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The Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, has urged the Federal Government to adopt the strategies used by Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, in effectively combating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Commending Tompolo on the success he recorded in curbing the activities of oil thieves in his area of operations, Solomon noted that since he stands out among all the organisations involved in monitoring activities on the extraction and export of crude oil, his modus operandi should be adopted as the standard operational procedure by all the agencies…
The Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) announced that Nigeria will be sending a contingent of over 358 athletes participating in 25 different sports to the 13th African Games. In a statement issued on Monday in Lagos, Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of NOC, disclosed that the games are scheduled to take place from March 8 to 23 in Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast. “Nigeria is competing in 25 sports at the event. Nigerian athletes were accredited at the delegation registration meeting conducted on March 4,” he said. In terms of individual sports athletes, Team Taekwondo, Wrestling, and Karate lead the…
The death of one of Nigeria’s prolific comedians, John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu has thrown many movie lovers into mourning. Here are 10 facts about the movie actor covering his private and public life.1 Mr. Ibu joined the film industry in 1973 as a cameraman. After 19 years at the backstage, he decided to delve into acting. In 1992, he started featuring in minor roles. 2 In 2004, Mr. Ibu literally struck gold in the film industry when he featured as the lead actor in the movie, Mr. Ibu. His fans subsequently nicknamed him Mr. Ibu.3 Mr.…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said he was in active support of financial autonomy for the local governments and the effective separation of powers. Governor Oborevwori, who was speaking at a valedictory Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) meeting he held with the outgoing local government chairmen in the state at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba, said: “I believe in the separation of power.”As a lawmaker and the presiding officer of the State House of Assembly for six years, I am in support of financial autonomy for the local governments. “This is because, since I was sworn-in…
The main opposition voice in the country and the Labour Party standard bearer, Peter Obi has given a thumbs down to the new monetary policy rates released by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. According to Obi, the new policy will worsen the economic situation in the country and will seriously affect the productive sector and lead to job loss. Writing in his X handle, the former Presidential Candidate said “Let me confess that the label of being a vintage Onitsha-based trader does not in any way confer on me the status of an economic expert. “With my vast trading…
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sent a condolence message to Dr Iyobosa Uwugiaren, Editor, Nation’s capital of ThisDay Newspaper over the passage of his Father. Chief Uwugiaren Enabulele, the late Odionwere of Idunwem-Egbo, Urhonigbe in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State reportedly passed away during the week at age 102. A statement in Abuja by Igho Akeregha, the Governor’s Executive Assistant on Media described Pa Uwugiaren Enabulele as a principled and astute community leader who gave his all in the service of his people. The Delta State Governor said the exit of Chief Enabulele has…
Delta State has set the pace in Nigeria, being the first to endorse the restoration of mangrove forest, seagrass protection and preservation of the ecosystem for conservation and environmental sustainability. Delta state took the lead when it signed a memorandum of understanding, MOU with Serendib Capital UK for the restoration and preservation of the State’s Mangrove Forest and it’s Ecosystem at Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday. Speaking shortly after the signing ceremony, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori commended all stakeholders for their visionary approach and unwielding commitment to shaping a more sustainable environment for current and future generations. He said: “The memorandum…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NC) has collaborated with the Directorate General Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) of the European Union (EU) for efficient export monitoring and trade facilitation. During a meeting that took place at the Corporate Headquarters of NCS on February 27, 2024, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, announced that the service is collaborating with DG TAXUD for efficiency in Export Monitoring and documentation. With the Nigeria Customs Service as the competent authority for rules of origin, the Comptroller General assured that the Service will do all it can to facilitate the process, adding that…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the temporary suspension of food disposal initiative which commenced on 23rd February, 2024 at its old zonal headquarters ,Yaba Lagos as a result of stampede which led to some casualties. The National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada in a press statement explained that the intervention is aimed at easing the hardship in the nation and is in accordance to the directive of President Bola Tinubu. According to him, the exercise was conducted following meticulous planning to address all potential risks that may emerge during the exercise. ” It will…
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has expressed commitment to align with President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s plans to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity by ensuring the availability of essential food items to Nigerians. Speaking at the flag-off of the rice disbursement programme in Lagos.CGC Adeniyi emphasized that the distribution of rice would be targeted at areas of customs operations, ensuring direct access to beneficiaries. CGC Adeniyi stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the distribution process, urging Nigerians participating in the exercise to refrain from selling the rice in markets or hoarding it for purposes…