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As delta state Governor Sheriff Oborevwori intensifies effort at combating insecurity in the state,Youths from Delta North Senatorial District in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have declared full support for his administration. Coordinator of the College of Youth Leaders in Asaba, North Senatorial District,Comrade Emeke Asiwe who made this known friday at a youth stakeholders meeting, said youths in the Senatorial District were pleased with the performances of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in the last nine months of his administration. The Youth leader while commending Governor Oborevwori’s efforts at tackling insecurity and development in the state promised that they would not…

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…

The Minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy Wale Edun has cancelled the 25% penalty on improperly imported vehicles. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) made the announcement friday in a press release signed by theNational Public Relations Officer for Comptroller General of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada. “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under the directives of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has initiated a 90-day window, effective from 4th March 2024 to 5th July 2024, for the regularisation of import duties on specific categories of vehicles. In the press release made available to pointnews247,…

The Nigeria Customs Service has expressed readiness to partner Nigeria Export Promotion Commission (NEPC) to enhance trade and boost export activities. Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this announcement on Tuesday, March 19 2024 when the Management team of the Agency paid a courtesy visit to the Customs Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. In its address, CGC Adeniyi said the essence of the partnership among other things, is to reduce bottlenecks and create a conducive environment for exporters. “Collaborating with the NEPC is significantly aim at leveraging the Commission’s expertise and resources to streamline export processes further, reduce bottlenecks,…

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…

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,…

The Republic of Gabon has expressed full support for the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa Regional Workshop on Prevention of Inland Waterways Accidents slated for July 15 to 17 ,2024 in Libreville, Gabon. The Gabonese Minister of Transport, Merchant Navy and the Sea, Moudouma Ndinga Dieudonne Loic, disclosed this when he received the MOWCA Secretary General, Dr Paul Adalikwu on a courtesy visit recently. Loic who applauded Adalikwu for resetting MOWCA towards rapid development with impactful programmes, acknowledged that the organisation was not doing well before Adalikwu took over. Loic assured the SG of Gabon’s support to MOWCA…

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,…

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.…

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…