In a strategic move to promote local manufacturing and strengthen Nigeria’s economy, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing indigenous production through a one-day workshop held in Asaba, Delta State. The workshop, themed “Home Made Goods: The Future of Nigeria’s Economy,” brought together government officials, industry stakeholders, and business leaders to discuss the importance of prioritizing Nigerian-made products. The event marked a crucial step in the ongoing effort to reduce dependence on imports, stimulate job creation, and enhance economic resilience. Hon. Tomi Akporoghene Wojuola, Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor and…
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By Nwabardi Charles Delta State Government has partnered with the European Investment Bank (EIB) – assisted project through the provision of N1 billion counterpart funding to combat erosion menace in ravaging erosion communities in the state. The State Commissioner, Ministry of Environment, Mr. Ejiro Tommy Jamani, stated this when he appeared as guest on NTA TVU pack live outing, at the gully head of the Amachai/Ogbeozoma Erosion Site, Okpanam, today. The Commissioner who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. (Mrs.) Minnie Oseji, said the funding was geared towards guaranteeing environmental sustainability in the state. He said Governor Sheriff…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, MNIPR The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has dismissed a petition filed by the state chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, against the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka, describing it as reckless, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to undermine the party’s leadership. In a statement signed by majority members of the SEC, the committee expressed strong disapproval of Sobotie’s actions and called for his immediate suspension from office. The petition, dated March 17, 2025, had accused Morka of gross abuse of office and called for his removal, but…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, MNIPR The Rivers State Elders Council has expressed deep appreciation to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his decisive measures in restoring peace to the state. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba (OON, DSSRS), the Council acknowledged President Tinubu’s earlier intervention in the state’s political crisis, noting that his efforts as a visionary leader and father of the nation were initially misinterpreted and ridiculed. “We apologise to Mr President for not seizing that opportunity to put our house in order,” the statement read. The Elders Council further urged the people of…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, ANIPR Asaba, March 18, 2025 – The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to data-driven governance with the commencement of a five-day training workshop for statisticians in the state. The State Commissioner for Economic Planning Mr. Sonny Ekedayen made this assertion at a five-day Training of Enumerators (ToE) on the implementation of state gross domestic products workshop organized by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with the ministry of economic planning Asaba. The workshop, which focuses on the implementation of the State Gross Domestic Product (SGDP), was declared open in Asaba by…
…Capt. Dr. Winston Ogoun is Not a Recognized Monarch – Bayelsa Govt …Allegedly Connives to Sell NDDC-Donated Generators Meant for Bilabiri Communities The Bayelsa State Government has disowned Capt. Dr. Winston Ogoun, who claims to be the Pere of Bilabiri Mein Kingdom, declaring that he is not among the state’s officially recognized monarchs. The government has warned individuals, oil companies, and security agencies against dealing with him under any guise. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Thompson Amule, confirmed that Capt. Dr. Winston Ogoun is not a gazetted monarch in Bayelsa State. He warned that any individual…
by Yewande Fasan Crossdresser Abdulazeez Olarewanju aka Bobrisky has claimed to have had intimate relationships with seven Nigerian celebrities in a viral video. The crossdresser, known for his outspoken and flamboyant personality, made the announcement while discussing the betrayals that led to his self-imposed exile. Bobrisky also vowed to expose and name the celebrities in question, labeling them as “fake” individuals in the Nigerian entertainment industry. “The time is coming when I will list seven celebrities I have dated in Nigeria. The time is coming when I will expose fake people in that country”, he said. In the same video,…
by Yewande Fasan Crossdresser Bobrisky has announced his relocation to a new country, seeking a more welcoming and accepting environment. According to Bobrisky, he has found a place where he is officially recognised as female and receives the respect he deserves. Bobrisky expressed his frustration with Nigerian officials, stating that some of them allegedly bullied him. He emphasised that he is done with Nigeria and won’t return, except for visits. According to him, he has found a country that appreciates and respects him for who he is, and he is determined to start a new chapter in his life. He…
by Alao Abiodun The crisis within Rivers State traced back to October 2023 following the political fallout between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, now FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The bombing of a section of the Rivers House of Assembly Complex on 29 October 2023 heightened tension. Wike and Fubara have been locked in a protracted fight over the control of the political structures in Rivers State. On 7th October 2024, three local government secretariats were set ablaze in Rivers. In December 2023, the 27 lawmakers “defected” from the PDP to the APC, triggering a constitutional debate. In response, the Rivers…
BY JOE OGBODU A bill sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta North) aimed at amending the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 towards the regulation of social media platforms operating in the country, has passed its second reading at the Nigerian Senate. The bill christened “An Act to Alter the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, LFN, to Mandate the Establishment of Physical Offices within the Territorial Boundaries of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Social Media Platforms, and for Related Matters, 2024”, which was read for the first time on Thursday, November 21, 2024, when passed into law would mandates social…