Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State-born development advocate and environmental rights activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to deliberately include riverine host communities in the state’s infrastructure plans, warning that longstanding neglect of those areas risks undermining the region’s economic potential. Mulade, the Ibe-Serimowei of the oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West LGA and the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Warri Federal Constituency, said the Ijaw and Itsekiri communities that dominate the state’s riverine zones are largely excluded from major people‑oriented projects despite contributing the bulk of the state’s revenue through oil, gas and blue‑economy activities.…
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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.
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By Peter Ajayi Dada Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos and Bishop John Oyejola, of the Catholic Diocese of Osogbo led over 150 Catholic priests from various dioceses across Nigeria to celebrate the funeral Mass for the late Very Rev. Msgr. Gabriel Sunday Osu, on May 28, 2026 at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos. He died on May 8, 2026 after a prolonged illness. The Holy Mass which started at 10 .00a.m had in attendance Religious. Sisters from the various congregations, Papa Knights and medalists, parishioners from various Catholic parishes across the archdiocese and other neighbouring…
Archbishop Martins Of Lagos Archdiocese Describes Late Msgr. Gabriel Osu As A Compassionate Priest, committed To The Care Of Children, Youths By Tony Agbugba The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has described the former Director of Social Communications of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Very Rev. Msgr. Gabriel Osu, as a dedicated priest committed to the care of children and youths. Speaking at the funeral Mass of the late priest held at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos, the Archbishop, who was the chief celebrant, described Msgr. Osu as a committed and dedicated…
…Assures On Phase II Of Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday inaugurated three road projects with a combined length of about 18 kilometres in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development and reiterating support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. The projects inaugurated include; the 4.5-kilometre Obi-Ibabu/Ibabu Road in Onicha-Ukwuani, Phase One of the 5-kilometre Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road, and the 8.4-kilometre Etua-Ukpo/Etua-Etiti/Etua-Oliogo Road. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at Utagba-Uno, Governor Oborevwori expressed appreciation to the host communities, traditional rulers, community leaders, stakeholders and residents for their warm reception despite the…
Frontline political candidate Chief Sheriff Mulade, Ph.D., has issued a scathing warning to political opponents to immediately cease spreading false news and misinformation claiming he has withdrawn from the 2027 House of Representatives election for Warri Federal Constituency. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirant, widely regarded as one of the most acceptable candidates for the constituency, made the clarion call in a statement released Tuesday by his Media and Campaign Director, Comrade Friday Ugedi. Mulade’s statement came in response to a misleading publication circulating on social media and internet platforms falsely claiming that Mulade had withdrawn from the 2027 contest.…
Foremost Niger Delta Environmental and Peace Advocate, Chief Sheriff Mulade,Ph.D, winner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for the Warri Federal Constituency, has rebuffed reports alleging that he stepped down from the House of Representative contest and endorsed another aspirant. Mulade, a popular aspirant and one of those that overwhelmingly won the hearts of constituents described the false claims as mischievous and handiwork of political opponents. In a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Director of Media and Publicity of the Team Chief Sheriff Mulade Campaign Organisation, Comrade Friday Ugedi, Mulade dismissed the purported statement circulating on social…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has dismissed suggestions that former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, poses a political threat in Delta State, insisting that Senator Ede Dafinone remains a formidable political figure with deep roots in the Urhobo nation. Speaking on the recent resignation of Omo-Agege from the All Progressives Congress (APC), in an interview on ARISE TV on Tuesday morning, Oborevwori said the development did not come as a surprise, noting that signs of the former Deputy Senate President’s planned exit had been evident for months. “I will not use…
…Says President’s Reforms Are Working Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 is his personal political project, insisting that the President’s return to office would bring greater benefits to Delta State and the nation at large. Speaking during an exclusive interview on ARISE News monitored in Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori said he was fully committed to mobilizing support for President Tinubu’s second-term bid, stressing that the President’s 2027 reelection success would further ease the burden of governance on state governments. “I’m begging people to vote for President…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, inaugurate three major road projects spanning a total of 18 kilometres in Ndokwa West Local Government Area as part of activities marking his third year anniversary in office. The projects, which are expected to further enhance connectivity and socio-economic development in the area, will be inaugurated at 11:00 a.m. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the projects slated for inauguration include; 4.5-kilometre Obi-Ibabu/Ibabu Road in Onicha-Ukwuani, the 5.0-kilometre Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road Phase I, and the 8.4-kilometre Etua Ukpo/Etua Etiti/Etua Oliogo…