Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, provided agricultural inputs to 6,020 farmers to boost agricultural production and food security in the state. Speaking during the flag-off of the disbursement of agricultural inputs to beneficiaries under the Result Area 2 – FADAMA (Food Security) of the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, D-CARES, at the Events Centre, Asaba, Oborevwori announced the release of N1billion counterpart funding for the Africa Union Development Agency, New Partnership for African Development (AUDA NEPAD), to empower 2,000 farmers for food production, livestock and aquaculture. He said the state government took the steps…
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By Francis Sadhere Eye on the Future Initiative (EFI), in collaboration with the Precious Family Charity Aid Foundation, on Tuesday stormed Oviri- Ogor Secondary School in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State on a sensitization campaign against cultism that is ravaging schools across the country. The initiative aimed to educate students about the dangers of cult involvement and other social vices. The Executive Director of EFI, Comrade Josephine Omodior, who addressed students of the school about the manipulative tactics used by cults to recruit members, noted the associated physical, emotional, and psychological harms. She warned that secret cults…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Chairman of SFC Football Club Warri, Comrade Onobredefe Anthony Onos, JP has call on the Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to consider appointing Mr. Onoriode Oborevwori as the next Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission for MORE success in State’s track and field sporting activities. Onobredefe who made the call on behalf of the Club while speaking to newsmen in Asaba, noted that, Onoriode Oborevwori if appointed as Chairman of the Sports Commission has a well structured plan towards the overall development of Sports in the State, saying, he will…
A group, Ijaw Renaissance Network, IRN, has called on Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Duoye Diri, to reflect on the outcome of the Edo State governorship election, and stop disrespecting the Senator Seriaki Dickson that made him a governor against all odds. This was contained in an open letter, signed on Monday, 23rd September, 2024, by Chief Timi Samson and Comrade Joseph David, President and Secretary respectively, as they urge the governor to extend sincere hands of fellowship to the Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, for the benefit of the Ijaw Nation and the Niger Delta in general.Godwin Obaseki and…
The Governing Board of the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management, CIISM, has described the Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, as a top class communication Strategist and Media Manager, who over the years demonstrated competence and professionalism. The Institute in a congratulatory message to Dr Oghenesivbe and signed by the Registrar and Governing Board Secretary, Dr Adelanke Oyintoke, Dfcism, said the Board is proud of Oghenesivbe’s accomplishments as a highly resourceful public servant and distinguished member of the Institute, adding that his roles in government communication and media management has…
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT The is to inform the general public, especially Deltans, that the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (Delta-CARES) program does not charge or collect any form of payment from beneficiaries who have already been paid through any of its delivery platforms. The Honorable Commissioner for Economic Planning and Chairman of the State CARES Steering Committee, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, has warned that any individual found engaging in such fraudulent activities will face strict consequences in accordance with the law. The public is urged to report any person attempting to extort money or undermine the integrity of…
Foremost election monitoring group, Yiaga Africa, has poured cold water on the governorship election held in Edo State on Saturday, saying it failed all integrity test or standards. In its final report on Monday titled “Post Election Statement on the September 21, 2024 Edo State Governorship Election fails the integrity test/standards,” which was jointly signed by Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, Chair of the 2024 Edo Election Mission and Samson Itodo, Executive Director, Yiaga Africa, the election monitoring group said among things that there were “incidents of results manipulation and disruptions during ward and local government collation in Ikpoba/Okha, Etsako West, Egor…
An indigene of Bilabiri 1& 2 communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Lucky Tubotu has called on President Bola Tinubu, Governor Duoye Diri, the Military Joint Task Force JTF command, and the Inspector General of Police to urgently intervene to protect their lives and property from the relentless attacks from alleged notorious criminal militant gang allegedly led by Ebimeme Abaka aka Small Fire and his cohorts Tekena Abaka and Bright Wilson Isopi. Tubotu who spoke against the backdrop of the alleged criminal activities of Ebimene Abaka aka Small Fire,Tekena Abaka and Bright Wilson Isopi at Yenagoa, the…
NEW YORK CITY/United States of America: The Healthy Real Initiative for Valued Entrepreneurship (THRive) and a coalition of 266 civil society organizations have called on the United Nations to implement stronger accountability measures to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This global alliance delivered a joint statement at the UN Summit of the Future, urging member states to prioritize transparency and provide non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with the resources needed to effectively monitor SDG implementation. Bill Jeffery, Executive Director of the Centre for Health Science and Law, warned of the undue influence wielded by corporate interests, particularly from the…
The Nigerian government, in collaboration with Google Africa, has launched a N100 million fund to support AI-focused startups. Managed by the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), the initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s vision of positioning Nigeria as a leader in AI development. Communications Minister Bosun Tijani highlighted that the fund will help entrepreneurs create solutions for real-world problems and boost economic growth. Eligible startups must be based in Nigeria, have at least one Nigerian founder, and focus on AI, with applications open until September 25, 2024. Selected startups can receive up to ₦10 million in funding, along…