The wife of Nigeria’s President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Thursday, said economic empowerment remained a core goal of the Renewed Hope Initiative of Senator Bola Tinubu’s administration in the country. Mrs. Tinubu said the Renewed Hope Initiative had consistently delivered on this promise for both women and youths across the six geo-political zones to support the economic reforms of the administration. The First Lady disclosed this at the official flag off of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme and recapitalisation grants for 1,000 women petty traders in Delta State. “I am honoured to be here today at the empowerment…
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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 Sunny Awhefeada There is a video of the story of the execution of a brilliant army officer, Major Daniel Bamidele circulating right now. My wife drew my attention to it two days ago and I told her that I was familiar with the story. Many news magazines had written about it in the 1980s when the tragic incident took place. The 1980s was the decade when the genre of news magazine flourished in Nigeria. The magazines carried reports and stories which were well researched, deep and detailed. It was the era of investigative journalism. The stories provided us history…
Delta State Government has admonished parents to take advantage of the free education in the state to register their children and wards in public primary schools in the next academic session. Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Subeb, Hon Samuel Mariere gave the admonition at Obiaruku, headquarters of Ukwuani local government council in continuation of the board’s engagement with critical stakeholders in the public primary education system across the 25 local government areas of Delta State. Hon Mariere said education at the primary level is totally free in all the public schools in the state, and that…
The Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pensions, Sir Edwin E. Ogidi-Gbegbaje (KSM), has said government was after pensions’ scammers who misled innocent citizens especially unsuspecting pensioners and their family members. Sir. Ogidi-Gbegbaje who was flanked by Directors of the Board, disclosed this on Wednesday August 21, 2024, when members of Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel (ICC), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Asaba, the State capital. He warned that those responsible for defrauding pensioners of their hard earned resources, would soon have their day and urged them to as a matter…
…Seeks Collaborations From Ughelli Residents By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State government has said that a building belonging to Hon. Victor Egbo, a Commissioner representing Isoko Ethnic Nationality at the Delta State Oil Producing Development And Commission DESOPADEC, has been marked for demolition. The building was said to be on a water way in Ughelli North Local Government Area and obstructing the free flow of water. Chief Frank Omare, Director Special Duties to the Delta State Government and Chairman, Task Force on removal of illegal structures and recovering of government lands, gave this disclosure during the opening of water canals exercise…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has extended warm felicitations to the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, on his 3rd coronation anniversary. Rt. Hon. Guwor also felicitated the Itsekiri nation, particularly those from Warri South West Constituency where he represents in the State Assembly, on the 3rd anniversary celebration of their king. The Speaker, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, made available to newsmen in Asaba, said the anniversary marked a significant milestone in the reign of Ogiame Atuwatse III, and expressed joy…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has congratulated Prof Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, on his emergence as the 14th Asagba of Asaba designate at the weekend. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, also congratulated the people of the kingdom for the peaceful selection process of the 14th Asagba of Asaba and the choice of the legal luminary and eminent scholar as their next king. Rt Hon Guwor said the emergence of Prof Azinge, the Okilolo of Asaba and former Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye National Coordinator, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (ÇEPEJ), Sheriff Mulade, has urged Deltans to give the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori the maximum support for development to thrive across the State. Mulade, who made the call shortly after his investiture as patron of Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel (ICC), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in Warri, stated that the Oborevwori-led administration needs peace in order to fulfill its campaign promises to the people. While calling on all and sundry to give peace a chance, the ICC Patron, said: “the government of Delta State needs peace. The…
…Calls On Delta State Govt., NDDC, Other Companies Not Transact With General Elaye Slaboh By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Stakeholders and leaders of the Third Phase of the Presidential Amnesty PAP, Delta State chapter, has warned against impersonation of its National chairman, Amb. Preye Ekpebide. In a statement signed by Kerebi Ombe, and Hon. Ujeyah Princewill R.Louis, Chairman and Secretary, Delta state chapter, accused one General Elaye Slaboh from Bayelsa State of impersonating as the national chairman of the Third Phase of the Presidential Amnesty Program PAP, a position they said he does not hold. The statement noted that, the newly elected…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, Monday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has zero tolerance for shabby jobs and sharp ex practices in project’s delivery. Speaking to journalists during an unscheduled inspection of the ongoing flyover bridge at, PTI Junction, Effurun, in Uvwie Local Government Area, the Commissioner emphasized that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was committed to quality and would never allow anything that deviates from project specifications. Izeze said the clarification became necessary following a viral video that trended yesterday alleging that the rods being used for the construction of flyover…