In a notable recognition of his contributions to environmental protection and economic development in Nigeria, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has received an award and certificate of recognition from the Ijaw People’s Association of Great Britain and Ireland. The award was presented during the 76th Ijaw Day celebration held at the Kevin Banquet Suite in London. Tompolo, renowned for his pipeline surveillance operations aimed at curbing crude oil theft, has been pivotal in protecting the Niger Delta’s environment and creating employment opportunities for the people of the oil rich Niger Delta Region. The Ijaw People’s…
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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.
The Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor, has congratulated the new executive of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the state for their peaceful emergence. Hon Uviejitobor while reacting to the entire process that led to the formation of the new State Exco of the PDP, with Chief Solomon Arenyeka as Chairman, said he was thrilled to see PDP internal democracy in action. Uviejitobor, a former Lawmaker in the state who represented Udu Constituency for two terms of eight years in the State Assembly, described the development as a significant milestone and berth of a…
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has charged the newly elected executive of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in the state, to be committed to the ideals of the party.Rt Hon Guwor in a congratulatory message to the newly elected Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka and other members of the State Party Exco, said their emergence as the new leaders of the PDP is testament to their dedication, hard work and pedigree in party politics. The Speaker expressed confidence that Chief Arenyeka and his Executive, including the Deputy Chairman, Chief Moses Iduh and the three Senatorial…
…Lament Hardship, Hunger And Poverty In Nigeria …Call For Prayer And Action Towards Repentance And Spiritual Renewal By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria CBCN, has urged Nigeria President Bola Tinubu to reconsider its economic reform policies with a view to lifting the burden of hardship from the citizens and engender people-oriented and progressive development. The bishops also lamented the hardship, hunger and dehumanizing poverty facing the Nigeria citizens while those in power live an affluent lifestyle, with no visible effort at reducing the cost of governance. The bishops in a communiqué issued during their Second Plenary Meeting…
Succour has come the way of students of Delta state origin studying law in Nigeria seven Law Schools across the country. The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the year 2022/2023 Financial Assistance to enable them achieve their career dreams. Oborevwori’s approval is coming on the heels of the recent approval of year 2022/2023 bursary award to over 30,000 students of Delta State origin in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The Governor’s approval was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr Godfrey Enita and made available to newsmen, in Asaba,…
…Says Drug and Pornography Addiction Are Great Evil Against Families By Tony Agbugba The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins has commended men in the Archdiocese for their concerted efforts towards ridding the family of the evil of drug and pornography addiction which are bedeviling many homes daily. He made this commendation during his homily at the Thanksgiving Mass to commemorate the 11th convention of the Lagos Archdiocesan Catholic Men Organization of Nigeria, LACMON, held at the expansive playground of St Gregory’s College, Lagos. The convention is reputed as the largest single gathering of Catholic…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the Ubu bridge along sector C1 of the ongoing Ughelli-Asaba Road dualisation project at Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area would be ready in December, 2024. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during inspection of the project including the completed 9.1km Isheagu-Ewulu Road where he frowned at the poor delivery of the side drains. The Governor who undertook the inspection on a day the state was celebrating 33rd anniversary of it’s creation, said the inspection was part of activities to mark the anniversary. He said: “We thank God for the anniversary…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has denied an allegation that he has taken a loan of N40 billion. In a release on Tuesday August 27, 2024, reacting to the allegation, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, said: “The Delta State Government notes with serious concern some reports in some online media platforms alleging that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori borrowed the sum of N40 billion soon after assuming office” He noted that Governor Oborevwori has not at any point, since assuming office, taken any loan but “graciously guarantee a N40 billion loan facility for the Association of Local Government…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the state was growing steadily on all economic development indicators, hence emerging as a power house in the comity of states in Nigeria. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at a thanksgiving service to mark the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation at the Government House Chapel, Asaba. Oborevwori also said the journey had been eventful and fulfilling with the road filled with trials and triumphs, tests and testimonies. He said: “I am proud to say that in 33 years of existence, Delta State has evolved into a strong, vibrant,…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye As Deltans celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Delta State, immediate past chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Chief Godwin Adode, has said past and present governments have made significant impacts in terms of infrastructures, human and economic development in the state.Chief Adode, in his remarks on the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Delta State, noted that both past and present Governors in the state have made frantic efforts to attain and achieve the vision, dreams and goals of founding fathers. Adode, popularly known as ‘Coach Tete’, stated that the Delta state creation…