…Congratulates Delta NUJ Chairman, Oyowe, Pledges Support To Union Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Journalists in the state to key I not his administration M.O.R.E agenda in order to better lives of citizens and to as well develop the state. Oborevwori stated this in a congratulatory messages he delivered to the newly elected Delta State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by Comrade Churchill Oyowe. Oborevwori, whose congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, also congratulated Felix Ekwu,; Vice Chairman;…
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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.
Remains of one Steve Oghoro who was abducted at Inene community in Ughelli North Local Area few days ago have been recovered by a combine team of local security agents from Iwhre-Nene and Afiesere communities. A victim who has been held hostage at the den of the kidnappers was also rescued as the corpse of the deceased was dumped at a bush part road in Afiesere community. Though it could not be ascertained why Steve was killed as at the time of this report, but a local security source who confirmed the incident disclosed that the victim was stabbed and…
Delta State Government and German construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Wednesday, signed N78billion contracts for the construction of flyovers, cloverleaf and road expansion projects in Effurun and Warri metropolis of the state. The contracts include road expansion of a section of DSC/NPA Expressway, including a Cloverleaf Interchange at the existing Effurun flyover, alongside two pedestrian bridges, Flyover bridges at Enerhen junction to Marine Gate, DSC roundabout and PTI junction. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, and the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, signed on behalf of the State Government,…
*** Orders Closure of its Training Centers. Justice Joe Egwu of the Delta State High Court sitting at Orerokpe, in suit number HOR/9/2023, on Wednesday , October 18, 2023, issued an Order of interlocutory injunction restraining Opeans Nigeria Limited from continuing to conduct the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET), other similar trainings, and issuing such certificates. The court also ordered the closure of the training centers owned or operated by the company. The defendants in the suit include Opeans Nigeria Limited, American Petroleum Institute (API), Veriforce Limited Liability Company, and the Attorney-General of Delta State.…
Special Adviser on Special Duty and Strategy to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State,Doyin Odebowale, Ph.D has said his principal is working from Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital due to accommodation challenges faced by the Ondo State capital. Akeredolu has been absent from the state since his return from a medical vacation abroad since September 7. While the Ondo leader is working from Ibadan, the move has caused ripples within the state as opposition party youths of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday issued an ultimatum to the governor to return back to Akure the Info state capital. However, speaking…
…Calls On Old Students Of Primary Schools To Offer Supports To Their Alma Mater, Indigent Students A philanthropists, businessman and politician, Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon, JP, and his wife, Princess Victoria Ogbon has called on old students of primary schools in Nigeria to look back and support both their alma mater and the indigents pupils in such schools by providing them with teaching, learning materials and as well as conducive environment as the primary school is the foundation of all academic achievements. The philanthropists gave this charge when he donated educational learning and teaching materials to primary schools pupils in…
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Olorogun John Oguma, Chairman, Obakpor Engineering Company Limited, has been described as one of the most reliable and valued indigenous construction contractor in Delta state following his laudable achievements in quality roads and bridges construction across Delta State. Speaking recently, the Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Hon. Barr. Reuben Izeze, expressed his appreciation to Obakpor Engineering following the exceptional and quality project delivering role performed in several roads and bridges construction within the state. Izeze gave the commendation during a recent inspection…
The Federated Movement Of Urhobo Youth Leaders led by Prince Jifas Sony Ofbon, JP, has commended President Bola Tinubu for renewing the pipeline protection contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Limited for another three years. Tantita Security company is owned by Chief Government Ekpemepulo, aka Tompolo. In a statement by the Coordinator, Prince Jifas Sony Ogbon, JP, the Federated Movement Of Urhobo Youth Leaders noted that the renewal of the pipeline protection contract, shows that President Tinubu displayed uncommon leadership in the pursuit of the collective good of Nigeria and the Niger Delta people. Prince Jifas also stated…
The Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the March 18, 2023, State House of Assembly election, Udu Constituency, Chief Jite Brown, has urged his teeming supporters to remain calm and focused despite the judgment of the Appeal Court in Abuja that favoured the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate. Making the appeal in a statement made available to newsmen in Udu on Monday, Chief Brown noted that since power comes from God, he has decided not to question the decision of the judges but to give thanks in every situation, no matter how unpleasant it may appear.…
Justice Joe Egwu of the Delta State High Court in Orerokpe has dismissed a motion filed by Opeans Nigeria Limited to join the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to an ongoing lawsuit. The lawsuit involves Opeans Nigeria Limited, the American Petroleum Institute (API), Veriforce Limited Liability Company, and the Attorney-General of Delta State. Opeans Nigeria Limited had sought to include NUPRC as a defendant in the case, arguing that their involvement was necessary. However, Opeans’ application was challenged based on Sections 307 and 308 of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, which state that NUPRC cannot be sued or…