Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori says his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, is a true servant-leader working for the development and transformation of the state and deserves a second term in office. Governor Oborevwori stated this on Saturday at the inauguration of Etegwe Bridge and upgrade of Etegwe-Edepie – Tombia Roundabout and Agilobi Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He lauded Diri for his outstanding accomplishments in the state and urged Bayelsans to come enmasse and vote massively to elect him for a second term. He also called on Deltans residing in Bayelsa to give massive support to Governor Diri…
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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.
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Shippers Council, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Jime said, Koko Port is strategically located along Delta state shore as it is most suitable for the export of Agricultural and Mineral resources from the region to other parts of the world. Hon. Jime stated this in his key-note address on Thursday during a day’s enlightenment seminar organised by Nigeria Shippers Council with title: Export of Agricultural Produce Through The Koko Port: Issues and Prospects held at Jubilee Hotel, Enerhen Road, Warri, Delta State. According to him, Koko Port is one of the four(4) Ports in Delta…
A Lagos-based peer-to-peer, P2P, crypto trader, Lawrence Success Karinate has escaped jail after he pleaded guilty to engaging in a pig-butchering scam from which he realised $2000. He was arraigned before Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, October 6, 2023 and he was convicted of the crime the same day after he pleaded guilty. While announcing the conviction of the suspect in a statement, EFCC said Pig butchering scam is a type of fraud in which criminals lure victims into digital relationships to build trust before convincing them to invest in cryptocurrency…
48 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo Boys’ in Asaba, capital of Delta state, was on Friday, October 6, 2023 arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC following a tip off. The suspects are Chinonso Nnemeka, Chidenbere Ekwealor, Emeka Joseph, Emmanuel Onyeka Onyeukwu, Solomon Omojewe, Miracle Ogonnaya, Pius Innocent, Ebuka Odukwe Osita, Godspower Efe, Chinedu Odiaka, Ogbemudia Wisdom, Okocha Nduka, Victor Chukwuma, Ebuka Ohika and Bright Odinakachukwu. Others are: Benjamin Kennedy, Abariowei Preye, Odinakachukwu Favour, Ofere Oghale, Micheal Okonkwo, Ezeali Stanley Chinedu, Akaluai Tega, Chibueze Obiozie, Chukwuma Chidimma, Sambo Daibra, Sunday Victor, Favour Ogaga-Oghene,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, October 6, called on Nigerians to live a life of impact for the good of society. Oborevwori made the call in his remark at the funeral of late Ezinne Gold Egege at Amuke autonomous Community, Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State. The late Egege is mother to Mrs. Catherine Onyeme, wife of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori said that there was never a good time to die and charged Christians to live a life of great impact while they are…
As part of efforts to combat crimes and make Rivers State safe for both residents and investors, the State Police Command has flagged off ‘Operation Zero Crime’ in the state. According to a statement made available by tSP Grace Iringe-Koko, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command, the one-week programme, initiated by the Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, psc, LLB, Ph.D., is to ensure a safe and crime-free environment in the 23 local government areas of the state, as well as return confidence that ‘police is your friend’. On Monday, October 2, 2023, a roadshow awareness…
Foremost Niger Delta group, Federated Movement Of Urhobo Youth Leaders (FMUYL) has commended the Nigerian Senate for the confirmation of Barr. Chiedu Ebie as the board chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Senate has on Wednesday, October 5, confirmed nominees for appointment into the board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In a statement made available by the Coordinator of the group, Prince Sonny Jifas Ogbon, JP, the group said, Ebie’s merit has overruled sentiments as he is so qualified and understood the terrain more than any. They thanked the Senate for the timely confirmation, noting that…
In Lagos, Nigeria, the heart of Africa, where investment and immigration converge, lies the powerhouse known as Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s premier Investment Immigration firm. As the world marks the 2023 Customer Service Week under the theme ‘Team Service,’ Optiva isn’t just joining the celebration; they’re leading it. The company demonstrated its commitment to excellence and exceptional service to its customers with an innovative offering tagged: OptivaPlus – more than just a service, it’s a commitment. A commitment to not only recognize but also reward the unwavering trust and loyalty of Optiva’s esteemed clientele. This isn’t just about celebrating a week; it…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has stated that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is ready to strengthen its relationship and deepen defence cooperation with friendly allied countries. The CAS stated this recently while playing host to a gathering of the Defence Attachés of allied countries accredited to Nigeria. According to him, “The NAF stands ready to partner with friendly military forces on international defence and security, just as we are willing and ready to extend similar assistance to our allied partners in any identified area where our defence interests coincide”. He noted that the…
Television Continental (TVC) News on Thursday, October 5, interviewed Primeboy before he surrendered to the authorities. During the interview conducted in a car’s back seat, the embattled friend of the late afrobeat star, Mohbad refuted the police claim that he had refused to respond to their summons, describing it as false. He stated that after waiting for several days, expecting to hear from the police, he discovered that he was declared wanted by the police on Wednesday, even though they hadn’t contacted him at all, saying that the situation prompted him to surrender to the police. The TV correspondent stated:…