Secretary to Delta State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu has been commended for his inestimable contributions to the development of the state, spanning nearly two decades and counting. The commendation was contained in a goodwill message on Wednesday by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Orientation and Communication, Dr Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, on the occasion of Emu’s birthday anniversary celebration. He described Delta SSG as a super technocrat and visionary team player who consistently motivates people to attain government set goals and objectives, saying that his landmark contributions to the success of precious administrations and the present in the state…
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Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communication to the Governor of Delta State, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, has attributed the peaceful coexistence among ethnic nationalities in the state to the detribalized leadership style and ongoing strategic implementation of the MORE agenda by his Boss, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. Oghenesivbe made the assertion on Tuesday, while speaking as a guest on national radio in Lagos, saying that governor Oborevwori is focused on fulfilling electioneering promises encapsulated in his MORE socioeconomic blueprint that was presented to the electorates in the state during the governorship election. He disclosed that the state governor is loved by…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, underscored the importance of local government councils to the overall growth and development of the nation. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on Christmas visit the College of Heads of Personnel Management, HPMs and Treasurers to the Local Governments, TLGs led by its President, Chief Austin Emaduku, at his Osubi country home. The Governor who expressed delight at receiving the delegation appreciated them for their support before, during and after the elections. Governor Oborevwori said: “I am very happy to receive you all this morning. I thank you for all your…
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON is dead. Mr Akeredolu died at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday at a German hospital where he was receiving treatment, a senior government official in Ondo State said. He died of leukemia and prostate cancer, two ailments that had made him incapacitated for several months.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an investigation into the alleged misconduct of some officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border. This decision comes after Moyo Okediji, a professor of African art from the University of Texas, Austin, shared his experience on Facebook. Okediji claimed that he was extorted and robbed of over $500 by NIS personnel when he entered Nigeria through Ghana. According to Okediji, the NIS officials stopped him for a search and demanded $40 as a bribe for traveling with an expired Nigerian passport. The minister has taken this allegation seriously…
The special investigator tasked with probing the Central Bank of Nigeria, Jim Obazee, has returned with recommended charges for some senior officials of the past administration, saying they were linked to a brazen and relentless heist of public coffers, Peoples Gazette is reporting. Jim Obazee said President Bola Tinubu should authorised prosecution of former cabinet secretary Boss Mustapha and ex-central bank chief Godwin Emefiele for their roles in the removal of $6.23 million cash from the bank’s cellar in Abuja. Those recommended for trial include directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Director and Branch Controllers of the CBN. The alleged theft, said…
The Lagos State Government represented by the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi inspects the newly completed Multi-Floor 60 Bed Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital in Surulere ahead of official commissioning by His Excellency, Gov. Babajide Sanwoolu. The state government commends the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila for facilitating the project. This is one of the numerous legacy projects of Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila during his tenure as Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. The Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital is a modern, multi-story hospital situated at Iyun road, off Funsho Williams Avenue, Surulere, Lagos constructed on…
Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, the leader of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, spoke out against spending too much on church buildings while members in need are suffering. In a message called “Emmanuel, Jesus The Healer,” he said, “The church has no excuse, spending so much money on structures while needy members are suffering and dying.” He pointed out a stark reality, saying, “Some believers have too much to eat while some have nothing to eat, and we think giving to God is all about giving for church building projects, while some believers are starving around us.” Pastor Kumuyi emphasized the need to…
A group, Igbo National Youths Integrity Movement (INYIM), has urged the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to set aside calls in certain quarters decrying marginalization in the South East region as it relates to the award of Pipeline surveillance contract. The group during a press conference which held in Umuahia, Abia State, said the descent calls are sponsored to distract the government from pursuing its agenda of increasing oil production in the country. Mr Elekwa Nnanna, National Coordinator of the group, said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), under the leadership of Mr Mele Kyari…
A Non Governmental Organization, Idumu-Obior Global Foundation for Empowerment (IGFE), has undertaken to enrol ten SS3 students for next year’s WAEC and NECO examinations. The students, who were selected for the scholarship from secondary schools within the Igbodo community, were unveiled at the formal launch of the Foundation on Sunday. In his remarks on the occasion, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Foundation, Mr. Lawrence Anyasi, said though the NGO was home – based, it had a global outlook, with the major aim of empowering sons and daughters of the village at home and abroad, especially in the areas…