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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…

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,…

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…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, approved the appointment of new Executive Directors in two agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. For Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) the president appointed Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet as Executive Director, Finance & Administration, Engr. Olalekan Badmus as Executive Director, Marine & Operations and Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar as Executive Director, Engineering & Technical Services. For Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), he appointed Mr. Jibril Abba as Executive Director, Maritime Labour & Cabotage Services, Mr. Chudi Offodile as Executive Director, Finance & Administration and Engr. Fatai Taye Adeyemi as…

Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi decorated recently appointed Assistant Comptrollers-General (ACGs), Comptrollers, and other senior officers in Abuja on Thursday. This ceremony comes shortly after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the appointment of ACG Florence Nano Ogar-Modey and ACG Queen Ogbudu and the promotion of 2,209 senior officers. The occasion, attended by the NCS Management Team and family members of the celebrants, marked a historic moment in the service. Addressing the newly decorated officers, the CGC emphasized that the 2023 promotion exercise was based on outstanding performance and merit. He charged all officers and personnel to redouble…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration would ensure completion of all ongoing projects while also initiating new ones for the sustainable development of the state. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during inspection of construction of storm drainage channel from Owa-Alero and its environs through Owa-Alizomor and Owa-Ofie to link Iyi-Amah stream in Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state. The Governor who was conducted round the site by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works, Engr Fred Edafiogho and Project Consultant Mr John Onwualu, expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, adding that his…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated business mogul and Managing Director of DANMOTECH Nigeria Limited, Chief Dr Daniel Omoyibo on his 55th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the Oleh-Isoko-born businessman as a consummate entrepreneur and philanthropist, whose benevolence has lifted many lives. He said that the government and people of the state appreciated Omoyibo’s support and selfless contributions to humanity through his philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. “On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate you, my dear brother and…

The National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, who also doubles as a Director Nigeria Customs Service Broadcasting Network NCBN paid a working visit to the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network (NCBN) on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024. The visit aimed to discuss plans for the revitalization of the NCBN ensuring its effective operation under the leadership of CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Warmly welcomed by the Managing Director of NCBN, Jamilu Yusuf, at the network’s Head Office in Guzape, Abuja, CSC Maiwada confirmed that the Nigeria Customs Service has made comprehensive arrangements to revive…