By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Executive Director Projects, DESOPADEC, Olorogun Hon. (Sir) Taleb Tebite, has congratulated former lawmaker/Secretary to the State Government and one time Chief of Staff Government House, Rt. Hon. Ovie Festus Agas as he adds one to his years on Monday, January 29. In a statement by his Special Assistant, Hon. Ochuko Omorere, Olorogun Taleb Tebite extolled Ovie, who was once an acting speaker of the State Assembly, as an astute Urhobo son, a politician of repute, whose contributions has brought development, honour and goodwill to the entire Urhobo nation and Delta State in general. Olorogun…
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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.
BY DENNIS OTU In an outpouring of joy and relief, the people of Delta State have been celebrating since the Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Friday, January 19th, 2024, marking the end of a protracted legal saga that has gripped the state. The Apex Court’s decision to uphold the election of Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has been hailed as a victory not just for the Governor but for all Deltans. Governor Oborevwori, whose tenure has been marred by legal challenges, faced an onslaught of 38 court cases contesting his election. However, he remained resolute and undistracted,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Rivers counterpart, Mr Siminalayi Fubara FCA, on his 49th birth anniversary on January 28. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said Governor Fubara was a leader worth celebrating for his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of Rivers State. He lauded the Rivers Governor for his resilience and grandiose contributions to the governance and development of the state, describing him as a “great patriot and man of unassailable integrity”. He described Governor Fubara as an astute administrator selected by God to…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Foremost Delta lawmaker and Executive Director Projects, DESOPADEC, Olorogun Hon. Taleb Tebite, has congratulated Hon. Victor Egbo, Commissioner Representing Isoko Ethnic-Nationality, in the board of DESOPADEC on his birth anniversary. In a statement by his Special Assistant, Hon. Ochuko Omorere JP, in Ughelli, Olorogun Tebite, described Hon. Egbo as a worthy ally who is dedicated, hardworking and committed to the cause of developing the state and its citizens. He noted that as a politician, he had a close working relationship with the Commissioner, and can testify to his humility, loyalty and readiness to aligned with positive…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Immediate past Director General of Delta State Local Content Agency and Vice President, Imperial Crest Energy Limited Worldwide, Engr. Dr. Morrison Idiovwa, has promised to synergized with the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). Idiovwa gave the assurance on Sunday, January 29, 2024, when the Executive Director of Projects, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun Hon.Taleb Tebite Ksc visited him at his resident in Lagos. He promised to synergized with the commission to ensures that the vision and mission that birth the commission is actualised. Receiving the EDP, Dr. Idiovwa, an oil…
By Festus Ahon Globally, governments are striving to ensure that peoples and tribes are able to feed themselves through sustainable food supply and clean agricultural practices. For African countries which have had to face multiple challenges occasioned by climate change and human induced adversities, food security has become a major priority for people oriented governments. It is generally held that no man is one unless and until he is able to feed himself on a sustainable basis. This inclination applies to individuals as it does to communities and even societies. Initially, this concept of self-sustenance was limited, in practical…
By Augustus Onwumere Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Non-Indigenes Affairs, Hon. Nze Francis Onuora has charged couples to live exemplary lives of their parents. The SSA gave this remarks during the wedding ceremony of daughter of the Vice President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Delta Central/South Senatorial Districts, Chief Ifeanyi Obunseli Valerie and son of a prominent Patron in Ndigbo Traders’ Association, Chief Ifeanyichukwu Umeoke, Ugochukwu on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in Warri. Nze Onuora in a chat described both couples’ parents as close associates. He thanked them for good parental upbringing, and charged the couples to apply…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the state’s emergence as safest in Nigeria for oil and gas investment was another milestone in government‘s drive for sustainable peace, security and good governance in the state. Rt Hon Guwor who was reacting to Friday night’s presentation of award to Delta State as safest in oil and gas investment, said the PDP led administration in the state had always shown so much interest at ensuring that multi nationals operating in the state carried out their businesses in friendly atmosphere. The…
Delta State has won the safest state award for Oil and Gas investments in the country at the Nigeria Oil & Gas Forum and award night. The award ceremony was organised by the founder Ms Nafisa Aliyu Haruna and sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday night. Presenting the award, Ms Haruna stated that Delta State has contributed immensely to increased oil and gas production in Nigeria. She stated that Delta State emerged first from the opinion pool carried out within the industry, as the safest in the oil…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to confer a national merit award on the former militant commander in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The honour, according to the national leadership of the NUJ, is in recognition of Tomplo’s contributions to the prevailing peace in the Niger Delta and the success recorded in the war against crude oil theft and pipelines vandalism being spareheaded by the ex-commmder of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND). National President of NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo, made these revelations, during a visit to Tompolo at Oporoza Community, …