The tradition of spraying naira notes at social gatherings in Nigeria has recently come under scrutiny, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) initiating crackdowns on this practice. Section 21 (1) of the Central Bank Act (CBN) Act 2007 provides that a person who tampers the Naira note is guilty of an offence and liable to conviction for a term not less than 6 (six) months or a fine not less than N50,000.00k (fifty thousand naira) or both the fine and imprisonment. S. 21 (2) further provides that the Naira is deemed to have tampered if it has defaced…
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The Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army for showing understanding, as the detained monarch of Ewu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty King Clement Ikolo, regains freedom. Speaking to our correspondent in Warri, immediately after the release of the monarch, Senator Joel-Onowakpo, said the release of the monarch remains a a major boost in the move to restoration of peace in the area. He said that the visit of the trio of Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, Senators Ned…
Abuja, Nigeria, April 16 2024 – LightRay! Media, a leading name in media, journalism and publishing is thrilled to announce the approval of the ground-breaking book ‘Distortion’ by acclaimed international multi-award winning communications specialist, writer, journalist, trainer and facilitator, Ejiro ‘LadyE’ Umukoro. Umukoro is a recipient of the Distinguished Changemaker Award from the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), has penned a compelling narrative in ‘Distortion’ that transcends borders and resonates with readers worldwide. The book Distortion, listed on the recommended textbooks for senior secondary schools (SS1-3) for literature in English for the first term, was signed by the…
The Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has said that it is his earnest desire to see that peace returns to the troubled Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area and others affected as a result of the killing of 17 officers and soldiers in Delta State. Senator Joel-Onowakpo, representing Delta South in the red chambers, made the disclosure while fielding questions from journalists in Warri on the reason himself and two other Senators from Delta State, Senator Ned Nwoko and Senate Ede Dafinone, visited the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa at the…
Worried about the forthcoming flooding expected to affect about 31 States in the country, the Delta State President of Private Sector Participants ( PSP) in Waste Management, Comrade Lucky Adjekuko has warned against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the state, urging Deltans to make adequate use of PSP members in disposing of their waste and gave the state Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori a pat on the back for making funds available for the opening up of Canals, drainages and rivers. While saying that the warning about the impending floods should be taken seriously by Deltans, the State PSP…
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September election, Dr Asue Ighodalo, on Tuesday assured Civil Society Organisations in Edo State of his preparedness to run an inclusive government that will cater for the needs of all Edolites. He stated this at an interactive session with representatives of the CSOs at Protea Hotel, Benin City. The interactive session convened by Hon. Destiny Enabulele, former chairman of Ovia South Local Government Area, had in attendance a total of about 70 civil society members. Edo CSOs spokesperson, Barr Abraham Oviawe, who set the ball rolling with a…
The rich culture of the people of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State was on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 showcased to the whole world when the monarch of the Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, (Aketekpe-Agadagba) and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo hosted cream-de-la cream at the famous Amaseikumor Festival. Our Correspondent reports that the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta, His Imperial Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, (Aketekpe-Agadagba) and some Traditional rulers in the State were elated as the Ooni of Ife Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde…
In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, The Advocate Newspaper hosted a public lecture series on the theme “Youth Empowerment and Leadership Evolution: Rethinking Nigeria’s Leadership Recruitment Process.” The event, held at the prestigious Wetland Hotel in Ughelli attracted distinguished personalities from various sectors of society. Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the Delta Central Senatorial District, was the Special Guest of Honour, was represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Adelabu Bodjor. Olorogun Fred Majemite, a renowned lawyer and former Commissioner in Delta State, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The event was chaired by Sir Elvis Oharisi, a prominent…
The aspiration of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September election, Dr Asue Ighodalo, received a huge boost on Wednesday when the Okpebolo family in Uromi, the administrative headquarters of Esan Northeast LGA endorsed him and threw their weight behind his aspiration. The family members defected from their various political parties and joined the rest of their members who were already in the PDP to jointly endorse Ighodalo and the PDP. The carnival-like atmosphere witnessed not just only the members of the family but also women, youths and other members of the community, all chanting…
By Oghenero Eghweree Delta State government says it has expanded the scope of its youth development policy from entrepreneurship to include targeting of talents from the entertainment and literary sectors. The state Commissioner for Youth Development Comrade Agbateyiniro Isaac, made this known at the NUJ Center in Asaba, while briefing newsmen on the new Delta Youth Policy of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration tagged: DYP7Series. Mr. Agbateyiniro said the policy entailed seven components including: Youth Access to Facilities; Entertainment and Discovery of Talents; Empowerment; and Ease of Crime and Social Vices amongst others. The Commissioner noted that the Ministry of…