By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye In tts firm commitment in making public schools more active and functional in the state, the State Universal Basic Education Board SUBEB, Delta State, has warned and maintained that days were teachers earned salaries without work was over. Chairman SUBEB, Delta State, Hon Samuel Mariere stated this during a meeting with Education stakeholders in Warri South and Warri South West local government areas, in continuation with it ongoing discussions towards uplifting standards in public primary schools in the state. Mariere, a former member of the Delta State House of Assembly and one time Commissioner for Water Resources…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka. 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 experience in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye A former Students’ Union Government SUG, President of the defunct Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Comrade Abel Edigbe, has been elected and inaugurated as President of the Isoko National Youth Congress (INYC) Worldwide. The new executive was inaugurated, weekend, by Grand Patron of INYC and Commissioner Representing Isoko Ethnic Nationality on the Board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief Victor Egbo at the Stop n Chop Event Centre, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. Egbo in his remarks, charged the youths to shun violence, cultism and other social vices and partner…
…Optimistic Of PDP’s Victory In LG Polls By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the state government had no issue with Supreme Court’s judgement on Local Government Autonomy. He also affirmed faith in the transparency of the Local Government polls in the state, saying their transparency reflected his personal faith in democracy and due process. Oborevwori said that the State Government had over the years supported financial autonomy for legislature and the judiciary. Speaking to journalists shortly after voting at Unit 33, Osubi Ward 6 in Okpe Local Government Area of the state,…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye DESPITE the heavy downpour and slight delay of electoral voting materials in Ughelli North, voters in their large numbers came out to cast their votes in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.The heavy downpour started as early as 7: am in Ughelli never deterred voters to exercise their franchise. Commending the large turnout, chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ughelli North, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, who casted his vote at about 10:25 am in DSIEC Ward 05, Unit 35 said, “The rain disrupted the early voting but our were not disturbed they turned…
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…
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…