By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the country for their fight against oil theft and sundry crimes. Oborevwori gave the commendation at the 2023 combined West African Social Activities (WASA) for Headquarters 63 Brigade and 181 Amphibious Battalion held at the 181 Amphibious Battalion New Barracks, Alifikede, Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori who was represented by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu said the efforts of the Army and other sister…
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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.
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) Mr. Charles Aniagwu says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to linking rural communities with durable roads to boost the socio-economic well being of rural dwellers. Aniagwu stated this shortly after inspection of construction of Jolly Avenue in Onicha-Ugbo, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state. He said that Governor Oborevwori was determined to deliver no fewer than 130km of road across the state ahead of his first year anniversary in office. He urged the contractor and the supervising engineers in the ministry to ensure they deliver quality work for the…
Conscience of Progressive Change (CPC) has criticised Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for refusing to join the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s family in receiving his remains at the Lagos Airport on Friday. The group, which condemned Aiyedatiwa’s absence, described it as cruel and inhumane, stating that there was nothing too much to honour the late governor by Aiyedatiwa, who is the direct beneficiary of Akeredolu in life and death. The Coordinator of CPC, Remi Ogunmola, expressed the group’s disapproval in separate press statements issued in Akure, the state capital. Ogunmola stated: “It is sheer wickedness to…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated a renowned oil magnate, High Chief Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore, on his 58th birth anniversary. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, described High Chief Egulawhore as an illustrious son of Delta state who has contributed immensely to societal growth. Guwor explained that as a renowned oil magnate and Chief Executive of De Wayles Group of Companies, Egukawhore‘s incredible and extraordinary benevolence and impact on the development of the society…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated business mogul and Chairman of De Wayles Group of Companies, High Chief (Dr) Victor Egukawhore, on his 58th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the Enhwe-Isoko-born marine and construction magnet as a consummate entrepreneur and philanthropist, who has impacted many lives through his benevolence. He commended Egukawhore for his support and selfless contributions to humanity through his philanthropy. Governor Oborevwori also congratulated Egukawhore on his well deserved conferment of an honorary doctorate degree (Honoris Causa) by Highstone International University, Sacramento, USA…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Leo Ogor, as he clocks 65 years on January 6. Ogor, represented Isoko Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber, from 2003 – 2023 and was elected Deputy Majority Leader in 2011. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor described the erstwhile lawmaker as a “courageous leader with great accomplishments.” He said that the contributions of Leo Ogor in Nigeria’s legislature would remain indelible in the minds of Nigerians. “As a former lawmaker, you…
From Akpovoke Otiti Asaba According to Sonia McDonald; “Challenging times calls for challenging leadership skills in our sphere of influence”. It is on this premise, I dare to reiterates that it is so rare in our society today to see leaders who are simple and can also relate with the public irrespective of their background, societal status and the midst of work pressure. This is the true figure of Sir, Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje, a Permanent Secretary in Government House who bows out of service today is a very distinctive being who stands out amidst others in difficult times. His…
As part of efforts in tackling food insecurity in the country, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has assured that the second phase of the Dry/Wet Season Farming intervention will commence this month, January, 2024 and owed to tackle the challenges of round-tripping in connivance with agro-dealers and poor validation of farmers’ data in parts of all participating states. The minister stated this on Friday, January 5, 2024, when the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi paid him a courtesy visit in his ministry at Abuja Recalled that the first phase of wheat Dry…
Chief Mulade, the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, on Thursday reeled out 7 point agenda in an open letter to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Mulade is the National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ. In his letter, the Ijaw- born human rights advocate set some agenda before the Delta state Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori thus; (1.) Governor Sheriff Oborevwori should run an all-inclusive government, carrying all Deltans along, irrespective of political, religious or ethnic affiliations, as Delta State is for…
A 58 year old man, Osuedi Sunday Christian, a native of Orogun, from Ighoyobi Compound in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has been abandoned at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where he was taken by his wife to on June 23, 2023, and reportedly abandoned there, SaharaReporters gathered. According to SaharaReporters, the wife has not shown up since then. And when the hospital contacted her, she said she had moved out of the apartment where the couple used to stay in Lagos. The Public Relations Officer of the hospital, Mrs. Queen…