Author: Vera

In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s maritime landscape, a pivotal strategic meeting was held at the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy on Monday, 15 January 2024. The distinguished attendees included, Hon. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy: Gboyega Oyetola, Hon. Minister of Transportation: Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, Comptroller General of Customs: Bashir Adewale Adeniyi Others are the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria (Virtual Attendee). The primary thrust of this collaborative venture was to deliberate and actualize initiatives that would not only open up ports but also foster seamless cooperation and trade and facilitation. A…

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has said the state is blessed with the best crop of civil servants in the country. He said for a state that was created just 32 years ago, the transition to building a virgin land to a bustling state has been very impressive. The credited civil servants with laying the foundation for the various administrations to anchor their developmental road map.Oborevwori gave the commendation at end of year party of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries (ARHOSPS) in Delta State.The governor who was represented by Rt. Hon.…

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has reopened money laundering cases against 13 former governors and some former ministers, with the amounts involved running into over N853.8bn. The affected persons include two former Ekiti State governors, Kayode Fayemi and Ayo Fayose; former Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle; two former Enugu State governors, Chimaroke Nnamani and Sullivan Chime; former Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Adamu; former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Others are former Rivers State governor, Peter Odili; former Abia State governor, Theodore Orji; former Gombe State governor, Danjuma Goje; former Sokoto State governor, Aliyu Wamako; former Bayelsa State governor,…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been honoured with the defender of faith and life encourager award by the Sapele Diocese of the Anglican Communion. The award was presented to Governor Oborevwori at the 15th anniversary celebration of the Diocese of Sapele (Anglican Communion) and Investiture of Knights and Ladies at Christ Church Pro-Cathedral, Sapele on Sunday. Governor Oborevwori who took the old testament lesson at the service with theme “Exceeding Grace” congratulated Bishop Erifeta and the entire Sapele Diocese on their 15th anniversary. While congratulating the newly appointed Knights and Ladies of the Church, he called for…

House of Oduduwa under the leadership of Arole Ooduwa Olofin’ Adimula Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II celebrates a luminous soul, a beacon of grace and strength, the esteemed Yeyeluwa of the Source, Her Majesty, Olori Mariam Anako Ogunwusi. Olori Mariam Ogunwusi is not just a queen by title but a regal embodiment of poise, wisdom, and benevolence. Her unwavering commitment to the preservation of culture, tradition, and community welfare is a testament to her noble character. As the Yeyeluwa of the Source, she stands as a guardian of heritage, ensuring that the rich tapestry of the House of…

Delta State Government is worried about the reported escalating cases of use of psychoactive substance and illegal drugs among youth population in the country, which can lead to physical, social or emotional harm. To curb the menace in the state, multifaceted campaigns and rehabilitation strategies shall be adopted by government, and which may include; upscaling of arrests and prosecution of unrepentant users and sellers, rehabilitation of drug addicts, and reintegration into society via wealth and job creation programmes under the MORE agenda of governor Oborevwori. Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, and Executive Assistant on Communications to…

Commandant of Corps Adedotun Sunday Keshinro re-assures Lagosians of maximum protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, through robust engagement with critical stakeholders, intelligence gathering and synergy with all relevant institutions in the state. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command in Tuesday, 9th January, 2024, received, a new State Commandant to take over the mantle of leadership of the command. In a press release signed by the command PRO DSC Abodurin Oluwaseun, the new NSCDC, Lagos State Commandant is Commandant of Corps Adedotun Sunday Keshinro, who took over from Commandant of Corps Usman…

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has described as ‘laughable’ a petition by some of the board members, Tafida Gadzama, Rosa Collins, and three others calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), to do a forensic examination of the report of the AFN Audit Committee, which they claimed uncovered misappropriation of funds and serial violations of Nigeria’s Public Sector Financial Regulation Laws. The AFN held its Board meeting on January 6, 2024, where some issues affecting the federation, including the Audit Committee…

In a first major shake – up in Federal Ministries effected by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration , a total of 24 Permanent Secretaries have been either redeployed or appointed as new ones to head the Federal Ministries including the newly created ones. The shake-up has led to the deployment of two most powerful female Permanent Secretaries during the Buhari administration. They are Dr. Evelyn Nkadi Ngige,Dr Magdalene Ajani, who held sway as the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation and Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and Dr (Mrs) Evelyn Nkadi Ngige, wife of former Minister of…