The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly speaker, Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, has called on members of the 8th Assembly to recommit themselves to sustainable development and inclusive governance and deviate from serving personal interest just as the House reconvened on Tuesday, September 9, after its annual recess. Welcoming lawmakers back to plenary, Guwor underscored that the legislature must play a pivotal role in shaping policies that secure Delta’s future while addressing today’s pressing needs. He said the recess offered not just a time for rest but also for reflection, learning, and reconnection with constituents. A highlight…
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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.
Hope now await Delta workers as the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, presented a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) for the construction of a workers’ housing estate in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who received the management of FMBN led by its Executive Director, Loans and Mortgage Services, Dr. Mohammed Sani Abdul, at Government House, Asaba, said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers in the state. Oborevwori disclosed that the land, measuring about 10.1 hectares and situated at…
The Delta State Government has announced plans to reduce the cost of dialysis treatment in state-owned hospitals from over ₦70,000 to ₦45,000, in a bid to ease the financial burden on patients battling kidney-related ailments. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this on a Delta Television live programme, “Politics in Perspective”. He explained that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the procurement of eight new dialyzers for government hospitals across the state to support the initiative. According to Onojaeme, the state’s recent investment in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scan machines will also curb the stress…
By Nelson Agbajor In a continued effort to promote and preserve the Urhobo language and cultural heritage, the Distinguished Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Ede Dafinone, has announced his sponsorship of the second edition of the 2025 Urhobo Language Competition. This year’s edition is being held in memory of the late Senator Pius Akpor Ewherido, the original initiator of the competition. According to Senator Dafinone, the competition is aimed at inspiring the younger generation to embrace, preserve, and sustain the Urhobo language through active participation in both written and spoken forms. He emphasized that…
The Trans-African Youth Development Initiative (TAYI), has conferred the Nelson Mandela “Africa Patriot Award of Excellence” on Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze for his visionary leadership and contributions to nation building. The award, which recognizes Izeze as an African Patriotic Leader, was presented in Asaba on Monday. The group described the commissioner as a “golden fish with no hidden habitat,” whose visionary leadership and commitment to humanity have distinguished him among African public office holders. In his address, TAYI’s country representative in Nigeria, Amb. Bakare Luqman, said the organization, which represents the…
Delta State Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, has joined family, friends, and political associates in celebrating the birth anniversary of Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information Ahon in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, described Aniagwu as a consummate public servant, a dependable team player, and a shining example of humility and dedication in governance. He lauded the commissioner’s commitment to the actualization of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, noting that Aniagwu has consistently deployed his wealth of experience to advance public communication. “On behalf of my family, I heartily felicitate…
Charles Aniagwu is more than just a name in Delta State’s political and social landscape; he is a personality whose life reflects honesty, humility, and service to humanity. Over the years, Aniagwu has distinguished himself as a dependable communicator, a seasoned public servant, and a leader who carries out his responsibilities with a deep sense of duty and integrity. His story is not one of mere titles or positions held, but of the consistent values he has brought into governance and community life, values that have earned him respect across political divides and endeared him to countless individuals who celebrate…
The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) has called on all eligible residents of Delta State who are 18 years and above, and without a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC), to take advantage of the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to DSIEC, the online pre-registration exercise commenced on August 18, 2025, through the official INEC portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org, while in-person registration is scheduled to begin on August 25, 2025, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, at all INEC Local Government Area offices and designated centres across the state. The categories of persons…
By Wilson Okorugbo The clamour from a section of the political class for a new senator in 2027 from Delta Central Senatorial District, fueled by the “Okpe–Okpe” narrative, is shortsighted and misinformed. This argument suggests that because the current senator and the governor are both from the Okpe Kingdom, they are no longer Urhobo or could be excluded from what is exclusively for Urhobo, a factually incorrect claim. Those pushing this narrative want another region of Urhobo to now take the senatorial seat. This is not only a distortion of the truth but also undermines Urhobo unity’s very essence. Let’s…
The Goodnews Emamusi Obiodeh Foundation has unveiled a N10 million skill acquisition empowerment scheme targeted at youths of Igbide community in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. The initiative was announced by the founder, Chief Goodnews Emamusi Obiodeh, who is also the Delta State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, during the Igbide Community Annual Conference on Friday 5th September 2025. Obiodeh, well-known for his philanthropic interventions, said while his previous focus had been on educational scholarships, the time had come to empower Igbide youths with skills and tools that would make them self-reliant. He explained that…