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Isoko South Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced the strengthening of party wards and inaugurated officials to work towards 2027 elections This was disclosed by Party Chieftain Jonathan Arausi, former Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashiukwu, During a chat with Pointnews247.com, he stated that What the party is doing in the state is putting its grassroots executives, Party officials together to run the Wards, and unite the party. “PDP has inaugurated officials to be able to carry out Party activities at Ward level. Because we are under the instructions of his excellency Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori to unite the Party PDP in Isoko…
The Chairman Isoko North Local Council Hon.Elder Godwin Ogorugba is set to empower women engaged in Small Scale Businesses as well as putting market unions in check against extortions. Elder Ogorugba reiterated in an interview with Pointnews247.com that he expressed the need to engage women who sell Garri, Tomatoes, pepper, etc , with financial grants to enable them sustain their trade. Hon. Ogorugba insisted that the Council have discovered one of the areas where it could empower people with funds for human capital development. According to him, “We will give our market women SMEs grants so they can strive in…
Chairman Hospital Management Board in Delta State Dr. Paul Oweh has disclosed that the hardship in Nigeria was caused by President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government when he unilaterally removed fuel subsidy without plans to mitigate the resultant tough challenges it would bring. Dr. Oweh, in this interview with Pointnews247.com, it said the hardship was occasioned by the mismanagement at the federal level. “The first thing I will say is contrary to whatever anybody thinks, the hardship is occasioned largely by mismanagement at the federal level, and now people will always say things like what about your Governor and local…
The Delta State Government is alarmed concerning some reports in some online media platforms alleging that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori borrowed the sum of N40billion soon after assuming office. The reports are not only misleading, but also capable of creating misunderstanding and confusion in the State. For the avoidance of doubt, I wish to state categorically that the Delta State Government did not borrow N40 billion. And the Sheriff Oborevwori administration has not borrowed any dime till now. In a press statement, by Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, the State commissioner of information said, the records are there for anybody who cares for…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed new members to its management team in acting capacities, following the statutory retirement of several senior officials. Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, approved these appointments to bolster strategic service delivery within the Service. BM Jibo has been appointed as the Acting Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) of Finance Administration and Technical Services (FATS). OA Alajogun will serve as the Acting DCG for Enforcement, Inspection, and Investigation (EI&I), while IG Umar takes on the role of Acting Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Headquarters. OA Salefu has been named Acting ACG for Training…
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said in the early hours of Tuesday. “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect.” Born in Darmstadt, Germany on 8th February 1966, Labbadia, who won two caps for Die Mannschaft in his playing career that took him through…
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to collaborate with Nigeria LNG Limited to boost the Nigerian economy. This assurance was made known recently, when a delegation from Nigeria LNG Limited, led by its Managing Director, Philip Mshelbila, paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Customs at the Service’s Headquarters in Abuja. Receiving the delegation, CGC Adeniyi expressed his appreciation for the visit and emphasised the importance of the longstanding partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service and NLNG. He said, “Your organisation’s contributions to our nation’s energy sector cannot…
The NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML), has assured that ship under its management undergo high, auditing, maintenance standards in line with international best practices. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NSML, Abdulkadir Ahmed during a chat with Journalists disclosed this at a programme put together by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) in Lagos . According to him, the NSML is unwavering in its operations of ensuring the vessels of clients are maintained to the highest standards globally, ensuring they are seaworthy, cargo-worthy and globally. He stated that access to finance is key for acquisition and construction…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, as the Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau. A letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, said the appointment takes effect from 19th August, 2024. Until his new appointment as Director General, Dr Oghenesivbe was the Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communications/Head of Orientation Bureau, a position he held for ten months. As Director General, Oghenesivbe is expected to combine regular state wide sensitization campaigns with articulation of government policies, programmes and achievement, as well as lead…
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, (NSC), Barr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah, has called for robust national policies and increased private sector investments to address the critical challenges of vessel financing and its significance to the maritime sector’s growth. Barr. Akutah, who was represented by the Principal Officer, Regulatory Services, Cadmus Temitope at the 2024 Annual Maritime Finance Conference organised by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) in connection with NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) in Lagos on Thursday, said exploring financing options for vessels acquisition will fully harness the potential of Nigeria’s Blue Economy.…