By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor is thrilled to see the Delta State Human Trafficking Prohibition Bill 2024, read the third time and passed at Wednesday’s plenary of the House. The milestone, according to Rt Hon Guwor, who presided over the plenary, marked significant step towards combating human trafficking in Delta State. The Speaker commended members of the state legislature for their tireless efforts towards ending human trafficking in Delta State. He appreciated stakeholders and experts who contributed to the development of the bill and scrutiny, saying that their unanimous support…
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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.
Two brothers belonging to different cult groups has clashed over leadership of family land leading to injury of an innocent person during a meeting in Delta community. It was gathered that one of the suspects has been arrested by policemen attached to the Agbarha-Otor ‘B’ Division of the Delta State Police Command in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The arrested suspect who is currently being held at the ‘B’ Division is said to have sustained injuries during the incident but no life was lost, report had it. Multiple sources from the community disclosed that trouble started over…
… Lament Ill Treatment Of Primary School Teachers, Call On State Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori To Prevail By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Primary School Teachers in Delta state, have lamented what they described as oppressive imposition and illegal deduction of Five Thousand Naira (#5,000), each from their salaries for the production of an identity card by the executives of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Delta State Wing. Reacting to a circular obtained by this medium and signed by one Dan Basime, State Secretary, NUT Delta State Wing, dated September 26, 2024, and addressed to the Ministry of Local Government Service Commission with the…
The Urhobo Renaissance Society is set to hold her 2024 Annual Conference come 21st November 2024. The conference which will hold at the Urhobo House, Uvwiamuge-Agbarho will feature presentations from renowned academics and leaders from the various Kingdoms that make up the Urhobo Nation. In a press release signed by the Chairman Organising Committee, Chief Emma. Avworo, he stated that the two-day Conference will have Prof. Andrew Onoaware Edevbie, of Wayne County Community College, Detroit Michigan, USA as the keynote Speaker and Prof. Rose Aziza of Delta State University, Abraka presenting the Lead Paper. The theme of the conference…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon.Elder Sheriff F.O Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Prof. Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba as the new Vice Chancellor of the Delta State University, Abraka. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Eze Emu, the appointment will take effect from 1st December, 2024. A Professor of Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology, Prof. Asagba had previously served the University in various capacities, including serving as Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration as well as Provost of the defunct Asaba Campus.
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Dennis Emomotimi Guwor has felicitated with former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan on 70th birthday anniversary. Rt Hon Guwor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, said the milestone celebration marks decades of God’s goodness and grace upon the celebrant. The Speaker recalled the eight years tenure of Dr Uduaghan as Governor of the state, saying that it was eight years of dedication to public service, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to a great and prosperous Delta state. The Speaker on behalf of the Delta State…
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly has congratulated Chief Godwill Obielum, a People’s Democratic Party, PDP Chieftain in the State on his 67th birthday anniversary. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke rejoiced with Chief Obielum on the birth anniversary and prayed to God to grant him many more years of service to his Creator and humanity. Guwor commended the commitment of the celebrant for a peaceful and prosperous Delta state and prayed to God to grant him the wherewithal to live a fulfilled life. He said “Happy 67th birthday to…
An America based Medical Practitioner and Philanthropist, Dr Victor Azuka Ubani has been honoured with “Outstanding Citizen in Leadership Award” by Nigerians In Diaspora Organization Americas, NIDOA, Atlanta Chapter. Dr Ubani was honoured alongside others in recognition of his commitment and unwavering dedication for better society, during an event organized by the Atlanta Chapter of NIDOA to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, held at Rendezvous Lounge, Pleasanthill, Duluth, Atlanta Georgia, USA. NIDOA also highlighted that the award on Ubani was for inspiring others through dedication and vision as well as demonstration of exceptional leadership qualities and commitment to…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has commended Nigerians in diaspora for their continued desire to contribute to Nigeria’s growth. Rt Hon Guwor at a ceremony organized by Nigerians In Diaspora Organization Americas, NIDOA, in Atlanta Georgia, USA, called for more collaboration towards achieving a strong, stable and prosperous Nation. In his remarks at the event put together by the Atlanta Chapter of NIDOA to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, the Speaker enjoined the people to remain committed to the development of their father land as they gathered to…
By Lucy Ezeliora The people of Okwe Community, in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, has appealed to Governor Sheriff Obowevwori over an attempt to exclude their community and Traditional Ruler, HRH Obi, Samuel Akaraiwe, in the sharing ratio for development and remuneration meant for three Traditional rulers of Asaba, Oko and Okwe. Speaking during a protest,the President General of Okwe Community, Comrade Ijeh Steve, disclosed that there is an accrued statutory amount meant to be shared amongst the three communities, Asaba, Okwe and Oko but no amount is coming to Okwe community till date. According to him,…