by Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in eight newly appointed federal permanent secretaries and 18 commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The brief ceremonies were held inside the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, just before the commencement of the first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The swearing-in, which was conducted in two batches of four each, was anchored by the director of media in the office of the president, Abiodun Oladunjoye, who read the citations of the appointees. The new permanent secretaries include Onwusoro Ihemelandu (Abia State), Ndiomu Philip (Bayelsa…
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Delta State Government, Monday, launched a statewide campaign to combat drug abuse and the use of illicit substances in secondary and higher schools across the state. The campaign, which is being done by the State Orientation and Communications Bureau, has “No Drugs, Healthy Living For A Greater Future” as its theme. Speaking at the inaugurated at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, disclosed that the government was considering introducing drug testing kits as a prerequisite for students seeking admission into higher institutions of learning in the state. Citing a study published in the African Journal of Drug…
Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has accused the Inspector General of Police of defying a court order, which restrained law enforcement agencies from arresting or detaining him. The Federal High Court in Abuja issued the order on July 17, 2024, in Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/2916/2024 and Motion No. M/9638/2024. The court order specifically prohibited the IGP, Nigeria Police Force, and other respondents from arresting or detaining Nwaoboshi until the final determination of the case. Despite this ruling, Nwaoboshi claims the police have failed to comply, prompting his legal team to initiate contempt proceedings against the IGP. Nwaoboshi’s legal team argues that Section 72…
The Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has said that the state is set for a divine expansion and increased productivity across all sectors in 2025. Deaconess Oborevwori, stated this during the 2025 edition of Mothers Arise prayer conference held at Government House Chapel, Asaba, on Monday, February 3, 2025. Speaking on the theme, “Rehoboth” (Gen 26:23), Deaconess Oborevwori expressed confidence that citizens and residents of Delta State will be exempted from the prevailing challenges as the state begins the new year. She declared that the state will witness the fulfillment of God’s promise, just as…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has been named the Delta Man of the Year 2024 following a survey conducted by The NEHEMS-CAPOIN, an independent, non-governmental organization. The award was presented at a ceremony titled “The Media Unveiling for Delta Man of the Year 2024 Award”, held in Asaba. Governor Oborevwori emerged victorious ahead of Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, and Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) of Tantita Security Services, who manages the Federal Government’s Oil and Gas Facilities Security Surveillance Contract. According to the poll results, Oborevwori secured 359 votes—349 from physical voting and 10 from online participation.…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has been hit with yet another major defection as Hon. Somadina Anwasia, a respected party chieftain and former Vice Chairman of Oshimili South LGA, officially resigned from the party. His resignation, which takes effect from February 3, 2025, is in solidarity with Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko’s push for the creation of Anioma State. This latest exit is coming barely two days after Senator Ned Nwoko himself dumped the PDP, and it appears to be triggering a ripple effect, with stakeholders pulling out in droves. Hon. Anwasia has been a key figure in…
Afrobeats Diva Tiwa Savage has reconciled with her ex-husband and baby daddy @Teebillz after six years of divorce. The couple who were married in 2013 were blessed with a son, but their relationship went south in 2018 when the husband accused Tiwa of infidelity. They later divorced same year with Tiwa gaining custody of their son. During the divorce process, Wizkid was mentioned as one of the men Tiwa was having an affair with as it was reported that he always called Tiwa even at ungodly hours and she will leave everything behind just to go be with him. After…
By Charles Chukwuedo Snr, Esq. The recently concluded ThisDay newspaper awards, held in Lagos to commemorate its 30th anniversary, exemplify a troubling and increasingly pervasive culture within Nigeria’s media landscape. It is both paradoxical and hypocritical that ThisDay, the very organisation behind Arise Morning Show, whose presenters are notorious for excoriating politicians over corruption and misgovernance, should engage in a practice that is itself ethically dubious. The notion that a media establishment, which ought to remain an impartial arbiter of truth and accountability, assumes the role of conferring accolades upon politicians, corporate executives, and public officeholders is deeply problematic. In…
Dear Anioma brothers and sisters, it is wisdom that determines outcomes of our life journey. In the same vein, it is discernment that aids us to find the right mix of leverage to actualize our mission in life, for, it is our pathway and in sync with our goal in life that takes us to the El-dorado. The Anioma State project is in the front burner of our needs as a people with common destiny. The pursuit for the state creation may not have started ab initio with Senator Nwoko; but in truth he has given the vibe, fervour, verve…
The Deputy President of the 9th Senate and former Delta State APC governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has accused the PDP-led Delta State Government of marginalizing the people of Ndokwa East Local Government Area. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting with APC elders, leaders, and members in Aboh, Ndokwa East, Omo-Agege lamented that despite the area’s significant contributions to the state’s revenue, there is little to show in terms of tangible infrastructure development. Addressing the underdevelopment in Ndokwa East, he said, “Look at Abor, where we are today—no telephone network, yearly flooding, and yet none of these issues have…