Avalanche of commendations have trailed the Maureen Bond’s Non-Government Organisation (NGO) ongoing School Feeding in Delta State. Disclosing the activities and future intention of the NGO to journalists yesterday in Asaba, Mr Obiora Isichei, Country Representative of Wendoo Breakfast Empowerment Initiative School Feeding Programme (WBEISFP), said approximately 400 school-aged children in Idumuje Ugboko in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State have been receiving nutrition support through Maureen Bond’s school meals and related programs, with the potential of that number increasing as they intend to expand the feeding process probably in the next few months. According to Isichei…
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By: Tayo Mabeweje In a pivotal move for Nigeria’s agricultural and social landscape, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has embarked on a journey towards resolving longstanding conflicts between herders and farmers while revitalizing the country’s livestock and dairy industries. The establishment of a Presidential Committee dedicated to this mission signifies a renewed commitment to tackle multifaceted challenges and harness untapped potential. The recurring clashes between herders and farmers have taken a toll on communities, security, and national unity. President Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to finding lasting solutions demonstrates a clear intent to restore peace and harmony in affected areas. By addressing the…
The Minister of Niger Delta Development, Hon. Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has expressed his determination and insistence on demanding quality project delivery from the ministry and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), stating, “I won’t sit in the comfort of my office to achieve quality jobs; I will be in the field to follow up on projects.” The minister, who expressed satisfaction with the quality of projects executed by the Ministry and the Niger Delta Development Commission in Calabar, said, “The administration of President Bola Tinubu believes in quality jobs. Being at the helm of the ministry, I will ensure and…
Nigerian skit maker Adebola Adeyela, popularly known as Lizzy Jay Omo Ibadan, has cried out in a video via her Instagram account claiming that a yet-to-be-identified individual is threatening to leak her private video. She narrated that she was terribly ill a few months ago and had skin rashes in major parts of her body, haemorrhoids, and bleeding. Adeyela explained that after explaining these issues to her doctor, who is also her trusted friend, she had to send him screenshots of a video she made rather than having a physical examination. She, however, revealed, “In the past few days, someone…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. This directive is in conformity with Section 8 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, which vests in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the authority to appoint the Governor and Four (4) Deputy Governors for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of…
A presidential candidate in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Marc Kabund has been sentenced to seven years in prison. He was convicted by a high court on 12 charges including spreading false rumours and insulting the head of state, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Kabund was a former vice president of parliament and a close associate of President Felix Tshisekedi who launched his own political party last year after the two fell out.
Federal government on Wednesday, September 13, moved the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Ministry of Interior. The decision was reached in order to address the intractable problems associated with the National Identity Numbers (NIN) as one of the major conditions for seamless application and obtaining of International Passports and other travelling documents. NIMC was until now supervised by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. The process of moving out the NIMC to the Ministry of Interior is being accelerated in line with President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s directive to remove all impediments and bottlenecks from obtaining NIN,…
Chicago State University (CSU), yesterday, confirmed that President Bola Tinubu attended the university and graduated in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree.The university disclosed this in a statement issued to CBS Broadcasting Inc. generally referred to as CBS News, one of America’s biggest and most influential news network. In the statement CSU issued to CBS yesterday, the university explained: “As an educational institution, we are sometimes asked to provide information related to student records. Federal law known as FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) protects the privacy of student records and limits what an institution can release. “In August…
The sector commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS 5.2, Delta State, Corp Commander Udeme Bassey Eshiet has urged drivers/ road users to be conscious of their driving as we entered the EMBER months. The commander stated this at the 2023 EMBER months public enlightenment and road safety campaign in Asaba, where he said “Speed thrills but kills, drive responsibly and avoid overloading” Udeme maintained that this year enlightenment campaign is to educate the road users to avoid overload, extra light in their vehicles, making calls while driving and night driving. He appealed to drivers, road users to…
By Eric Ikhilae The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the July 24 judgment by the National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal in Asaba, declaring Ndudi Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winner of the last election for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State. In two judgments on Thursday, the appellate court declared Ngozi Okolie of the Labour Party (LP) as winner of the election. It faulted the tribunal for voiding Okolie’s election and proceeded to dismiss the petition filed by Elumelu before the trial tribunal and on which the voided judgment was…