Immediate past governor of Delta State Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday congratulated the Bayelsa state governor Sen Douyi Diri on the occasion of his 64th birthday. In a statement, Okowa said “On behalf of my family, I congratulate a gentleman of honour and integrity, a consummate politician and emerging nationalist, my brother and friend, Senator Douye Diri, on his 64th birthday. “As you celebrate this special day, we pray that the Almighty God bestows upon you His abundant grace, wisdom, and strength to continue serving your people with excellence in all your endeavours. “May you be blessed with good health, joy, and…
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Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has expressed confidence that his former teammate, Lionel Messi will be instrumental to Barcelona if he eventually rejoins the club. Xavi’s remark came on the heels of Messi’s departure from Paris Saints German. The Barca boss made the remark yesterday during a press conference ahead of today’s game against Celta Vigo. Xavi: “The goal tomorrow is to win and give a good image. And others like keeping a clean sheet, winning Lewandowski’s Pichichi award… Celta are in a difficult situation, but we want to win.” “The priorities are very clear. I would really like Messi…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated the wife of the immediate past Governor of the state, Dame Edith Okowa, on her 62nd birth anniversary yesterday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori commended Dame Okowa for her philanthropic works, especially in making life more meaningful for the less-privileged in the society. He noted that Dame Okowa is a selfless woman of integrity who supported her husband throughout his tenure as Governor of the state. He said that Dame Okowa’s 05-Initiative contributed immensely to making life meaningful for the less privileged and…
As Deltans await the composition of a new State Executive Council, the governor of the state, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, held a meeting with the state Head of Service, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Extra Ministerial Departments and Agencies in the state. The meeting which was held at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba, was attended by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme. Addressing Government House correspondents shortly after the meeting, the state Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Reginald Bayoko said the meeting provided a veritable platform for the governor to formally outline his vision to them. Mr. Bayoko disclosed…
Love Scam Sends Innocent to Jail Justice A.A Bello of the Kaduna State High Court sitting in Kaduna, has convicted one Nnamdi Orji Innocent (aka Christian Dominic Allen) for a Love scam on a one-count charge bordering on cybercrime. The defendant was arrested by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, after intelligence linked him to suspicious internet fraud activities around Karji area, Kaduna State. Upon arrest, the defendant confessed to have created a Google chat account with his IPhone 11 using the identities of one Christian Dominic Allen, Hobson Lunsford and Genero Westpal in…
Oyebanji orders closure of filling stations hoarding fuel, selling at unauthorized prices Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji orders closure of filling stations across the state to start selling fuel within the approved price or risk being shut down indefinitely. Consequently, the Governor has mandated the State Task Force on Petroleum Product and security agencies in the state to move around filling stations, starting from Wednesday morning, to enforce the directive. Governor Oyebanji handed down these directives during a meeting he held with the leadership of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Independent Petroleum Marketers…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has assured the people of the state of God’s abiding love and provisions throughout his administration. The new Delta state Governor Oborevwori who disclosed this at the State’s Thanksgiving and Praise Night held on Monday night in Asaba, said that under his administration, great things would begin to happen to reposition it in the comity of states. The new Delta state Governor Oborevwori also commended immediate past Governor of the state, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for initiating the “Thanksgiving and Praise Night” every May 29, saying that his administration would continue to observe the annual prayer…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the President-Elect Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “start with a clean slate by promptly making public details of your assets, income, investments, liabilities, and interests and to encourage your Vice-President-Elect to do the same.” SERAP also urged him to “immediately prioritise the full and effective respect for human rights, media freedom, the rule of law and the country’s judiciary including by promptly obeying countless court judgments which the government of President Muhammadu Buhari has repeatedly treated with utter contempt and disdain.” In the open letter dated 27 May 2023 and signed by…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has restated its commitment to upholding the fundamental human rights of citizens in fulfilling the mandate of the Commission. Senior officers of the Operations and the Legal and Prosecution Departments stated this at a joint one-day workshop, tagged “Enhancing the Synergy Between Operations and Legal and Prosecution Deprtments”, which held at the weekend at Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja. They restated their commitment to upholding the fundamental human rights of citizens in the discharge of their duties, as well as improving on the working relationship and synergy between both departments. In his paper entitled,…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated children in the state for witnessing this year’s Children’s Day celebration. The Governor, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, restated the commitment of his administration to invest in the education of the children and provide the right platforms for them to exhibit their God-given talents and attain greatness. Governor Oyebanji said his administration is aware that a society that neglects children would trade off its future and values. Hence, the decision of his government to prioritize education, welfare, and the well-being of the children, whom he…
