The attention of the Asagba of Asaba Asagba prof Obi Chike Edozien CFR Jp has been drawn to the illegal laterite mining being carried out by the School Provost of the Federal College of Education Asaba, Professor Josephine Anene-Okeakwa. within the location granted to the community for his dream project of a Vocational training institute. The Asagba made the call after it was discovered that the land has now been overtaken by the activities of the miners which has caused a security threat to students of the College. A report on this development was made to the Minister of Works…
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In fufilment of his electoral promises to accommodate the interests of diverse groups in his Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the red chambers, has appointed High Chief Augustine Seibi and Hon. (Chief) Uyoyou Edhekpo as Special Advisers. Wnile High Chief Augustine Seibi (JP), will serve as Senior Special Adviser on Chieftaincy, Cultural and Traditional Affairs, Hon. (Chief) Uyoyou Edhekpo, will administer as Senior Special Adviser on Women Affairs and Social Welfare. Senator Joel-Onowakpo, who announced the appointment of the duo in a statement signed by…
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has resolved the political crisis rocking Rivers State after meeting with Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and other major political stakeholders from the state at the State House. After the closed door meeting, the following resolutions were reached: 1. All matters instituted in the courts by the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Fubara and his team, in respect of the political crisis in Rivers State, shall be withdrawn IMMEDIATELY. 2. ALL impeachment proceedings initiated against the Governor of Rivers State by the Rivers State House of…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration was a product of divine choice and would continue to ensure fiscal discipline for the overall development of the state. He stated this at the 2023 Thanksgiving Service of the State Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) at PFN Alpha and Omega City, Orhokpokpor – Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the thanksgiving, Governor Oborevwori said giving thanks to God is a scriptural injunction to every Christian, adding that thanksgiving was not an event but should be the lifestyle of every believer.…
By KENNETH OBIEH Delta Covid 19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus( D- CARES) program of the Fadama unit has distributed agricultural inputs to 70 farmers in Okpe Local Government Area to flag-off the 4th phase of disbursement across the State. The Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and a member of the State CARES Steering Committee (SCSC) Hon. Perez Omoun who flag-off the program said the Governor is desirous of assisting the poor and vulnerable farmers to increase food security among poor and vulnerable farmers. Hon. Omoun revealed that the program is a world bank assisted initiative to cushion…
As part of the yuletide celebrations, the wife of the Delta Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori on Monday, December 18, 2023, hosted a Christmas party for children in the state. The heartwarming celebration which took place at Government House Asaba, was the first party organized by Deaconess Oborevwori since her assumption of office as First Lady and was attended by over 500 children from the 25 local government areas of the state. Addressing the children, Deaconess Oborevwori and urged them to be of good morals and show commitment to their education to…
By Charles Nwabardi The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of RichyGold Group of Companies, Chief Richard Ifeanyichukwu Agbapuru was on Saturday honoured by the Nigerian Red Cross Society and the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration for contributing outstandingly to humanity in various areas of life. Officials of the Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society led by the Vice Chairman, Mr. Segun Olabanji Akande were at the event hall of high brow Lagos Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, to honour Chief Agbapuru as a Patron/Platinum Member of the Red Cross in view of his remarkable financial, material and…
The Delta State Cash Transfer Unit last week in Asaba organised a 1-Day step down training program for Local Government Areas (LGA) Facilitators On National Social Safety Net Program Scale Up (NASSP-SU) from 25 LGAs of the State for enrolment of beneficiaries for the Renewed Hope Cash Transfer. The selected Facilitators who were staff from the 25 LGAs, were trained for the Renewed Hope Cash Transfer so that they will go into the field to enroll beneficiaries into the program and the beneficiaries are expected to get stipend for three months. The enrolment process is geared towards building capacity…
In an effort to enhance judicial transparency, civic tech NGO Citizens’ Gavel has recently concluded a meticulous examination of 10 judges nominated for the Supreme Court Judgeship in Nigeria, set to be presented on Monday, December 18, 2023. The justices under examination include Justice Habeeb Adewale Abiru, Hon. Justice Stephen Adah, Hon. Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, Hon. Justice Jummai Hannatu C. Sankey, Hon. Justice Chioma E. Nwosu-Iheme, Hon. Justice Mohammed Baba Idris, Hon. Justice Moore Aseimo A. Adumein, Hon. Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar, Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya, and Hon. Justice Jamilu Yammama Tukur. Racheal Adio, Communication Associate of Citizens’…
LightRay Media, in collaboration with GAVEL, has initiated a campaign against the violation of citizens’ rights by online banks. In a roundtable discussion with journalists, the organizations urged stakeholders, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to address the abuse and privacy violations perpetrated by loan apps. During the discussion on “GRAVEL’s Judicial Accountability Expose and Loan App Defamation Deconstruction” via Google Meet today, Funmi Oderinde, a legal consultant with GAVEL, emphasized the distinction between unlicensed loan apps and investment schemes in Nigeria. Oderinde stressed the need for Nigerians to conduct due…