Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has described music as a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. Onyeme stated this on Wednesday at the International Festival for Choral and Traditional Music held in Asaba. According to him, music connect people of diverse backgrounds and mobilize people towards a common cause. The Acting Governor said; “it is fitting that Asaba was chosen to host this edition of the event in Nigeria. “Delta State is a hub of music and entertainment, indeed, the state has a rich history of producing talented musicians and entertainers; for the foreigners among…
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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.
…Lost 2 Officers, Recovers 4 AK-47 Rifles The police in Delta State Command has neutralised three suspected kidnappers that attempted to abduct the wife of a Delta State House of Assembly member on September 2, 2024. The failed attempt occured at Okoloba Junction Jakpa Road, Uvwie LGA, where the suspected kidnappers murdered two mobile Policemen and the driver Mr. David Imela. The Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on receiving the information immediately ordered water-tight deployment around Warri and environs as well as narrowing the roads and blockage of all exit points, but it didn’t take long as Police operatives…
Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Health has charged Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the state government under its jurisdiction to be steadfast in implementation of budgetary provisions in the health sector. Chairman of the committee, Hon Ferguson Onwo, who gave the charge during a two day interactive sessions with heads of various health institutions in the state, also called for clean financial records by the MDAs at all times. The Lawmaker said the Committee expects optimal budgetary performance of the MDAs in 2024, stressing that the state government is committed to meeting up with the health needs of…
…Recovers Arms, Cash By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Police Command on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Ughelli Police ‘A’ Division, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area, paraded ten persons suspected to be armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists. Speaking while parading the suspects, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright disclosed that one of the suspects had being on the wanted list of security agents. He said, “You will recall that when the CP was deployed to Delta State in February, 2024, we were faced with numerous challenges which includes cases of kidnapping and armed robbery particularly…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State House of Assembly, Tuesday, confirmed the appointment of Mr Otto Aghoghophia, as the substantive Clerk of the State Legislature. The confirmation followed a motion to that effect by the Majority Leader, Hon Emeka Nwaobi, seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon Edafe Emakpor and adopted during plenary of the House, presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. Mr Aghoghophia, a Lawyer, was appointed Deputy Clerk in March 2017 and became the Acting Clerk of the House in June 2023, following the appointment of the former Clerk of the House, Mrs Lyna Ocholor as…
…Visit Oshimili North, Ika North East With Assurance Of Projects Completion By State Government Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Special Projects has reaffirmed the commitment of the state government to completing all ongoing road infrastructure across the State. Chairman of the committee, Hon Oboro Preyor gave the assurance during oversight visits by members of the Committee to sites of some ongoing roads construction embarked upon by the state government in Oshimili North and Ika North East local government areas. According to Hon Preyor, the Monday, 7th October 2024 movement, wrapped up the first phase of projects…
The Senator, Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone has congratulated Kingsley Sule, popularly know as Kellyrae, winner of the star prize of the Big Brother Nigeria Season 9 show which ended on Sunday. Recall that Kellyrae was crowned the winner of the ninth season of Big Brother Naija, after ten weeks of intense drama, strategies, and games. He won against Wanni Danbaki, who came close second with a 3.47% vote difference and Onyeka emerged as the second runner-up at the BBNaija season 9 finale on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The Delta Central lawmaker praised Kellyrae, a professional singer…
The Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor, has predicted greater and brighter future for youths across the three senatorial districts of the state under Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori’s led administration. Hon Uviejitobor who stated this at the weekend when he played host to a delegation of the Union of Udu Youths (aka Ukoko Ighele r’ Udu) in Udu local government area of the state, said the MORE agenda of Governor Oborevwori captured several youths related empowerment programmes. Uviejitobor who represented Udu State Constituency from 2015 to 2023 in the Delta State House of Assembly, stated…
An unidentified man who recently used TikTok to highlight the deplorable state of Shell Road in Sapele, the administrative headquarter of Sapele local government area of Delta State, likening the road to a “swimming pool” due to frequent flooding has been arrested by security operatives. In the viral video, the man was seen taking a “bath” in the middle of the road, where water had gathered because of the poor condition of the road. His actions were intended to draw the attention of the state government to the lack of proper infrastructure in the area. It was gathered that instead…
The culture umbrella body of Anioma Nation, the Organization For the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC) has congratulated the eminent legal scholar in Nigerian history and culture connoisseur, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof) Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge as the 14th Asagba of Asaba.OFAAC while expressing appreciation to God, welcomed Obi Azinge to join the rest of the Anioma kings to drive the development of Anioma culture and traditions. In a statement endorsed by the President of the apex cultural organization, Arc. Kester Ifeadi amidst jubilation over the coronation of the new Asagba of Asaba, OFAAC maintained that a new era had…