By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, today, voted at Okerenkoko Ward, Unit 17, for the Chairmanship and Councilorship candidates of his choice in the July 13, 2024 Local Government Council elections in the state. The Speaker who was accredited for the civic exercise, alongside some of his aides and relatives who share same voting unit, casted his votes at exactly 11:20am. The exercise was hitch free as electorates maintained decorum and were orderly while they waited for their turns to cast their votes. It was gathered that officials of the Delta State…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a registered Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focus more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration 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.
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, the Distinguished Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, has strongly condemned the Delta State Independence Electoral Commission (DSIEC) for failing to release sensitive electoral materials, including result sheets and ballot papers, for the local government council elections. Speaking in Emede, Isoko South, Delta State, Senator Joel-Onowakpo accused DSIEC of colluding with the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to deny citizens their fundamental right to vote, effectively rendering the election invalid. The Senator alleged that the PDP, aware of the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) readiness to take over local government affairs, conspired with DSIEC to manipulate the electoral…
By Lucy Ezeliora Members of progressive Youths of Aniocha South Local Government Area, has shown support for the PDP Chairmanship candidate for Aniocha South Local Government Council, Jude Chukwunwike for the July 13, Local Government Council election in Delta State. The Founder of the group, Amb. Mayor Chinedu Enujeko poured encomium on Chukwunwike for his selfless service and commitment to anything that concerns Aniocha South LGA and Delta State at large. According to Amb. Mayor “We are blessed with a leader who embodies the true spirit of servant leadership. Chairman Jude Chukwunwike leads from the front, with empathy, humility, and…
…Says Delta Is PDP, Have Spoken With One Voice …Commend DSIEC, Electorates For Peaceful Elections By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Notable Chieftains of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Delta State, including Olorogun Senator Emmanuel Edesiri Aguariavwodo and Olorogun Barr. Fred Majemite, have affirmed the acceptability of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Delta State, as the only party that can deliver the true dividends of democracy to the peoples.Aguariavwodo in a chat with Journalists monitoring elections thanked the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for ensuring that the process is free and fair and for allowing a level play ground for…
Ex-President Jonathan, Akpabio, Other Political Bigwigs Attend The ongoing Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has witnessed the absence of sitting governors from the South-South region, despite the presence of key stakeholders including former President Goodluck Jonathan and some former governors. It was gathered that while Jonathan, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and some stakeholders from other zones, including Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, were present, only Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri was physically present among the South-South governors. Other governors from the region sent their deputies to the summit. The summit aims to discuss “Renewed Hope for…
Member representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has pledged his support for initiatives that would see to the development of sports in the Constituency. The House of Representatives member gave the commitment on Friday at Peccan Hotel, Emevor, when he chaired the finals of the Maiden Isoko North Table Tennis Tournament facilitated by Mr Palmer Ogheneyole Nathaniel. The Isoko Federal lawmaker commended the organizer of the Table Tennis Competition in Isoko North Local Government Area, Mr Palmer for the laudable initiative. He said, “As your Federal representative, i will continue to identify and support…
…Compel All DPO’s To Escort Materials To All Destinations Delta State Commissioner Of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi on Friday, July 12, 2024, led the DCP Operations, the Squadron Commander 31PMF, and DPOs across the Twenty-Five LGAs of Delta State to the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN office, Asaba, for the inspection of Local Government election materials and safe escorts of both sensitive and non-sensitive materials to the various Local Governments Areas. The CP had issued a firm directive that the DPO’s must personally lead all materials safely to the various destinations and assured all residents, and electorates that the Command…
…His Father Was A Customary Tenant- Richard Ovwreghederohwo …He Is A Trouble Maker, If He Cannot Change His Attitude, He Should Live Afiesere Community-Dominic Denedo, Eldest Man …Passes Confidence Vote Of On Richard Ovwreghederohwo Aduvie Afiesere Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, have declared at a press briefing that one Hon. Julius Efeni Akpovoka, is a customary tenant who wants to intimidates and cause chaos in their peaceful community, warning that if he cannot stay peacefully with the people, he should quietly exit the community. Addressing Journalists in an elaborate community meeting at Afiesere community town hall…
In a bid to ensure that there is effective coordination and seamless discharge of the responsibilities before them, the Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, is to hold strategic leadership retreat for his legislative aides.
…Vehicular Movement Restricted Across Twenty Five LGAs By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Ahead of the forthcoming local government elections slated to hold on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Delta State, the Commissioner of Police in the State CP, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered massive deployment of operatives across the state to ensure hitch free elections. The Command in synergy with other sister agencies has deployed massively across the State, all polling units, RACs, collation centres, and DSIEC offices to ensure a hitch free and to also protect the electorates, and DSIEC officials. Accordingly, Marine Police have equally been deployed to the riverine areas…