BUA Cement reduces ex-factory cement prices to N3,500/bag effective October 2, 2023. ——- – We refer to our previous pronouncements regarding our intent to reduce cement prices upon the completion of our new lines at the end of the year, in order to spur development in the building materials and infrastructure sectors. As per the commitment made to reduce prices and following a periodic review of our operations for efficiency, the management of BUA Cement Plc wishes to announce and inform our esteemed customers, stakeholders, and the public that effective October 2, 2023, we have decided to bring the price…
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has sent his condolences to the families of victims who got burnt, following a tanker explosion at Koko junction, along Warri – Benin expreway on Sunday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor commiserated with the victims’ families on the sad incident. He disclosed that the State Emergency Management Agency, led by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Ejiro Terry was already at the scene to provide help and support for the victims. Governor Oborevwori, who blamed the unfortunate incident on the poor state of federal…
One of the candidates of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Harrison Gwamnishu, says he is in serious debt and no longer mentally stable. Gwamnishu, a human rights activist, had contested State House of Assembly seat in Delta State in the March 18 election and lost. In a Facebook post Saturday evening, he narrated how he had been struggling to repay loans he secured preparatory to the election and how his business went south. He said he had sold some of his property, including a car, in an attempt to pay off the debt. He wrote, “I…
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023 Dear Compatriots, It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. 2. On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers of colonialism, their activism, dedication and leadership gave…
This Lion, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), trained HUMANIST, is the Outgoing Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council and had served for two terms from June 2017 – October 2023. He has also been appointed Chairman of the 9-Member 2023 National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Triennial Delegates Credentials Committee He is a child and a minstrel of the Almighty God. Of note is that he is a thorough bred unionist, a sound administrator and journalist. Comrade Michael Ikeogwu is an employee of The Pointer Newspaper, where he is serving as Deputy General Manager. He…
Delta State has won the 2023 National Youth Games (NYG) tagged “Asaba 2023” with a total of 116 medals to underline it’s dominance of the games. Team Delta bagged 51 gold; 34 silver and 31 bronze medals to emerge 7th consecutive winners, Lagos State came second with a total of 61 medals comprising 21 gold; 19 silver and 21 bronze while Edo State came third with 21 gold; 15 silver; 17 bronze medals. Delta’s win at home soil makes it seven wins in the seven National Youth Games since 2013 when Abuja hosted the first and Ilorin the last five…
By Fidelis Chimokwu Media & Research Analyst Right from the word “Go,” it was absolutely clear that that Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, was in the right trajectory in the race for seat of the Governor of Delta State. His sweeping victory at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP primaries was more than enough indication that the 2023 race was up for grabs by His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his political party. This piece is anchored on a Solid Rock of Governor Sheriff’s Divine Mandate to guide Delta State. Therefore the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which sat in Asaba on Friday…
Ika Mirror Labour Party, LP in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State have accused the ruling party in Delta State, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP of hijacking the palliative meant for Ika South people, describing the action as evil. The Labour Party noted that Ika South belongs to everybody and not for PDP alone In a statement made available to pressmen after the party meeting, on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the party’s secretariat in Agbor, Delta State, the party concluded thus, “We are saddened to notify the general public about the evil activities perpetrated by PDP in Ika…
Italian journalist Marika Fruscio, in a social media post on Wednesday, has pleaded with Nigerians over her statement knocking Nigerian-born footballer Victor Osimhen. The Super Eagles striker had deleted Napoli-related posts following a now-deleted TikTok video shared by the club mocking his failed penalty kick against Bologna on Sunday. Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, not long after, released a statement expressing the footballer’s displeasure about the video, adding that he is considering legal action. “What happened today [Tuesday] on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable. “A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said that only God makes it possible for men to gain leadership positions. Oborevwori stated this on Friday evening at a thanksgiving held at the Government House Chapel, Asaba in appreciation to God for his multiple victories at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The Governor who was joined by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, former Governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Kingsley Esiso and top government functionaries, thanked God for his triple victory at the tribunal. The Governor said the victory was a…