Author: Vera
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated elder statesman and former Chairman Chief Joseph Asini as he clocks 86 years on Friday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori lauded the renowned Okpe leader for his contributions to the development and growth of Delta State. He recalled that Asini has continued to play significant roles in the development of the state as a pioneer Deputy State Chairman and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Okpe Local Government Area. The governor specifically lauded Chief Asini for his steadfastness in providing leadership for the…
Foremost licensed customs agent Lucky Amiwero has written to President Bola Tinubu on the need for the Central Bank of Nigeria'(CBN) to evoke it’s powers to determine a stable exchange rate between the dollar and naira which, according to him, is adversely affecting trade and promoting inflation in the economy. He also called for full compliance of the Nigeria Customs Service with a recent CBN circular and postulated a predictable and stable exchange rate regime for purpose of customs duty assessment and payment According to him, with effect from February 26the exchange rate as the date of opening of Form…
Real Madrid will face Man City in the quarterfinal of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League following the draw Friday afternoon in Nyon, Switzerland. The tie headlines mouth watering clashes in the competition as Arsenal will play Bayern Munich, PSG will face Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund will take on Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid have only won one of their last six UEFA Champions League matches against Man City while they have conceded an average of 1.7 goals per game against them in the competition; their most against a side they’ve faced 5+ times. The Los Blancos defeated the Cityzens on their…
The Board of Trustees and Manageme nt of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund ( LSSTF ) handed over four ( 4 ) Motorbikes to the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Sunday Keshinro in fulfilment of their earlier promise to continue to support the Corps to effectively play its statutory role in the fight against insecurity in the state. The 4 Motorbikes was handed over to the Lagos State Commandant today, by Mr Degbola Lewis, Director of Administration, LSSTF, on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Secretary of…
Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) Dr. Paul Adalikwu has stepped up interaction with the United States government to lift restrictions placed on some member countries allegedly implicated in illicit shipping activities. Adalikwu who led a delegation from the MOWCA Secretariat to the US Embassy in Abidjan for a first leg of the strategic consultation aimed at promoting seamless participation of MOWCA countries in international trade within the global maritime space, reiterated the organisation’s commitment to the best ethical and lawful maritime practices. Addressing the U.S Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, H.E Mrs Jessica Davis…
Delta State Executive Council, (EXCO), Wednesday, approved the payment of over N674,000,000 as bursary to students of its origin for the 2022/2023 academic session. The approval was part of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Briefing journalists at the end of the meeting, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, said Exco also approved phase two procurement of medical equipment for 20 general hospitals across the state. He listed the hospitals to include; General hospitals at Obiaruku, Abraka, Ekpan, Owa-Alero, Okwe, Koko, Orerokpe, Otu-Jeremi, Burutu, Abavo, Owa-Oyibu, Issele-Uku, Ibusa, Aviara,…
Wife of the Comptroller-General of Customs and National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adewale Adeniyi led an impactful initiative aimed at mitigating challenges Customs Officers’ Wives faced in Karu Customs Barracks, Abuja, on Tuesday. Addressing the officers’ wives shortly after arriving at the venue, Mrs. Kikelomo implored them to embrace unity by becoming registered members of COWA. Reiterating her plea, which underscored the association’s commitment to inclusivity, she emphasized her commitment to enlist every officer’s wife, irrespective of rank or formation, in the Association’s database, stating, “Every officer’s wife has a rightful place within the…
Barrister Latimore Oghenesivbe has assured Construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the three flyovers; DSC Roundabout, PTI junction and Enerhen junction up to Marine Gate, as well as the Effurun junction pedestrian and road expansion projects are delivered according to specifications. These projects are essential and timely for the revamping of commercial and business activities in the state, and more particularly for the restoration of Warri status as the commercial nerve of Delta State. The governor is totally committed and promised to do the needful to showcase Delta as one of the…
In a major shift at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Bashir Jamoh has formally concluded his tenure as Director-General. He handed over the reins to Chudi Ofordile, the Executive Director overseeing Finance and Administration, who will serve in an acting capacity until a new Director-General is appointed by President Tinubu. Bashir Jamoh’s departure marks the end of a notable chapter in NIMASA’s leadership. During his tenure, he spearheaded various initiatives aimed at enhancing maritime safety and administration in Nigeria. His contributions have been recognized both domestically and internationally. As Chudi Ofordile assumes the role of interim leader,…
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, graced the Opening Ceremony of Exercise Haske Biyu 2024 as a Special Guest of Honour. The opening ceremony, which took place on Monday, 11 March 2024, marked the commencement of the training exercise focusing on Internal Security and Low-Intensity Conflict operations in Nigeria. Expressing his gratitude to the Commandant of the College for the invitation, the Comptroller-General emphasized the importance of joint collaboration among law enforcement agencies. He stated, “The importance of joint and multi-agency collaboration in internal security and low-intensity conflict operations amongst law enforcement agencies and the military cannot be over-emphasized.”…