The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, acting on credible intelligence from community members in Oju-emi, near Ola Mummy Junction, Aboru, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Authority, has successfully thwarted an attempt by suspected vandals to compromise NNPC pipelines in the aforementioned area. The daring act of these unscrupulous individuals was intercepted at precisely 05:30hrs in the mentioned location by the gallant and tactical operation carried out by the anti-vandal unit of the command, led by Assistant Commandant of Corps, Abdullahi Jubril Musa. Commandant of Corps Usman Ishaq Alfadarai, the State Commandant of NSCDC, Lagos State…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka. 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 experience in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
The Niger Delta region, often referred to as the nation’s oil hub, has long been a focal point for both the challenges and opportunities in Nigeria. The Niger Delta Ministry, under the guidance of its dedicated and forward-thinking minister,Hon Abubakar Momoh is embarking on a journey to address the unique issues facing this region and unlock its potential for development. The Role of the Niger Delta Ministry in Regional Development: Addressing Challenges and Seizing Opportunities The Niger Delta Ministry, led by its dedicated minister, is embracing a multi-faceted approach to regional development. With a firm commitment to addressing the region’s…
The rift of whose candidate will emerged as the college registrar is presently tearing apart the Delta State College of Education, Mosogor, as both the Provost, Governing Council Chairman and Higher Education Commissioner for the state fights dirty. There was pandemonium on Friday, October 3, after the Chairman, Governing Council of the institution, Chief Lovette Idisi’s office was sealed by the Provost of the College, Dr. Isreal Imide. However, Chief Hon Idisi Lovette while addressing journalists at the school premises Mosogar, accused the Hon. Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Johnbull Tonukari for faulting the process of selecting the college registrar.…
By Augustus Onwumere Catholic Bishop of Warri Diocese, Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, has urged Christians especially, members of Ladies of St. Mulumba to impact the Church and society positively using their offices and positions. Bishop Ewherido gave the charges at the Mother of Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun, Delta state, on Friday, November 3, 2023, during the opening/ thanksgiving Mass of the 45th Annual National Convention of the Ladies of Saint Mulumba hosted by the Benin City Metropolitan Council in Warri. Bishop Ewherido, while thanking the women for their coordination, commitment and dedication, affirmed the noticeable forcefulness of women, both…
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, Delta South Senatorial District, has dedicated his victory at the appeal court to God Almighty, promising to contribute his quota to the realisation of the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu administration. Senator Joel-Onowakpo, who broke silence days after the delivery of the appeal court judgment that finally sink the Senatorial ambition of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Michael Diden, in a statement signed by him, said his victory was for democracy, Nigerians and the people of his constituency in particular. He said that the victory has emboldened him to further consolidate…
Former NFF President, Amaju Pinnick and his company, Brownhill Investment Company Limited, have petitioned the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, accusing Davido and his Logistics Manager, Isreal Afeare, of stealing and defamation respectively. In a petition filed by their counsel, Osaruyi Ayela-Uwangue, Pinnick and his company urged the police to investigate alleged criminal action of Davido with a view to prosecuting him. The petitioner said that it discovered that Davido despite collecting payment of the sum of $94,500, and compelling the organisers of ‘Warri Again Concert’ to incur additional expenses of $18,000 for a private jet to take him to…
Comrade Joe Ajaero, President Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is presently battling with his right eye at the Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTHO) in Owerri, after an alleged police brutality on Wednesday, November 1 during workers protest. Ajaero was brutalised and taken away by the police at the NLC state office in New Owerri, where he was protesting against the Imo State government’s treatment of workers. A video clip showed Ajaero in a car with two men on his way to FUTHO Owerri yesterday afternoon. He was wearing his union shirt and said he had no phone with him, but hoped…
Perturbed by the infrastructural deficit in the Ijaw-populated riverine area of the Niger Delta, the Catholic Diocese of Bomadi has embarked on the building of an ultra-modern hospital, School of Nursing and a Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, examinations centre in Bomadi, headquarters of Bomadi local government area of Delta State. Unveiling the ongoing projects at Olomu-bou, Bomadi, yesterday, the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Bomadi, Most Rev. Hyacinth Egbebo, said the church had taken cognizance of the dearth of infrastructural facilities in the oil-rich riverine area, hence, the decision to embark on the projects. Egbebo said: “The Catholic Church…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on Thursday, commended the Nigerian Airforce for its contributions to the war against insurgency and terrorism in the country. Governor Oborevwori gave the commendation when the Air Officer Commanding AOC, Special Operations Command, Nigerian Airforce, Air Vice Marshal Eko Effiom led a delegation of Air Officers to visit him at Government House, Asaba. He particularly commended the AOC for the numerous accolades garnered over the years and for being instrumental to the successes achieved towards the war against insurgency in the North East. He stated that through the M.O.R.E Agenda, his administration remained committed…
Disturbed by the barbaric and inhuman treatment melted on the NLC President, Ajaero Joe during a rally at Owerri, the Imo State Capital on Wednesday, November 1, renowned human rights activists, Femi Falana, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in a statement, to investigate and prosecute the officers who allegedly witnessed the assault on the NLC President. It was gathered earlier that there was outrage on Wednesday after Ajaero was attacked, brutalized and whisked away from the NLC’s rally in Owerri, Imo State. Ajaero was subsequently hospitalized due to the beaten received during the event.…