The Delta State Cash Transfer Unit last week in Asaba organised a 1-Day step down training program for Local Government Areas (LGA) Facilitators On National Social Safety Net Program Scale Up (NASSP-SU) from 25 LGAs of the State for enrolment of beneficiaries for the Renewed Hope Cash Transfer. The selected Facilitators who were staff from the 25 LGAs, were trained for the Renewed Hope Cash Transfer so that they will go into the field to enroll beneficiaries into the program and the beneficiaries are expected to get stipend for three months. The enrolment process is geared towards building capacity…
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In an effort to enhance judicial transparency, civic tech NGO Citizens’ Gavel has recently concluded a meticulous examination of 10 judges nominated for the Supreme Court Judgeship in Nigeria, set to be presented on Monday, December 18, 2023. The justices under examination include Justice Habeeb Adewale Abiru, Hon. Justice Stephen Adah, Hon. Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, Hon. Justice Jummai Hannatu C. Sankey, Hon. Justice Chioma E. Nwosu-Iheme, Hon. Justice Mohammed Baba Idris, Hon. Justice Moore Aseimo A. Adumein, Hon. Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar, Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya, and Hon. Justice Jamilu Yammama Tukur. Racheal Adio, Communication Associate of Citizens’…
LightRay Media, in collaboration with GAVEL, has initiated a campaign against the violation of citizens’ rights by online banks. In a roundtable discussion with journalists, the organizations urged stakeholders, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to address the abuse and privacy violations perpetrated by loan apps. During the discussion on “GRAVEL’s Judicial Accountability Expose and Loan App Defamation Deconstruction” via Google Meet today, Funmi Oderinde, a legal consultant with GAVEL, emphasized the distinction between unlicensed loan apps and investment schemes in Nigeria. Oderinde stressed the need for Nigerians to conduct due…
The appointment of Apostle Sylvanus Okorote and Rev Dr. Chris Ekabo, as Chairman and Secretary of Delta State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, has been described as well deserved, and a further testament to the visionary leadership of the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communication to the Governor, Dr (Barr) Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the assertion on Saturday, in a goodwill message to Apostle Okorote, Rev Ekabo and all newly appointed members of the State Christian Pilgrims and Welfare Board, saying that the state will accomplish tremendous results in interdenominational spiritual upliftment and Pilgrims welfare…
Delta State, Nigeria. Ejiro Umukoro, Delta State’s finest investigative journalist, and epitome of journalism prowess in Nigeria has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to media and journalism with the pretigious ChangeMakers Award presented by the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM). The Award was presented by Inna Dubinsky, the Development and Training Manager at USAGM’s office of business development of the agency. Umukoro was lauded for her exceptional initiatives, unwavering committment to nurturing young journalists, and her relentless pursuit of delivering credible and unbiased news through LightRay! Media, an organisation she leads as the Executive Director. This award,…
Delta State Government has indicated interest to work with the family of former Secretary General of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, Chief Frank Kokori, to ensure a befitting burial ceremony for the departed elder statesman.. Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, gave the assurance on Wednesday when a delegation of the Kokori family of Ovu in Agbon Kingdom, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the State, paid him a thank you visit for the enviable roles he played when the elder statesman was receiving medical attention at Mount Horeb Hospital in Warri. He said…
By Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq #eacogovdelta Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on international clean energy investors for public-private partnership to eradicate global warming, and solicits technical support for advocacy against cutting down forests and bush burning in rural communities, especially in Sub-Sahara Africa and underdeveloped nations of the world. He made the call while receiving the prestigious international Champion Award for climate change at COP28 conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, presented to him by Nurses Across Borders, NAB, saying that Delta State Government shall continue to introduce result oriented policies and measures to curb gas emission,…
The wife of the Delta Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori has urged Deltans to continue praying for the administration of her husband, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to enable him to fulfil his vision encapsulated in the MORE Agenda. Deaconess Oborevwori who is the founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, made this call when she received a twin delegation of Christian leaders on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Government House, Asaba. Addressing the delegates of the Christian Women Intercessors For All Nation (CWIFAN) led by the Vision Coordinator, Dr Mrs August Ogbene, Oborevwori emphasized the place of praying women in the…
The attention of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has been drawn to the purported fake appointments by unscrupulous elements to swindle unsuspecting individuals. The SGF described as false the information circulating on the social media, emails, text messages, and other outlets urging members of the public to submit their Curriculum Vitae at a fee, to a non-existing desk at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, to facilitate their selection for various federal government appointments. The culprit has been using the name of the former Director Information, Willie Bassey, and these fraudulent contacts;…
The President General of the Ibusa Community Youth Association, Comrade Ifeanyi Asiodu, has blamed the prevailing security challenge in the community on the activities of land grabbers parading themselves as donees of Power of Attorney. Comrade Asiodu, who bared his mind on the issue while speaking with newsmen in Asaba, said the impunity with which some of the donees went about their illegal land deals was worrisome and needed to be checked to forestall a breakdown of law and order. The Youth Leader, who is also the Alum of Ibusa, noted with dismay the flagrant disrespect for Court Orders by…