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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Alexander Ogomudia (Retd), as he clocks 74 years on Dec. 29. According to Governor Oborevwori, Ogomudia, the Uzere born General in Isoko South, is a prominent Deltan and the former Chief of Army Staff, who was resolutely dedicated to Nigeria’s peaceful coexistence. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor expressed gratitude to Gen. Ogomudia, who held the position of Chief of Defence Staff from 2003 to 2006, for his contribution to ensuring that the nation’s military authorities…

Chief (Comrade) Sunny Ofehe, is the Executive Assistant on External Relations and Diaspora Affairs to the Delta State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori. In this interview, Ofehe speaks on various issues, with particular emphasis on how foreign direct investment can be attracted to Nigeria and Delta State in particular. We can attract minimum of $1bn in foreign direct investment to Delta in 2024 quota” Excepts- How do you plan to sell Delta State to the rest of the world as an Executive Assistant on External Relations and Diaspora Affairs? We’re not just going to sell Delta State to Nigerians in the Diaspora…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, underscored the importance of local government councils to the overall growth and development of the nation. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on Christmas visit the College of Heads of Personnel Management, HPMs and Treasurers to the Local Governments, TLGs led by its President, Chief Austin Emaduku, at his Osubi country home. The Governor who expressed delight at receiving the delegation appreciated them for their support before, during and after the elections. Governor Oborevwori said: “I am very happy to receive you all this morning. I thank you for all your…

The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, brought together the management team and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for a joyful Christmas carol service on December 21, 2023. The event, themed “Dine and Grill with the CGC,” took place at the NCS Management Quarters, creating a festive atmosphere to celebrate the holiday season. During the gathering, CGC Adeniyi expressed warm Christmas wishes to all officers and urged them to embrace the season’s true spirit, emphasizing the values of love and forgiveness. In his address, he highlighted that Christmas is not only a time for official gatherings but…

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has congratulated Nigerians on the Christmas and forthcoming New Year celebration, and has ordered adequate protection of all and sundry. The police boss, at a meeting with Tactical Commanders, comprising Police Mobile Force (PMF), Border Patrol Force (BPF) and Safer Highway, held at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Abuja, instructed them to deploy adequate personnel and resources throughout the length and breadth of the country. Among the places to focus on, according to the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olimuyiwa Adejobi, are worship, recreational and picnic centres, to protect “fun-seekers,…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved a 50 per cent slash in price of interstate transport fare for Nigerians traveling during the yuletide from Thursday, December 21, 2023 to January 4, 2024.This is as the President approved free rides for commuters on all train services within the period.The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, announced this to State House Correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa on Wednesday.Alake said, “It is in this wise that the President is announcing through us that beginning from tomorrow, December 21, Nigerians willing to travel can board public transport via mini buses, luxury…

Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has assured Nigerians, particularly Deltans of adequate supply of cooking gas to the domestic market after completion of the first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas, FLNG, in Nigeria. Speaking at the signing ceremony at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, Governor Oborevwori said the state government has 8% equity in the floating LNG project. He noted that the project is of strategic importance to the national economy, adding that with 40% of Nigeria’s proven gas reserves in Delta State, it was a worthy investment. In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, Igho…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has received Samuel Erukoghene Okoro who cycled for 10 days from Damaturu in Yobe State to Asaba. Okoro, a Deltan from Orhuwhorun in Udu Local Government Area of the state and resident of Damaturu, embarked on the journey on Saturday, December 9, and arrived Asaba on Wednesday December 20. Welcoming the cyclist, Gov. Oborevwori congratulated him for the successful journey and assured that he would continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to Deltans who entrusted him with their votes. According to him, “to ride on bicycle from Damaturu in Yobe State to Delta…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi hosted a distinguished gathering featuring the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassadors of the United States and Germany, and representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, as well as the World Bank. The dinner, which was held at the Management Quarters of the Service in Abuja, marked the conclusion of the year 2023. The pivotal event centered on the Customs Service’s activities throughout the year, giving room to discussions on innovative ideas to enhance efficiency. Addressing the diplomats, CGC Adeniyi emphasized the NCS’s commitment to leverage new…

Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun FCS, presided over the inaugural meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board at Customs Headquarters in Abuja. The highlight of the Minister’s address centered around the commitment to collaborate seamlessly with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in facilitating smoother trade. As the Board Chairman of NCS, The Minister outlined a three-fold vision to redefine the trajectory of the nation’s economic landscape. The event aimed to shape the future of trade, revenue, and economic vitality in Nigeria. The Finance Minister articulated his commitment to elevating government revenue, fortifying critical…