Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday, returned thanks to God following what he described as a peaceful and successful primary election process. Speaking during a morning devotion service at the Government House Chapel in Asaba, the governor expressed gratitude to God for the unity, stability and support for his administration. He said he had come to appreciate God for His faithfulness and the peaceful atmosphere that characterized the APC primaries in the state. Oborevwori said thanksgiving had remained a consistent practice for him after every victory, stressing that gratitude to God was necessary regardless of circumstances. Oborevwori…
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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.
Prominent environmental rights activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has sounded the alarm over severe coastal erosion endangering Obuguru Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. Mulade, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and other stakeholders to intervene immediately to prevent the community’s possible displacement. Mulade, National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) and National Treasurer of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), said the Atlantic Ocean surge at the Forcados River estuary is rapidly washing away land in the oil-producing Ogulagha Kingdom. He warned that the erosion is…
Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has officially flagged off a three-week capacity building programme on rigging and scaffolding for youths in Delta Central Senatorial District in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The training programme, is designed to equip youths with practical technical skills for employment in the oil and gas and construction sectors, with emphasis on employability, safety competence, and self-reliance. Representing the Senator at the flag-off ceremony, Olorogun Barr. Adelabu Bojor, Chief of Staff to Senator Dafinone, said the initiative reflects a deliberate political investment in human capital development across…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm congratulations to former Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshal Umukoro, on the occasion of his 70th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Justice Umukoro as a distinguished jurist who served Delta State with integrity, diligence, and exceptional commitment, noting that his contributions to the growth and development of the judiciary remain enduring. The Governor recalled that Justice Umukoro’s remarkable career in the judicial service culminated in his appointment as Chief Judge of Delta State in 2015, a position he…
The Delta Central Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the National Democratic Congress, Olorogun Prof Alexander Akpodiete, has expressed gratitude following his successful completion of the screening exercise held in Abuja. Akpodiete, described the exercise as transparent held that the process is a strong indication of Nigerians growing desire for credible leadership and national renewal. Speaking to newsmen after his screening exercise, Friday, the Professor of Law, Forensic expert, Cyber Security and AI Guru, commended the screening committee professionalism, patience and sacrifice. According to him, “Today was not just about screening candidates, it was about strengthening hope and reaffirming our…
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sweetspirit Hotels Ltd and Dezachi Group of Companies, Arc. (Dcn) Ambby Odezi Okuhor FNIA, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. Arc. Okuhor also extended congratulations to other APC candidates who emerged from the party’s primaries across Delta State, describing their victories as a reflection of the party’s growing acceptance and internal cohesion. In his message, he congratulated Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa – APC Delta North Senatorial Candidate , Joel-Onowakpo Thomas – APC Delta South Senatorial Candidate…
The College leaders said the contest results highlight three major significance for Nursing and Midwifery education, noting that St. Francis Catholic College of Nursing Sciences maintains high academic standards; and that Delta State can compete strongly in national nursing scholarships; as well as the critical role of investing in nursing education and research for stronger healthcare delivery.
Youth development advocate, marketing executive and grassroots mobilier, Mr Oke Umurhohwo, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly election to represent Ughelli North Constituency II in the 2027 general elections. Umurhohwo emerged during the PDP primary election held in Ughelli on Friday, in an exercise party leaders and members described as peaceful, transparent and largely driven by consensus and unity within the constituency. His emergence followed the decision of other aspirants to step down and align with his candidacy in what stakeholders at the venue described as a strategic move to…
Operatives of the Delta State Anti‑Kidnapping Unit (SAKU), working with local security volunteers, killed a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK‑47 rifle loaded with five rounds of live ammunition during an early‑morning operation in the Ubulu‑Okiti forest on 18 May 2026. Police said the operation followed intelligence linking the suspects to a string of abductions in Ubuluku, Ubulu‑Okiti, Issele‑Uku and neighbouring communities. Officers tracked the suspected members of the syndicate to a hideout in the forest, where the suspects opened fire on them. “The team responded professionally with superior firepower,” the command said. One suspect sustained serious gunshot wounds and…
The Guide of Online Media Editors and Publishers (GOMEP) has condemned the abduction of more than 40 pupils, students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, calling for the immediate and unconditional rescue of those still held captive. In a press statement signed by Comrade Tochukwu Eluwa, National Publicity Secretary, and issued on May 20, 2026, GOMEP frowned at the beheaded of the Mathematics teacher, describing the act as a “direct assault on education, humanity, and the collective conscience of the nation.” The group warned that the episode underscores growing insecurity and an alarming trend of attacks on schools…