Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts has commenced consideration of the report of the Auditor General (Local Government) on the accounts of the 25 local government councils in the state for the year 2024. Chairman of the Committee, Hon James Augoye in his opening remarks before the audit review entered into closed doors session, said the exercise is in line with provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as altered). Welcoming Chairmen and other top officials from local government councils in Delta Central Senatorial District of the state, Hon Augoye explained that it…
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The Delta State Government says its recent investment mission to Brazil has unlocked fresh prospects for industrial expansion, agricultural development, renewable energy, and job creation in the state. Briefing journalists in Asaba, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration has already recorded significant gains by opening up all 25 local government areas with vital infrastructure, thereby creating access to mineral resources, industrial corridors, and potential free trade zones. Aniagwu explained that the Brazil engagement was aimed at showcasing Delta’s investment opportunities while also drawing lessons from Brazil’s agricultural model, especially…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Delta State Government has intensified efforts to enforce its Revised Dress Code for civil servants, urging top management to champion a culture of discipline and decency across the state workforce. At a virtual sensitisation meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Inter-Ministerial Departments and senior officials of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), State Head of Service, Dr. Mininim Oseji, said the updated code—captured in a September 10, 2025 circular—replaces the 2009 guideline and provides clear direction on appropriate office attire. “This exercise is to ensure every civil servant understands and implements the new standard,” Oseji explained, noting…
Nonye Soludo, the wife of Anambra State Governor, has demanded that former senator and deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Uche Ekwunife, retracts the statement she made accusing her of infidelity. Mrs Soludo issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Ekwunife, while also demanding that she offers a public apology. According to Guardian, in a statement released on Saturday, September 14, Mrs Soludo described the allegations made by Mrs Ekwunife as “wilful and malicious” and warned that legal action would follow if they were not withdrawn. “My lawyers have also been put on notice,” she said. “I will still…
Dutse, Jigawa State – September 16, 2025 The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Jigawa State Directorate, on Tuesday joined the rest of the country to commemorate the 2025 National Ordinance Day, calling on Nigerians to accord greater respect to the nation’s symbols of sovereignty. Speaking at an event held in Dutse, the State Director, Mallam Ahmad Ibrahim Tijjani, described the national symbols as “powerful representations of Nigeria’s dignity, identity and unity,” stressing that they are far more than mere ceremonial objects. Tijjani listed the symbols to include the National Flag, Coat of Arms, National Anthem, Pledge, Constitution, National Identity Card, International…
Perhaps, one of the earliest recorded history of Nigerian sports was told by Chinua Achebe in his “Things Fall Apart.” It was about Amalinze “The Cat,” who earned popularity as undefeated wrestling champion across the communities stretching from Umuofia to Mbaino. He was later defeated by Okonkwo whose reputation also soared across the land. The story of Amalinze and Okonkwo was drawn from around the 1800s and early 1900s, and two things stand out for me from the accounts: that our forefathers not only knew sports, but they also organised sporting events in a big way in our communities; and…
PART 1 *THIS COUNTRY CALLED NIGERIA!* PRIMA GARNET WAS ONE OF THE AD AGENCIES THAT LAUNCHED ECONET IN NIGERIA, AND IT WAS AN INCREDIBLY HISTORIC MOMENT. BUT MANY HAD NO IDEA THE STORM THAT WAS BREWING WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION AND THE TROUBLES STRIVE MASIYIWA WENT THROUGH. BELOW IS AN EXCERPT FROM STRIVE WHO WE CLOSELY WORKED WITH. FOR THE RECORDS Econet Wireless holds the record of being the first GSM operator to go live in Nigeria. This was way back in 2001 when they were only two operators, the other being MTN. Over the years, the company has undergone so…
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Tax ID The process is designed to be simple and accessible, ensuring you can comply with the new law without a hassle. Step 1: Verify if you already have a Tax ID Visit the official Joint Tax Board (JTB) TIN Verification Portal at https://tin.jtb.gov.ng. Select the “Search for TIN” option. Enter your BVN and Date of Birth to check if a Tax ID has been automatically assigned to you. Step 2: Register for a new Tax ID (if you don’t have one) If your search on the verification portal does not yield a result, you…
The Indomitable Class ’98 of the Mass Communication Department, Delta State University, Abraka, is gearing up for a memorable reunion scheduled for Friday, October 3rd, to Sunday, October 5th, 2025, in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The reunion, themed “Reconnect, Relive, and Reunite,” promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with nostalgia and camaraderie. A statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, said the event will feature a business session and a fiesta to celebrate shared memories. Nwaeke attributed the…
The attention of the Joint Tax Board (JTB) has been drawn to recent reports and insinuations suggesting that Nigerians without a Tax Identification (Tax ID) will be denied access to their bank accounts or prevented from carrying out financial transactions from January 1, 2026. Nigerians are hereby assured that they will continue to have access to their bank account and also continue to carry out financial transactions even beyond January 1, 2026. In line with the tax reforms championed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Government is working to make tax compliance simpler, fairer, and more inclusive for all…