Hon. Valentine Nneoma Oyemike, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Ndokwa West Candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly in the 2023 general Elections has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chief Avuru on this prestigious national assignment. In a defining moment for the Ndokwa Nation, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed Chief Austin Ojunekwu Avuru as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). This remarkable appointment is not only a testament to Chief Avuru’s outstanding expertise but also a clear indication of the federal government’s recognition…
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By Abel Johngold Orheruata In a major shake-up aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reconstituted the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, appointing new leadership to steer the company toward enhanced efficiency and increased investments. The restructuring, announced on April 2, saw the removal of the previous chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure, and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, along with other board members appointed in November 2023. In their place, President Tinubu has appointed Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group CEO, while Ahmadu Musa Kida…
By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a building in the Iju area of Lagos State, used for internet fraud training. Popularly called “Yahoo School’, the command said four Yahoo experts who had been running the school were arrested alongside six trainees who were undergoing training in cybercrime and fraud during the operation. Nine of the suspects were between ages 20 and 26, while the tenth, a trainee, is 12 years old. Consequently, the command has directed owner of the facility to turn himself in for investigation. Preliminary investigations according to the Lagos State Police Public Relations…
INEC was set up in 1998, before that the electoral body in Nigeria was called the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) and was established in 1960. 1. Eyo Esua (1964–1966) Firstly, he was a talented Nigerian teacher. Then he became trade unionist who was on the leading position of the Balewa government’s Federal Electoral Commission in the Nigerian First Republic. In 1964, Eyo Esua became the first chairman in the history of INEC or, if to be precise, FEDECO. 2. Michael Ani (1976–1979) As you can see there is a 10 years gap between the first and second chairman. This is…
Jareth came over to my hostel that evening. We ate, laughed, and talked about everything—our future, our plans, the names of our unborn kids. It was perfect. By nightfall, he yawned and stretched. “Babe, I’ll be leaving soon. I just need to rest a little before heading home. Tomorrow’s a busy day at work.” “Okay,” I smiled, kissing his forehead. I let him sleep. But at 9 PM, when I tried to wake him, he didn’t move. “Jareth?” I whispered, shaking him lightly. Nothing. “Babes? Ademi, Ayanfe mi?” I shook him harder. “Jareth, wake up!” Still nothing. I pushed, slapped,…
By Jude Agbeyeke Sprint sensation Favour Oghenetejiri Ashe has arrived Uyo ahead of the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival. The US based Ashe who burst unto the Nigerian athletics scene in 2022 after becoming the 12th Nigerian to run sub 10 seconds in the 100 meters, arrived Uyo on Tuesday alongside his Team Delta counterparts for the Niger Delta Sports Festival and is one of the top favorites to claim gold in the 100 meters and 200 meters male event. Ashe who led Nigeria’s male relay team at the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Oregon has been…
In the midst of ongoing leadership disputes in Bilabiri 1 community, Lucky Tubotu has strongly denied allegations of personal grievances against Amb. Capt. Winston Ogoun JP, who claims to be the monarch of Bilabiri Mein Kingdom. Speaking on behalf of the Concerned Stakeholders for Truth and Progress in Bilabiri Mein Kingdom, Tubotu emphasized that his stance is based on verifiable facts rather than personal vendettas. He warned against the spread of misinformation and questioned Ogoun’s legitimacy as a traditional ruler. According to Tubotu, Ogoun has not received official recognition from the Bayelsa State Government nor been gazetted as a traditional…
Popular Yoruba Nollywood veteran actress Dupe Jayesimi has chronicled her story of being childless at over 60 years of age. Jayesimi made the revelation on Saturday in a podcast with Abiola Adebayo’s ‘Talk-to-B’. According to her, she was just unfortunate to be in the situation despite several attempts to be a mother. The Ibadan-born actress added that her mother and family refused her plans to adopt a child when her desperation heightened, stressing, “If you adopt any kid, I will feed them to death. It was then I knew that I was in for a long ride.” “I got married…
The Senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko, has once again stirred meaningful conversation with his latest legislative move, a bill to mandate establishment of physical offices by multinational social media companies, which recently gained massive attention during an interactive X Space session on Friday. Here are key points from the Senator’s direct engagement: Bringing Global Standards Home As a UK-trained lawyer, Senator Ned Nwoko stressed that his advocacy is not personal but driven by the need to replicate best practices in Nigeria’s digital space. “My bills and motions are not about me. I understand how things work in developed…
Jude Agbeyeke The South-South Zone will continue to dominate the Nigerian Judo sector as they have shown consistency in the development of the sport. The Assistant Coach of the Delta State Judo Association and Head of Ekus Judo Club, Sensei Osahon Eke stated this during the closing ceremony of the two day Coaches and Referees Seminar organized by the Delta State Judo Association in conjunction with Ekus Judo Club and Big Judo. Sensei Eke said that the South-South which had continued to produce the leading Judo athletes in the country were already seeking ways to improve on their performances at…