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 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, assented to the N2.2tn 2024 Appropriation Bill passed into law by the state House of Assembly last week. The signing of the budget was done at the Conference Hall of the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The state House of Assembly, on Friday, January 5, passed into law the N2.2tn 2024 appropriation bill at a plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa.

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…

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 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…

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,…

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…

Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to partner with his administration to fast track the industrialization and development of the state. He made the call through his Senior Policy Adviser, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, who paid a courtesy call on the leaders of both arms of Labour in their offices in Asaba.Addressing the State Executive Council of the NLC led by the state chairman, Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku, and the TUC executive council led by its chairman, Comrade Martin Bolum, at separate meetings, Solomon said the…

A marketing staff of a bank in Lagos state identified as Amarachi Ugochukwu has committed suicide. According to police sources, Amarachi was found dead inside the staff toilet of the bank in the Ikorodu area of the state on Monday, January 8. The bank’s manager went to the police to report the incident the same day it happened. According to the bank manager, late Amarachi’s phone was found ringing endlessly on her table without her answering so her colleagues began to search for her. One of the office’s toilets was forced open after it was found to have been locked…