By Akpata Alao The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Sunday, September 1, admitted that the debts owed international oil traders are a major factor in the ongoing fuel scarcity across the country. In a statement released by its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, the NNPCL confirmed that the fuel supply disruption was caused by outstanding debt obligations to international oil traders. Though NNPCL did not reveal the exact amount owed to these oil traders, it is pertinent to state that the national oil company has demonstrated a high level of moral obligation by subscribing to the principle of full disclosure…
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The Nigeria Police Force has been called upon to end all forms of harassment, intimidation and outright victimisation of the members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State and allow for a level playing field for all political parties ahead of the September 21 governorship election. The call was contained in a statement on Wednesday by Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO) in Benin City in which it expressed disappointment at the uneven-handedness of the Nigeria Police in the state which is skewed against the PDP. In the last two months, leaders and chieftains of the party have expressed…
Unprecedented surge in fraud, and fraudulent practices have progressed to the point where it now constitutes a threat not only to individuals but also the economy. Konga.com, Nigeria’s largest online mall recently demonstrated the act of incompetence and fraud by supplying an inferior product to a customer who returned the product afterward and is yet to recover refund of the money. The konga customer, William Ulem, speaking to The Boldest TV show, says that he ordered and paid for a Solar Power Generator in July 29, 2024 at the rate of 445, 500 000( Four hundred and forty five thousand…
By Kenneth Obieh As part of efforts to reduce restiveness in society, the Labour Intensive Public Workfare (LIPW) Unit under the Delta CARES Program has engaged 1077 youth in Bomadi. The beneficiaries, comprising of unemployed and unskilled youth and women between the age of 18 and 45 with senior secondary certificates and were selected from the State Social Register (SSR) received from the State Operation Coordinating Unit (SOCU) in the Ministry of Economic Planning. Engr. Chukwuka Ojei, Technical Head of the LIPW Unit, revealed that community leaders and stakeholders were sensitized on the importance of engaging their people. He noted…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been urged to call Adams Oshiomhole, a chieftain of the party in Edo State, to order ahead of the September 21 governorship election. Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District and a former two-term governor of the state, has, since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lifted the ban on political campaigns on April 23, been engaging in personal attacks, abuses, and insults against political opponents, according to a statement released by Team Asue Campaign Organisation (TAMO) on Tuesday in Benin City. TAMO expressed concern over Oshiomhole’s consistent focus on destructive rhetoric rather…
By Kenneth Obieh/ Rachael Onwuegbuzie The Community Driven Development Social Implementation Unit (CDDSIU) under the Delta CARES Program has successfully rehabilitated the Primary Health Care Centre in Onyah community, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, so as to tackle healthcare challenges in rural communities. Responding to the community’s plea for improved healthcare facilities, the rehabilitation project was initiated by leaders after the former facility became dilapidated, unkept, and unfit for use. During a needs assessment exercise by the office, the community members expressed their interest for a renovated health centre and staff quarters to ensure timely medical attention and reduce mortality…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The two Local Government Areas of Uhunmwode and Orhionmwon in Edo South Senatorial District were Agog on Monday as Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, led the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election, Dr Asue Ighodalo; his running mate, Osarodion Ogie Esq; the party chairman in the state, Dr Tony Aziegbemi; the Director General of the Asue Ogie Campaign Council, Hon Matthew Iduoriyemkewen and a host of other top party loyalists to campaign for the party ahead of the election that is barely 19 days away. At the LGA Open…
By Kingsley Ohens Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the New Benin Market traders on Monday endorsed Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The endorsement followed Ighodalo’s mid-morning visit to the market which turned into a carnival-like show as the women danced and showed support for the candidate who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Ifeyinwa Ighodalo. In his brief welcome address, Coordinator of New Benin Market Christian Traders Fellowship, Mr. Ero Amienghomwan, introduced Ighodalo to the cheering crowd and also prayed that by December 1, 2024, Ighodalo would be at Osadebey…
Journalists in Delta State have been commended for applying professionalism to their reportage, and information dissemination. The Director General, Delta State Bureau of Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the commendation when he hanged out with members of the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Sunday in Asaba. Dr. Latimore noted that the Delta NUJ ranked among the best in the country in terms of unity, organisation and moral integrity, adding that some members of the union had proven to be masters of their profession by pushing out credible information to the public. He…
A lecturer with the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Comrade Paul Bebenimibo, PhD, has appealed to the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to take over the reconstruction of the Sapele, Eku, Abraka, Obiaruku, Abavo, Agbor 70 Kilometers road. Dr Bebenimibo who is also a human rights Activist decried the deplorable state of the Federal road and implored the Governor in an open letter to ameliorate the untold hardship people who are using the road are passing through on a daily basis. The don who served as a board member of the immediate past Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development…