Newly appointed Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Mr Nkem Nwaeke has solicited support of colleagues in the pen profession, for more visibility for the State Legislature. Mr Nwaeke who spoke when he visited the DBS Warri Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, expressed gratitude to Members for their support over the years, first as the Station’s Government House Correspondent and later as the State Assembly Correspondent until his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. Addressing Members of the Union at the Edjeba-Warri office of…
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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 in news 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 Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Education, has temporarily halted the assessment and accreditation of degree certificates from Benin and Togo Republics, awaiting the results of an ongoing investigation. This suspension, effective from January 2, 2024, is linked to undercover investigation published by Daily Nigerian Newspaper titled “UNDERCOVER: How DAILY NIGERIAN reporter obtained a Cotonou university degree in 6 weeks and participated in the NYSC scheme.” The Ministry announced that the investigation will engage the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, the relevant education ministries in Benin and Togo, as well as the Department of State Security…
A group, under the auspices of Ohaneze Think-Tank, has lambasted the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, for allegedly not allowing the private security outfits contracted by the Federal Government to do their jobs. The group in an open letter to the CNS signed by Dr. Azubuike Ajuluchukwu and Dr. Cletus Akunyili, Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator respectively and made available to journalists, told the CNS to allow the three private surveillance contractors to function in the nation’s waterways. They said that they were initially hopeful when President Bola Tinubu appointed Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla as the Chief of Naval…
The wife of Delta Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, and the founder of You Matter Charity Foundation, Monday, visited the Asaba Specialist Hospital, Asaba to welcome the first baby of the year born in the state. Deaconess Oborevwori congratulated the baby, Master Destiny Onuoha, who was born at 12:05 am to Mr and Mrs Martins Onuoha. She proclaimed the promises of 1 Kings 5:4 over baby Destiny, emphasizing that he would be a shining blessing to his family. The governor’s wife, accompanied by the You Matter Charity Foundation team, visited the maternity complex, neonatal unit, and the labour and…
The 2024 New Year celebration and the joy it heralded has been abruptly cut short for the family of Mr. Martins of Agbere town, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, following the tragic death of Mrs. Martins who collapsed and died before getting to the hospital. Mrs. Martins, who is said to be in her early 60’s, attended the Church service for the cross over night but unfortunately, immediately after shouting ‘Happy New Year’ out of excitement and happiness, collapsed. “She danced, sang and also participated in the prayers actively. And as soon as…
Sends New Year Greetings To Deltans, Nigerians By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has encouraged Nigerians of goodwill to join forces at building a prosperous nation. Rt Hon Guwor who is the National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of States Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, said Nigeria as a country has all it takes to be a great nation. The Speaker in his New Year message to Nigerians, especially the people of Delta State, stated that even the global community expects more from Nigeria in terms of unity of…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved provision of take off site for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the State. The State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh announced the Governor’s approval to journalists in Asaba on Friday. According to the Commissioner, the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences take-off site is the place previously used by the School of Marine Technology, Kwale. The Governor has approved 15 hectares of land, including all facilities and infrastructure previously used by the Delta…
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has revealed that the Federal Government is set to commission Mabeli Rice soon. The Minister disclosed this during the inspection of the Rice Mill facility in Suleja, Niger State on Thursday, where he said the facility has the capacity to produce 200 metric tons per day. He pointed out that the essence is to enhance processing, food quality and nutrition which was very key to the present administration. Sen. Kyari commended the Managing Director MV. Agro Engineers Nig. Ltd, Managing Director Bank of Agriculture and the Ministry for the initiative, noting…
…Caught Police Officers Extorting Motorists Along Lagos-Ibadan Road The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer PPRO, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi has expressed bitterness over the continuous extortion of the public on the roads daily by officers of the Nigeria Police Force even as he caught some officers along the Lagos-Ibadan road extorting motorists with impunity. The spokesperson recounted an incident where he personally encountered police officers engaging in extortion from motorists along the Lagos-Ibadan Road. He shared this information on his X account as a response to a tweet discussing the Force’s initiatives to eliminate corruption within…
By Isaac Uzaan The Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has called on members of the National Assembly from Benue State to join hands with him and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume to drag development to Benue State. Governor Alia also called on all members of the Benue State House of Assembly to collaborate with him and the SGF to take Benue State to greater heights. He made the call Wednesday, December 27, 2023 while delivering a goodwill message at the 70th birthday celebration of Sen.…