Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has described illegal mining activities across the country as threats to economic growth and development. He made this disclosure in Ilorin on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the 5th Annual Conference of the National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources Development NCMMRD, themed: “Minerals and Metal: A Panacea for Economic Growth and Diversification”. According to him, mining without authorization by relevant government authorities constitutes a leakage and threat to the economy and should be tackled. “Illegal mining is not only a threat to our local and national…
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President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mr. Reno Omokri, author and influencer, on his 50th birthday, which is marked on January 22, 2024. The President commends Mr. Omokri for his dutifulness in providing constructive opinions on national issues, regardless of his political disposition. Mr. Omokri, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, was the Special Assistant on Digital Media to former President Goodluck Jonathan from 2011 to 2015. President Tinubu wishes Mr. Omokri many more years in good health as he continues to contribute his quota to national development.
In a somber announcement that underscores the heart-wrenching tragedy, the family of the late Sylvester Oromoni Jr., the 12-year-old prodigious scholar from Dowen College, has officially disclosed the funeral arrangements for their departed son. Sylvester, born on December 4, 2009, met a devastating end on November 30, 2021, succumbing to injuries inflicted in a harrowing assault by fellow students. The family, grappling with the profound sorrow brought about by this inexplicable loss, has chosen to bid farewell to Sylvester on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The final rites will be conducted at Ogbe-Ijaw Warri Kingdom, marking two years since the tragic…
The leadership of the NUJ Delta State Council congratulates the Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori on his unimpeachable victory at the apex court in the land. NUJ Delta Council appreciates the resilience and doggedness of the governor in pursuit of his predetermined ambition to deliver MORE to Deltans. It is heartwarming to note that the apprehensive sociopolitical atmosphere occasioned by the post election litigations is now relaxed and the seemingly lull in governance and government business would fizzle out. We look forward to a more robust and rewarding engagement between the government and the people in…
Former Managing Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and the Udu of Isoko Nation, Bashorun Askia Ogieh JP, has described the judgement of the Supreme Court reaffirming the mandate of Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as Governor of Delta State as not just a victory for him and the PDP but mostly for all Deltans. Bashorun Askia said this in a congratulatory statement to Governor Oborevwori, pointing out that with the victory and closure of all litigations on the election, Deltans are relieved and assured of the continuity of Oborevwori’s great works for the development of…
Foremost political pressure group in Delta State, Delta Unity Group (DUG) has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and urged him to implement modernisation programmes to bring about better quality of life for the people. This is coming on the heels of Friday’s judgement of the Supreme Court which affirmed the election of Governor Oborevwori. DUG in a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Sir Sunny Areh while congratulating Oborevwori, said “the long winding and tortuous legal battle has come to a definitive end.” Titled: “At The End, It’s All About Deltans,” DUG stated that the judgement has ended all…
Delta State College of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Extra-Ministerial Departments has extended its warmest felicitations to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on the supreme court verdict affirming his electoral victory, saying that with the apex court ruling, the Governor can now focus on delivering good governance to the people of the state. In a poignant statement by the College of Permanent Secretaries and signed by the Chairman of Welfare, Ms Ngozi Mogbolu on behalf of the Head of Service, Mr. Reginald Bayoko, congratulated the Governor and Deltans for the judgment which according to them has laid to rest all litigations arising…
By Aruoriwo Ivovi Office of the Head of Service, Delta State has commenced the conduct of the 2024 promotion interview for 1,300 eligible officers due to be promoted into senior management positions of the Civil Service, with a clarion call on civil servants to continue to reflect on the core values of the Civil Service. The Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Reginald Bayoko made the call while addressing the candidates at the commencement of the promotion exercise, on-going at the Conference Hall, Office of the Head of Service during the week. Mr. Bayoko who reminded civil servants in the State…
Coalition of Esan Sons and Daughters Throws Weight Behind the aspiration of Dr David Imuse of the All Progressive Congress (APC), noting that he would put Edo State back on track and there will be no more political experiments with Dr David Imuse as Governor President of the South South Coalition of Esan Sons and Daughters for Good Governance, Oyamendan Oziegbe equally called on APC delegates in Edo State to Vote Dr. David Imuse as the party’s flag bearer ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. Oziegbe who stated this in a statement after the monthly of the…
The Delta State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Udeme Bassey Eshiet today said the FRSC is not in partnership with anyone over the alleged sales of stickers to shuttle bus drivers in the State. This is contained in a statement signed by Corp Commander, Eshiet and made available to Our Correspondent. He said the “unwholesome” practice negates what the Corps was established to carry out.” He said the shuttle bus drivers should refuse to be scammed through such antics of this mischief makers and extortionists.” In a reaction to the extortion of money from shuttle bus…