By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU), Prof Andy Ogochukwu Egwuyenga, will deliver the Univerrsity of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter’s 2024 Annual Public Service Lecture, scheduled to hold on September 19, 2024 in Asaba. Egwuyenga is expected to speak on the theme, ‘Integrity and National Development: What Nexus?. At the Unity Hall of Government House, Asaba by 2pm. The Chairman of the Asaba chapter of the alumni association, J. I. Kagho, Esq., at a briefing pointed out that the UIAA Annual Public Service Lecture was a platform used in proffering solutions to the…
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Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared that “only the best is good enough for Edo State,” stressing that “on no account should the people allow fraudsters to become their leaders.” He added that, “we don’t want to be taken back by some incompetent people. In fact, we have no reason to go back. So, vote for PDP, vote Asue Ighodalo and Osarodion Ogie.” He made the assertion when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stormed Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West on Saturday. Addressing the mammoth crowd, who defied the rain at the Iguobazuwa…
By Reno Omokri What Nigerians need to understand is that the government cannot fund us. Rather, we fund the government. There are only four ways by which a government can get revenue. The first is by sending the resources of the people and the state and claiming it as its own, which General Aguiyi Ironsi did with his Unification of Assets Decree Number 34 of May 24, 1966. The second is by taxing citizens and corporations. The third is printing money. The fourth is borrowing money. Other than these ways and means, governments do not have money that they generate.…
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has announced his decision to take an indefinite leave of absence to address urgent medical issues within his nuclear family. In a memo submitted to the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Ngelale explained that during this period, his family requires privacy. The memo read: “On Friday, I submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family. While I fully appreciate that…
On a day filled with excitement and camaraderie, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) team paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Chief Ezenyili Kelvin Obi PhD. The visit was aimed at congratulating the Chairman on his resounding victory at the last local government election. The event commenced with an opening prayer led by Mrs. Ojogho Agatha, setting the tone for a spirit-filled and productive meeting. Mrs. Tracy Ikolomi, the State Director of NOA, took the floor to express her gratitude to the Chairman for receiving them. She highlighted the…
By Pat Gbemudu 100 indigent persons in Eruemukohwarien Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area, have been enrolled into the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme. The beneficiaries, who were registered at the Eruemukohwarien Town Hall, were sponsored by Deacon Sunday Aghogho Omamofo, a member of the Board of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission. Presenting a plaque of honour to Deacon Omamofo as a Health Ambassador in recognition of his exemplary commitment to improving healthcare access for vulnerable members of society, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, expressed pride in Deacon Omamofo for…
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday stormed Igueben, headquarters of Igueben Local Government Area of Esanland in continuation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the September 21 election in the state. He used the occasion to commission the Union Bank Road constructed by his administration. He, however, respectfully requested Elder statesman, Chief Tom Ikimi, to do the commissioning, an offer he gladly accepted and performed. Speaking at the Eguare Primary School venue of the rally in Igueben, Governor Obaseki thanked Chief Ikimi and his Selection Committee for choosing a competent , credible and convincing candidate, Asue Ighodalo.…
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday revealed that his declaration of state burial for the late Chief Tony Anenih, a top chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a highly revered elder statesman, during is first term as an All Progressives Congress (APC) governor, was the unforgivable sin he committed against Adams Oshiomhole and for which the former governor has refused to forgive him. Obaseki stated this at the ongoing PDP campaign rally held at Opujie Primary School, Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area where Chief Anenih came from. He said “When Chief Anenih died, I was…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Friday, September 6th, 2024 has again dismissed an Appeal filed by Arthur Osene and Anslem Ojezua against PDP Governorship candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo & Four others. Delivering Judgement in the Appeal case suit no CA/ABJ/CV/863/2024, Barka JCA held that the lower court was right in holding that the action is statute barred and Where a case is statute barred the court has no jurisdiction to entertain it. “Once the constitution provides a time for doing a thing that thing must be done within the time provided. The issue is a pre election…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese company, Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co. Limited, to elevate the rice value chain in the state. According to a post by the state governor, via his X handle on Thursday, September 5, the collaboration is aimed at enhancing the Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, Ikorodu. The post reads: “We signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co. Limited, based in China. This collaboration is a significant step for us as we work to enhance the Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, Ikorodu. The goal is…