Author: Spade Nigeria

In another major feat achieved by a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) has won another battle in war against illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. In less than one week, Tantita, operated by Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has secured the forfeiture of two illegal bunkering vessels to the Federal Government. Two Federal High Courts, sitting in Abuja, have ordered the forfeiture of MT Kali and MT Harbor Spirit, to the federal government. The courts also ordered the sale of the stolen crude oil contained in the impounded ocean-going equipments by the Nigerian National…

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Al-Nassr will be without Cristiano Ronaldo for their next match against Al-Hazm, after their star striker was punished for his actions during their late win over Al-Shabab The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has banned Cristiano Ronaldo for one match and fined him 30,000 Saudi Riyals (£6,300) for his celebrations on Sunday. After chants of “Messi” were heard in the crowd, the Portuguese striker pumped his hand forward in front of his pelvic area after scoring in Al-Nassr’s 3-2 win away against Al-Shabab. This was deemed by the SAFF to have caused ‘public excitement by gesture’. The celebration wasn’t captured…

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Delta State has set the pace in Nigeria, being the first to endorse the restoration of mangrove forest, seagrass protection and preservation of the ecosystem for conservation and environmental sustainability. Delta state took the lead when it signed a memorandum of understanding, MOU with Serendib Capital UK for the restoration and preservation of the State’s Mangrove Forest and it’s Ecosystem at Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday. Speaking shortly after the signing ceremony, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori commended all stakeholders for their visionary approach and unweilding commitment to shaping a more sustainable environment for current and future generations. He said: “The memorandum…

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By Omonigho Okotie #DsobPress Orientation Panorama, a weekly sensitization and awareness public affairs radio programme rocked the airwaves across Delta State on Wednesday at exactly 3.10pm on Voice of Delta F.M radio of Delta Broadcasting Service, Asaba station. The one hour live phone-in programme is the initiative of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, designed to bring government closer to the people by informing the general public about policies, programmes and achievements of government. The programme shall also speak against societal ills and the need for the citizenry to willingly perform their civic responsibilities, encourage attitudinal change, moral values, honesty, hard…

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President Bola Tinubu has launched the expatriate employment levy (EEL) to close wage gaps between expatriates and the Nigerian labour force. The EEL also mandates firms to pay levies for hiring expatriates and provides guidelines on the employment of Nigerians in foreign-owned companies. Tinubu said the policy, which was initiated to oversee expatriate employment in the country, should not become a hindrance to foreign investment. The initiative, according to the EEL handbook, aims to diminish reliance on foreign skills and encourage companies to prioritise the hiring of Nigerians by supporting the development of the local workforce. The policy document also…

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The Niger Delta Awareness Council has alerted all security agencies operating in Delta and Ondo States waterways that there shall be escalation of crimes and oil theft in the Niger Delta if urgent steps are not taken to nip it in the bud. The President of the group, Chief Worlu Rowland Chinda in a statement titled, “Heightened Insecurity And Crude Oil Theft Expected In The Niger Delta, As Michael Diden And Bibopere Ajube Of Ondo State Join Forces,” and made available to newsmen , the above names are allegedly planning to wreck havoc on oil pipelines in the region. The…

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Executive Assistant on Communications to Delta State Governor and Head of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that governor Sheriff Oborevwori, will continue to development all sectors of the state economy, and consistently give priority attention to Students health care through the newly inaugurated Tertiary Institutions Students Insurance Programme, TISIP. He gave the assurance while speaking as special guest at both Delta Broadcasting Service radio Warri and Quest Radio/Television Ughelli on Monday, saying the state government through the Delta State Social Insurance Commission, is already reaching out to other state governments to perfect arrangements, so that…

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and management of a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) on Monday, recorded a major stride in the war against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. A Federal High Court, Abuja, in a landmark judgement,ordered the forfeiture of an illegal crude oil vessel, MT Kali and its content to the Federal Government. The police in the Charge NO. FHC/ABJ/CR/18/2024 B/W: INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE V. MT KALI & 22 ORS, had arraigned the vessel and its 22 crew members before the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice J.O. Abdulmalik.…

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Chairman of Delta State Internal Revenue Service, DSIRS, Hon Solomon Ighrakpata, has said that the state Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, grew with over N30 billion, from N84 billion in 2022 to N114 billion in 2023, with a firm promise to surpass IGR projection of N130 billion for the year 2024. He made the disclosure on Monday at the Corporate Headquarters of the service in Warri, when he received on courtesy visit the Executive Assistant on Communications to Delta State Governor, and Head of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, saying that the gigantic infrastructure projects embarked upon by…

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By Sharon Ivovi The Executive Chairman, Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere has given kudos to the youths and people of Ugono-Orogun Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State for protecting a critical education asset in the community against vandals, theft and arson. Mariere gave the commendation on Monday when he undertook a tour of facilities at the UBEC Model Smart School, located at Ugono-Orogun which was built and handed over to the state government by the federal government through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Expressing satisfaction on the conduct of the…

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