The Niger Delta Stakeholders’ Forum (NDSF) has alleged that incompetence and non performance made against Pipelines Infrastructures Nigerian Limited (PINL), owned by the the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase III in the handling of the Trans – Forcados Pipelines network system surveillance and protection contract led to the termination of the $3.9M Monthly Contract by the NNPCL The group said that Chief Government Chief Ekpemupolo, (alias Tompolo) and his security firm, Tanitita Security Services Nigeria Limited should not be dragged into the woes of the Olu of Warri and his PINL, saying that “Tantita cannot be blame for PINL losses”.…
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A coalition of youth organisations in Edo state under the aegis of Edo Youths Arise Initiative (EDYAI) has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to tell the world why it has not started the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise for the September 21, governorship election in the state. The youth group alleged that there is a grand conspiracy by the electoral body to disenfranchise Edolites knowing full well that it is statutorily bound not to continue the exercise anytime less than 90 day to the election. In a statement in Benin City on Friday, National Coordinator of the coalition,…
Stakeholders in government and non governmental organizations, from across various continents, operating within the spheres of global recognition, have decried high poverty level, especially in Africa and other developing nations and called for an urgent need to implement an holistic sustainable development goals to reduce its negative impacts on world populations. Making the call in a Communiqué issued at end of a crucial Summit with the theme; “Harnessing the gains of Global Diplomacy and Peaceful Coexistence: The Role of International Organizations”, held recently in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the participants reaffirmed believe in workability of development goals declared by the United…
In the midst of escalating tensions surrounding the award of pipelines surveillance contracts by the NNPCL in the Niger Delta region, prominent figure, a prominent Itsekiri Leader and former chairman of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Godwin Ebosa has stepped forward to advocate for peace and understanding among all parties involved. The controversy, which should have been a source of empowerment for the people, is creating division and discord among the people. Ebosa, in a statement released to the press, emphasized the importance of preventing the situation from escalating further, warning that allowing the controversy to…
A group known as Children of Drivers and Fishermen Association (CODAFA) has debunked the allegations levied against the Warri monarch, His Majesty, Ogiame, Atuwatse lll CFR. In a press statement signed and made available by the National President of the Association, Mr Romeo Diden and Secretary, Mr Blessing Okotie, the duo described the allegations by the faceless group on the Pipeline Surveillance Contract awarded to Ogiame Atuwatse lll CFR by the Federal Government as baseless, malicious and defaming aimed to bring disrespect to the prestigious throne. According to the statement, the faceless group , the Niger Delta Stakeholders Forum…
ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has felicitated with two of its colleagues, Comrade Ifeanyi Michael Egwunyenga on his appointment as the Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, Delta State, and Mr. Pius Benaebi Labo as the Chairman, Delta State Arts Council. In a statement jointly signed by the State Chairman, Mr. Godfrey C. Osakwe and Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Enebeli, the State Chapter described the appointments of Egwunyenga and Labo as well-deserved in view of their professional competence and pedigree in previous assignments. The professional body thanked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for finding Egwunyenga…
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles winger Finidi George as the new head coach of the nation’s senior men’s national team (Super Eagles) The appointment was announced in a communique on Monday Finidi George, spent 20 months as an assistant to José Santos Peseiro, he also took over as interim coach after the Portuguese resigned He was the Coach of Enyimba FC of Aba, leading them to their ninth league title when they won the “abridged” 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title Born in Port Harcourt, Finidi George was a member of Nigeria’s ‘Golden Generation,’ that…
#dsobpress Chairman of Delta Printing and Publishing Company, publishers of The Pointer Newspapers titles, Olorogun (Dr) Ebenezer Okorodudu, has said that not less than N4billion will be required to procure and install modern digital printing equipment, operational vehicles and human capacity development needed for the revitalization of the company. Okorodudu made this disclosure on Wednesday in Asaba, while speaking as guest of Orientation Panorama on Voice of Delta Radio 97.9 FM, saying that the new board of the state printing and publishing company will formally send a proposal to the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his kind consideration.…
The Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) mourns the death of Dame Joy Ify Mordi, a member of the Institute, and an active public relations practitioner who passed away after a brief illness on Sunday April 28, 2024. Mr. Godfrey C. Osakwe, Chairman of NIPR Delta State Chapter in company of some EXCO members on behalf of himself and the Institute, expresses sincere condolences to the Mordi family over the sad loss, and prayed that God Almighty grant eternal rest to the soul of their departed colleague, and grant her family the fortitude to bear…
On this auspicious occasion of May Day, which is Workers’ Day worldwide, I want to congratulate you and to also express my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you for the hard work, dedication, and commitment you demonstrate every day at your various work places, either as a public servant or a private employee, working to keep our state’s economy going in Edo. As you celebrate today, I call on you to reflect on the legacies of our heroes past, and how to sustain them as we forge ahead in our quest to create a first world sub-national…