By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Delta State Head of Service, Dr (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has called for greater preparedness among civil servants approaching retirement, saying knowledge of pension procedures, financial planning and post-service opportunities is essential for a smooth transition. Oseji made the call in Asaba while declaring open a pre-retirement training programme organised by the Office of the Head of Service for junior and middle-level officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state, particularly those on Salary Grade Levels 01 to 12. She said retirement was often viewed negatively because workers lacked adequate information and…
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By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as the Pyrates Confraternity, has demanded accountability over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, warning the Federal Government against allowing the tragedy to become another unresolved case of alleged abuse of power by security agencies. In a statement signed by its Cap’n, Dr Charles Meribole, on Monday, NAS said the deaths exposed what it described as “recurring impunity” in the treatment of vulnerable Nigerians by law-enforcement agencies. The association said…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The Association of Justices of the Peace (AJP), Delta State Chapter, has called on Nigerians, particularly political actors and their supporters, to reject violence, hate speech, political thuggery and other acts capable of undermining peace and security ahead of the 2027 general elections. The association also urged governments, security agencies, traditional and religious leaders, community stakeholders and citizens to strengthen early-warning and conflict-prevention mechanisms to avert emerging security threats before they escalate into violence. The call was made on Monday in Asaba, Delta State, at a conference organised by the Association of Justices of…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr A frontline leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Edo State, High Chief Don P. Ojemen (MFR), has condemned alleged attempts to intimidate opposition supporters and business owners in Esanland, warning that the people of the area would not be cowed by what he described as “imposed political thugs” and threats of political violence. Ojemen, who is the Okodalo of Esanland and Leader of the NDC State Elders Caucus, made the statement while reacting to an alleged threat by the Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area, Blessing Albert Ebhodaghe, to demolish a…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, have congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, commending her contributions to the welfare of women, children and other vulnerable Nigerians. Oborevwori, in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described the First Lady as a compassionate woman whose humanitarian interventions had continued to complement government efforts to improve the lives of less privileged citizens. The governor joined Nigerians, political leaders and well-wishers across the country in…
Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has challenged tertiary institutions in the state to move beyond producing certificate holders and focus on developing competent graduates, impactful research and solutions to societal challenges. The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, gave the charge on behalf of Governor Oborevwori while delivering a lecture titled, “Repositioning Tertiary Institutions for National Development and Institutional Responsibilities,” at the 3rd Delta State Higher Education Summit. He said Delta had witnessed remarkable expansion in tertiary education, with four state-owned universities, three polytechnics and two colleges of education, alongside federal and private institutions operating across the…
By Felix Ofou Beyond road infrastructure, flyovers and bridges, Delta State, under the watchful eyes of the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has recorded significant milestones in other areas. This has made life easier for the citizens even as the state is ranked as the second best governed in Nigeria by the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS) based in the UK. Whereas some would rather believe that Oborevwori has excelled in turning the state into a huge construction site, those same people think that is all there is to what is happening in Delta. Obviously, such critics only…
ASABA — The Integrity Group of Nigeria, Delta State Chapter, has unveiled what it described as 1001 reasons for Deltans to consider returning Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to Government House, Asaba, in 2027, citing a wide-ranging portfolio of infrastructure and social interventions across the state. The group said its assessment was based on projects and government interventions spread across Delta State’s 25 local government areas, covering roads and bridges, healthcare, education, water supply, drainage, urban renewal, agriculture, youth empowerment, workers’ welfare and social protection. Speaking at a press conference in Asaba, the Delta State Chairman of the Integrity Group, Comrade Martin…
By Punch Newspaper The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement on Thursday unveiled a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council comprising zonal and state coordinators, as well as directors for mobilisation, women affairs, strategy, security, legal affairs and other key areas ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council, announced in a statement on Thursday, has the Director-General of the movement, John Ughulu, as Director-General of the campaign, while the National Secretary, Saadatu Sani, is also listed among the campaign leadership. The structure has representatives from the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory, with state coordinators appointed for the 36 states. The council also…
by Sodiq Yusuff Leno Adesanya, promoter of Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited, has told an international arbitration tribunal that the $500,000 he transferred to Jennifer Douglas, now former wife of ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, in January 2003 was part of a foreign-exchange transaction carried out for Atiku. The payment was made on January 30, 2003 — less than four months before Sunrise was purportedly awarded a build-operate-transfer contract for the Mambilla hydropower project — through China Castle Investments Limited, an offshore company controlled by Adesanya. Details of the transaction and Adesanya’s explanation are contained in the final award issued by…