The police in Delta State have arrested one Mr. Buhari Bala along with other suspected armed robbers, kidnappers, and cultists at various locations in the state. In a press release on Friday, 21st February 2025, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, stated that some of the suspected kidnappers who have been terrorizing the Abraka, Obiaruku, and Umutu areas were arrested on January 30, 2025 by operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson. He explained in the statement that the team stormed the hideout on February 2, 2025…
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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 National Industrial Court of Nigeria, NICN, has slated ruling on the suit filed by Courses 18, 19, 20 against their forceful removal from office by Police Service Commission, Inspector General of Police and the Force Secretary. The legal battle in the law suit between Courses 18,19,20 and the Police Service Commission, psc, Inspector General of Police and Force Secretary, Thursday began at the National Industrial Court, Garki, Abuja, over their forceful removal from office without attaining the mandatory years required before retirement and non implementation of court judgement. The aggrieved officers in suit No: NICN/ABJ/28/2025,had approached the court to…
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has approved the postponement of the South-South Zonal Congress initially scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued Thursday night by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig has approved the postponement of the South-South Zonal Congress of our great party, earlier scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 22, 2025,” the statement partly read. While confirming the postponement, the NWC assured that the South-East and North-East Zonal Congresses would proceed as originally scheduled.…
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, acknowledging that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, MKO Abiola, won the poll. In the concluding section of the 12th chapter of his autobiography launched Thursday in Abuja, titled, ‘A Journey In Service,’ the former leader described the annulment of the election as an “accident of history.” His remorse, however, attracted knocks and reactions from various individuals and pro-democracy groups, including the Afenifere, Coalition of Northern Groups, former Ogun State governor, Segun Osoba, Mike Ozhekome (SAN), and other…
Delta State Government has demoted two serving engineers for issuing certificates of job completion on road projects which were yet to be completed. The affected officers, Engr. Gabriel Evuarhere and Engr. Samuel Nwokolobia, were demoted from Deputy Director to Assistant Director and Assistant Director to Chief Engineer respectively. The action was sequel to a letter conveying the outcome of a disciplinary committee signed by William O. Ogolokpe for the Head of Service. According to two separate letters, which read in parts; “That you Engr. Gabriel Evuarhere is found culpable of corruption, dishonesty, and failure to adhere to laid down procedure…
Pours In Glowing Tributes To The Late Elder Statesman Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, was at the Asokoro-Abuja residence of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, on condolence visit to the family of the late foremost Ijaw National Leader and Leader Southern Nigeria. Rt Hon Guwor, accompanied by a former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo and wife, retired Justice Roselyn Bozimo, was received on arrival by members of Chief Clark’s family led by Prof College Clark, who was flanked by E.K. Clark’s first son, Mr Penaowie Clark and first daughter, Mrs Rebecca Okorodudu. A…
In an effort to secure a decisive victory for the Peoples Democratic Party in the upcoming 2027 elections, the Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu Federal Constituency Forum has established various committees to organize its inauguration. Speaking during a meeting held in Asaba, Chairman of the forum, Olorogun John Oguma emphasized that the meeting was convened to properly position the PDP in the area. He highlighted that the Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency is the largest in Delta Central senatorial district and have the highest number of kingdoms in Urhobo land. Despite the substantial voter base, Oguma acknowledged that the party did not…
Chairman, Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Special Projects, Hon Kenneth Oboro Preyor has described the passage of Chief Edwin Clark as a rude shock even at 97 years. Hon Preyor who represents Bomadi State Constituency in the House in his facebook page, mourn the demise of Pa Clark, saying that he was a strong advocate of Nigeria project. In a seven paragraphed statement entitled “NIGER DELTA MOURNS”, Hon Preyor a former Deputy Majority Leader in the 7th Assembly, said Chief Clark was outspoken, fearless and committed to the liberation of his people, stressing that even in…
Renowned Niger Delta leader and advocate, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has paid tributes to the late foremost Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing him as a voice for truth, the oppressed and a fearless advocate of development in the Niger Delta region. Mulade acknowledged that Clark’s passing was a big blow, a painful loss and left a huge void that will be difficult to filled. He emphasized that his wealth of experience was still greatly needed. Mulade, an Environmentalist and the Ibe-Serimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, reflected on Clark’s…
As part of efforts to ensure quality project delivery in the state, the Delta State Government, Wednesday, launched a whistle-blowing policy to enable citizens report poor quality and substandard projects delivery in the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, announced the establishment of the policy at a news conference in Asaba, the Delta State Capital. 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 citizens can send text messages, WhatsApp messages with…