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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 Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has called on security agencies at the ports to be on their toes as hoodlums hired by Lagos State Cargo and Transport Committee (LASTCOC) while imposing illegal sales of tickets assaulted Truckers at Tincan Island Port on 6th of February, 2024 The Head of Media, MWUN, Comrade Kennedy Ikemefuna, in a press statement revealed that The crisis lasted for hours and many of the Maritime Truckers were attacked with machetes and other dangerous weapons, leaving them (Truckers) with various degrees of injuries. According to him ,the Thugs in their large numbers wielding all…
All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain and former member of the House of Representatives, Ika federal constituency and Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Chief (Dr) Cairo Ojougboh is dead. Dr Ojougboh who was the Akinuwa of Agbor Kingdom according to sources slumped while watching the Nigeria vs South Africa match. He was said to have slumped the moment the VAR cancelled what was supposed to be Nigeria’s second goal and awarded a penalty against Nigeria upon an infringement that occurred before the goal scored by Victor Osimhen. A fearless politician who spoke truth to power, Dr Ojougboh…
The Comptroller-General of the Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi presented the Service’s 2024 budget on 5 February 2024 to the Nigeria Senate Committee on Customs at the National Assembly. The CG, while defending the 2024 budget of 706.43 billion naira, focused attention on consolidating carried-over projects, increasing staff welfare by improving and motivating officers’ performance, and integrating technologies into Customs processes. Regarding Officers’ welfare, CG Adeniyi mentioned that Officers will be encouraged in various ways to increase efficiency and improve their well-being. He stated that this would be done through awards, promotions, and payment of allowances. Additionally, the Comptroller General…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…