The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, has applauded the Adesuwa-Uadiale Foundation over donation of education materials, toilet facilities worth millions of naira to Erhavwen Primary School in Ekrerhavwen Community of Ughelli North local government, assuring the foundation of support and partnership. Speaking recently at the donation of books, school bags, other writing materials, toilet and water system, Gov. Oborevwori described education as the corner stone of any prosperous society and a powerful tool that can transform any nation. Gov. Oborewvori who was represented by His Excellency, Sir Monday Onyeme, Deputy Governor of Delta state commended Adesuwa-Uadiale Foundation…
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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 described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a man of “audacious courage” for reviving and re-awarding the long-abandoned Egbo-Ideh/Ayakoromo Bridge project, connecting Ughelli South to Burutu Local Government Area. Izeze, who spoke on Friday during an inspection of ongoing works on the bridge, said the project had suffered years of neglect due to lack of due diligence and poor construction integrity, but that Governor Oborevwori had demonstrated rare political will to rescue and re-construct it. According to him, several integrity tests conducted by professional teams revealed that many of…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has said that the state government’s recent investment tour to Brazil would translate into food security, massive job creation, and enhanced security through large-scale farming and modernized ranching systems. Aniagwu, who spoke on “Morning Express”, an ADBN Television programme, he explained that the state had already invested heavily in infrastructure to open up rural communities and create an enabling environment for investment. According to him, the Brazil mission, led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, was a strategic step to complement those infrastructural gains with agricultural and industrial partnerships.…
It is a sad moment for Catholics in Nigeria as gunmen has again shot dead a Catholic Priest of the Nsukka Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew. The murdered cleric is the parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church in Eha-Ndiagu. He was said to be shot dead by suspected Kidnappers on Friday. According to source, Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya was driving yesterday evening along Ehandiagu road when the kidnappers shot at his car killing him instantly. However, a source confirmed the incident on Saturday morning saying the killing looked more like an assassination. According to the source, the priest, who was…
A Communiqué issued at the end of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held at the Diocesan Retreat and Youth Development Centre, Nto Ekpu Ikot, Nko, Obot Akara L.G.A., Ikot Ekpene Diocese, Akwa Ibom State, 11-19 September 2025. 1. PREAMBLE We, the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, held our Second Plenary Meeting for the year 2025 at the Diocesan Retreat and Youth Development Centre, Ikot Ekpene Diocese, 11-19 September 2025. Having prayerfully reflected on issues affecting the Church and the Nigerian State, we issue this Communiqué: 2. WE LIVE IN CHRISTIAN HOPE Hope is one…
Fubara who addressed a mammoth crowd in Port Harcourt for the first time since the end of emergency rule in Rivers State thanked the people for their love and concern do his and administration. He appreciated and thanked the people for standing by him during the challenging period and assured them that his administration would remain focused on their welfare and development. He said the government’s priority was to continue delivering on its promises and sustaining the confidence of the citizens. In a video shared by SYMFONI TV, Fubara told the cheering crowd, “We will, by the grace of God,…
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work at the Orere Bridge project in Ughelli South Local Government Area, describing it as another clear testament to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s unwavering commitment to completing inherited projects. Speaking during an inspection tour of the project on Thursday, Izeze acknowledged the challenges posed by heavy rains and difficult terrain but noted that the contractor, J.U. Obakpor Engineering Company, has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adherence to specifications. “As you can see, despite the elements, the contractor is delivering. From…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Residents of Ughelli town in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, have continued to lament the negligence of internal roads within the Ughelli town by the Executive Chairman of the council, Olorogun Jaro Egbo. Speaking to Journalists weekend, some residents blamed the local government chairman Jaro Egbo, for what they described as a misplaced priority and calculated attempt to divert the attention of the public from his non performances. They lamented the deplorable states of internal roads within Ughelli town, adding that Egbo, has taken the people of Ughelli North for granted in all ramifications as…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has defended the state government’s reinforcement of civil service dress code, insisting that the policy is rooted in existing rules and aimed at sustaining professionalism in the public service. Aniagwu, who spoke on “Morning Express”, a flagship programme on ADBN Television on Thursday, explained that the policy was not new but a reminder of long-standing civil service regulations that mandate decency and corporate appearance for public officers while on duty. He stressed that civil servants are bound by the Nigerian Constitution, state laws, and most importantly, the…
The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to implementing social protection programmes that are insulated from political influence, with a clear mandate to directly impact the most vulnerable across communities. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, at a forum on social protection themed “Accelerating Inclusive Social Protection in Delta State: Building Stronger Systems for Poverty Reduction and Resilience”, organized by the ActNaija Consortium in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Planning in Asaba. Aniagwu commended stakeholders, including the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, and renowned…