It was an atmosphere of mourning with torrents of tears flowing freely when the remains of the three siblings killed by a yet to be identified persons and their bodies stuffed inside a deep freezer in Nnewichi, in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State last month were laid to rest. The three siblings were laid to rest at their Uga community, Aguata Local Government Area of the state on Saturday, March 8, 2025, with emotions running high as attendees adorned in black wept uncontrollably and struggled to come to terms with the tragedy. The funeral mass for the…
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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.
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested one Uwadiae Airebiuwa (m) 27, with a fresh human head. It was gathered that the suspect was arrested by the police on March 7, 2025, at Igbinudu Street, Evbuotubu Quarters, Oredo local government of the state. In a statement, the Edo state command Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, said the suspect was arrested by operatives of the Evbuotubu police division in collaboration with the local vigilante. “While on patrol of the area, the police intercepted and arrested one Uwadiae Airebiuwa, 27, of Igbinudu Street, Evbuotubu Quarters, in possession of a fresh…
Oporoza, the ancestral headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South West local government area of Delta State, was a beehive of activities at the weekend as the remains of Mrs Pinapina Otuaro, (Nee Omula), the mother of the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro was buried. Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly (a son of the soil), was visibly moved by the outpouring of support and solidarity, as the community gathered to celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman whom many fondly call ‘Nene’. Mrs Otuaro, a mother of four who died at age…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State is set to welcome the triumphant entry of Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, popularly known as the “People’s General,” into the party today, Sunday, March 9, 2025. The grand event will take place at Ughelli Kingdom Hall, Ughelli North Local Government Area. In a press statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Valentine Onojegbo, the Delta APC has called on party leaders, members, and the general public to turn out en masse for the official homecoming of Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru. Onojegbo also urged the public to disregard circulating radio jingles and…
Two teachers of Ibru College in Agbarha-Otor Community, of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, only identify as Mr. Agofure R. and Mr. Etuh G., have been punished to clean the staff toilets for one month. The punishment came after they were found guilty of fighting within the school premises in a video that went viral were one of the the teacher was seen attempting to kill his colleague for an unknown reasons. Meanwhile, an unconfirmed report revealed that the teachers have been suspended by the state government, and that both teachers have been recommended for transfer to…
After 11 years of divorce, a customary Court holden at Rumuogba in Rivers State, has stripped Mrs Kate Ngbor from continuing bearing her former husband’s name with immediate effect. The claimant, Chief Sam Ngbor has in suit no: OCC/9/2021, sought the court order to restrain his former wife, Mrs Kate Mgbor from continuing bearing his name. The court, after the submissions from E. O Erhirhi Esq, counsel of the claimant and R.U Egwenre Esq, counsel for the defendant granted the orders. The court ordered that the defendant has no right, except on the express permission of the claimant, to continue…
…Calls for Cohesion in Delta APC Ahead of 2027 Elections The Prime Minister of Warri Kingdom and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Ayiri Emami, has praised former Deputy Senate President, Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege, for his unwavering commitment to the APC. Speaking during an APC interactive stakeholders’ meeting in Delta South Senatorial District with Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR (KSJI), at Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South Local Government Area, Emami noted that if there is anyone truly representing the APC, it is Senator Omo-Agege, describing him as a leader who stands out within the party in Delta. Emami…
…As Oborevwori Inspects Construction Works In Effurun, Warri Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration had ordered for the procurement of eight dialysis machines and CT-Scans for hospitals in the state. He said Warri Central Hospital would get three Dialysis Machines, Asaba Specialist Hospital, three, and Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, two. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed this after inspecting various projects in Warri and Uvwie Local Government Areas, said the machines would arrive by end of March. “We have ordered eight dialysis machines, three for Warri Central Hospital, three for Asaba Specialist Hospital, and two…
The former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, saying they are yielding the desired results. Speaking during his interactive leaders and stakeholders’ meetings in Warri South-West, Isoko South, and Isoko North local government areas, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Delta APC governorship candidate in the 2023 election, commended President Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to transforming the Nigerian economy. He praised President Tinubu’s courageous economic reforms, which are poised to lead Nigeria out of its current challenges. According to Omo-Agege, the initial difficulties experienced during the policy implementation phase are now giving…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the state had become the hub of tertiary education in Nigeria with four public universities and other higher institutions of learning owned and funded by the state government. Speaking during the inspection of projects at the Southern Delta University, Ozoro and Orerokpe campuses, Governor Oborevwori commended the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Jacob Oboreh, for investing the university’s internally -generated revenue (IGR) into the building of more projects in the university. According to him, “Delta State is the hub of education in Nigeria; we are the only state that has four…