Foremost Senior advocate of Nigeria, JS Okutepa, SAN has reacted to the judgment of the Federal High Court dimissing the suit filed by Seventeen Kogi Senior advocates of Nigeria to protest unfair, unequal and unjust appointment of judicial officers in the state. The Court had while delivering its Judgment dismissed the suit citing failure to establish locus standi. Reacting in a statement on Friday, Okutepa said “Not too long ago, seventeen senior advocates of Nigeria, SANs, of Kogi State extraction wrote and protested to NJC and the Hon Chief Judge of Kogi State about the appointments of additional judges for…
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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 of 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.
A suspected yahoo boy has been arrested by the Edo state police for allegedly killing his girlfriend in her third trimester. Instablog9ja reports that “A suspected yahoo boy, identified simply as Precious, has been arrested by police operatives in Benin City, Edo State in connection with the alleged murder of his 7 months pregnant girlfriend.” It was gathered that the deceased, Victory Izorobor, went missing last week after she visited the suspect to cook for him. According to a source who spoke with Instablog9ja, “The guy invited her over to cook for him. He lives in Sapele road, here in…
It has been most unfortunate to observe that certain persons under the inebriated influence of their so called political offices in this current administration of Elder Sheriff Oborevwori the Executive Governor of Delta State would choose to launch into internet tirades all in the name of calling out Chief James Ibori over his recent remarks concerning the upliftment of our Dear Sate from the current political and administrative quagmire which is currently being witnessed especially with the looming security issues. I am not holding brief for Chief James Ibori but quite frankly I must say it is time we…
***As Military Destroys Okuama Satellite Camp Residents displaced by the military destruction and occupation of Okuama, the Ughelli South Local Government Area community in Delta state following March 14 killing of 17 soldiers have received some welfare charity from United States (US) based Nigerian, Micheal Egi. The gesture by Egi, staunch member of the Urhobo Historical Society (UHS) comes as the Nigerian Army released detained Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, HRM Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe 1 whose domain encompasses Okuama. Leaders of Okuama who received the charity package on behalf of the community’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) roaming creeks in…
The State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, in Delta State, has warned Teachers not to resist transfers as such act could lead to dismissal from service. Executive Chairman of the Board, Hon (Chief) Samuel Mariere gave the warning while addressing education stakeholders in Udu and Ughelli South local government areas, in continuation of visits to 25 local government areas in the state. Hon Mariere stated that Teachers resisting postings or transfers was retrogressive, stressing that the board would not allow any individual or group to truncate government’s efforts to reposition public primary education system in the state. Mariere, a…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye A Catholic priest of the Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku, Rev. Fr. Peter Obi, has charged Catholic journalists to always stand for the truth and what is right in the cause of carrying out their duties. Fr. Obi who is tye director of the Emmaus School of Evangelization, gave the charge during a mass he officiated when Catholic media practitioners converged at the Pastoral Center of the Issele-Uku for their annual National Convention. He noted that though the world hates the truth and what is right, but Catholic journalists should not allow those who benefit from what…
The rich culture of the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State was on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 showcased to the whole world when the monarch of the Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, showcased the rich culture of the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom during the celebrated Amaseikumor Festival on April 17, 2024. The festival served as a platform to exhibit the traditional heritage, customs, and values of the community to a global audience. The Amaseikumor Festival, hosted by the monarch and the prominent chief,…
Chairman, Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Hon. Charles Chukwuemeke Emetulu has restated the commitment of the 8th Delta Assembly at ensuring that the state’s education sector meets the yearnings and aspirations of Deltans. Hon. Emetulu stated this at the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South and Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, Oshimili South, in continuation of his Committee’s oversight visits to Educational Institutions in Delta State. Accompanied by the Vice Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Benson Obire and other members including Hon. Ferguson Onwo, Emmanuel Sinebe, Matthew Omonade, Bridget Anyafulu, Chukwudi Dafe and Marylyn Okowa-Daramola, the…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has felicitated with the immediate past Deputy Governor of the State, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro Esq, on his 56th birthday anniversary. Rt Hon Guwor described Deacon Otuaro as a unique leader with so much wisdom and humility, stressing that his impactful life style will remain evergreen, and will always be appreciated. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke acknowledged the immense contribution of the celebrant to the development of Delta State, particularly during his eight years stint as Deputy…
The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, on Monday night honoured the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC with an award for being a worthy partner in the security architecture of the country. The award was received on behalf of the NDDC by the Managing Director of the Commission, Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, at an event held at the prestigious Congress Hall of Trancorp Hilton Hotels, Abuja. The NDDC was the only corporate body that received such award at the ceremony attended by Nigerian’s Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of the Senate, Senator…