It rained goals at the Emerald Garden Stadium in Abuja on Friday when the anti-graft organization, Network Against Corruption and Trafficking played host to Adonis & Abbey, a London and Abuja based publisher of Professional books and academic journals in a friendly match that ended 8-4 in favor of the host. Staff of NACAT put up a sterling performance to outclass their opponent in the electrifying stadium that had fans of both teams cheering their players on the sidelines. NACAT’s Ali Benjamin who was the Player of the Match, opened the scoring in the first minute of the game following…
Governor Samuel Ortom has commissioned the headquarters of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards, Benue Television and the remodelled Governor’s office. The Governor performed the ceremonies separately on Friday, at the Benue Peoples, Makurdi. The Governor in his remarks while commissioning the office complex of the State Community Volunteer Guards commended the state security outfit for working in line with rules of engagement in collaboration with conventional security agencies to secure the state. He reiterated his position that Nigeria was long overdue to have a State Police, stressing that whenever it comes to fruition, the State Community Volunteer Guards should…
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos. The suspects are: Marcus Bode Daramola, Shobayo Tosin Micheal, Toheeb Akinde Opeyemi, Lawal Ojima Labran, Otutu Chibuzor Solomon, Christian Walter Divine, Amos O. Toluyemi, Shittu Babatunde Marvelous, Oluwafemi Samuel Adebowale, Kingsley Agu Chidiebere, Tolulope David Olagunde and Dika Courage Ramsey. Others are: Jonathan Ajemigi, Daramola Peter Olaoluwa, Samuel Emmanuel Miracle, Adewunmi Domilare Enitan, Aderiyi Qonniy, Lawrence K. Success, Ayorinde Habeeb A., Christian N. Walter, Adekuoroye Sunday Adebayo, Emmanuel Christian, Otutu Wisdom, Agu Frank Emeka, Qudus Adedeji Adeniyi,…
Delta State Government Approves 2.5 MVA IPP In Ika North-East Delta State Government, on Thursday, approved the establishment of a 2.5MVA Independent Power Plant (IPP) to power a number of critical government establishments in Ika North-East and Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council (Exco) meeting presided over by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba that the State government is set to kickoff the project in Ika North-East Local Governemn area. Mr. Aniagwu said…
The Zonal Commander, Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Michael Nzekwe has stressed the need to harness the potentials of Nigerian youths for national development and increase the fight against corruption. He made this call while playing host to the Kwara State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Mr. Chris Olawale Jimba, who was on a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s Office in Ilorin. Nzekwe identified the NYSC as a critical stakeholder, which collaboration was key to winning the fight against corruption. According to him, “the youths are at the centre of the development of…
The curtain was on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 drawn on the 7th session of the Delta State House of Assembly at a Valedictory well attended with the Speaker and Governor-Elect of the State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori pleading for forgiveness, noting that nobody was good enough to be his enemy. In his valedictory speech, Sheriff Oborevwori, expressed gratitude to members of the House for finding him worthy as Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly. According to him; “I am deeply touched by the heart warming speeches of Honourable Members. However, everything that has a beginning, has an ending.…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Wednesday said his administration had contributed to the growth of economies of families with the construction of Delta State road, projects of over 2,000 kilometres of roads and drainages in the last eight years in Delta state. Ifeanyi Okowa made the disclosure while inaugurating Delta State road projects executed by his administration in Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. The projects inaugurated are Bridge across River Ethiope at Umusume quarters and access road to Okuzu-Obiaruku; Obi-Ogo/Eziokpor/Umuoshi Eziokpor Road, and Model Technical College, Obiaruku. Ifeanyi Okowa stated that several communities had been interconnected…
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the June 18, 2022, governorship election in Ekiti State, Chief Bisi Kolawole, has commended the State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, for his remarkable achievements within 200 days in office. He said the Governor had, in the last 200 days, demonstrated visionary and purposeful leadership to the admiration of the people. Chief Kolawole, who gave the commendation on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor in his office in Ado Ekiti, said Governor Oyebanji was indeed well-prepared for the assignment even right from the period of struggle for the creation…
Afolabi’s death great loss to Lagos. The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has commiserated with the Association of Nigeria Theatre Practitioners (ANTP), Nollywood and the Family of the late famous Yoruba Actor, Murphy Afolabi whose death was announced on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, in a Condolence Letter signed on behalf of the Ministry, described the death of Murphy Afolabi as a great loss to the entertainment industry and the State Government. She said that the Lagos State Government takes solace in the fact that the deceased’s contributions…
Bonny-Bodo Road Will Further Boost Nigeria’s Economy – Ahmed The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning Zanaib Shamsuna Ahmed has opined that the Bonny – Bodo road project will further boost Nigeria’s economy on completion. She stated this during her one-day inspection visit to Bonny-Bodo road and Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Plant Facility at the Bonny Island, Bonny, Rivers State. According to the Minister, the 38km Bonny Bodo road which is one of the NLNG’S Corporate Social Responsibility in infrastructure development in partnership with the Federal Government, has three bridges this project is going to indeed boost the…
