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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…

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…

The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Safety Signatures Limited, Dr. Cynthia Gregg, one of the leading private security outfit joined the outgoing Lagos State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC), Commandant of Corps Usman Alfadarai to declare open the Public Relations Officer’s office in the state. The aforementioned, seasoned, security doyen and expert known for her for collaborative impacts and supports within the Private and public security industry as well as humanitarian circle also pledged, to play a formidable role in ensuring the image of the Corps is promoted, in the state as…

The outgoing State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command,(NSCDC) Commandant of Corps Usman Alfadarai and the incoming State Commandant, Commandant of Corps Keshinro Adedotun commissioned, the newly renovated, Public Relations Office of the Command, today, Monday, 8th January, 2024. The commissioning took place amidst joy and gladness as well as appreciation to the Public Relations Unit’s efforts in promoting the image of the entire Corps in the state. The outgoing State Commandant further stated that the effort to ensure prioritization of the Corps’ image above all interests can not be overemphasized as it was a good…

By Dr Festus Goziem Okubor I have just read the statement of the Gbagi gang titled “Delta 2023@ Supreme Court: Gbagi Blows Hot, Want Judges to Save Delta From Total Collapse”, and I am shocked that a senior citizen and lawyer could utter such a seditious and libelous statement.My initial reaction was “LIKE TRUMP, LIKE GBAGI: GBAGI NEEDS TO BE SANCTIONED”. But on a second thought, I decided to advise him to watch his utterances on matters before the Supreme Court and even the ones the apex court has dispensed. I will also advise him to emulate his much younger…

In a remarkable display of commitment to both personal well-being and the success of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR undertook a 6.6-kilometer ‘Walk Life Balance’ at the iconic Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Saturday morning of 6 January 2024. This fitness initiative, a recurrent practice for the CGC, underscores Adeniyi’s dedication to harmonizing the demands of a rigorous customs profession with the imperative of maintaining physical and mental health. In an exclusive interview after completing the refreshing walk, CGC Adeniyi highlighted the importance of such exercises for himself and his officers,…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, urged civil servants in the state to emulate the virtues of the retired Permanent Secretary, Government House Administration, Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje. Speaking at a grand reception in honour of the celebrant at the Events Centre, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori described Ogidi-Gbegbaje as an intelligent, humble, diligent, transparent, process driven, selfless, accountable and compassionate bureaucrat. While congratulating the retired Permanent Secretary for his diligence and patriotic service to the state, Oborevwori said Ogidi-Gbegbaje was very helpful in the last seven months of my administration. According to him, “a lot has been said about Sir…

Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communication to Delta State Governor, Dr Wilfred Oghenesivbe Esq, has reacted to the laughable self defeating statement by the former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, wherein he mischievously and deliberately disparaged the judiciary, branded Tribunal Judges and Appeal Court justices as corrupt and irresponsible. Oghenesivbe in a statement on Saturday and made available to newsmen in Asaba, said Gbagi being a lawyer ought to know that in criminal jurisprudence, he who alleges must prove beyond reasonable doubt, and as such it behoves on him, not the accused persons, to…

The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has assured residents of the state, that the Authority would intensify efforts at entrenching effective waste management across the state in 2024. Dr. Gbadegesin, who gave the assurance on Lagos Traffic Radio on Friday, noted that last year witnessed a determined approach to environmental transformation in Lagos State, spearheaded by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, with LAWMA playing a major role. According to him, “2023 was an eventful year with respect to the environment and waste management. The Lagos State Government…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the country for their fight against oil theft and sundry crimes. Oborevwori gave the commendation at the 2023 combined West African Social Activities (WASA) for Headquarters 63 Brigade and 181 Amphibious Battalion held at the 181 Amphibious Battalion New Barracks, Alifikede, Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori who was represented by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu said the efforts of the Army and other sister security agencies have helped…