By Shedrack Onitsha When the Delta Central Diabetes Sensitisation and Medical Outreach kicked off in Sapele on October 1, 2025, few could have predicted the emotional wave of gratitude, relief, and renewed hope that would ripple across all eight local government areas of Delta Central. What began as a modest health sensitisation exercise quickly grew into a full-scale medical mission—touching over 2000 lives, uncovering silent illnesses, and reminding people that genuine leadership still breathes compassion. From the bustling town of Sapele to the quiet communities of Ewu, thousands of Delta Central residents have received life-changing medical care through the Delta…
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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 leadership of the Ughelli South United Forum (USUF) has lauded the remarkable performance of Hon. Rueben Rume Yakubu Izeze, Commissioner for Works (Highways & Urban Roads), Delta State. In a statement released on Saturday and signed by its Chairman, Ambassador (Chief) Godwin Okporoko, who also serves as the Executive Assistant on Security Matters to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the group commended Izeze for his dedication, commitment, and capacity in the discharge of his duties since assuming office in August 2023. The Forum expressed appreciation to Governor Oborevwori for appointing Izeze as a member of the State Executive Council, describing the…
The people of Ethiope East Local Government Area in Delta state, are currently breathing hope as the free medical outreach of their lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu birthed at Eku. The free medical outreach is said to borne out of her bid to bring affordable healthcare nearer to her Constituents. Rt. Hon. (Mrs.) Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, Member, representing Ethiope Federal Constituency commenced the free medical outreach programme with the people of Ethiope East Local Government Area. According to a statement made available to journalists, she disclosed that the programme is aimed at providing essential healthcare services to the people of Ethiope…
The serene community of Ovwodokpokpo-Ogor, in Ughelli North Local Government Area, was a beehive of activities on Friday, October 24, 2025, when the General Secretary of Ughelli North, South and Udu Federal Constituency Youths for Sheriff Oborevwori, also known as U3- Youth Force and close political associate and Personal Assistant to the late Hon. Taleb Tebite, Comrade Ochuko Omorere, JP, laid his foster mother, Late Mrs. Grace Eserophe Omorere, to rest. Age 71, the funeral of the Late Mrs. Grace Eserophe Omorere, (Nee Ogode) brought together political big weights across Delta Central Senatorial District and beyond as well as friends…
…Recover 220 Rounds Of SMG Ammunition, 32 Live Cartridges The special Assignment Team of the Delta state Police Command has again hunted down criminal elements terrorizing the state and beyond. In a statement handed down by the Commands Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed that acting on credible intelligence from the Force Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU), Abuja, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, arrested a female suspects, one Jamila Abubakar, at Conoil Filling Station, Warri–Patani Road, Effurun. The statement revealed that upon her arrest, officers discovered the cash sum of Five Hundred, Fifty…
The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing public safety and strengthening security operations with the launching of the Delta State Security Trust Fund. This assurance was given by Sir Festus Ahon, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, during a telephone interview with Wazobia FM. Governor Oborevwori officially launched the Security Trust Fund last week Wednesday at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Asaba. The event was attended by industry leaders, security chiefs, community representatives, and senior government officials. Speaking further, Sir Ahon explained that the fund was created in partnership with the private sector to generate…
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, in his capacity as Visitor to the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, has approved the immediate suspension of the institution’s Rector and Bursar for a period of six months. He also upheld the earlier suspension of the Registrar by the Polytechnic’s Governing Council. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, explained that the suspension of the principal officers is to allow for a thorough and unbiased investigation into allegations of administrative misconduct and financial breaches levelled against them by the Governing Council. The statement…
Guwor encouraged participants to engage constructively as they review and refine the framework to ensure a sustainable, functional, and impactful PLS Unit
…A case of unchecked excesses, power abuse By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The British historian, Lord Acton in 1887 came with the maxim, ” “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” It is on this premise that I want to challenged the Ughelli North Local Government Area Chairman, Jaro Egbo, to caution some of his revenue agents, the local vigilantes and constantly check on their excesses on residents through the feedback mechanisms . It is good to generate revenues, but major factors must also be considered why embarking on such drive. First, every government should endeavor to critically look at the …
He reaffirmed his determination to leave behind the best network of roads in Nigeria by the end of his tenure