…Resolutions Taken To End Political Crisis Following calls by Elders and leaders in Rivers State for an end to the crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Barr. Nyeson Woke, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brokered an agreement between the Governor, Wike and the 27 Rivers lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This follows weeks of political tension in the state due to a face-off between the governor and his predecessor, who is the current minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The meeting, which was held at the instance…
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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.
A Nigerian lawyer, Barr. Ekeere Sunday Ebong, (55) who assaulted her wife publicly and resident within plot 40 L line, Ewet Housing Estate, has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. In a video that went viral, the suspect assaulted his wife, dehumanised her, leading to various grievous injuries. According to the statement, “he is a known habitual perpetrator of violent acts against his wife over the years.” Adding: “As an Agency saddled with the protection of lives and property and maintenance of law and order, we cannot allow Barrister Ebong to continue this flagrant abuse…
Police in Delta said its operatives has foiled a kidnap and robbery attempt by a gang of suspected kidnappers around Okwutaiire Community in Okpe LGA, Delta State on Sunday, December 17, 2023. In a statement made available by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, noted that crime intelligence operations being conducted throughout the ‘Ember’ months period keep yielding positive results adding that the command received credible information about a gang of suspected kidnappers around Okpe LGA, and acting on this information, the Commissioner of Police Delta State Police Command, CP Wale Abass directed the Commander Safer Highway CSP…
Igbodo community in Ika North East local government area of Delta State, South South Nigeria, was at the weekend agog with celebration as one of its illustrious sons, Chief (Dr) Obiajulu Sunday “Sunny“ Uzuh was installed a Patron of the People’s Club of Nigeria International, PCNI. The event which took place at the palatial Country Home of Chief Uzuh at Ndobu quarters, Igbodo, was attended by dignitaries from across the continent, including serving and former political office holders, captains of industries, business moguls, traditional rulers and opinion leaders as well as representatives of some international organizations and clubs. …
In its bid to halt further exposure of the country’s legal system to ridicule, the Body of Benchers has appointed a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, to head a high-powered committee to look into the spate of conflicting court judgments in the country, and other related problems that affect the courts. This was disclosed by the representative of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN), Emeka Ngige (SAN), at the Special Court session held recently in honour of the late Justice Edith Nneka Neolita Agbakoba. Ngige, who is the current Chairman of…
The Chairman, Nigerian Majority Leaders’ Forum/Majority Leader of Delta State House of Assembly and member representing Aniocha North Constituency, Hon. Engr. Emeka Emmanuel Nwaobi has been honoured with the DIPA’s Patron’s Award, in recognition and deep appreciation for his past and present laudable roles in support of humanitarian activities, especially with regards to vulnerable children in the society. The DIPA Patron’s Award was presented to him in his office by the Founder/Executive Director of Dyslexia Initiative Project Africa (DIPA), Enddy Sunny-Udjor. Hon. Nwaobi said he was glad to have been nominated from among government functionaries to be so appreciated with…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Critics with genuine intention over Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration will affirm that since May 29, 2023, when the former Delta State Assembly Speaker assumed office as Governor, Deltans have hardly felt the impact of his MORE agenda. Meanwhile, the MORE agenda had promised meaningful development with projects that have significance and purpose for Deltans as well as open, transparent and responsive government, prosperity that will give all a sense of belonging. The agenda also promised realistic and impactful reforms and creating right atmosphere for social and economic life. No doubt, sycophants and political jobbers are flooding…
A Delta state High Court 1 sitting in Ughelli, presided by Hon. Justice A. A Onojovwo, on Thursday December 14, 2023, granted an interim injunction, restraining Monday Otobrise, Idiovwan College, Efekoha Simeon, Pa. Uweghrepha Akpoyerabor, Aginja Edafeudubre, Lawrence Okpako, Oruma John and Kpuwhara Friday and others of Oviri-Ogor community of Ughelli North from conducting any elections bye-election into the executive offices of Oviri-Ogor community on any date pending the hearing and determination of the motion notice. Messes Godstime Assin, Akporuku Gabriel, Odudu Samuel, Dele Igoru, Evelyn Ikutegbe (Mrs) and John Akpoyerabor for themselves and on behalf of Elders, Leaders and…
Jesu-Marie Empowerment Foundation, a non governmental organization, NGO has offered free medical treatment and services to the people of Uwheru Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The foundation distributed free drugs and treatment for those with sight ailments, high blood pressure treatment and drugs distribution and general body check-ups. Speaking at the event at Uwheru community Health Center, founder of Jesu -Marie Empowerment Foundation, Prof Rukevwe Akpedeye Ugumba said, “We have being doing this for a long time and the community, (Uwheru) know me because I have being coming since when I was a you child. …
…The Man Who The Cap Fits Ahead of the 2024 Delta state local government elections, a leading and a top aspirant, Engr. Matthew Onokpasa has expressed his confidence to lead and attract an appreciable turnaround in growth and development of Ughelli North LGA, if given the opportunity. Engr. Matthew Onokpasa (JP) is a professional in diverse field with decades of experience. A season administrator with deep experience in Engineering Construction, Financial Engineering, Financial Risk Management, Engineering Operations, Project Management and Business Development spanning over two decades. Onokpasa who is optimistic of his ability said, his confidence is rooted in his…