By Abel Johngold Orheruata With 31 days to go, Dr Asue Ighodalo, the high-flying candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, has firmly secured the endorsement of the highly influential segment of the Edo society — the Edo Diaspora both in Europe and the United States of America. This followed his hugely successful tour of five cities in Europe and three in the United States, where he engaged hundreds in fully packed halls, sharing his vision and dreams for Edo State that are succinctly captured in his “The Pathway to Prosperity…
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By Charles Nwabardi A top player in Nigeria’s telecoms sector, Smile Communications Limited has announced the launch of its latest campaign, that showcases the numerous reasons why consumers choose Smile, ultimately captivating audiences and encouraging more customers to visit Smile customer centers and shops. As the holiday season progresses, Smile Communications understands the importance of staying connected with loved ones and enjoying the best of what modern technology has to offer. Through this campaign, Smile highlights the benefits of using its services and devices, emphasizing reliability, speed, and excellent customer service. “Our goal is to provide our customers with many…
By Abel Johngold St’ Patrick’s College Asaba Old Boys Association (SPCOBA), today congratulated Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Chibogu Azinge, SAN, OON, FNIALS, on his emergence as the 14th Asagba (Elect) of the ancient town of Asaba. Prof Azinge was pronounced the new Asagba of Asaba Designate by the Ochendo Asagba, Prof Anthony Edozien at the Asagba in council meeting held in Asaba. The group facilitated the legal luminary turned First Class monarch in a congratulatory message titled “VERITAS IN CARITATE” and jointly signed by Barr. Anthony Odiadi, National President, and Colonel Tajudeen Bakare, rtd, National Secretary, on behalf of…
Monthly revenue earned by Delta State Government from the federation account, and Internally Generated Revenue IGR, are deployed judiciously and transparently to provide infrastructure and socioeconomic development across the three senatorial districts. Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, during a press interview on Sunday, said the clarification became necessary as a result of trending baseless allegations, and fake news making the rounds on social media platforms in connection with the state increasing financial earnings, and the execution of projects for the overall development of the state. He noted that the state governor,…
By Frederick Odu The organised labour has explained why it did not kick against the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, but instead chose to negotiate a new minimum wage for workers. The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta State Council, Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku, while hanging out with Journalists on Sunday in Asaba, said labour had thought that Tinubu’s economic reforms, which included the removal of fuel subsidy, would reflect positively on the life of Nigerians. Comrade Ofobruku explained that when it became obvious that the expected economic relief was not forthcoming and that the average Nigerian worker…
By Jude Agbeyeke. The 8th edition of the National Youth Games which had been earlier scheduled to commence on the 10th of September 2024 has been shifted by a dy and will now commence on the 9th of September 2024. The Minister for Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh represented by the Director Grassroots Sports Development in the Ministry, Mr Patrick Okeke made the adjustment during the just concluded Joint Technical Committee Meeting of the 8th edition of the National Youth Games which held at the Steven Keshi International Stadium Asaba venue of the next games. Senator Enoh said the…
“Before I came into office, the Ogun State House of Assembly had passed a personal non grata on Utomi, and put its resolution in the state’s black book. “So, I was curious when I became governor and called Utomi to ask what the issue was. This was entirely at my discretion and not because he reached out to me. But I reckoned that as one with some degree of name-recognition, that should not be, and I wanted to know what happened. “He, however, told me, amongst other things, that there was an ongoing construction in an Ogun State property that…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured public servants that his administration will take necessary steps to prevent delays in promotion exercises. This commitment was made during the 2024 Public Service Week Symposium, held at the Oba’s Complex, Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, under the theme “Building a Socially Responsive Public Service in the 21st Century: The Place of Ethics and Values.” Governor Abiodun emphasized that the state government is fully aware of the backlog in promotions and is determined to resolve the issue promptly. He reassured public servants that the state will not allow any further delays in recognizing…
In a deliberate move to dissuade studious and productive youths, and other categories of persons from the use of hard drugs in Delta State, governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the commencement of Drug Free Delta (DFD) sensitization campaigns across the three senatorial districts; Delta Central, Delta North and Delta South, respectively. To achieve the lofty objectives of the state government in her renewed war against drug abuse, and use of hard drugs, the State Orientation and Communications Bureau, was directed by the governor to immediately partner with the state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and other…
Monthly revenue earned by Delta State Government from the federation account, and Internally Generated Revenue IGR, are deployed judiciously and transparently to provide infrastructure and socioeconomic development across the three senatorial districts. Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, during a press interview on Sunday, said the clarification became necessary as a result of trending baseless allegations, and fake news making the rounds on social media platforms in connection with the state increasing financial earnings, and the execution of projects for the overall development of the state. He noted that the state governor,…