Author: Vera

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…

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…

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…

Sequel to the decision taken at its Board meeting held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has set up a 5-man committee to raise a strong athletics team for the Africa Games, the World in-door Championship and the Olympics Games holding in Paris.later in the year. A statement issued by the federation after the its Virtual meeting have it that the 5-man committee would be headed by Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (rtd). Other members are the Technical Director of the federation, Samuel Onikeku, Amb. Manta Haruna Mohammed, Mrs. Maria Wophill, Dr. Solomon Alao, while an official…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Leo Ogor, as he clocks 65 years on January 6. Ogor, represented Isoko Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber, from 2003 – 2023 and was elected Deputy Majority Leader in 2011. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor described the erstwhile lawmaker as a “courageous leader with great accomplishments.” He said that the contributions of Leo Ogor in Nigeria’s legislature would remain indelible in the minds of Nigerians. “As a former lawmaker, you were…

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…

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…

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…

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…