact of a life etched into the Urhobo story. Dafinone praised him as an uncompromising Urhobo patriot, steadfast community leader, and dedicated progressive politician whose convictions have held firm…
Senator Ede Dafinone Delta Central has congratulated Chief Solomon Val Arenyeka on his election as the new Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), praising the “orderly, peaceful, and transparent” state congress that ushered in the fresh State Working Committee. In a statement released today, Dafinone described the outcome as a “strong affirmation” of the party’s democratic credentials and growing unity in Delta State. He hailed Arenyeka’s emergence as a “clear vote of confidence” from party faithful, issuing a mandate for “purposeful, courageous, and unifying leadership. “The senator urged the new executives to consolidate internal democracy, bolster party…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to renowned politician, businessman and legal luminary, Chief Fred Majemite, as he marks his 62nd birth anniversary on Tuesday. In a statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described Majemite as an illustrious son of Delta State whose life has been defined by remarkable accomplishments in public service, law, business and philanthropy. The Governor noted that Majemite, a former Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development in Delta State, distinguished himself during his tenure in office through dedication, professionalism and an unwavering…
By N.M. Odedede Before the advent of Distinguished Senator Ede Dafinone as the duly elected Senator representing the good people of Delta Central in the 10th National Assembly, all first-time senators from the district were mostly ignored in terms of presenting their scorecards. The reason is that the Nigerian Senate is an intricate parliament that requires so many critical factors for unranked legislators to excel in their mandate to the people. A first-time senator in the Nigerian Senate who hopes to bring about a paradigm shift in the political geometry that revolves around his mandate must possess some of the…
Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN, on his well-earned recognition as Minister of the Year 2025/2026 at the prestigious Silverbird Man of the Year Awards. In a statement signed by Senator Dafinone, stated that the honour reflects his bold leadership, strategic reforms, and unwavering commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s aviation sector for greater efficiency, safety, and global relevance, adding that under his stewardship, the ministry has witnessed renewed direction, strengthened regulatory focus, and purposeful engagement with critical stakeholders. “The award is not merely a personal milestone but a…