Delta State Government, at its maiden Executive Council (EXCO) meeting for 2025, has approved over N275 billion for the execution of several projects spanning different sectors across the three senatorial districts of the state. The approval was given at the Exco meeting on Thursday, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who briefed the press after the meeting, said the approvals were record-breaking, outstanding and deafening to critics. Flanked by his counterparts in Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Mr Reuben Izeze; Economic Planning, Mr Sonny…
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Yobe state photographer Saidu Abdulrahman presented his Guinness World Record Certificate to Governor Mai Mala Buni at Government House in Damaturu. The remarkable achievement was recorded by the young man last year when his 897 head shots in just 60 minutes won him the Guinness World Record. Governor Buni who said it was a proud to the state emphasized that Saidu Abdulrahman’s accomplishment would served as an inspiration to the youth in the state and beyond . He encouraged him to continue striving for excellence and to use his platform to motivate others to pursue their dreams despite challenges. The…
Hon. Mrs. Faith Majemite, former Chairman for Ethiope East Local Government Area, has been described as a beacon of courage and dedication and an inspiration for women who want to venture into public service through political office. Deputy President of the Senate in the 9th assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, in goodwill message on her birthday, said Mrs. Majemite epitomises the virtues that the people desire to see in their leaders. “As chairman of Ethiope East Local Government, the first woman to hold such position, she espoused and initiated innovative policies that changed the face of grassroots governance that impacted on…
By Omorodion Omoregie The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has now witnessed the final implosion of the APC and Governor Monday Okpebholo’s fraudulent defense. In yet another stunning turn of events, at the hearing on Thursday February 13th, APC abruptly closed its case without calling 24 of its listed witnesses. This desperate move comes after a disastrous series of testimonies from their own witnesses, who — under cross-examination — admitted to over-voting and other election irregularities. This latest development is nothing short of a complete capitulation. APC had indicated 28 witnesses lined up to defend their case. By the time…
by Samuel Oamen Music super star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has openly declared love for Hon Natasha Osawaru, saying he wants to marry her. The singer, in a video on his Instagram handle, clarified the love for Natasha has nothing to do with his divorce from Annie. “Hon Natasha has been dragged, called all sorts of names and has been labelled as a home breaker. She is a young, brilliant and amazing woman. “She has nothing to do with what’s happening between me and Annie. But everybody trying to allegedly want to rope her into everything. Yes, I…
BY DANIEL DAFE Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate, has said that Nigeria, as Africa’s largest oil producer, loses billions of dollars annually due to oil theft, illegal bunkering, and pipeline vandalism. He emphasized that these activities weaken the economy, disrupt the energy sector, and limit the country’s ability to fund vital infrastructure, social services, and development programs. Senator Nwoko made this statement via a post on X, following his appointment as the Chairman of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft. In his post, he highlighted the importance of crude oil to…
Abuja, FCT – February 12th, 2025 A mild drama unfolded at the Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting today, Wednesday 12th January 2025 when an All Progressives Congress(APC) Collation Agent and Witness, Theophilus Afuda, who earlier claimed there was no over voting in his written statements on oath made a dramatic u-turn to admit Evidence of Over voting and non Serialisation of Electoral materials in some disputed Polling Units in Esan North East LGA as alleged by the Petitioners PDP and it’s Guber Candidate, Dr Asue Ighodalo. Testifying before the Tribunal on the petition marked EPT/ED/GOV/02/2024…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Christian pilgrims from the state to conduct themselves honorably while in Israel and Jordan, emphasizing that the pilgrimage is a sacred journey, not a mere festivity. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Bureau of Special Duties, Mr. Etacherure Ejiro Terry, gave this charge at a one-day orientation seminar held at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Secretariat in Asaba for the 2024/2025 Christian pilgrimage. Governor Oborevwori advised the intending pilgrims to act as worthy ambassadors of Christ and the state’s MORE Agenda, reminding them to pray for the restoration of…
The women’s presence, operation, and compensation have set tongues wagging across the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Senior staff members across the CBN’s 29 departments are fuming and grumbling over how the women, arbitrarily brought in by Governor Olayemi Cardoso as consultants, have amassed enormous powers enabling them to sometimes issue directives to departmental directors. There is also widespread anger across the board over what some insiders describe as the “unbelievably high and obscene” compensation the consultants earn monthly. Mr Cardoso assumed duties as CBN governor on 22 September 2023. Some insiders said the women arrived with him that day…
CBN Directors Protest as Cardoso’s Big Girls Consultants Receive ‘Obscene’ Salaries of N50m Naira monthly Senior officials at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have expressed outrage over the hiring of consultants by Governor Olayemi Cardoso, alleging they wield monthly excessive influence and receive exorbitant salaries. The consultants, notably Nkiru Balonwu and Daphne Dafinone, reportedly bypass the bank’s hierarchy, issue directives to directors, and earn far more than senior executives. Dafinone, who faces an upcoming fraud trial, allegedly receives ₦35 million monthly, while Balonwu is said to earn ₦50 million—higher than the CBN governor’s salary. Their appointment, made without a…