The initiator of the annual Haven of Refuge Foundation Crusade and Empowerment programme, Pastor (Mrs) Florence Izagbo has pledged avowed commitment to impacting lives positively through her project. She affirmed this, while interacting with journalists at the fifth stanza in the series of the annual soul lifting and empowerment scheme recently held at Ibusa in Delta State. According to her, the crusade and empowerment scheme reminds us of our Lord Jesus provision of succor by feeding the multitude spiritually and materially. “This project was conceptualized and designed to provide relief to widows, the vulnerable and less privileged in the society.…
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Delta State Government has urged eligible and qualified Deltans to apply for the ongoing admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, Kaduna; for the 76th Regular Course which commenced on Monday, 30th October 2023, to end on Tuesday, 30th April 2024. In the same vein, Interested and qualified candidates of Delta State origin are also advised to apply online for the Nigerian Navy Special Enlistment Exercise, for the Direct Short Service Commission Course 29, which commenced on Wednesday 27th December, 2023, to close on Wednesday, 7th February, 2024. A statement by the Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau,…
Tiwa Savage has filed a petition against Davido over the alleged threat of assault and grievous bodily harm. In the petition obtained by TheCable Lifestyle on January 9 and addressed to the Lagos commissioner of police, the Afrobeats songstress said the Grammy-nominated megastar threatened to “f**k me up”. Tiwa Savage also alleged that Davido made a “direct threat to my rights to life, privacy and dignity of my person”. Culled from The Cable
By Felix Ofou Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the 2023 election in Delta State, is a man known for many words and causing hysteria. He is one man driven by ego and does not care what happens to other people. And unless you are willing to lick his often dirty boots, the Oginibo, Ughelli South born lawyer, turned politician is likely to declare you persona non grata. Because he is also a man given to high drama and calling attention to himself, no one is surprised when he pours out his regular…
Reno Omokri,the former Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the suspension of Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, from office. Omokri revealed this in a post on his X handle on Monday, January 8. He wrote: “I must commend President Bola Tinubu for having the courage to suspend the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect and for going further to direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate her. “This is as it should be. The Presidential directive shows that…
More details have emerged regarding the suspension of the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management, Dr. Edu Betta by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pave the way for investigation on alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Exclusive details gathered by Podium Reporters that when the suspended Minister got wind of her imminent suspension, she rushed down to the Aso Rock villa with her convoy and tried to see the President without a prior appointment. She was, however, restricted to the President’s waiting room where she watched on TV as News Channels announced…
In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions involving the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as one or more agencies thereunder. The suspended Minister is hereby directed to hand over to the…
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 diligent 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…
KWALE/Nigeria: In a notable gathering commemorating the remarkable achievements of Mr. Alaska Ekele, the Editor-in-Chief/CEO of Ndokwa Vanguard Newspaper, marking an impressive three decades in the media industry, the Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Ndokwa Reporters, Mr. Emmanuel Enebeli, urged individuals and corporate organizations within the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency to extend maximum support towards the development of grassroots newspapers in the Area. The event, held in Kwale and attended by luminaries, esteemed guests, and friends, served as a platform for Mr. Enebeli to highlight Mr. Ekele’s outstanding dedication and service. Enebeli, also the Chairman of Delta Online Publishers Forum…
By Ufuoma Weyinmi Onovughakpo The Permanent Secretary, Government House and Protocol, Delta State, Sir Edwin Egwonomu Ogidi-Gbegbaje has meritoriously retired from the State Civil Service. He officially retired on attainment of 35 years of eventful service to the State Civil Service. At a Valedictory Lecture in Asaba on Wednesday, 3rd of January, 2024, to honour and mark his official retirement, Ogidi-Gbegbaje urged civil servants to at all times maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethics and standards in order for them to conduct themselves with higher level of integrity and avoid conflict of interest, and maintain the culture of treating all…