The leadership crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, assumed a new twist, yesterday, following revelations by its National Vice Chairman (North-West), Salihu Moh. Lukman, that the National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, willfully refused to extend financial support to President Bola Tinubu and all candidates of the party in the lead-up to the 2023 general election. At a briefing in Abuja, Lukman, who has been vociferous in asking Adamu to render a financial account of the party, noted that the party made over N30 billion from the sale of forms, yet it never supported any of its candidates. Lukman…
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A man who allegedly stole a goat in Nyanya community in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River state, was subjected to jungle justice by locals. It was gathered that the suspect was caught by members of the Nyanya Youths Forums (NYF) and t!ed to a wooden pole. Sharing photos of the suspect two nights ago, July 12, 2023, Nigerian journalist, Solomon Ogar, said members of the public should have handed the alleged goat thief to the police instead of taking laws into their hands.
By Kenneth Obieh The Delta State Government has enjoined Health Care Workers to provide quality services in their various communities to support the good work of government. The Director, Planning Research and Statistic, Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Charles Eboka stated this during an advocacy visit by the State Advocacy Team (SAT) implementing the COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) Community Systems Strengthening towards Resilient & Sustainable Systems for Health (CSS-RSSH) to his office. Dr. Eboka said health care workers at different levels should give their best to the patients who need their services promptly as that is the only way the government…
By Kenneth Obieh Oshimili South Local Government Council has promised to partner groups that could support to keep the environment clean in promoting healthy living among the people. The Head of Department (HOD) of Environment in the Council, Mr. Eugene Oshilim stated this when members of the State Advocacy Team implementing the COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) Community Systems Strengthening towards Resilient & Sustainable Systems for Health (CSS-RSSH) System visited his office. Oshilim revealed that the council was always on ground during monthly environmental sanitation and set up mobile courts that seat twice every two weeks to punish offenders who sit at home during the stipulated…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged traditional rulers to give priority attention to matters of security in their domains. Oborevwori, made the call on Friday during the presentation of Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Simpson Sapele Obruche, Obruche 11, the Odion R’ode of Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, assured that his administration will continue to hold traditional rulers in high esteem. He urged them to work closely with the law enforcement agencies and local government councils to ensure that…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Thursday called on Judges in the country to be guided by the doctrine of fair hearing, equity and good conscience in the discharge of their duties. Oborevwori urged Judges to guarantee justice for all by maintaining a high level of personal probity, devoid of greed and ensuring that the guilty are punished according the provisions of the law. He gave the charge at the swearing-in of Justice Catherine Ojugbana-Orishedere as President Customary Court of Appeal, and seven Judges of the State Judiciary on Thursday in Asaba. Those sworn-in as Judges of the…
POLITICAL office is to serve the electorate and not for selfish gains, Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme has said. Onyeme, stated this on Thursday at Government House, Asaba, when the people of Onicha-Ukwuani clan, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, paid him a congratulatory visit at his office. Sir Onyeme is from Onicha-Ukwuani. “Political office is not for yourself or your family alone; it is a platform to serve the people, the electorate, attract development to the people that you are representing,” the Deputy Governor said. Onyeme, expressed joy that people from his community paid…
by ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA DELTA State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, has charged organisations to carry out development projects. The Deputy Governor, gave the charge on Tuesday in Asaba when members of the International Association of Lions Club, District 404 A4, Asaba Phase II Lions Club, paid him a congratulatory visit. He disclosed that he benefited in several ways as a member of Lions Club and that organisations can do a lot in making the society better. According to Onyeme, “Lions Club is a grooming ground for people. “The Club helped in shaping my life which is an addition to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Wednesday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the framework for palliatives to remedy the effects of fuel subsidy removal was being worked out, assuring that the decision was in the best interest of the country, especially in guaranteeing future prosperity. President Tinubu, who received 18 governors who served with him, Class of 1999, at the Presidential Villa, appealed for more patience from Nigerians, while the government will increase effort, speed up the process and ensure a full-proof social security structure that will not be compromised, especially in cash-transfer. “I understand that our people are suffering yet there…
Nigeria loves the Southeast. And that is the reason why people from that geological zone are the most dispersed people in Nigeria. That will not happen if Nigerians hate Igbos. But if you believe you are hated, you will misinterpret every little thing and create misunderstandings that make your belief a self-fulfilling prophecy. For instance, if a Federal or State Government says everybody must pay taxes, and it gets to your turn, that victim complex will make you see such a routine practice as hate. That is what happened with Mmesoma. A government agency fulfilling its lawful duty seemed like…