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Gov. Oborevwori congratulates Ikeogwu on new NUJ-NEC appointment Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated the immediate past State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, on his appointment as a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Union. Ikeogwu’s appointment as National Ex-Officio of the Union was contained in a letter signed by the National Secretary, Comrade Shuaibu Usman Leman, on Friday, October 20. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor described Ikeogwu’s appointment as well-deserved, considering his outstanding contribution to the journalism…
Since his emergence as Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has never hidden his intention to develop the twin cities of Warri and Effurun alongside other parts of the state. During the maiden State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting under his watch, the Governor announced his intention to engage construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, to construct three flyovers, a cloverleaf and road expansion in Warri and Effurun. After months of vigorous planning, meetings, reviews and tough negotiations, Delta State Government, Tuesday, signed the contract worth N78 billion. The projects which are expected to be completed within 27 months,…
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal brought before it by Chief Kenneth Gbagi against Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for being a waste of time, mere academic exercise, and lacking any utilitarian value.In the appeal, Gbagi, a governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) filed the appeal against the decisions of the Election Petition Tribunal and Court of Appeal refusing to admit fresh evidence not pleaded or frontloaded during trial. Gbagi who claimed to have discovered new evidence to prove his petition, had made an application for the reopening of his case on the date…
The Nigeria Customs Service delegation, led by the Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, recently participated in the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 10th to 12th October 2023. The event welcomed twelve delegates from the Nigeria Customs Service and the management and staff of the trade modernization project representing the private sector. The presentations in the performances showing the dynamic economy of Vietnam set the tone for the event.Welcoming participants at the conference, the Secretary General of the WCO, Dr Kunio Mikuriya, highlighted the critical role of technology in supporting…
Divine Oduduru has a window of 30-days to appeal his six year ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sports, CAS. The Nigerian 200m record holder was on Thursday slammed a six year ban by a three-member disciplinary tribunal for committing two Anti-Doping Rule Violations(ADRVs) of Possession of Prohibited Substances and the Attempted Use of a Prohibited Substance or Method and ordered to pay World Athletics US$3000 towards its expenses regarding the case.He was also ordered to pay World Athletics US$3000 towards its expenses regarding the case.‘To procure those substances, he engaged into a scheme with his teammate who in…
President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mallam Farouk Salim. Also affected is the management of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC); Industrial Training Fund (ITF); National Sugar Development Council (NSDC); Nigeria Export Processing Zone (NEPZA); Nigeria Export Processing Council (NEPC); Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and Oil & Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA) Others are, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN); Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN); Nigeria Commodities Exchange (NCE); Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFCMB); Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board (TBSMB) and National Automotive Design and Development Council…
The bill to amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) Act has passed the first reading on the Floor of the Nigerian Senate.Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun, who announced this during a working visit by the committee to NIMASA operational offices in Lagos noted that the senate of the tenth assembly is committed to formulating policies that will ensure Nigerians enjoy the benefits of the blue economy. The Committee Chairman averred that a constructive evaluation of the existing maritime legal framework was necessary to ascertain gaps for possible review, pledging that the Senate…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone A has announced the seizure of eight trailer loads of foreign parboiled rice (7,029 50kg bags) in its bid to eradicate smuggling. The seizures were made at different times and locations within the border corridors of the South-Western states. In a media briefing held at Ikeja on Friday, October 6, the Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi heaped praises on the officers at the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A. Aside the trailer loads of rice, the Nigeria Customs reiterated its seizures in the month of September such as;…
The Port and Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of 20×20 feet of expired tomato concentrates in Lagos. The expired products were concealed within 20 containers, each falsely declared as containing almond shells, all under the auspices of a company identified as Nikecristy Investment Limited. One Okonkwo Oliver Izunna was arrested in connection with the seizure, but is currently on administrative bail and remains under investigation. The Acting Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi who made the disclosure in a press briefing at the Command on Friday, described it as a…
The Lagos police authorities say there are pieces of evidence linking Naira Marley and Sam Larry with cyberbullying, physical abuse, a threat to life, and assault against Afrobeats star Mohbad. Mohbad, also known as Ilerioluwa Aloba, died last month in questionable circumstances. While videos of the Afrobeats singer’s alleging bullying and assault resurfaced after his demise, many accused Naira Marley (Abdulazeez Fashola) and Sam Larry (Samson Balogun) of being complicit, a claim the duo have denied. But in a briefing on Friday, the Lagos State Police Commissioner Idowu Owohunwa said there is evidence linking Naira Marley and Sam Larry of…