President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the occasion of the ninth anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The President, in a statement issued on Sunday at State House, joined the government and people of Edo State, the traditional council, and family members in celebrating the monarch’s milestone, commending the Oba for what he described as “nearly a decade of unrelenting service to his domain and the nation.” Tinubu specifically lauded the Oba’s steadfast commitment to fostering peace, unity, and social harmony not just within his immediate domain, but also across…
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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 National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called for stronger regulation of psychotropic and antidepressant medicines to improve access to safe mental health treatment, even as it revealed that only about 300 psychiatrists currently serve Nigeria’s population of over 200 million. Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said weak regulation, poor access to quality medicines, and rising drug abuse are fuelling Nigeria’s growing mental health crisis. Speaking at the 3rd Vanguard Mental Health Summit in Lagos, Adeyeye, represented by the Director of Narcotics and Controlled Substances (NCS), NAFDAC, Dr Ramatu Momodu, said that stronger regulation…
Echoes of praises and appreciation as residents of Ughelli North Local Government Area in their numbers trouped out of their homes to access the free medical outreach sponsored by the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, senator Ede Dafinone, in collaboration with National Health Fellow on Wednesday at the Council Secretariat. Beneficiaries of the free medical outreach were tested on TB, Diabetes, BP, Sugar, Hepatitis, Chest Xtray and reading glasses were given with eye challenges. Speaking during the exercise held at Ughelli North Secretariat, Coordinator of National Health Fellow, Onome Sandra Ugbarugba said, “What we will be doing here is…
The Speaker emphasized the commitment of the State House of Assembly to provide the legislative backing and oversight necessary to ensure transparency, accountability, and efficient utilization of the Fund.
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Universal Basic Education Commission in collaboration with the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board, is organizing a 5-day capacity building workshop on Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education for 200 newly employed Mathematics and Science Teachers across the 25 local government areas of Delta State. The capacity building workshop according to UBEC and SUBEB, followed successful completion of Phase One, Cycle 1 to Cycle 4 In Service Education and Training, INSET, from 2012 to 2025 of the SMASE programme. The training which is an initiative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership with the Federal…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Nigeria’s citizens are often subjected to various forms of intimidation, harassment and extortion by security personnel saddled with the responsibility of protecting and fighting against crime. Extortion and intimidation have sky rocketed to the extent that is carried out with gross impunity and mostly unchecked. There is no arguments that hundreds of innocent road users suffer bitter tale of security excesses daily. Citizens are detained daily for no clearly defined offenses or crime. Fundamental rights are bridged daily. Rights are being denied and abused. In all these, sometimes they justify and attributes their actions to poor funding,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to partner with the state governments in rehabilitating critical federal roads across the region. Speaking at the inauguration of the new NDDC State Office in Warri, the Governor said the edifice symbolises shared commitment to development, inclusion, and service delivery. He emphasized that true progress requires collaboration and renewed dedication to improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, and empowerment. Oborevwori urged the Commission to focus on fixing failed roads that have caused untold hardship to commuters, noting that Delta had already approved ₦35.7 billion for the…
It was 3:15am. The blue light of a phone screen glowed against the darkness of the room, bouncing off tired eyes that refused to close. Fifteen-year-old Daniel scrolled endlessly through short videos. His mother, Chioma, stirred awake to the sound of muffled laughter from his room. She pushed the door open gently. There he was, lying flat on his bed, phone clutched tightly, thumbs twitching as if guided by invisible strings. He didn’t hear her come in. “Daniel,” she whispered. No response. She raised her voice. “Daniel!” He startled, nearly dropping the phone. “Mummy, I’m just watching one more video,”…
Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial District has lauded Urhobo Amazon, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Akpevwe Ogboru, popularly known as Tracta 2, for successfully completing a grueling 72-day solo motorcycle expedition from Nigeria to Belgium and back. In a statement, Dafinone, noted that her accomplishment of traversing 22 Countries across Europe and Africa is not mere personal. “This extraordinary cross-continental feat, which saw her traverse 22 countries across Africa and Europe, is not merely a personal accomplishment but a powerful demonstration of the indomitable Urhobo Spirit—a spirit of courage, resourcefulness, and unwavering determination that we are exceptionally proud to…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, defied heavy downpour and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the ₦21.3 billion Ugbolu–Okpanam Road in Oshimili North Local Government Area, describing it as another milestone in his administration’s aggressive infrastructure renewal drive under the MORE Agenda. Speaking at the event on Thursday, at Ugbolu, Governor Oborevwori said the 12 -kilometre road project embodies his administration’s commitment to building durable and sustainable infrastructure that supports economic growth and improves the living standards of Deltans. He said: “Today’s groundbreaking marks another significant milestone in furtherance of this administration’s MORE Agenda. Our…