In line with global practices, the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has set machinery in motion to organize live debate for gubernatorial candidates of political parties participating in the forthcoming 2019 general elections in the state. The decision to organise the debate is in exercise of it’s constitional role as watchdog of the society and agenda setting role by giving vent to every marketable idea before the electorate. It is a forum for candidates to prove they have superior ideas to offer the electorates. It will also provide an opportunity for them to convince the…
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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) On Wednesday, 31st October, 2018 in Calabar the capital of Cross River State inducted 95 persons into its fold as members. The new members were drawn from across the states in the country, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Addressing the new members shortly before their induction, the President and Chairman of Council of the NIPR, Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo, called on the newly inducted to continue to enrich themselves through the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) training. According to him, “The imperative of the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) training cannot be over…
The Delta State Ministry of Health has called for collaborations among government agencies and other bodies for the effective utilization of the reactivated State Emergency Ambulance Service in the state. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Minnie Oseji made this known yesterday when she paid an advocacy visit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Mr Edwin Abraka in his office in Asaba on the workings of the reactivated State Emergency Ambulance Service. According to her, ‘The scheme targets emergencies such as road accident cases and especially pregnant women being transferred from primary health care centres to general hospital…
Osinbajo spoke on Saturday at the University of Ibadan: “Some of those clamouring for restructuring were those who opposed our efforts on restructuring years back when they were in government.” “Let me explain my position clearly. I am not just an advocate of restructuring, there is no other government in Nigeria that has actively pursued restructuring such as we did when I was Attorney General in Lagos State.” “People talking about restructuring, if you ask them what they meant by restructuring? They won’t even know what it means and that is the problem we have to face.” “We started with…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Buhari-led administration inherited a debt of $63 billion and has only borrowed $10 billion since it took office in 2015. He made the disclosure in Ibadan on Saturday during the 9th Public Lecture of Sigma Club at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. NAN reports that Osinbajo delivered a lecture entitled ‘Developing the Nation Through Youth Empowerment’. “In 2010, our debt was $35 billion, $41 billion in 2011, $48 billion in 2012, $64 billion in 2013, $67.7 billion in 2014, $63.8 billion in 2015, $57.8 billion in 2016, $70 billion in 2017 and…
*NANS Commends Delta NUJ, Passes Vote of Confidence on Comrade Ikeogwu-Led Executives The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council on Thursday, October 25, 2018 received a confidence vote and an unparralled commendation from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee, Delta State Axis. This commendation according to NANS, is in recognition of the non-compromised reporting and balanced journalism being practiced by Journalists in the State which they said have been fostered by the distinguished leadership of the NUJ council in the State. Receiving the Certificate of Commendation during a courtesy visit by the Delta State…
… As Enugu Rangers Lift Trophy DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, his Enugu State counterpart, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Pinnick Amaju, coach of the Super Eagles, Genor Rohr were among dignitaries who watched the finals of the 2018 edition of Aiteo Cup finals between Enugu Rangers FC of Enugu and Kano Pillars FC of Kano. Enugu Rangers defeated Kano Pillars in a penalty shootout after 90 minutes of play that ended 3-3 at the 22, 000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The stadium was filled to capacity by football lovers who were mainly…
ALL HAIL NIGERIA NIGERIA AT 58: THE BLACK RACE AND AFRICA’S FLAGSHIP The super potential, capabilities of both human and natural resources which are yet to be tapped, brings some magic wand theorists and dooms day commentators to postulate for Nigeria only perdition, but God forbid. Nigeria at 58 has had her unfortunate and bitter nationalexperiences that is why both some very well bred, trained superior elites, and some baseless common people are in the same league, in their belief that whoever emerges the Head of State or President does not have what it takes to run government no matter…
By Abel Johngold Youths in the Niger Delta region have been commended for the relative peace in the creeks at the moment. The commendation was made by the Chief Press Secretary ( CPS) to Delta State Governor, Comrade Charlse Ehiedu Aniagwu, during an interactive session with the leadership of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) Delta State Chapter on Monday, 22 October, 2018, when the group paid him a courtesy call. Comrade Aniagwu noted that the restored stability in the creeks was one of the reasons for steady revenue inflow to Government coffers. While imploring the Niger Delta…
Veteran actors, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Joke Silva have emerged winners at the 14th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in Kigali, Rwanda. While RMD emerged the overall Best Actor in a Leading Role, for his role in Cross Roads, Silva, bagged the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award for her character in Potato Potahto. Below are some of the winners from Nigeria Best actor in Supporting Role: Gideon Okeke- Cross Roads (Nigeria) Best Actress in Supporting Role: Joke Silva- Potato Potahto (Nigeria) Best Actor in a leading Role: Richard Mofe-Damijo- Cross Roads Best Actress in a Leading…