By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye As Deltans celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Delta State, Executive Chairman of the State’s Revenue Service, Hon (Chief) Solomon Ighrakpata has commended the significant progress made so far in building a strong and prosperous economy. Hon Ighrakpata in a telephone interview on the topic “Delta At 33”, paid glowing tributes to past and present Governors of the State for their service towards achieving the vision of the founding fathers. The IRS Boss stated that the Delta state’s creation on August 27, 1991, marked the beginning of a new era of growth and development as…
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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.
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has said that the state has made significant strides in the last 33 years of its creation on 27th August 1991. Reacting on the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Delta State, Rt Hon Guwor said the journey as a distinct entity has been very fulfilling and rewarding. The Speaker who conveyed his heartfelt goodwill message to Deltans through a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, acknowledged the resilience and determination of the people, which he said have made Delta State a beacon…
BY DENNIS OTU On August 27, 1991, the geographical and political landscape of Nigeria witnessed a significant transformation when the then Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), created Delta State from the erstwhile Bendel State. Over the past 33 years, Delta State has evolved into a critical player in Nigeria’s socio-economic and political spheres, contributing significantly to the nation’s oil wealth and fostering a harmonious and diverse community. Geographical and Strategic Importance Delta State is situated in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, a region known for its rich oil reserves and vibrant cultures. The state is bordered by…
The Delta State Universal Basic Education Board SUBEB, has promised to pay more attention to teaching, learning and infrastructural development in public primary schools in the riverine communities of the state.Executive Chairman Subeb, Delta State, Hon Samuel Mariere made the promise when he led other members of the board to Burutu local government area in continuation of the board’s advocacy meeting with stakeholders in public primary school education in the state. The Subeb Chairman stated that the advocacy visit was strategic as it again avoided the board the opportunity to inform the public about the unrelenting efforts by the state…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge, (SAN) OON, on his crowning as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. Governor Oborevwori described Prof Azinge, who was the Director-General (DG) of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) as a distinguished academic and quintessential legal luminary. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said that Azinge’s emergence was well-deserved, considering the fact that he was replacing an academic giant in the field of Medicine, Obi Prof. Chike Edozien. He urged Azinge to bring his wealth of experience…
…Says Deltans Need To Know Projects These Monies Were Used For …Challenges State Assembly To Investigate How Monies Was Spent By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye An environmental activists and National Coordinator, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has called on the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to account for the widely acclaimed N465 billion debt, inherited from his political godfather, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. Comrade Mulade, who is the Patron of the Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel (ICC), asked Gov. Oborevwori to show proofs of projects that these monies were used for as according to him, they were monies approved…
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), have expressed worries and concerns over the alarming rise in private ministries and the misuse of social media among priests.Addressing representatives of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, emphasized that the emergence of private ministries poses significant distractions for priests and risks scandalizing the lay faithful due to deviations from established ecclesiastical practices. He further stressed that the increasing misuse of social media by priests is causing considerable embarrassment to the Church. “We are concerned about…
Details on Saturday emerged on how security agents rescued the 20 abducted medical students and seven others from Kidnappers den in Benue State. It was gathered that one of the suspected kidnappers was shot dead by the combined operatives, consisting of the military, men of the Department of State Services, and the police. Two suspects were arrested. The 20 students, who are from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were travelling to Enugu for the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students’ annual convention when they were kidnapped by bandits. Their abduction generated an outcry, which made…
The Delta State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, has announced commencement of enrollment for the 2024 academic session at the Delta State Smart School, located in Orogun, Ughelli North Local Government Area. Chairman SUBEB, Delta State, Hon Samuel Mariere in a statement, urged parents and guardians to avail themselves opportunities provided by the innovative educational institution, to shape the future of their children and wards. The statement reads “The State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) is excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the 2024 academic session at the Delta State Smart School, located in Orogun. “This innovative…
… Says He’s Well Positioned To Sustain Effective Relationship With OFAAC By Southernvoicenews The President of the Organisation For the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC) – the umbrella body of Anioma Culture and Chief Executive Officer of the Contemporary Group Limited, Arc. Kester Ifeadi has congratulated the Asagba designate for Asaba Kingdom, Obi (Prof) Epiphany Azinge, describing the process that brought him to authority as awesome. The culture enthusiast in a statement, said he has keenly watched the process of producing the next Asagba of Asaba after the last occupant, and he could attest to the fact that Asaba people…