By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowowo has congratulated immediate past Governor of the state, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, on his 65th birthday celebration. Rt Hon Akpowowo who represents Ethiope East Constituency in the House and a former Commissioner for Urban Renewal in the State, said Dr Okowa remains a Leader with a large heart and very passionate towards the development of Delta State. The Deputy Speaker in a statement, on behalf of his family, constituents, friends and political associates, felicitated with His Excellency, the former Governor on…
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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.
…Prays For Many More Years Peaceful Life By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has prayed for more days of joy, peace and celebration for the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyichukwu Arthur Okowa CON, as he marks his 65th birth anniversary today, 8th July 2024.Rt. Hon Guwor in his congratulatory message to Dr Okowa on the glorious occasion of his birthday, said he has every reason to join hundreds of well wishers across nations to celebrate the immediate past Governor of the State in appreciation of his life of…
Following conclusion of Local Government and Ward rallies across the state, the Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would hold a mega rally on Wednesday July 10, 2024 as final preparation for the July 13, Local Government Council elections across the state. State Secretary of the party, Engr. Daniel Ossai disclosed this in a statement made available to the press on Sunday. The statement read: “The Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) happily invites our distinguished leaders, elders and stakeholders, party faithful, candidates and their teeming supporters, and indeed, all our loyal and committed members across the…
The ongoing Isoko North Table Tennis Tournament will conclude on Friday, July 12, 2024.The tournament, the first of its kind in Delta State and the entire nation, commenced at Emevor in Isoko North on June 28. Since then, other clans in Isoko North have been holding their own qualifiers to select the best four players who will represent them at the grand finale this Friday. A statement by the facilitator of the contest, Dr. Palmer Ogheneyole Nathaniel (The Black Prince of Isoko Nation), indicated that the final match would take place at the prestigious Peccan Hotel, Dr. Jonathan Ososuakpor Street,…
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, on Sunday, described Senator James Manager as a great leader and Uncle with many positive parts.Rt Hon Guwor in a Congratulatory message to Senator Manager on his 64th birthday anniversary, stated that the four terms Distinguished Member of the Nigerian Senate, has distinguished himself in many ways and respects, preceding his time at the Red Chamber as Commissioner in Delta State. The Speaker, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, rejoiced with Senator Manager on the birthday anniversary and prayed to God to…
The peaceful Ughelli main Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, on Friday afternoon of July 5, 2024, was turned into a shooting range as suspected armed robbers trailed a bank customer who has come to deposit cash to the premises of a new generation bank along Isoko in Ughelli. Eye witnessed reported that the robbers armed with sophisticated weapons came in a Gold Coloured Toyota Venza and trailed their victim to the UBA premises along Isoko road. It was gathered that the suspects shot sporadically into the air before attacking the victim and carting away an…
The apex socia-cultural body of Isoko nation, the Isoko Development Union, IDU, Friday, endorsed the PDP Chairmanship candidate for Isoko North Local Government Council, Elder Prince Godwin Ogorugba for July 13, Local Government Council election in the state.The IDU leadership poured encomium on Ogorugba for his selfless service and commitment to anything that concerns Isoko leaders and people. The President General, Isoko Development Union, IDU, Prof Chris Akpotu gave the commendation in his remarks during a courtesy visit by Elder Godwin Ogorugba, accompanied by members of the Isoko North Campaign Council at IDU house, Oleh roundabout. Akpotu said “Ogorugba’s coming…
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon.Elder Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the constitution of the 2024 Flood Disaster Management Committee. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr Kingsley Eze Emu, the composition of the committee is as follows: Dr. Kingsley Emu – Chairman Secretary to the State Government Hon. Ejiro Terry Etacherure – Co-Chairman Hon. Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties Mr. Ejiro Tommy Jamani – Member Honourable Commissioner for Environment Dr. Joseph Onojaeme – Member Hon. Commissioner for Health Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu – Member Hon. Commissioner for Primary Education Mrs. Rose Ezewu…
Pleads with Oborevwori, Tompolo to ignore Cleric The Ovwere Family in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, yesterday, took a swipe at the Founder of Christ Missionaries Crusaders Church, Archbishop God-do-Well Avwomakpa, over his claims that the Managing Director of a private oil pipelines security firm, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Chief Kestin Pondi, trespassed and illegally acquired his land. The Ovwere Family is the landlord to Avwomakpa and other land owners in the areas opposite NNPC Housing Complex Main Gate in Ekpan community. The Ovwere Family said Avwomakpa was the one, who was actually trepassing…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has commended the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Arthur Akpowowo for his resilience in putting smiles on the faces of constituents. Guwor who gave the commendation in his welcome address on resumption of plenary for the second session of the 8th Assembly, also praised the efforts of the Chief Whip of the House, Hon Perkins Umukoro in that regard. The Deputy Speaker, Arthur Akpowowo, represents Ethiope East Constituency in the State Legislature, while the Chief Whip, Perkins Umukoro represents Sapele Constituency. The two Legislators had embarked on…