Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, Tuesday, clarified that the Umejei Road project in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state was for expansion and not dualisation. Comrade Izeze who was speaking in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting the 4km road project, said the clarification had become necessary in view of the erroneous impression people had about the project. He urged Deltans not to misrepresent the state government on any issue as government, according to him, is an institution with its spokespersons and its media aides, adding that government will…
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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.
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye It was a startling and appalling situation at the Enekorogha Grammar School in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State, seeing students sitting on the bare floor to take classes and as well write their examinations while teachers has no offices nor chairs and tables. However, despite facing this challenging conditions of lacks of basic educational resources such as desks and chairs, dilapidated classrooms forcing students to write exams and learn while sitting on the bare floor, the students are still eager to learn. Founded in the early 1980’s, the school had a very little or no government impact…
Nine months after the Supreme Court granted full autonomy to the 774 local governments across the country, investigations have revealed that State governors have warned council chairmen against opening an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the direct payment of their allocations from the Federation Account as directed by the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This recent setback is gradually bringing in despair to the the workers and development of the 774 local governments which the Supreme Court granted full autonomy. The Supreme Court granted full autonomy to the 774 local governments across the country to pave way…
…Calls On Sons, Daughters To Attend The Okpavuerhe Community in Olomu Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, has fixed April 23, 2025, for elections of new executive to pilot the affairs of the community. In a statement signed and made available by the Electoral Committee Chairman, Mr. Lucky Omokeni, disclosed that the election will hold at Adaka Primary School, Okpavuerhe at 9:00am. The statement appeal to all sons and daughters of Okpavuerhe community both at home and in diaspora to attend. The statement also enjoined all to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner in order to have…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has disclosed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s constant drive for rigorous inspections was to ensure transparency, quality, and timely delivery of projects. The Commissioner stated this on Tuesday, during the inspection of various projects in Aniocha North, Ika South and Ika North-East Local Government Areas of the state. Aniagwu, who was in company of the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ejiro Jamani, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and top officials of the ministry, inspected the ongoing construction of Issele-Azagba-Otulu Road, Aziken Avenue, DDPA Low…
Worried by security concerns across the nation, the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency (Amendment) bill, Tuesday, sailed through second reading at the floor of the Delta State House of Assembly. The Member Representing Aniocha South Constituency in the House, Hon (Dr) Isaac Anwuzia, who is the Chairman, Assembly Committee on Peace and Security, is the lead sponsor of the bill, which seeks to give required legal backing to the activities and operations of local vigilantes in the State and thus; improve on their efficiency. Leading debates on its merits, at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi…
….Makes Press Statement After Communal Clash Between Ewu-Urhobo Community and Edjekota Community of Ogor Kingdom The traditional ruler of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, HRM, Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe I, Movie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, has advised that no blood of the Urhobo nation or any Delta State citizen should be shed over land disputes. This came in reaction to the clashes that erupted between Ewu-Urhobo community of Ewu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area and Edjekota community of Ogor Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area where two lives was lost and several others injured. The monarch who regretted the unfortunate incident,…
… As Oborevwori Sets To Deliver Graduate teachers in Delta State’s primary schools may soon witness a long-awaited upgrade to their salary grade level, as the state government, led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, moves to resolve their prolonged stagnation. For years, despite their qualifications and experience, these teachers have remained stuck at grade level 14, a situation that has fuelled frustration, especially as neighbouring states have approved progression to grade level 17. Sources reveal that the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the new Head of Service, Dr. Mininim Oseji has completed all necessary processes for the…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the payment of gratuities owed to pensioners since 2012, a move many say will address the long-standing plight of retired civil servants in the State. The State Government has, therefore, commenced the disbursement of N1 billion as the first batch of payments, fulfilling a commitment to clear the backlog inherited from previous administrations. Governor Okpebholo emphasized his administration’s resolve to prioritize the welfare of retired civil servants who have dedicated their years of service to the State. “For over a decade, many of our retirees have suffered due to the non-payment of…
…As Edjekota and Ewu Clashes Over land Ownership There is serious crisis today erupted between Edjekota community in Ughelli North Local Government Area and Ewu-Urhobo community in Ughelli South Local Government Area over land disputes with two lives already loss. A reliable source who reside into Edjekota community but do not want his name in print , disclosed that there has been a lingering land dispute between a particular family in Edjekota community and Ewu-Urhobo community over a particular land behind the St. Pius Catholic Hospital, along Ewu community road. The source stated that as the dispute persist,…