Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, called on parents to dedicate more time towards training of their children as a panacea to the rising wave of crime and social malaise in the country. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge in his remarks at the dedication of Baby Tamara Guwor, daughter of Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Emomotimi Guwor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Redemption Hall, Airport Road, Warri. He said: “I am happy to be hear again for the second time. I am a promise keeper and when I make promises I keep…
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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.
The appointment of Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been widely commended by journalists in Delta State. Ikeogwu, a Deputy General Manager at The Pointer newspaper, previously served as National Ex-Officio of the NUJ and chaired the Credentials Committee that oversaw the election of the Union’s current National Executive led by Comrade Alhassan Yahaya. His colleagues describe him as a consummate journalist and a distinguished union leader, whose appointment is a testament to his exceptional leadership, dedication to public…
Osakwe family of Ndobu-Igbodo in Ika North East local government area of Delta State, South-South, Nigeria, has fixed 24th December 2024 date for the installation of their Matriarch, Mrs Evelyn Nbanugor Osakwe, as Ada of Anieyime quarter, Igbodo. The installation of Mrs Evelyn Nbanugor Osakwe is the climax of her celebration as the oldest woman in the Anieyime quarter, in line with the tradition and cultural heritage of the people. Dignitaries from all walks of life, including notable sons and daughters of the community, leaders of thought, relatives, friends and well wishers are expected at the event, scheduled for…
The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Hon (Chief) Solomon Ighrakpata, has expressed warmest congratulations to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his induction into the Hall of Fame of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, and conferment of the title, ‘Omorotomo of Urhobo land’ by the traditional rulers of Urhobo nation. Hon Ighrakpata who together with notable personalities across the globe witnessed the induction and conferment ceremony held at Urhobo House, Uvwiamuge, Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area, said Governor Oborevwori has been outstanding in promoting the welfare and development of the Urhobo people and Delta State…
…Says Induction Into UPU Hall Of Fame A Well Deserved Honour Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the leadership and commitment of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the growth of the state have not gone unnoticed. Reacting with enthusiasm and pride the induction of the Governor into the Hall of Fame of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU and conferment of the title, ‘Omorotomo of Urhobo land,’ by the traditional rulers of Urhobo nation, the Speaker stated that the honours are well deserved. Rt Hon Guwor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,…
…Bags Omorotomo of Urhoboland title Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been inducted into the Urhobo Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state. The induction took place during the 93rd Urhobo National Day Celebration 2024/Grand Reception for the Governor held on Saturday, at Urhobo House, Uvwiamuge, Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. At the epochal event, Governor Oborevwori was confered with the title of “Omorotomo of Urhoboland” by the Urhobo Council of Traditional Rulers led by the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Sideso, Abe 1.…
In what residents described as dishonourable choleric temperament, a sitting local government council chairman, Barr. Jaro Egbo, has allegedly increased the numbers of people slapped by him as he recently slapped his old Secondary School mate at Ughelli market, Delta State. The council chairman Egbo, allegedly slapped the Secondary School mate during the last sanitation exercise in the state for reasons yet to be ascertained. Though, details of the incident remains sketchy, but reliable source disclosed that the slapped victim, known as Mr Andrew Ikeke was a former Senior Prefect of Otovwodo Grammar School were the…
…Calls On Nigeria Army To Release Other Detainees Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial district, Senator Ede Dafinone, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Okuama people and the family of late President-General, Pa James Achovwuko Oghoroko, one of the leaders arrested by the Nigerian military in August 2024, who died in military custody. He also called on the Military authority to release unconditionally Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Pa. Dennis Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria, and Mrs Rita Akata who were arrested between August 18 and 20, 2024, as a fallout of the Okuama crisis or charge them to…