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It was a gathering of who is who in Uduere Community of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, on Saturday, November 2, 2024, when the community organized a warm reception party for their son Olorogun Jaro Egbo Ksc, over his emergence as the Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government. The event which attracts notable sons and daughters of Uduere Community and Ughelli Kingdom in general, had the immediate past Secretary to the Delta State Government SSG, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas, as the Chairman of the occasion amongst other notable personalities including the Ughelli North PDP chairman,…

Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, Saturday, joined other well meaning Deltans to mourn the demise of a former Deputy Governor in the state, Prof Amos Agbe Utuama. Rt Hon Guwor said the passing of Prof Utuama leaves a void in his heart and many others, particularly the leadership of Delta State and the People’s Democratic Party, PDP family in the state. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, condoled with the Member Representing Ughelli South in the State Legislature, Hon Festus Utuama, the immediate family…

Breaking: Former Delta Deputy Governor, Amos Utuama Dies At 78

By Sunny Awhefeada The vulgar title of this piece owes its shocking essence to the vulgarity of a lawbreaker who masquerades as a lawmaker. I have resolved not to mention his name throughout this intervention in order not to dignify him and reduce this column to the base degree of his character. The lawmaker who is a member of the Federal House of Representatives is also a fake senator as he thumped his chest and told his victim “I am a senator”.  That wasn’t a slip of tongue, but an attempt to intimidate the poor. In a video that has…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Delta State House of Assembly is poised to ensuring that the State Budget for the 2025 fiscal year is result oriented, realistic and implementable in line with the developmental goals of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s led administration. The Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, who gave the assurance in his remarks at the opening session of a four day retreat for the review of the Delta State Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP, 2025 -2027, said the House is desirous more than ever before to consider and pass an effective and efficient budget that is responsive to State issues,…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has expressed appreciation to the Board, Management and Staff of the Pointer Newspaper for the “Certificate of Excellence in Public Service” award bestowed on him as part of activities to mark the 30th anniversary of the state owned media outfit.   Rt Hon Guwor who was present at the grand ceremony put together by the Management of the Newspaper to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the News tabloid, described the Award as a tremendous honour to him, his  Constituents and the State Legislature.   The Speaker…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Chairman, Civil Service Commission,(CSC), Chief Roseline Amioku, on her 70th birth anniversary celebration today. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, extolled the renowned educationist and astute politician for the dedication and loyalty which she had continued to exemplify in her commitment to the unity, growth and development of the state. He joined family, friends and associates in celebrating the remarkable life of service of Mrs Amioku. The governor remarked that Amioku had remained a dependable patriot, administrator and an accomplished…

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with Chief (Mrs) Roselyn Amioku on her 70th birthday anniversary. Mrs Amioku is the Chairman, Delta State Civil Service Commission and wife of late Chief Tom Amioku, who was a gentleman, an astute politician in Delta State and one time Vice Chairman, People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Delta Central. Rt Hon Guwor rejoiced with Mrs Amioku who he described as “a dear esteemed Woman Leader, devoted Christian and loving mother” as she joins…

A male victim whose identity is yet to be ascertained is currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital after sustaining a severe injury during a clash between two rival cult groups, in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. It was learned that the victim was injured at Oteri community in a clash alleging a brow between Eiye and Maphite confraternity groups. Though the report was sketchy, sources alleged that the clash was as a result of one of the rivals having an affair with a female companion. It would be recalled that few weeks ago two brothers, from…

By Oghenekaro Awodeha On Thursday 24th, 2024, The Senate approved a 15 percent deduction from member states’ statutory allocations to fund newly established regional development commissions. The Senate’s decision to fund these newly created regional development commissions by mandating a 15 percent deduction from state allocations represents a serious violation of state autonomy. While the federal government has taken steps toward decentralization by supporting local government financial autonomy, its move to force states to fund federal commissions undermines its stated commitment to empowering lower levels of government. This double standard in federal governance threatens to erode trust and stability…