A peace-building meeting of stakeholders from Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State has resolved to put an end to the brewing communal land disputes threatening peace in the area, with a unanimous call for unity, mutual respect, and adherence to lawful processes. The meeting, which was convened on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Chairman’s Conference Hall, Obiaruku, was attended by the Executive Chairman and Chief Security Officer of the Council, the Vice Chairman, the Secretary to the Local Government, traditional rulers, clan heads, presidents-general, youths, and representatives of the Nigerian Army, Police, DSS, NSCDC, NDLEA, CAN, vigilante groups,…
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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 assured that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s six-lane Asaba Waterfront City project will not only transform the state capital’s landscape but also ease the pressure of skyrocketing house rents in Asaba. Speaking during an inspection tour of the project on Tuesday, Izeze explained that the road, being executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Delta State Government and North China Construction Company, will open up the Waterfront City and boost housing supply in the capital. “With projects like this, simple economics will come into play as supply increases,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to intensify efforts in mobilising eligible voters, particularly those yet to be registered, to participate in the ongoing voters’ registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Governor made the call on Tuesday at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, during an enlarged meeting of party leaders at the ward, local government, and state levels. He emphasized that all citizens who attained the age of 18 since the last registration in 2022 should be encouraged to register in order…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has affirmed his administration’s commitment to the successful take-off of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale. Speaking on Tuesday at Government House, Asaba, when he received the Governing Council and Management of the institution led by its Chairman and Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Salisu Banye, Governor Oborevwori, described institution as a legacy project that would boost access to quality education and healthcare delivery in the state. “As pioneers, you carry the heavy responsibility of putting this university on a solid footing. The task ahead demands sacrifice, hard work, commitment, dedication, resourcefulness, and…
The Delta State Police Command on Monday. September 1, paraded suspected armed robbers, car snatchers and drug trafficking syndicate in Ughelli after a major crackdown by officers and men of the Ughelli Area Command. Briefing journalists during the parade of the suspects, the police image maker in the state, SP Bright Edafe, said the arrests underscore the Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda’s determination to rid the state of criminals. He said; “On August 25, 2025, operatives arrested three suspects – Henry Bernard m (35), Justice Ayero m (39), and Oho Ogbavwomera, all of Aladja Town in Udu LGA for…
Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, as he marks his 59th birthday, describing him as a patriotic statesman. Dafinone in a congratulatory message he personally signed, noted that the resilience and commitment of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, is well noted, adding that over the years, he has continually distinguished himself as a patriotic statesman whose commitment to national unity, peace, and sustainable development continues to inspire Nigerians across divides. “Your Excellency, this milestone is not only a celebration of age, but also a celebration of a remarkable journey of service, resilience, and…
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has felicitated with the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his 55th birthday anniversary. In a goodwill message signed by Senator Dafinone on Friday, he described Governor Okpebholo as a democrat whose life of service, humility, and commitment to the progress of his people continues to inspire confidence, unity, and hope in Edo State and across Nigeria. “Your Excellency, I celebrate your life of service, humility, and commitment to the progress of your people. At 55, you stand out as a democrat whose leadership continues to inspire…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has described the transformation of the state capital, Asaba, into a metropolitan city as one of the many reasons Deltans should celebrate the state’s 34th anniversary. Speaking with journalists after the interdenominational thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, on Wednesday, Izeze recalled his emotions at the announcement of Asaba as the state capital in 1991, admitting that at the time, he had mixed feelings. “Thirty-four years ago, I remember exactly where I was when Delta State was created. Honestly, my heart was broken when I…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the NG-CARES Programme for its remarkable contributions to poverty reduction, economic growth, and social development in the state. The Governor gave the commendation on Tuesday while declaring open the NG-CARES South-South Zonal Independent Verification Agents (IVAs) Performance Review Meeting at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. Represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, Governor Oborevwori expressed delight that the programme had so far reached 306,177 direct beneficiaries and over 1.2 million indirect beneficiaries across Delta State. “As one of our flagship programmes, NG-CARES…
It was a devastating moment as a police Inspector attached to Bomadi Council Chairman in Delta state, Hon Dagidi Andaye, was shot dead by yet to be identify gunmen at the chairman’s residents in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased Police Officer, identified as Inspector O Ocheidi Ojonugba of PMF 51, popularly called ‘Ade’ was shot dead while sleeping in his lounge in the Chairman’s apartment on last Monday. It was gathered that as at the time of the incident, the council chairman had earlier went to Asaba on official duties. The S.A Security to the…