Arrangement has been concluded for the 44th National Congress of the Men’s Missionary Union (MMU) of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) in Asaba, the Delta State Capital. The National Congress is being hosted by the Delta Baptist Conferences. Delta Baptist Conferences comprise of Anioma Baptist Conference, Ethiope Baptist Conference and Providence Baptist Conference. According to a statement by the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee; Deacon M. O. Utake, and Secretary; Deacon Ben Olokume, the MMU National Congress will commence on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 The three day event which ends on Friday, August 23, 2024, will have the President…
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Senator Adams Oshiomhole has been given seven days to retract a “malicious and slanderous statement” against Dr Asue Ighodalo and tender a private and public apologies for the infraction or face a N20 billion legal action. This is contained in a letter dated August 12, 2024, by Ayo Asala, SAN & Associates, solicitors and lawyers to Ighodalo, who is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. While appearing on national television, Arise News, Oshiomhole had made very wild and unsubstantiated claims, shamelessly lying about the status of Ighodalo’s candidacy. Even when…
Nigerian music legend, King Sunny Ade (KSA) has addressed claims of having a romantic relationship with late Imo State born singer, song writer and actress Onyeka Onwenu. Speaking during a condolence visit to Onwenu’s family, KSA shed light on the speculations that have surrounded their relationship for years. According to the veteran singer, the rumours were part of a strategic move to promote their hit song, “Wait for Me.” He explained that this is the reason they both decided not to confirm or deny the relationship. He revealed, “That was a gimmick we did. It was for the music. We…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said establishment of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, Research Centre at Isiokolo would boost development in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on courtesy visit, the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, HRM Michael Omeru, CON, Ogurimerime, Ukori I, Agbon Chiefs and principal officers of FUPRE at Government House, Asaba. The Governor commended Agbon Kingdom for donating 123.2 hectares of land to the university, while underscoring the importance of effective formal education to the well being of citizens. While presenting the Certificate…
Delta State Government has taken a firm step on the implementation of the new minimum wage with a directive to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, and the Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, to hold talks with the State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on its implementation in the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, announced this on Wednesday while briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. Dr. Osuoza said the talks between the government…
The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to issue its dollar-denominated domestic bond next week Monday, as it hopes to raise $500 million from local and foreign investors. Dr Gbadebo Adenrele, Managing Director, of Investment Banking, at United Capital Group, disclosed this during a hybrid roadshow with investors organised by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Thursday. This is the first of its kind in the country, the bond offers bullet repayment at maturity in US dollars, with full repayment of the principal amount at the end of the five-year term.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released N50bn to support the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. This was disclosed by the anti-graft agency on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, when the Fund’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, led his management team on a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. While Sawyerr noted that the Fund, an initiative of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, was designed to provide funding for the education of indigent students, he lamented the poor development of youths in the nation’s education sector. The statement obtained on the EFCC’s website partly read,…
Dr. Doris Amaka Ochei is now the Patron Otu Umunwanne Catholic Women Association of St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Ubulu-Uku in Delta State. The investiture which held on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Church premises, attracted different Christian groups and denominations, friends, families and well-wishers to Ubulu-Uku, a town in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. This devout Christian woman and a believer in Christian charity as the highest form of love, continues to touch lives across different Christian denominations and faiths. This latest patronship in her kitty, is in recognition of her contributions to the work…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, on Wednesday reiterated his vision and plan to make the state a first world sub-national sovereign and that his administration if elected would need the support of the sons and daughters of Edo State to realize the vision. He stated this at the second leg of the Town Hall Meeting with the Edo Diaspora in the United States which was held in Houston, Texas. Ighodalo, who alongside his wife, Mrs Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, running mate , Osarodion Ogie…
By George Etakibuebu There can only be one reason why Adams Oshiomhole is shamelessly trying so very hard to impose a complete mediocre who does not know the difference between a Zoo and a Museum on the good people of Edo State as their next governor – it is greed and selfishness. A Third Term Agenda. That’s all. Not love for the people of Edo State. A man with conscience would ordinarily break down in complete shame and tears after reviewing the video footage of Tuesday’s Edo South Campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benin City. It beats…