Amidst international concerns on the activities of terrorists and violent extreme groups in the North-East, the United Nations has commended the Federal Government’s efforts to improve humanitarian support in the region, saying the Buhari Administration “has taken important steps to improve access to people in need.” Lately, some international humanitarian Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have expressed worry on their inability to operate effectively and distribute relief materials in parts of the North-East because of security concerns especially in some remote areas of Borno State. In a bid to reverse the trend and ensure effective access to vital food supplies, the Humanitarian…
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BY SAM DUVWODE Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa has called on traditional rulers in the state to be mindful of the spread of Covid-19 in their various kingdoms. Governor Okowa made the call yesterday in Igbuku while presenting the official Star of Office to His Royal Majesty, Isaac Erube Uvo, the Ozu 11 of Igbuku Kingdom, in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State. The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, noted that, in spite of flattening of the Covid-19 curve, the state government remains desirous to drastically reduce the transmission of the…
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has advised Nigerian doctors to explore other ways of getting government’s attention to their needs instead of embarking on industrial strike. Okowa gave the advice on Wednesday when the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) led by the First Vice President, Dr Julian Ojebo, visited him at Government House, Asaba.He stated that doctors’ groups were not like other trade unions and must, therefore, exercise restraint in embarking on strike “because when doctors go on strike, the lives of people are in danger’’. The governor reminded the doctors that in the medical profession, they put…
Delta State Government, today, approved the establishment of six new secondary and three primary schools in different parts of the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu disclosed this while briefing journalists on key decisions reached at the virtual meeting of the State Executive Council meeting presided over the state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. Mr. Aniagwu said that the new schools were meant to wholistically address the educational needs of people in the areas where they are to be established. According to him, the six new secondary schools would be sited at Warri South, Ughelli South, Ughelli North, Ika…
Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has approved the reopening of primary and secondary schools in the state for the conclusion of the 2019/2020 academic session and the commencement of the 2020/2021 new academic session. A statement signed by the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Patrick Ukah, in Asaba indicated that secondary school students in JSS 1, JSS 2, SS 1 and SS 2 that are yet to write the second term examination will resume from Monday, September 28, 2020 to Friday, October 9, 2020 to enable them prepare for and write their second term examinations…
Reported by Premium Times New FINCEN files published by America’s medium, Buzzfeed I has detailed how Atiku Abubakar, former Nigerian VP, triggered international suspicions around him and his wives. It all started with a $1,018,500 wire transfer on March 5, 2012 to Habib Bank Limited New York. The transfer, according to Premium Times, which shared the Buzzfeed report, was flagged in daily monitoring by the bank. The transfer originated from Guernsey Trust Company Nigeria Limited (GTCN) with the beneficiary being Tanjay Real Estate Brokers, a company which held a Habib Bank Limited Dubai account. It was the link with Atiku…
By First ZealMediacast A 50-year old man has been arrested in Bauchi for burying his day-old grandchild alive in Toro Local government area. According to Bauchi police spokesman, Ahmed Wakil, the man’s 17-year-old daughter Hafsat Bawada of Rimin Zayam in Toro L.G.A of Bauchi put to bed on September 14. She told the police that her father seized the male child and buried him at the back of his house. “She said that her father, Bawada Audu, (50years) seized the child and buried the baby behind his house. Upon receipt of this report, the corpse was exhumed and the baby…
By Femi Adeshina President Muhammadu Buhari Monday urged Kaduna State indigenes to cooperate with government and security agencies to secure peace and harmony, stressing that development will only take place when energies are collectively channelled to building, instead of destruction of lives and property. “We must live together as brothers and sisters because without peace, development cannot take place,’’ the President noted at virtual opening of the Fifth Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit, with the theme KADInvest 5.0, Infrastructure, Industrialisation and Innovation. “I wish to commend the efforts of the Kaduna State Government to establish its credentials as one of…
By First ZealMedia President MuhammaduBuhari on Sunday night met behind closed doors with President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Bashir Ahmad, the President’s Personal Assistant on New Media, confirmed this on his Twitter handle. The presidential aide, who could not elaborate on the agenda of the meeting between the two leaders, however, posted pictures in which the Nigerian leader could be seen escorting his guest after the meeting. The closure of shops owned by Nigerian traders in Ghana had heightened tensions between the two countries, a situation which led the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama…
In the spirit and season of celebration, the House of Assembly member representing Warri South Constituency 2 in the Delta State House of Assembly, DTHA, Hon. Matthew Poko Opuoru has marked his birthday anniversary in the oil city of Warri. While Congratulating Hon. Opuoru the member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja, Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi JP said the Warri South 2 DTHA member is a dedicated party member who has the people at heart in attracting Democratic dividends to their wards. Chief Ereyitomi JP wished Hon. Opuoru the best as he enters another circle…