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Delta State Information Commissioner, Dr Osuoza Ifeanyi Michael, has emphasized the need for the State Orientation Bureau, to embark on impactful sensitization campaigns that would effectively project the policies, programmes and achievements of the governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. The Commissioner gave the charge when he received on courtesy visit, the Executive Assistant on Communications to the governor of Delta State, and Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau, Dr Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq and management staff of the Bureau on Monday in Asaba. Osuoza said reorientation of citizens to enhance the spirit of patriotism as stakeholders in governance…
The attention of Nigeria Custom (NSC) has been drawn to the tragic loss of a teenager in the Jibia Border Area of Katsina State on Saturday. NSC extends heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the innocent teenager whose life was tragically cut short.” It is pertinent to address the misinformation circulating in the media regarding the reported killing of the teenager by a reckless driver of a J5 vehicle. The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B, headquartered in Kaduna, covers 10 states plus the FCT, including Katsina, where the Jibia border is situated. “NSC wish to clarify…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori on her 54th birth anniversary on Monday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lauded his beloved wife for her support over the years culminating in their emergence as Delta’s first family. He described Deaconess Oborevwori as a godly mother, whose contributions to the society were enormous and ennobling. The Governor extolled his beloved wife for her pet project ‘You Matter Charity Foundation’, with a key focus on helping vulnerable individuals in society, especially children with autism. Governor Oborevwori, said:…
Executive Assistant on Communications to Delta governor Dr. Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has described the Chairman of PDP, in the state, Okakuro Kingsley Esiso as a goal-getter, focused and never moved by sentiments and divisive tendencies. Oghenesivbe made the assertion in his goodwill message to Esiso, on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary celebration on Sunday, saying that the celebrant’s pragmatic leadership style as party chairman recorded remarkable electioneering victories for PDP in the state, through dint of hardwork, good knowledge of winning strategies and deployment of uncommon political intelligence. He noted that Esiso sees politics and elections as serious…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has requested President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and relevant anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate the allegations that the $3.4 billion loan obtained from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is either missing, diverted, or unaccounted for. The 2020 annual audited report published last week by the Auditor-General of the Federation documents damning revelations, including that there was no document to show the movement and spending of the IMF loan. SERAP also urged him to ensure that “anyone suspected to be…
In a proactive move to address the alarming depreciation of the Naira against the Dollar, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a statement, with the backing of President Bola Tinubu, announcing a comprehensive ban on the use of foreign currency in transactions within the country. This directive, aimed at stabilizing the Nigerian economy, comes amidst growing concerns over the persistent free fall of the Naira against the Dollar and its adverse impact on the nation’s financial landscape. The Nigerian leader threw his weight behind the CBN’s decision, emphasizing the need for stringent measures to protect the nation’s currency…
Western Marine Customs Intercepts Over 4000 Parcels Of Indian Hemp Some sacks of cannabis sativa seized by Western Marine Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Western Marine Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has intercepted 51 sacks containing 4,070 parcels of Cannabis Sativa in January 2024. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Odaudu Salefu, revealed this in a press statement disseminated on Tuesday, stressing that the Command would intensify efforts to purge the Western waterways of the offensive activities of smuggling. Joint Patrol Team of the Command received credible intelligence of the movement of a wooden Boat around the Moba Seashore…
The Nigeria Customs Service has declared a total collection of N74,048,149,945 as revenue collected at the Lagos Free Trade Zones in 2023 from Lekki Port and other free zones in Lagos in 2023. Customs Area Controller of the Lagos Free Trade Zones (LFTZ) Command Comptroller Mohammed Babandede who disclosed this also said the amount surpassed N25,050,214,302 collected in 2022 which amounts to 102.82 percent increase. He described the NCS role in economic development as very critical while emphasising on synergies with sister government agencies while discharging it’s functions with all sense of professionalism. Babandede who expressed optimism in surpassing the…
The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has promised to promote transparency in its financial statements for efficient auditing of accounts. The CGC made this known during an appearance before the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Abuja. According to the CGC, NCS has been using integrated technology to collect revenue for over 20 years, and more than 20 commercial banks are involved in the process. He mentioned that the service entered into a contract with these banks and was granted access to a technology platform that allowed them to collect the…
The Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon Elder Oborevwori has constituted a seven man committee chaired by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu to investigate the claims and perceived infractions related to the management of the scheme by the Ministry. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, that consequent upon the interim report of the committee and in other to have an unimpeded access to information during the period of the investigations, the Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F.O Oborevwori has approved the immediate suspension of Hon. Omoun…