Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has been commended for his choice of Engr. Omobayo Marvellous Godwin as the new deputy governor of the state. Governor Obaseki named a 38 year old engineer on Monday as the new deputy governor following the impeachment of Comrade Philip Shaibu by the State House of Assembly for gross misconduct. Engr Omobayo has also been sworn in as Deputy Governor by Governor Obaseki. Stakeholders who spoke to our correspondent, praised Obaseki for hitting three strategic political targets at the same time with the appointment of the young engineer. Speaking in Benin, Martins Onaivi, a PDP…
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Ahead of the September governorship election in Edo State, the influential Otu-Umagbae Socio-Cultural Group on Sunday endorsed Dr Asue Ighodalo and Barr Osarodion Ogie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as their candidates. Led by the President, Chief Bright Ogbebor and the General Secretary, Osagie Agbonwaneten, the endorsement happened during the April meeting of the group which was hosted by Rtd. Col. Victor Ogbomo, at his Lekki residence in Lagos. A source close to the meeting confided in our correspondent that the group took time to ask Ighodalo fundamental questions about his plan and vision for the state. It added…
By Oshioke Audu When I was working in a factory there in Okpella, the only bank that was there had to close down because of incessant attacks by well armed robbers. They used to visit the bank every two weeks to rob it. And any security man who tried to prove that he is a gallant officer was immediately gunned down and sent to an early grave. So, the bank was closed and staff transfered to Auchi. Then the attention of these dare-devil armed robbers moved to Auchi. I think that was one of the reasons why Bank PHB (now…
The widow of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has reportedly remarried. Betty was reportedly handed over to her late husband’s younger brother, Professor Wole Akeredolu. The decision was made by the Emeabiam Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The ceremony reached its climax when the Umuegeolu kindred formally handed Betty over to Professor Wole Akeredolu, indicating the family’s desire to continue having her within their fold after her husband’s demise. Prior to this symbolic gesture, customary offerings of kolanuts, palm wine, and a she-goat were presented to the Umuegeolu…
The Federal Government through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has concluded arrangements to launch a new National Identity Card with payment and other social service features. The New National Identity card would be delivered in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS). Cardholders will also be able to use the cards as debit or prepaid cards by linking same to bank accounts of their choice. The card shall enable eligible persons especially those financially excluded from social and financial services have access to multiple government intervention programs. Offline capability that allows transactions…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq #dsobpress The board of enquiry set up by Defence Headquarters to enquire into the remote and immediate causes of Okuama/Okolona communities crisis, leading to the gruesome murder of seventeen soldiers has been told that the Delta State Government will submit a position paper to it. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, made the disclosure on Friday at the Government House Annex Warri, when he received on courtesy visit the Board of Enquiry Chairman, Air Vice Marshal David Ajayi, and his team, saying that the unfortunate incident was not foreseeable, but highly regrettable and very painful.…
By Psalms OHWOJITE Deltans and Nigerians at large have been called upon to invest in the first digitalized resort city in African located in Aba Unor, Ogwashi Uku, Delta State developed and managed by MitoTech Solution limited The Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Entertainment, Dr. Frank Otoide popular known as Frank de Don made the call when the company unveiled him as its brand ambassador. In his remark, Frank de Don expressed appreciation to the CEO of Mito Tech Solutions Limited for his smart vision of locating the resort city in Delta State with a view…
A coalition of youth organizations of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, under the aegis of the Patriotic Nigeria Youth Movement (PNYM), on Friday paid a solidarity visit to Dr Asue Ighodalo, the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Benin City. Led by its National Coordinator, Comrade City Kelvin Eferusuoa and National Secretary, Comrade Andy Owen, the group declared its total support for the aspiration of Ighodalo, vowing to work assiduously for his victory in the September election. Speaking on behalf of the representatives of the various groups, Comrade Eferusuoa, who hails from Ofunama in Ovia South West Local Government…
The Vice Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka, Prof Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga, has given the reassurance that the University will continue to ensure that none of her students will have to spend so much as an extra year in any of her academic programmes. The Vice Chancellor made the declaration today during the Oath-Taking/Induction ceremony of 76 fresh Pharmacy graduands at the Abraka Campus of the University, with the Delta State Honourable Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Nyerhovwo Tonukari, in attendance. The Vice Chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Prof Ochuko Anomohanran, said that the…
By Fred Edoreh The Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Media Chat for the first quarter of 2024 held on April 3 in Asaba, Delta State, was an inspiring experience. The theme: “Imperatives of Military-Media Partnership for the Attainment of National Security,” was just apt, given the challenges of our present time. The objective of the programme was succinctly underscored in the keynote and welcome addresses, respectively, by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, represented by Major Gen Jamal Abdussalam, General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Delta…