Petrol marketers have imported 123 million liters and are in ongoing discussions with Dangote. A minimum of four ships transporting imported petrol, docked at seaports located along the nation’s borders from Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 20, as per the Punch. The dealers have mentioned that the output from the Dangote is currently inadequate to satisfy local demand. They alleged that the facility was generating approximately 10 million liters of petrol each day, which falls short of the initial commitment to produce 25 million liters daily. The initial delivery of 35,000 metric tonnes of PMS designated for West African…
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There is no iota of truth in an online publication wherein it was mischievously alleged that Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, are at loggerhead over certain unresolved issues. Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, at a radio interview on Monday, debunked the said online publication, saying that the two leaders, Governor Oborevwori and Senator Okowa are inseparable leaders, and that no amount of propaganda and political craftiness of detractors can separate them. He appealed to the good people of Delta State, and the general…
Prof. Saawua Gabriel Nyityo, Worldwide President of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), says the death of Senator (Prof.) Jonathan Silas Zwingina, a member of the UIAA Board of Trustee (BoT), is shocking and devastating. Nyityo stated this yesterday in Abuja, at the Night of Tribute in honour of the distinguished Nigerian, statesman and former representative of the good people of the Southern Senatorial District of Adamawa State, who was confirmed dead on Wednesday, 2nd October 2024 at the age of 70. Noting that Zwingina’s remarkable contributions to UIAA will forever embody his memory in his condolences, the UIAA…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has sent warm felicitations to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on the occasion of the 8th coronation anniversary of the revered monarch. In a letter he personally signed on Sunday, Ighodalo extolled the sterling qualities of the monarch which he said have endeared him to all and sundry. “Your enduring efforts towards peace, social development, and progress have solidified your position not just as a custodian of…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Five days after filing his petition at the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal, Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 election, has declared that he has absolute confidence in the ability of the judiciary as the last hope of the common man. Ighodalo stated this while appearing on an ITV Benin Radio Talk Show program in Pidgin English, ‘Man Around Town’ on Wednesday morning. He insisted that notwithstanding the notion or perception of many people, as a lawyer of 40 years, his faith in the judiciary to remedy every…
Nigerian literary icon and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has stated that he is prepared for his death, reflecting on his life’s journey and legacy in a recent interview. Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has disclosed that he has made arrangements for his eventual passing, although he still intends to take a vacation. During an interview with CNN, the 90-year-old playwright, essayist, and poet shared reflections on his life, artistic journey, and future. Soyinka provided insight into how he uniquely celebrates his birthdays by often retreating into nature. Soyinka mentioned, “Typically, on my birthdays, I retreat into the forest. Solitude brings me…
By Abel Johngold ANAMBRA STATE / Nigerian lawyer and human right activist, Chukwudi Onyejekwe, is currently on the run over threat to his life by unknown persons allegedly suspected to be working for government officials in the country. Chukwudi Onyejekwe, a human rights defender and advocate of good governance, is known to be involved in human rights activities over the years. It was revealed that, in October 2020, Chukwudi Onyejekwe, along with other human rights activists were alleged to be involved in the ill-fated “End SARS” protest that almost crippled the country. There were reported cases in the media that,…
As Delta State Government navigates into the mainstream of the second year of governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s first tenure, political communication Strategist, and Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has assured that the governor will continue to spring pleasant surprises. Dr Oghenesivbe, gave the assurance in a statement on Sunday, saying that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, lack moral and legal justification to fault the positive, and timely steps taken by governor Oborevwori, to comply with the new minimum wage payment. Oghenesivbe, disclosed that the salary and wages bills of…
By Funke Egbemode Nobody understands. How could she do it? Why did she do it after all these years? An affair after 25 years of marriage and three grown-up children? What is she still looking for? What has God not blessed her with? Her husband is well- to-do, healthy and the children are doing well. But Madam B did it and it’s done. She’s 52 and is cheating on her husband. It’s hard to understand, I guess, but it happened and somewhere, as you read this, it is probably happening again. Older women stepping out on their spouses. There are…
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi will be the Guest Speaker at the 6th Convention and Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) slated for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Vienna International Hotel, Asaba. DOPF, in a press release on Saturday said that the choice of the Force Public Relations Officer, Adejobi was carefully considered after much consultations based on his enviable pedigree as a round peg in a round hole to squarely handle the topic of our this year’s Lecture titled: “Security Challenges in Nigeria: Finding Local Implementable Solutions”. According…