Federal Civil servants in the country have commended the Federal Government over the payment of the 40 per cent peculiar allowance together with the April salary. Some of them who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, described the payment as timely. Mrs Agnes Iguben, a civil servant, said she was surprised to see an increase when she received her salary for April. She said the money would go a long way in meeting her family needs throughout the month. ”I want to commend President Muhammadu Buhari, though I do not know what the increase…
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Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, the son of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, and a member of the Federal House of Representatives tells FATTEH HAMID about his father’s family life and legacy It’s been a year since your dad, the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, died. How much do you miss him? I must confess; in the last 12 months, there’s not a day I don’t remember Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III. You won’t believe this but he was my best friend. We spoke every single day for the last 15 years. When people see me in my…
By Kenneth Obieh Delta State Government has called for partnership from all relevant stakeholders to implement zero malaria in Delta as they prepare for world malaria day. The Manager, State Malaria Elimination Program, Dr Julia Anieh, made the call during a meeting with the Zonal Chairman of ACOMIN, Pastor Greg Sifo and other members of the State Advocacy Team (SAT) implementing the COVID-19 Response Mechanism and Resilient and Sustainable System for Health Strengthening System and Community Strengthening System. She noted that various strategies had been deplored by the state government to eradicate malaria but concentration on the rural areas where he…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed sadness over the demise of a House member-elect for the 10th Assembly from Taraba State, Hon. Ismaila Yushau Maihanci. Gbajabiamila said he was shocked that Maihanci, who just got elected to represent Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives died at the young age of 37. Describing the news of the demise of the member-elect as devastating and disheartening, Gbajabiamila said from the little that he was told about the late Maihanci, the Taraba politician was one Nigerian who was ready to serve his people diligently. The…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq #eacgovdelta It is customary in politics for certain political actors within the political milieu to expect appointments into offices after victory of party and candidates at the general elections, a practice in democracies around the globe, Nigeria and Delta State inclusive. In Delta State, the incumbent governor and Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, recently approved names of some government officials and party stalwarts to serve in the Central Committee and Subcommittees for the inauguration of the Governor-Elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, JP, on May 29, this…
By Kenneth Obieh The Delta State Government has charged the medical practitioners handling the primary health care centres in the state to utilise the essential drugs and vaccines provided to improve quality health services. The Director, Planning Research and statistic of the Delta State Primary Development Agency, Dr Charles Eboka stated this during an advocacy visit by the State Advocacy Team (SAT) Implementing the COVID-19 Response Mechanism and Resilient and Sustainable System for Health Strengthening System and Community Strengthening System (C-19RSSH-CSS) to his office. Eboka said that the state government was supporting 260 PHCs centres in the state with basic health…
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has felicitated Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr which marked the successful completion of the Holy Ramadan fasting. The Caucus urged Nigerians to leverage on the lessons of the Ramadan to pray for and instill spiritual renewal in the country. In a statement on Friday, April 21, 2023 by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, the Caucus charged all citizens, especially leaders at all levels, to use the occasion to rekindle the virtues of self-restrain, rectitude, love, forgiveness, compassion for one another and above all,…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA Immediate past Governor of Abia State, Distinguished Senator Theodore Orji have been decorated as a member of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Board of Trustees (BoT). Senator Orji also known as Ochendo, an alumnus of the University of Ibadan, was officially unveiled as a member of the BoT of UIAA yesterday, April 20, 2023. He was decorated by the President of UIAA Worldwide, Prof Saawua Gabriel Nyityo and supported by Hon. Obinna Ekekwe of Abia State Branch, Ms Charity Ozulumba of Abuja Branch, Mr. Joseph Akaanan, 2nd Vice-President, Ms. Joan Onuigbo and Chief Comrade…
The Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Nigeria, is set to hold her 15th Convocation for the award of diplomas, first degrees, higher degrees, and prizes on Saturday, 29th April 2023. This Convocation is for all 2021/2022 graduands (Regular, Sandwich, SLT, Weekend, Part–time and Affiliates). According to a statement signed by Mrs. R. U. Ufiofio, Registrar & Secretary to the Governing Council of DELSU, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga, is inviting all Graduands, Parents/Guardians, Stakeholders and the entire University Community to take part in the various Convocation activities as indicated below: *DELSU Convocation Ceremony Programme of Events* Sunday, 23rd…
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated the Muslim ummah on the successful completion of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. He said the Eid el Fitri celebration effectively seals the fact that Nigeria’s affairs are being ordered by God, coming after the success of the 2023 general elections. In a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sunny Areh, Omo-Agege who is also the governorship flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, thanked the Muslim faithful for seeking God’s intervention and divine guidance in the affairs of the country. He urged…