A formidable Union strategist and immediate past Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, Comrade Patrick Ochei has said that the new NUJ President, Comrade Alhaji Alhassan Yahya emerged winner of the national election as a result of the strong belief of delegates in his impeccable experience to pilot the affairs of the Union positively, and of course, the need to give chance to equity. Ochei gave this analysis while congratulating the newly elected President after his landslide victory at the 8th Triennial Delegates’ Conference of the NUJ on Wednesday 27th November, 2024, in Owerri, Imo…
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The All Star Football Club (SFC) Warri has warmly congratulated Mr. Onoriode Oborevwori on his nomination as Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission by the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. The announcement followed a letter from the governor to the State House of Assembly, read during Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor. The letter revealed the nomination of Mr. Joshua Onoriode Oborevwori as Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, alongside Mr. Okeremute Samuel Sodje, Ms. Henrietta Ihiekonye, and Mr. Oghale Ofremu as members. According to SFC Warri Chairman, Mr. Onobredefe Onos Anthoni,…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Hon. (Dr.) Prince Joseph Eromosere Oromonokpaye, the Senior Special Assistant on Community Newspapers to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Dike Dan, the newly elected Chairman, along with his executive team and all members of the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers (ACNPN) in Delta State. This comes following the successful conduct of their election and the inauguration of the new leadership. In his statement, the media aide expressed his appreciation for the collective efforts of individuals who played pivotal roles in revitalizing the Association. He remarked, “I sincerely commend…
The Rivers State Ex-Agitators Network for Development (REAND) has praised Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), under the leadership of Osahon Hosa Okunbo, for its exceptional contributions to reducing pipeline theft and increasing Nigeria’s crude oil output. During a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, REAND leaders, including President Comrade Henry Itazi and Secretary Comrade King Ibu, highlighted the critical role PINL has played in safeguarding Nigeria’s oil infrastructure. They emphasized that these efforts are key to achieving the country’s ambitious goal of producing 3 million barrels of crude oil per day (BPD). The group noted that PINL’s strategic measures to…
BY SHEDRACK ONITSHA The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, has described the renewed agitation for the creation of Anioma state from the current Delta State as a call for equity and progress. This is even as Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas representing Delta South Senatorial District on October 24, 2024, lent his voice to the bill for the creation of Anioma state. Joel-Onowakpo posited that the creation of Anioma state, will birth a truly Delta state apart from resolving the imbalance of states in the South-East geo-political zone of Nigeria. Senator Dafinone, while aligning…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere, has urged schools participating in the Agricultural Education Training Programme (AETP) to strictly adhere to the programme’s implementation guidelines to ensure its success across the state. Mariere made this call on Tuesday at the SUBEB headquarters in Asaba while declaring open a one-day sensitization exercise for stakeholders in public primary and junior secondary schools under the 2023 AETP. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Sir Byron Unini, the SUBEB Chairman described the AETP as a practical and transformative initiative aimed at bridging the…
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024. The President acknowledges the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all our refineries and expresses gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical project. Furthermore, President Tinubu commends the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, whose unwavering dedication and commitment were instrumental in overcoming challenges to…
“The present controversy is based on the VAT sharing formula proposed in Section 77 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill. I have come to appreciate that the myriad of criticisms against this well-intended bill may be a result of the lack of clarity or understanding of Section 22 (12) of the Bill, which provides for Attribution of VAT Revenue, requiring companies to file their returns on the basis of derivation by location (place of consumption). “This provision, from my understanding, was included to cure an existing problem with our current VAT administration. As it stands today, in the existing system,…
The Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, His Majesty, King Monday Arthur Whiskey, Udurhie I, has called on President Bola Tinubu to confer a National Honour on High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Limited. The monarch made the call, on Sunday, while addressing newsmen at his palace in Idjerhe, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. According to the monarch, Tompolo’s efforts have been instrumental in the attainment of 1.8 million barrel per day recently declared by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). “Tompolo needs commendation. In fact, he needs a National award,” the monarch…
In an eye-opening discussion, security stakeholders at the 5th Annual Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) have underscored the importance of unbiased media coverage and the urgent need for a rebirth of values in tackling Nigeria’s escalating insecurity. The event, held on November 20, 2024, in Asaba, Delta State, brought together key figures from various sectors to explore local, implementable solutions to the nation’s security crisis. The lecture, titled “Security Challenges: Finding a Local Implementable Solution,” featured prominent speakers, including the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, representatives from security agencies, and notable media professionals.…