…To Represent Nigeria At World Contest In Qatar Students from Delta State have emerged champions at the 2025 National Basic Education Debate Championship, earning the prestigious honour of representing Nigeria at the forthcoming World Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar. The competition, organised by the President’s Schools Debate, brought together top young debaters from all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to showcase their oratory skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. The winning team from Delta State comprises Wisdom Chukwuma of Government College, Ughelli; Otorvo Uyoyou of Alegbo Secondary School, Effurun; Abraham Honour of Okpaka Secondary School,…
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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.
As the 8th Delta State Assembly commenced its third session, the Speaker, of the House, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has called for renewed commitment to constitutional duties of lawmaking, representation and oversight. Rt Hon Guwor in his welcome address at the first plenary of the third session of the House, urged the Lawmakers to place the interest of constituents ahead of all prejudices. The Speaker charged all to remain united, focused, and deliberate in their actions, as the state legislature partner with the Executive and other stakeholders to deliver democratic dividends to the people, saying that the…
The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers (GOMEP) Nigeria has announced a scheduled two-day official visit to Anambra State, as part of its 2025 media project assessment tour. The visit, which runs from Friday, June 27 to Saturday, June 28, 2025, will also feature the presentation of award to the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR. This development was made known in a press statement issued on Monday, by Comrade Dominic Edem, National Spokesperson of GOMEP and Publisher of Naija News House. He revealed that the visit is in line with the Guild’s commitment to…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Recently the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, proclaimed a ban on the collection of what is known in our local parlance as ‘Deve’. An illegal levy leveled against potential investors and developers by youths, community leaders, local government and even some traditional rulers. No doubt it is yet another bold attempt to liberate the citizens with such proclamation—especially to potential investors, developers, citizens and business oriented individuals and groups. The proclamation is also a confirmation of the oppressive nature of those involved in doing such, and It is also aimed at tackling the rascality, violence, gross impunity…
…Cache of Arms Recovered 44 Year old suspected alleged hired killer and leader of a deadly gang, Wasiu Akinwande, alias “Olori Eso”, responsible for numerous violent crimes across Mushin and its environs has been arrested by the Lagos State Police on Friday, June 20, 2025. The Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that Wasiu Akinwande, alias “Olori Eso”, described as one of the most feared and wanted criminals in the state’s recent history. was apprehended on Friday, June 20, 2025. According to a statement released by the PPRO, the suspect was captured during a coordinated special operation code-named Silence, Speed,…
Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr. Mkor Aondona, for alleged sextortion and cyber bullying. He was arrested on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Makurdi following claims of some female students accusing the governor’s aide of unethical and criminal behavior involving sexual exploitation, cyber bullying and blackmail. The petitioners alleged that Aondona was routinely recruiting slim and attractive girls for ushering jobs and insisted on sexual favours as a condition for selection. Based on this,…
The Delta State Government says residents should expect game-changing benefits including innovations in waste management and increased investment attraction from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s recent trip to China. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu who accompanied the Governor on the trip, spoke at a press conference in Asaba, the state capital. Flanked by Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Sir Festus Ahon and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Aniagwu, said the invitation extended to Governor Oborevwori to attend the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction…
The Catholic Church in Nigeria has declared a nine day prayers in solidarity with the victims of the Benue killings and other parts of the country. In a letter addressed to all Catholics in Nigeria and people of goodwill by the leadership of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria CBCN, on June 19, 2025, and made available by the Directorate o Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria CSN, reads; “A NATIONAL CALL FOR PRAYER AND SOLIDARITY In the Wake of the Renewed Killings in Benue and Other Parts of Nigeria. “If one member suffers, all suffer together” (1 Cor 12:26).”…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has reaffirmed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to completing the Orere Bridge project, despite logistical and environmental challenges. Speaking during an inspection visit to the bridge site, Izeze commended Obakpor Engineering, the contractor handling the project, for their steady progress. According to him, this is the first time I have crossed the Orere River to see work beginning on the other side of the bridge. They have already completed 250 meters on one side and are approaching the remaining 250 meters on the opposite end,” he said. However, he…
Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has decried a trending video circulating on social media which claims that the family of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph, who recently gave birth to quintuplets, were neglected by the state government. In a statement released by her media office on Tuesday, Deaconess Oborevwori described the video as misleading and emphasized that both her office and the Delta State Government had already rendered significant support to the family. According to the statement, “Deaconess Oborevwori personally visited the Joseph family at their residence in the Ugbori area of Warri South Local Government…