By Osita Biose The stagnation of University graduate teachers in primary schools in Delta State has been a longstanding issue, with these educators remaining stuck at grade level 14. Despite their tireless efforts, they have not been promoted to grade level 17, unlike their counterparts in other sectors and neighboring states. The history of teacher recruitment and progression in Delta State has seen chequered upgrades, from Teacher Grade two(TCII ),Associate Certificate in Education (ACE) to Nigeria Certificae in Education (NCE), with the current termination point at level 14. However, with the influx of University graduate teachers, it is logical to…
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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.
Dr. Nelson Egware, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Media, has lauded the Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. (Elder) Godwin Ogorugba, for his dedication to infrastructural development, particularly the recent approval for the rehabilitation of the Police Station Road in Emevor. During the Isoko North Executive Council meeting held yesterday, several key projects were approved, highlighting the administration’s commitment to community development. Among the notable projects are the construction of 60 open shops at Otor-Owhe Main Market, installation of solar street lights at the Council Secretariat, financial assistance for indigenes with critical health…
The Delta State Government has urged residents, stakeholders, and organizations to take collective and proactive measures in mitigating the impact of natural disasters. Recognizing the increasing threats posed by flooding, erosion, and other environmental hazards, the government emphasized the need for community engagement, preparedness, and sustainable practices to safeguard lives and property. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, made the call during a press conference in Asaba, on Thursday. The Commissioner who was reacting to Wednesday’s torrential rain and flood erosion along Old Lagos – Agbor Road, Boji-Boji Agbor in Ika South Local…
By Sunny Awhefeada Time does fly! The last five years brought this reality to me. I cannot now say whether this reality is a post-COVID-19 phenomenon or not. Somehow, after the menace of COVID-19, everything, including time, in my thinking became fleet-footed. Time has been flying and so do our age and lives. When the world crawled out of the doldrums of 2020 a lot of phenomena that changed our lives reared their heads for good or bad. We suddenly realized that there was so much to be done and that there was no time. Despite the deployment of technologies…
…Arrests 2 Suspects, 2 At Large The Delta State Police Command has exhumed the body of murdered Chigozie Udalor, a site Manager at a fish bond in Bod camp Akwukwu Igbo community. According t a statement made available by SP. Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer for the Delta State Command, revealed that On the December 12, 2025, one Hyacinth Nnalue, reported to Akwu-kwu Igbo Polic Division that his cousin Chigozie Udalor, has been missing since December 10, 2025. He also stated that the said Chigozie was his site manager at his fish bond in Bod camp Akwukwu Igbo community.…
…It Will Still Be Sheriff Oborevwori Again A PDP Youth chieftain and Secretary to Effurun-Otor Ward in Ughelli South Local Government Area, as well as Secretary to Delta Youth Force For Sheriff, Ughelli Udu Federal Constituency, Comrade Ochuko Omorere JP, has said come 2027, there will be no vacancy in the Delta State Government House. Comrade Omorere handed this down while interacting with Journalists in Ughelli recently and said, ” I am very optimistic that Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori will emerge as the sole candidate for Delta State Governorship race in 2027. “Can’t you see things for yourself, the man…
Immediate past Deputy Senate President in the 9th Assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated Mr. Austin Avuru on his appointment into the management team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited as a non-executive director by President Bola Tinubu. Omo-Agege also congratulated Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari who was appointed the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) as well as Ahmadu Musa Kida who emerged the non-executive chairman. In his congratulatory message signed by Mr. Sunny Areh, Media Adviser to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, charged them to be inspired by President Tinubu’s bold ambition to make NNPC Limited a global player in…
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that there is no vacancy in Government House in 2027. Speaking when he played host to the Executive and Members of “Unique Ladies for Sheriff” at his official residence in Asaba, the Speaker stated that there would be only one governorship candidate for Delta State in the 2027 general elections, in the person of the incumbent Governor of the state, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. He explained that Governor Oborevwori’s performance in the past 22 months as Governor of Delta State, speaks volumes, stressing that…
The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP OLUFEMI Abaniwonda, has warmly invites all community members to join and celebrate the 2025 Police Day on April 7, 2025. The according to SP. Bright Edafe, PPRO Delta State Police Command, says the event was initiated in response to the presidential directive to establish an annual National Police Day aimed at honouring the invaluable contributions and commitment of our police officers. The command also seeks to strengthen community relations and enhance public trust through police /Community engagement. From today 2nd to 7th, April, 2025. The Command will host a series of community engagement…
Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Isoko nation of Delta State appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint an Isoko son as Managing Director of South-South Development Commission (SSDC) At a press conference held at Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area of the State on Tuesday, the APC members urged President Bola Tinubu to address what they described as the the continuous neglect of the Isoko people in federal appointments and infrastructural development. A statement read at the press conference urged the federal government to prioritize infrastructural development in Isoko, addressing the deficiencies that have persisted…