BY PATRICK MGBODO The Delta State Public Procurement Commission, yesterday, equipped accounting officers across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure accountability in the implementation of the 2025 budget. The position was taken at a one-day interactive meeting between the State Public Procurement Commission and Permanent Secretaries/Directors of Planning, Research and Statistics/ Heads of Procurement, on implementation of the Delta State 2025 Budget held in Asaba In his remarks, the Chairman of the state Procurement Council, David Igbodo reminded the accounting officers of their role in ensuring that the state’s fiscal policies and programmes are translated into tangible development outcomes.…
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By Kenneth Orusi The momentum behind the creation of Anioma State has grown beyond a regional demand into a calculated national movement, backed by key political heavyweights, and Senator Ned Nwoko is emerging as the central architect of its advancement. Speaking at a recent gathering, Senator Nwoko offered rare insight into the behind-the-scenes negotiations that have placed Anioma State creation squarely on the national agenda. His comments shed light on the critical role played by Nigeria’s top political leaders in endorsing the long-standing aspiration, while also revealing the political compromises required to push it forward. “When I began serious advocacy…
By Henry Ojelu The prime suspect in the murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, Chidinma Ojukwu, on Thursday told a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square how she discovered his lifeless body in a short-let apartment in Lekki on June 15, 2021. Testifying before Justice Yetunde Adesanya, the former 300-level Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos said she had returned from buying food and juice, knocked repeatedly without getting a response, then pushed the door open — only to find blood on the floor and Ataga lying motionless in a pool of blood. “I…
The Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyechi Appolonia as its Acting Director of Public Relations, marking a historic milestone as the first female officer to hold the position. Anele will assume the role from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who has been redeployed to the Nigerian Army Future Heritage. Her appointment takes effect from April 22, 2025. A member of the Direct Regular Course 15 and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lieutenant Colonel Anele has previously served as the Public Relations Officer at the Office of the Chief of Army Staff. Until her latest appointment, she was…
The Advocate Publication Lecture Series Board of Council (ALSBC) has officially announced renowned development economist, Professor Abanum Innocent Ifelunini of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, as the keynote speaker for the Second Edition of the Advocate Publication Ltd Annual Lecture Series. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr. Shedrack Onitsha, Secretary General of ALSBC, confirming the event is scheduled for April 25, 2025, at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli. Themed “Between Governance and Politics: The Delicate Balancing to Ensure Growth and Development,” this year’s lecture aims to stimulate critical conversations on the intersection of governance and politics and how this…
By Sunny Green Itodo Helen Ati, the alleged Kenyan baby mama of socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has threatened to report him to a deity for allegedly stealing her “star” and refusing to conduct a DNA test to confirm the paternity of her son. She lamented that the nightlife mogul is watching her and her child suffer while constantly mocking her on social media. She vowed to quietly sneak into Nigeria and report Cubana Chief to a deity in Nsukka if he continued to refuse her demand for a DNA test. Helen pointed out that she…
Armed men suspected to be hoodlums reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the early hours of Tuesday, in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi LGA of Kogi State. According to security sources, the attackers—armed with cutlasses and firearms—stormed the property around 1:00 a.m., vandalizing parts of the building, including smashing windows. Police operatives from the Okehi Division quickly responded to a distress call and arrived at the scene. Although no casualties or arrests have been reported, investigations are currently ongoing. At the time of this report, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan—who represents Kogi Central is yet to issue a public statement.
In 2003, Atiku was very popular among the Governors and the NASS members, so much that they pledged their loyalty to him instead of Obasanjo. Obasanjo’s second term was becoming a mirage until he begged Atiku (not while standing) to appeal to the governors. The two agreed on some high level public assets sharing as compensation. Atiku spoke to the governors but the governors were skeptical knowing that there would be repercussions against them, however, having personally settled with the juicy agreement, he assured them not to worry. After the election, OBJ dealt with those governors, some of them lost…
In the heart of Delta State, a new dawn beckons, one defined by vision, commitment, and tangible transformation under the leadership of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. A man of the people, Governor Oborevwori continues to demonstrate that true leadership is not merely about holding office, but about leaving a legacy that uplifts lives and builds a brighter future for all. From the very onset of his administration, Governor Oborevwori hit the ground running, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth through his visionary MORE Agenda of Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security. With…
The National Leader of the Niger Delta Peace Awareness Movement (NDPAM), Alhaji Awo Destiny Harmony, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to extend the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) across the entire Niger Delta region. Speaking in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, Alhaji Harmony praised PINL for its outstanding track record in safeguarding critical national oil and gas assets through strategic community engagement and robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. “PINL has proven itself as a reliable partner in the quest…