With barely a few days to the end of his administration, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said he is delighted with the commitment of Benue Investment and Property Company Limited, BIPC for its efforts to address housing deficit through estate development. Ortom said this at the weekend during the commissioning of Fountain Estate, Nyorgyungu in Makurdi the state capital built by BIPC, a limited liability company owned by the State Government. In his words, “Estate development is important because the housing deficit is so high in Nigeria and in Benue State. Whatever you pay today, give one year, this…
The Federal Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), geared towards halting the five-day nationwide warning strike of resident doctors. The MOU was signed at the end of a conciliation meeting convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige in his office on Friday. The meeting which lasted for about five hours addressed all the eight issues raised by the striking resident doctors. They are the non payment of salaries of doctors by state governments, domestication of the reviewed Medical Residency Training…
The Federal Government has handed over six hectares of land on the premises of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Broadcast Academy in Lagos to a property developer for the construction of a mixed-use luxurious hotel, high-end residential accommodation and social amenities under a Public Private Partnership (PPP). Speaking on the occasion in Lagos on Friday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the procurement process, which started in 2010, followed all laid down procedures and was subsequently approved by the Federal Executive Council. “After a procurement process that started in 2010, a deal has been sealed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday presented its first witness in the ongoing trial of the Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Oleyelogun David Bamidele and two others, at Ondo State High Court presided over by Justice Adegboyega Adebusoye. The two others are Hon. Felemu Gudubamikole, chairman, House Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Oyadeji Oludeji, Secretary to the House Committee on Tertiary Institutions. Lead in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Audu, the first prosecution witness, Hon. Iroju Ogundeji told the court how he discovered that the sum of N2.4million was collected on his behalf and…
Justice Rosemary Oghoghorie of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has jailed three undergraduates of Akwa Ibom State University, for offences bordering on internet fraud. The convicts; Akpan Emmanuel Jacob, Covenant Samuel Edoho and Akpakaden Mfoniso Simeon were arraigned on separate two-count charges bordering on fraudulent impersonation and obtaining by false pretence. They pleaded guilty when the charges were separately read to them, and in view of their pleas, prosecution counsel S. S. Aribido, prayed the court to convict and sentence the defendants accordingly. Justice Oghoghorie, after listening to their pleas, convicted and sentenced them to…
“I will improve your standards of living”, Ekiti people have been assured of the implementation of more policies and programmes that will have direct impacts on their living standards. Governor Biodun Oyebanji gave the assurance while speaking with journalists at the ongoing Induction programme organized for returning don newly elected Governors held at the Banquet hall, Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Induction programme organized by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) had in attendance two former chairmen of the Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi and Dr Bukola Saraki, representatives of development partners, Diplomats, Captains of industries. Governor Oyebanji said the programme was…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said Asaba now business destination, the state capital has become a hub for businesses in the last eight years. Okowa made this known on Tuesday, during the inauguration of the Ultra-Modern Civil Service Commission Complex and Mechanic Village both in Asaba. He said the partnership between the government and private investors was yielding results and called for further investments in different sectors of the state economy. The Governor remarked that the Ultra-Modern Auto-mechanic village was constructed to bring some reasonable level of sanity into the Asaba capital territory and ensure that everything was…
Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that contrary to malicious criticisms by some politicians, his administration’s prudent fiscal and transparent governance profile has been vindicated and acknowledged by the World Bank. The governor stated this while receiving four Awards – Excellent Performance on Fiscal Transparency and Accountability; Very Good Performances on Efficiency of Public Expenditure; Overall Performance in SFTAS; and Debt Sustainability – from the Bank at Government House, Asaba on Monday. The State Government earned the awards under the World Bank’s States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability, and Sustainability (SFTAS) due to some of its reforms, which reforms had impacted positively…
Delta State Executive Council on Monday approved the construction of residential quarters to accommodate Resident Doctors and House Officers at Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the state’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at Government House, Asaba. Aniagwu said that tthe council also approved the furnishing of the new six-storey high court complex in Asaba, adding that the approval was in furtherance of the independence of the Judiciary in the state. “In line with the governor’s…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the World Bank President Mr David Malpass to use his “good offices to suspend any disbursement of the $800m loan to the Federal Government and to request the incoming administration to provide satisfactory explanations for the loan.” SERAP urges Mr Malpass and the World Bank “to reopen discussion on the reportedly approved $800m loan with the incoming administration to clarify the details on the rationale and use of the loan because the term of office of the government of President Muhammadu Buhari ends in May 2023.” The Federal Government in April announced…
