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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has warned traditional rulers in the state not to shield those involved in the killing of four military officers and thirteen soldiers in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the warning when he addressed traditional rulers, on the unfortunate incident at the State Traditional Rulers’ Council Secretariat in Asaba. The Governor who said the act is alien to the state described it as barbaric, inhumane and unacceptable. The governor vowed that those who committed the evil act must be made to face the full wrath of…

Registration for the 10th edition of the World Athletics gold label Okpekpe international 10km road race is still open to all willing and eligible runners, according Zack Amodu, the race director. Amodu revealed the Registration portal was opened late February and the response has been impressive. ‘Registration is still open to professional and non professional athletes who wish to participate in our historic race scheduled to hold on May 25, 2024 in Okpekpe, Edo state,’ said Amodu who revealed the Registration format for the race. ‘All intending runners can register either online or physically.For those who want to register online,…

Delta state government has been urged to create more awareness on its mantra, “MORE Agenda” by promoting it among the citizens. Victor Kalu, the managing director and chief executive officer of Zend, made the appeal recently in an interview with pointnews247 in Lagos state. The acronym “MORE” means meaningful development, opportunity for all,realistic reforms, enhanced peace, and security. According to kalu, creating more awareness on MORE will aid better understanding and corresponding support from the citizens to the government, which would bring about speedy actualization of the vision. He posited that people always misunderstand taxation and the benefits of paying…

Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has admonished the Executive and Legislative arms of government to immensely commence the review of the 2024 budget and deploy funds to critical areas. Obi’s view which is in reaction to the controversies trailing the budget said, it’s still very early in the day for the appropriations to be revisited and ensure that the public resources go to critical areas like security, and fighting poverty among others. Writing in his X handle on Monday, the former Anambra State Governor said “Having followed the controversies trailing the 2024 budget,…

Nigeria’s Spot Putter Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Triple jumper Ruth Usoro bon Tuesday won Nigeria’s two gold medals in athletics at the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana.The 31 year old was the pre-Games overwhelming favourite to win and he fulfilled expectations in a historic manner, becoming the first Nigerian man to successfully defend a Shot Put title at tue Games. The Nigerian threw 21.06m to win the gold. He however was unable to beat the 21.43m games record he set in 2019. Meanwhile, Ewa Peace failed to make it to the podium in the women’s high jump as she could…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has agreed for an Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) programme to enhance the efficiency and trade facilitation in the country. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi during a stakeholders Meeting on Tuesday, 19 March 2024, in Abuja, said the programme would foster collaboration between the Nigeria Customs Service, Other Government Agencies (OGAs) and Experts to boost AEO programmes. The CGC underscored the determination needed to work together and ensure that the narrative is changed about the ease of doing business in and around Nigerian ports. “And if you have observed, you will also see that…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on Tuesday, briefed President Bola Tinubu over the gruesome killing of military personnel around Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Oborevwori went into a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu where both leaders discussed the incident extensively. A group of gunmen had on Thursday last week ambushed the slain military personnel, killing 17 of them including a lieutenant colonel, two majors and one captain who were said to be on peace mission to the area.Oborevwori, who also met with security heads at the military base in Bomadi, said the situation…

Boss Mustapha, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, 2017–2023, as he was awarded the honourary doctorate degree in law of the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, at the 6th and 7th combined convocation ceremony of the University. The award was a unanimous decision of both the Senate and the Federal Ministry of Education (standing in for the council of Federal University Wukari). “By the authority vested in me as the Chancellor and in accordance with the provisions of the University Statutes, I hereby confer on you the degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) of the Federal University…

Former Minister of Transportation Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, CON, was at the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, for the 6th and 7th Convocation Ceremony of the institution. The former Minister led a high-powered delegation of former ministers, federal permanent secretaries and other dignitaries to the conferment of an Honourary Doctorate Degree in law, on Boss Mustapha, NPoM, CFR, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (2017 – 2023). The delegation paid homage to His Majesty, Manu Ishaku Adda Ali Matakhitswen, the Aku Uka and Chairman of the Taraba State Traditional Rulers’ Council, before proceeding to the University for the Inaugural lecture.…

Delta State Government, Tuesday, warned that it would deal decisively with anyone found breaching the existing peace in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the warning in Asaba while addressing journalists after visiting a wounded victim of violent protests orchestrated by Okada riders. Flanked by State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, Director-General, Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, the Director-General, Security, Hon. David Tonwe, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and the Chairman, Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association,…