Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday approved the construction of Orhorhor road and Mr. Benjamin Aboneje Oseragbaje road, (formerly Hardock road), both in Sapele, with a promise to ensure prompt completion of the projects. Governor Oborevwori gave the approval when he visited an octogenarian businessman, Mr Benjamin Oseragbaje, and the Publisher of Vanguard newspaper group, Mr Sam Amuka-Pemu, in Sapele on Sunday. The Governor, who was elated to visit the elder statesmen, said he would have long visited but for the election-related disputes in court all of which had now been laid to rest by the Supreme Court.…
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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 The Executive Director Projects, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission DESOPADEC, Hon. Olorogun Taleb Tebite, has congratulated the wife of the Delta State Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori as she clocks 54 years today. In a statement made available by his Special Assistant, Hon. Ochuko Omorere,JP, Tebite expressed gratitude to God for the life of Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori whom he described as a silent achiever. He stated that her works of charity towards the betterment of humanity, and especially her supports to the indigent people at the various health institutions across the state through her…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye More than seven men including Godwin Adode, Ughelli North Local Government Chairman, are desperately lobbying Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to be appointed the chairman of Delta State Sports Commission. Investigation by our eagle eye reporter revealed that Chief Tonobokk Okowa, a younger brother of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa is among them. The Pond News understands that Okowa tenure ends on February 11 2024. He is said to have recruited his brother, the former governor to lobby Oborevwori for the position. Others who are sending their CV to the governor are Mr Sam Sodje, Mr Godwin Adode, chairman Ughelli North…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State House of Assembly Joint Committee on Housing, Women Affairs, Girl Child Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian Support Services, and Special Committee on Bills, has called for memoranda on the Delta State Protection of Persons with Disability Bill. A statement by the Chairman, Assembly Committee on Housing, Women Affairs, Girl Child Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian Support Services, Hon Bridget Anyafulu, said the public inputs is a part of the legislative process in the making of the proposed law. Hon Anyafulu explained that in pursuant of the mandate, the Committee will welcome written contributions from interested organizations, institutions and…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with the wife of the State Governor, Deaconess (Mrs) Tobore Oborevwori on her 54 birth anniversary. Rt Hon Guwor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, described Deaconess Oborevwori as a woman of great value and a gift to Delta State. The Speaker eulogized the Governor’s wife for her simplicity and approach to life, saying that her love for the betterment of others and service to God, will continue to open doors for her. Guwor congratulated Mrs Oborevwori on her…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Wives of the Members of Delta State House of Assembly have felicitated with the wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess (Mrs) Tobore Oborevwori on her birth anniversary. The women led by the wife of the Speaker, Mrs Timiebi Emomotimi Guwor in a congratulatory message, endorsed by all of them, described Deaconess Oborevwori as a great ambassador of women and mothers. They noted that at 54, the celebrant has achieved so much in her services to God and humanity, noting that her pet project, “You Matter Charity Foundation”, focuses on saving lives and raising standards in…
By Marian Kogolo Delta State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, has felicitated the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Delta State, Olorogun Barr. Kingsley Esiso, on his 60th birth anniversary. Dr. Osuoza in his felicitation message described Chief Esiso as a great mentor, whose leadership of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, in the State, had brought about stability, focus, discipline, and a Party spirit that continues to galvanize members to achieving victory in critical elections in the State. The Information Commissioner said, “As we bask in the euphoria of our electoral and legal victories culminating in…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said that his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa does not interfer in the governance of Delta State. He said that unlike other former Governors of some States, Senator Okowa respects the office of the Governor. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in his remarks at the 60th birth and 24th marriage anniversary thanksgiving of the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun Kingsley Esiso at Living Faith Church, Shell Road, Sapele. He said: “Senator Okowa is a good man, he is not like other predecessors of other states. He has never interfered in the governance…
Apart from the towering and overwhelming influence of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on the Sheriff Oborevwori administration, there are four people whose input into the Delta State administration are indispensable. Checks by The Pond News revealed that the kitchen cabinet is made of Barrister Lynda Ochulor, Mr. Fred Sheriff Oborevwori Jnr, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori and Dr. Kingsley Emu. If you are looking for contracts or appointments, these people are the passports to that goal. Ochulor is the principal secretary to the governor. She is the former clerk of the Delta State House Assembly when the governor was the speaker. …
The NNPC Ogunu Golf Resort, Warri, has honoured Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori with a victory kitty to celebrate his triumph at the Supreme Court. The tournament which held at the Ogunu Gulf Resort on Saturday featured tee-off from the Governor’s representative, Chief Vincent Oyibode; Speaker’s representative Hon. Austin Uroye; Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, former President of the Athletics Federal of Nigeria and member of the National Olympics Committee, Chief Solomon Ogba, Captain of the Gulf Club, Chief Chris Odiete, Chief Moses Odibo, among others. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Sheriff…