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FOOSTODEY, A Non-government organisation, has donated N5 million to the You Matter Charity Foundation, founded by the First Lady of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori. The donation is intended to bolster the foundation’s ongoing initiatives, which include educational scholarships, healthcare outreach, and empowerment programs across Delta State. The cheque presentation ceremony took place on Thursday in Asaba, where FOOSTODEY’s National President, Mr. Elvis Ahior, lauded the You Matter Charity Foundation for its unwavering dedication to uplifting the lives of the underprivileged. “Our decision to support the You Matter Charity Foundation is driven by a shared vision to create a better…
The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION), established by the Nigerian Navy is set to hold IMION executive course on Sustainability for the Blue Economy beginning on May 22nd in Lagos. This is part of it’s objective to promote education, research and policy advocacy scheduled to take place in Lagos on 22nd and 23rd of May 2025. The course which is open to individuals drawn from government and private sectors aims at enriching participants knowledge about the maritime security. A release issued in Lagos by Rear Admiral Thaddeus Udofia rtd, IMION’s Director General, the course titled Sustainability for the Blue…
The Lagos State Government has condemned in strong terms landlords and agents who unjustifiably increase house rents due to infrastructural developments or other unknown reasons. Speaking during a live interview on TVC in Lagos today, the Special Adviser (Housing), Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Barr. Barakat Odunuga Bakare said that the Lagos State Government would no longer fold its arms and watch its residents being exploited by landlords and agents She equally clarified the distinct role of house agents and lawyers in rental matters, stressing the limitations of legal practitioners in real estate and house rental matters. Barr. Barakat…
The Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has called for the adoption of the ‘Nigeria First’ initiative to enhance cross-border trade and safeguard national security. Comptroller Adeniyi made the call while delivering a keynote lecture at the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) annual conference in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Speaking on the topic “Cross-Border Trade and Security Implications on the Nigerian Economy: Taking Advantage of Global Trade Dynamics,” Adeniyi emphasised the need for strategic alignment between trade facilitation and security imperatives. He disclosed that Nigeria’s trade value surged to ₦196.94 trillion in 2024,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, described the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire structure of Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC as a political tsunami of unimaginable proportions. President Tinubu stated this whole receiving Governor Oborevwori, immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire membership of the PDP to the APC at the Cenotaph, Asaba. Represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, the President lauded Governor Oborevwori and Senator Okowa for the cordial relationship between them and for leading members of the PDP to…
The immediate past Governor of the State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa explained that the decision to change political direction was made for the common good and in the best interest of the state. “It was not about personal ambitions but the need to connect to Abuja, where significant goodwill and resources exist, especially since the state is a major contributor. Reflecting on his experience as a former governor in opposition, Okowa emphasized that while Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was performing well, aligning with Abuja would strengthen his efforts. He called for strong support for both the President and the Governor, believing that…
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori described the defection of PDP members to APC as a historic movement in the best interest of the state. He pledged to unify the party to ensure total victory for it in the coming elections. Oborevwori said; “what you have seen here today is a movement: it’s not a defection; it’s a movement. We have done consultations with our National Assembly members, with leadership, with stakeholders at the state level, at the senatorial level, at the local government level, at the ward level and we all decided that we must all join. “This is Delta…
The Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative wishes to update stakeholders that the 14-day deadline for full payment of athletes for various Marathon races in the country is being met. The initial denial, confessions have been broken, at the moment, one of the organizers NILAYO Sports Marketing company, whose Managing Director before now was Bukola Olopade,, the current DG of National Sports Commission (NSC) have started paying runners for two races respectively. Runners that took part in Premium Trust Bank Marathon in Abuja and LOTUS Marathon, Abeokuta have been paid now. The NGO can report that athletes are happy after…
Director General, Delta State Bureau for Communications and Orientation, Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the recent defection by governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the entire party structure of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state to the All Progressives Congress, APC was and still the best option. Dr Oghenesivbe who as a guest of TVC News “Standpoint” public affairs program on Saturday, stated that the massive defection was democratic, because it was well debated and all grey areas thoroughly examined before the governor, party leaders and stakeholders across the three senatorial districts unanimously agreed that it was…
The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Musa Yusuf Garba, psc(+), IIPS, PSPS, on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, hosted managers of Bonded Terminals across Lagos State at the Command Headquarters in Obalende, Lagos. In his address, AIG Musa Yusuf Garba emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force, through the Maritime Police Command, and terminal managers in curbing crime within the maritime sector. He reassured the terminal managers of his unwavering support whenever necessary, reiterating his commitment to an open-door policy that welcomes engagement and dialogue. The AIG further stressed…