By Sunny Awhefeada The literature curriculum that my generation of undergraduates was taught at the University of Benin, it was the same in other Nigerian universities then, was a hybrid of English and African oeuvres. There were occasional attempts at studying European Literatures in Translation, but the bulk of what we studied was English and African Literatures. One of the courses that left a lasting impact in our impressionable minds was “Twentieth Century British Literature” which in some other curricular was dubbed “Modernist Literature” or “Modern Literature”. The course, never mind the nomenclature ascribed…
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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.
Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State House of Assembly has asked the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in the state to commence prosecution of an alleged notorious land grabber, Mr Friday Okonkwor and his cohorts in Okpanam Community, Oshimili North local government area of the state. The call was part of a four point resolution of the House following adoption of recommendations of its Public Petition Committee that investigated an alleged forceful takeover of landed properties belonging to Civil Service Commission Staff Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society situated at Amachai community, Okpanam. The Lawmakers at Wednesday’s session presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon…
A prominent indigene of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area, and a chairmanship aspirant in the forthcoming local government elections, Hon. Anthony Isikuru, has congratulated the Ovie of Ewu Kingdom, HRM, Clement Oghenerukevwe lkolo, Urukpe l, on his release from the custody of the Nigeria Army. Hon. Anthony Isikuru who spoke to this medium on phone, said he was so excited to see his king released from the military custody and expressed gratitude to God and to people of good will that stood firm in ensuring HRM is released. Isikuru said, it is just God alone that…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Govenment Area of the State, HRM, Clement Oghenerukevwe lkolo, Urukpe l, to unite the people of his kingdom. Governor Oborevwori gave the advice when he received on courtesy visit, the Ewu-Urhobo monarch and his wife who were in Government House to express appreciation to the governor for the role he played while he was in military custody. The governor who congratulated the monarch for his release, noted that God had delivered him, adding that the task before him was to…
By Peter Dada Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Oyo State on Tuesday said that the Catholic Church’s Justice, Peace and Development Movement (JDPM) personnel was ready to provide community education and outreach activities to the rural areas aimed at reducing crimes and criminalities. Bishop Badejo stated this in his Eastertide Press Conference with the theme: Church and State Collaboration In Citizens’ Welfare and the Development of Society’ held at Bishop Adelakun Hall, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Cathedral, Oyo that was attended by priests and nuns from the Catholic Church as well as dignitaries…
…Hails Oborevwori For Inaugurating Committee For Okuoma IDPs A front line chairmanship aspirant in the forthcoming local government elections in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Hon. Anthony Isikuru, has commended the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the three Delta senators for facilitating the release of HRM, Clement Ikolo, the Ewu monarch who was declared wanted by the army over the killing of 17 military officers at Okuoma on March 14, 2024. The Ewu monarch upon being declared wanted summited himself to the Delta state Police command who handed over to the military before he was transfered…
All is now set for the burial of Mrs. Theresa Virginia Enisuoh, the mother of the Executive Director, Operations and Technical Services of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Capt. Warredi Enisuoh, in Agbere, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The matriarch of the popular Enisuoh family in Bayelsa State, died on Thursday, March 21st, at ripe age of 80 years. The death of Mama Enisuoh, loved by all and sundry,who came through her path during her eventful sojourn on earth, has sent shock waves into people in Agbere and other neighbouring communities…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State House of Assembly, Tuesday, screened and confirmed the appointments of three nominees forwarded to it by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. They include, Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, immediate past Permanent Secretary, Government House, as Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pensions, Olorogun Jude Oghenewaire Emurotu as a Member of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, and Mr Ifeanyi Egwuyenga as Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, Delta State Job and Wealth Creation Bureau. The nominees who appeared separately at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, were introduced for the screening exercise by members representing…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has said that making refineries in Nigeria work again would save the nation foreign exchange for fuel importation. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Turnaround Maintenance of Nigerian Refineries led by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah at Government House, Asaba. The Governor said that when the nation stops importation of petroleum products there would be less pressure on the naira against the dollar and urged the Federal Government to expedite action in revitalising the nation’s refineries. He said: “I am happy that you people are here…
The Family of Dunkwu in Okpanam, Oshimili North LGA of Delta State is pleased to announce that the burial ceremonies for Her Royal Majesty, Obi Martha Dunkwu will commence tomorrow Wednesday 24th April, 2024, with the Traditional Rites at the Dunkwu Family compound, Obodogba, Okpanam community. The Traditional Rites will continue on Thursday 25th April, while the Night of Tributes will hold on Friday 26th at 4pm and the Memorial Farewell on Saturday 27th April, 2024, at 10am. It is pertinent to inform all who are coming to ensure they are beautifully dressed in our native Akwa Ocha attire or…