It was a shocking revelation on Tuesday, February 8, when SP. Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesman of the Anambra State Police Command disclosed in a statement that two suspected killers of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra House of Assembly, have escaped from police custody in the state. The late Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly. was abducted by gunmen, on 24 December 2024. Sad enough, a joint security team, on February 6, found the lawmaker’s decomposing body at Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State. The police in the state later confirmed that nine…
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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.
Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM, Felix Mujakperuo l, Orhue I, The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom has stressed the importance of Traditional rulers as bridge builders between the government and the people. The Okpe monarch gave this remarks when he hosted the traditional ruler of Aboh Kingdom, HRM, Dr. Greg Oputa, Oputa III and his Council of chief at the palace of the Orodje of Okpe at Orerokpe in Okpe Local Government Area of the State. The Orodje noted that the roles played by traditional rulers in sustaining peace and bringing development to their area could not…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sent his commiserations to the Ijaw nation on the passing of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing his death as “End of a great era”. Pa Clark reportedly passed on Monday night, at 97. Until his death, he was leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the South-South Peoples Assembly, and the Southern and Middle-Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF). In a condolence message to the family and the Ijaw nation, Governor Oborevwori, in statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Pa Clark’s life and times as indeed well…
Deputy Senate President of the Nigeria 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has described the Late Edwin Kiagbodo Clark as strong, bold and courageous who stood out of men in the Niger Delta. Senator Omo-Agege who expressed sadness over the death of Pa. E. K Clark, described his passing in a statement signed by his media adviser, Sunny Areh, as the end of an eventful era characterised by the distinguished role of some leaders who fought assiduously for the building of a Nigeria anchored on justice, fair play, equity and true federalism. Reacting to the demise of the elder statesman, Omo-Agege…
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the news of the passing of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark left him and many others with a deep sense of loss and sorrow. The Speaker in a thought-provoking message at resumed plenary session of the State House of Assembly, Tuesday, paid glowing tribute to late Chief EK Clark, who he described as an iconic leader. He said, “distinguished colleagues, it is with a heavy heart full of pains that I bring to your attention the demise of our renowned elder statesman and foremost National…
Renowned Nigerian statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has passed away at the age of 97. Clark’s demise was announced in a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family and Mr. Penawei Clark for the children. According to the statement, Clark passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. The statement reads, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday, 17th February 2025. “The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details…
The reinstated chairman of Irewole Local Government Area in Osun State, Mr. Remi Abass, has been reportedly been killed. It is alleged that Abass was killed by armed men linked to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The event occurred when Abass and other local government officials, who had been dismissed but reinstated by a recent court ruling, tried to take control of the council’s secretariat in Ikire. The incident on Monday morning escalated when Abass led a group of former local government officials to the secretariat. They were attempting to take control when armed men, allegedly believed to be…
Frowns At Aides Celebrating Mediocre Achievements THE New Delta Coalition NDC, has described the administration of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori as one without a glaring vision in the business of governance. Mr. Godwin Anaughe, stated this in a statement signed by him on behalf of the New Delta Coalition NDC, noting that the recent approval of N275 billion for 76 projects by the Delta State Government was merely a basic expectation of a functional government, but said it is been hyped by Oborevwori’s media handlers who believed it is a ground breaking achievements. “Although Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s spin doctor,…
Unique Nobles 90 Association has honored Professor Abanum Innocent Ifelunini, a Professor of Development Economics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Professor Michael Chukwujindu Ogwezzy, a Professor of Human Rights Law at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), by inducting them into the Nobles 90 Hall of Champions for Academic Excellence. The induction ceremony, held at De Goodies Garden Hotel, Abbi, brought together dignitaries, alumni, students, and teachers of Abbi Grammar School, as well as members of the Nobles 90 Association, which consists of the Abbi Grammar School Class of 1990. In his welcome remarks,…
Delta State House of Assembly has fixed Tuesday, 18th February 2025 for public hearing on a bill for a law to establish Delta State Food Security Agency and other related matters. Organized by the Joint House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources and Special Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, the public hearing is scheduled for 2pm at the Press Center, Assembly Complex, Okpanam road, Asaba. A statement endorsed by the Chairman, Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon Perkins Umukoro, called for written and oral inputs from Ministry of Lands and Survey, Directorate of Local Government and Chieftaincy…