…Athletes Receive Payments as Sports Commission Chairman Commends Governor’s Commitment to Sports Development Delta State athletes who participated in the Asaba 2022 National Sports Festival have started receiving the long-awaited cash rewards, following the fulfillment of the pledge made by the state government. A statement by the Director of Public Relations Delta a State Sports Commission, Asaba, Mrs. Franka Okonma says the payment, which comes as a major morale booster, was confirmed by the Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori who lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for redeeming the outstanding financial commitment and described it as timely…
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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 Delta State Police Command has announced the successful neutralization of a notorious kidnapping syndicate responsible for several abductions across the state. The gang, led by Abubakar Usman, alias “Shehu,” was behind the kidnapping of a medical doctor in Issele-Uku, where a ransom of ₦15 million was collected. Operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team, led by ASP Julius Robinson, arrested Usman on April 10, 2025. During interrogation, he confessed to the crime and led the police to the gang’s hideout. A fierce gun battle ensued when the suspects engaged the police, resulting in the deaths of four suspects, including…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Ahead of the 2027 governorship elections, a political pressure group christened ‘PDP Youth Force For Sheriff Oborevwori Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency’, has constituted a committee to plan for its formal inauguration coming up soon. In an enlarged meeting held yesterday, at the groups secretariat in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area under a heavy down pour, Chairman of the group, Comrade Lucky Ofomukoro, disclosed that the mission of the group is to support, create an effective and far reaching awareness of the development strides of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and woo more…
The Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor has called on Ward Chairmen in Isoko North Local Government Area to prioritize party unity and work toward securing victory in the 2027 general elections. Egbabor made the appeal during a strategic meeting held today in Ozoro where the 13 ward Chairmen were all in attendance. He said the meet is aimed at ensuring unity among the ward Chairmen as well as the local government party chairman. He emphasized the importance of setting aside personal differences and consolidating efforts to deliver the party’s candidates at…
Former Deputy Senate President and 2023 Delta State APC governorship candidate, Barr. Ovie Omo-Agege, on Saturday, declared Delta State an “APC territory” as he formally welcomed members of the Delta Unity Group (DUG) into the party during a rally held at the Old Bendel Hotel, Boji Boji Owa, Agbor. The event, which began at 10 a.m., drew key political stakeholders and party faithful from across the state. Addressing the crowd, Omo-Agege praised the rapid growth of the APC in Delta, saying, “Your Excellency, you are coming to Delta State at a time where the party in Delta has undergone serious,…
By Unue Emeka, The senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko, has made it clear that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is not welcome in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwoko stated that the Delta APC will defeat the governor and his party, the PDP, in the 2027 general elections. He made this statement at Agbor, which has been termed a significant political realignment in Delta State, following the official defection of members of the Delta Unity Group (DUG) in Ika Federal Constituency from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The gathering, attended by APC bigwigs,…
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), on his 53rd birthday anniversary. Rt Hon Guwor, in a congratulatory message to the foremost Niger Delta Icon, described High Chief Ekpemupolo as a great uncle and legendary leader with exceptional courage and leadership qualities. The Speaker explained that the celebrant’s guidance, wisdom, and inspiration have shaped countless lives, including his and wished him another wonderful year of seamless leadership, growth, and success. Guwor, in a statement made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Nkem Nwaeke,…
…Its A Land Disputes Between Two Families Not Communities, We Have Lived Peacefully For Years …Call On IGP To Investigate Police Killing, Brutality In Edjekota By Staff Reporters The people of Edjekota community in Ogor Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, have debunked the news making the round that the community is having communal clash with the people of Ewu-Urhobo community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, calling on the Nigerian Police to put the record straight instead of misinforming the public. Speaking to Journalists during a press briefing held at the Edjekota community town hall on Sunday,…
Felix Morka, a lawyer and National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been described as a special talent made for the challenges of being the spokesperson of a ruling party. In a birthday message signed by the Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and made available by Mr. Sunny Areh, his media adviser, to mark the 60th birth anniversary, Omo-Agege stated that contrary to the widely held view, handling the public relations of a ruling party is a lot more challenging than when in opposition, and thanked Morka for his services to the country…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to renowned Niger Delta activist and former militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, as he marks his 54th birthday anniversary on April 12. In a statement released on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described Tompolo as a distinguished son of the Niger Delta who had made remarkable contributions to the peace, stability, and development of the region and the nation at large. He commended Tompolo for his role as Chairman of Tantita Security Services, noting that his leadership had…