By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye A Catholic priest of the Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku, Rev. Fr. Peter Obi, has charged Catholic journalists to always stand for the truth and what is right in the cause of carrying out their duties. Fr. Obi who is tye director of the Emmaus School of Evangelization, gave the charge during a mass he officiated when Catholic media practitioners converged at the Pastoral Center of the Issele-Uku for their annual National Convention. He noted that though the world hates the truth and what is right, but Catholic journalists should not allow those who benefit from what…
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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 rich culture of the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State was on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 showcased to the whole world when the monarch of the Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, showcased the rich culture of the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom during the celebrated Amaseikumor Festival on April 17, 2024. The festival served as a platform to exhibit the traditional heritage, customs, and values of the community to a global audience. The Amaseikumor Festival, hosted by the monarch and the prominent chief,…
Chairman, Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Hon. Charles Chukwuemeke Emetulu has restated the commitment of the 8th Delta Assembly at ensuring that the state’s education sector meets the yearnings and aspirations of Deltans. Hon. Emetulu stated this at the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South and Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, Oshimili South, in continuation of his Committee’s oversight visits to Educational Institutions in Delta State. Accompanied by the Vice Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Benson Obire and other members including Hon. Ferguson Onwo, Emmanuel Sinebe, Matthew Omonade, Bridget Anyafulu, Chukwudi Dafe and Marylyn Okowa-Daramola, the…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has felicitated with the immediate past Deputy Governor of the State, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro Esq, on his 56th birthday anniversary. Rt Hon Guwor described Deacon Otuaro as a unique leader with so much wisdom and humility, stressing that his impactful life style will remain evergreen, and will always be appreciated. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke acknowledged the immense contribution of the celebrant to the development of Delta State, particularly during his eight years stint as Deputy…
The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, on Monday night honoured the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC with an award for being a worthy partner in the security architecture of the country. The award was received on behalf of the NDDC by the Managing Director of the Commission, Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, at an event held at the prestigious Congress Hall of Trancorp Hilton Hotels, Abuja. The NDDC was the only corporate body that received such award at the ceremony attended by Nigerian’s Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of the Senate, Senator…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has expressed appreciation to the mass media for consistently creating visibility for the activities of the House. Rt Hon Guwor gave the commendation in his opening remarks upon resumption of plenary by members after three weeks break for Easter celebration and the Eid-El-Fitr public holiday. He said “I cannot thank enough the media that have consistently created visibility for the activities of the House”, even as he also commended the management and staff of the Assembly for their unflinching support and hard work. Guwor who…
Dignitaries from all walks of life on Wednesday, stormed the ancient town of Oporoza, Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South West local government area of Delta State, to witness the grand finale of a week long annual Gbaran-Egbesu Ibolomobo-ere and Amaseikumor festival celebrated by the people. The highly decorated serene riverine environment and the display of the rich cultural heritage of the people, were sights to behold, particularly by first time visitors who sailed through the Escravos river to a smooth berth in Oporoza, a distant town from the oil city of Warri. Despite the palpable sense of apprehension, especially coming…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has said that it is his earnest desire to see that peace returns to the troubled Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area and others affected as a result of the killing of 17 officers and soldiers in Delta State. Senator Joel-Onowakpo, representing Delta South in the red chambers, made the disclosure while fielding questions from journalists in Warri on the reason himself and two other Senators from Delta State, Senator Ned Nwoko and Senate Ede Dafinone, visited the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin…
… As Ewu Monarch Regains Freedom The Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army for showing understanding, as the detained monarch of Ewu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty King Clement Ikolo, regains freedom. Speaking to our correspondent in Warri, immediately after the release of the monarch, Senator Joel-Onowakpo, said the release of the monarch remains a a major boost in the move to restoration of peace in the area. He said that the visit of the trio of Senator Representing Delta Central…
By Augustus Onwumere Members of Ogbako Ndi Anambra, a non political and cultural group with the aim of taking care of her Indigenous residents in Delta State on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, passed a vote of confidence on the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori for being a destabilized fellow with good intentions for non indigene. The group that converged at her Secretariat in Warri to celebrate their illustrious sons appointed by the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori for their astute performances in different areas of specialty in the State, said the governor has fulfilled his MORE agenda promise. …