Osi Olubadan and former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has described the death of his former deputy and successor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala as a huge loss to him. In a condolence statement, Ladoja said he was shocked to hear the news of Alao-Akala’s death, recalling that they were together at two separate functions in Ibadan recently, the last being the funeral of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji. Ladoja said his personal relationship with the deceased was cordial till his death, though they had occasions of political disagreements which did not injure their personal…
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By Barth Ozah The Senior Special Assistance SSA, to the Delta State Governor on Communication and Orientation, Prince Obaro Unuafe has underscored the importance of construction of the ongoing flyover bridge at the Koka junction on the Asaba-Onitsha expressway. He said the flyover will ease the gridlock on both sides of the busy road and restore orderliness as well as save lives with the construction of an interchange describing it as a catalyst for economic activity in Asaba and its environ. In a chat with journalists in his office at Asaba, the Delta State capital, Prince Obaro decried the criticism…
For undermining Christian community and declaring to contest the 2023 presidential race as a Muslim with a Muslim as his running mate, the Coalition of Southern Nigeria Youths has flayed Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he is unfit for the office of the president. The coalition in a press statement endorsed by it coordinator, Christian Moses Abeh alerted the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN and Nigerians the danger posed by the Tinubu’s aspirations calling on CAN and well meaning Nigerians to ensure he does not succeed. “That he can always manipulate his south West people to support him, while the South-South…
Twitter has committed to establishing a legal entity in Nigeria during the first quarter of 2022. The legal entity will register with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The establishment of the entity is Twitter’s first step in demonstrating its long-term commitment to Nigeria. Twitter has agreed to appoint a designated country representative to interface with Nigerian authorities. The Global Public Policy team is also directly available through a dedicated communication channel. Twitter has agreed to comply with applicable tax obligations on its operations under Nigerian law. Twitter has agreed to enrol Nigeria in its Partner Support and Law Enforcement Portals.…
Some stakeholders from oil and gas producing communities in Niger Delta region have thrown their weight behind an indigenous company, Chappal Petroleum Development Company to acquire assets to be divested by ExxonMobil in Nigeria. The stakeholders are members of a pro-Niger Delta oil and gas producing communities advocacy group, known as Niger Delta Oil Communities Agenda NIDOCA. In a statement on Teusday at Asaba, Delta state, signed by its Director of Publicity, Pastor Emma Akpovoka, they said, ” we are supporting Chappal Petroleum Development Company, being an indigenous company to acquire the assets to be divested by ExxonMobil Nigeria, which…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, commends the Delta State Government for the prompt action by constituting the panel of inquiry to unravel the remote and immediate causes of the building housing the Salvation Gospel Ministry Church at Okpanam Road, which collapsed in the evening of January 11, 2022 while service was ongoing. We sincerely send our heartfelt condolences to families of the deceased victims and, most especially, commiserate with the church. Let it be emphasised that there is no fire without smoke. On this note, the Government should reconfirm to Deltans if there was any approval…
Minister of Youth and sports Development Chief Sunday Dare has expressed deep sadness over the death of former Oyo State Governor, Chief Adebayo Alao- Akala, describing it as a huge loss to Ogbomosho, Oyo State and Nigeria. According to a statement sent by the Minister who is reportedly on his way back from the African Nations in Cameroon, he said it was really difficult to accept the reality of the news of someone as close to him as Alao Akala was. ” I received the news of the death of my elder brother, astute political statesman and Former Governor of…
Jagaban is a known quantity. With him you know what you will get He will hire the best hands and brains You will get an efficient cabinet He won’t hire a thickheaded crony and make him Attorney General Contrary to his Adedibu side, he hires people who are independent minded and opinionated Fashola, Osibanjo, Mamora, Ben Akabueze…. You will get a systematic effort to transform the country His methods aren’t makeshift The BRT There will be a grand plan He is not a Saint He will try to control the parliament He will keep a vice grip of the party…
Arising from the council security meeting held today, the 11th of January, 2022 in Akwukwu-igbo, Hon. Innocent Esewezie, Executive Chairman of Oshimili North LGA, announced the dissolution of all revenue Committees/Agents The security council comprising of all Divisional Police officers within the Local Government, DSS and other relevant security units, were charged to ensure that the order is strictly adhered to. In furtherance of the above, the security council further resolved to ensure that the directives of the Executive Chairman, is effectively implemented We advise members of the public to be aware of this information and report any act of…
The councillor representing ward 7, Ndokwa West LGA, Hon. Barth Inneh Ozah has called on the Ndokwa Neku Union NNU, and the political leaders in the area to urgently convey a meeting where they will articulate their interests and make it known as 2023 general elections draw closer. Ozah who spoke to newsmen in his office at kwale said, it is imperative that the Ndokwa people make their position known on time regarding their political future especially now that consultations are on for the 2023 general elections. He argued that the Ndokwa people should choose between running for the Delta…