The Delta State Government has called on all parties involved in the ethnically slanted agitations among some communities in Warri South Local Government Area, especially with respect to recent attempts to rename sections of Warri Township, to stop all hostilities that could disturb the existing peace in the township. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr Kingsley Emu, after a meeting with all the parties. It was agreed that any action that threatens the peaceful coexistence of the ethnic groups in the area should be avioded at all cost. The communities…
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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 Augustus Onwumere Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Non- Indigenes Affairs, Hon. Nze Francis Onuora on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, led his subjects to witness the service of songs to kickstart funeral activities of the leader of Igala Community in Delta State, His Royal Highness, Elder Dr. Francis Yahaya Salifu JP (Onu of Igala) in Warri South Local Govt. Area, Delta State. Nze Onuora described Dr. Salifu as a very strong mobilizer to work with when he was SA, Non-Indigenes and later SSA Community Development to the immediate past governor of Delta state. While condoling with…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said Nigeria was facing challenges and called on the Church, as the conscience of the nation, to fervently pray for its enduring peace, security and development. Governor Oborevwori made the call when he received on a courtesy visit, the Standing Committee of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, led by the Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor thanked the delegation for the visit and commended the Anglican Church for praying for him during the electioneering campaign. He said: “I…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, flagged off the construction of additional eight duplexes in the Commissioners Quarters in Asaba, the state capital. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori said the housing project was part of his administration’s effort aimed at improving physical infrastructure for better synergy and service delivery to Deltans. He disclosed that the project was yet another milestone in the life of his administration to offer meaningful development to Deltans, adding that meaningful development was the first pillar of his MORE Agenda for Deltans. Governor Oborevwori said: “Today marks yet another milestone in…
Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Legislative Compliance has issued a 24 hour directive to the Management of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-uku to effect the resolution of State Legislature reached in January, 2023 by the 7th Delta Assembly. Handing down the directive on Tuesday at a crucial meeting with the management team of the Polytechnic, Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowowo warned that further flouting of the committee’s resolution by the school authority would be visited with heavy sanctions. The legislative compliance committee which also include the Majority Leader, Hon Emeka Nwaobi,…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Delta State House of Assembly, Tuesday, adopted a resolution calling on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to as a matter of urgency act swiftly to halt incessant attacks by herdsmen across various communities, particularly in Uwheru and Environs, in Ughelli North local government area. The House worried by the rising spate of insecurity in the State, urged the Governor to direct relevant security agencies to rise up to the challenge. The resolution came following a motion raised under matters of urgent public importance at Tuesday’s Plenary by the member representing Ughelli North 2 State Constituency, Hon. Spencer…
…Accuses Police Of Searching Their Home Without Warrant The family of Mr. Gabriel Okene in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, are presently battling to save the life of their daughter, Anne Okene, who was assaulted and brutalized by police officers attached to the Ughelli ‘A’ Division alongside a Hunter group personnel identify as FRANK AGAS after storming the family house for a search without warrant, before arresting two of their children. Presently, the daughter has been hospitalized at a private hospital. HOW IT ALL HAPPENED: Narrating what transpired, Mr. Joachim Okene, also a victim…
Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Youth Mobilisation, Chief Othuke Otunumeruke has felicitated with the wife of the Delta State Governor, Deaconess Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori as she celebrates her birthday. Othuke in a statement he issued to Journalists, described the Governor’s wife as a modest, caring and trustworthy mother who has remained a pillar of strength to her husband. He commended the Governor’s wife for her steadfastness and heroic contributions to the victory recorded by her husband in the last governorship election. While extolling Mrs Oborevwori’s virtue, especially for being a strong pillar of support to her…
… As Gov. Oborevwori Approves Reconstruction Of Ogbetuo Close By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye A nonagenarian elder statesman and erstwhile Chairman of Delta Elders’ and Leaders’ Forum, Chief Godwin Ogbetuo, Monday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was a God-sent Governor to the people of the state. Chief Ogbetuo made the assertion when he received Governor Oborevwori on a private visit at his Effurun residence. Speaking to journalists after the visit, the 92-year-old elder statesman said he was delighted to receive the Governor and his entourage at his modest home and prayed God to continue blessing the Governor with more…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Tension is currently brewing in Uwheru community in Ughelli North Local Government, Delta State, as suspected Fulani herdsmen have allegedly shot dead two persons in their farms. Though details is still sketchy, but immediate past commissioner for Higher Education in Delta State, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare confirmed the incident in a telephone call. According to him, the Uwheru community is surrounded by lakes where indigenes do their fish farming, but said, it is usually done yearly and that before any one can go there for fish harvesting, certain rituals must be performed, but stated that for…