The maiden matriculation ceremony of the Nigeria Maritime University was held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the institution’s start-off campus at Kurutie, Warrior South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking at the event, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, thanked God that the Nigeria Maritime university is now a reality, saying that the school is one of the total and unflinching demonstrations of President Muhammadu Buhari to the development and progress of the Niger Delta. Vice President Osinbajo, who was represented at the event by his Senior Special Assistant on Economic Matters, Dr Iyamu Edobor, said that very soon the…
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BY SAM DUVWODE The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari, has said that one of the core vision of his administration is to re-write the story of the neglected Niger Delta region, adding that the establisment of the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko Delta State, is one of the strongest demostration and commitment of his administration to the development and progress of the Niger Delta. The Acting Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro also noted that, the establishment of the Nigeria Maritime University is a symbol of the collective aspiration of every person in Gbaramatu…
By Austin Emaduku The law in as much as it relates to the dispensation of justice, ought to be clear as not to confuse. Justice, when delivered by the law, should direct and enlighten and not confuse. Justice by its very nature is like a bright lamp on a hilltop, visible to all. The law is supposed to be the pathway to justice. The court, regarded as the last hope of the aggrieved and the common man, is the vehicle through which the law dispenses justice. Like everything else in contemporary Nigeria, it is increasingly becoming impossible to know what…
By Austin Emaduku I do not understand Nigerian politics. I cannot understand why the opposition, even though, quite aware of it’s minority status will want to snatch the leadership of the National Assembly from the majority party. And we are not even talking of a slim majority here! Is it so that it can frustrate the policies of the national government that also holds the majority in the legislature or what? In Democracies across the world, a synergy is required between the Executive and the legislature for governance to succeed. That is why every party worldwide seeks to control both…
THE Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Developmental Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun Williams Makinde will deliver the 1st Maris Annual Lecture. According to a press statement issued on Saturday morning signed by Chief Kenneth Olise and Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, Chairman and Secretary respectively of Maris Trust Council, organisers of the annual lecture, Chief Makinde will speak on the topic, MANAGING POST-ELECTION CHALLENGES: Nigeria As Case Study. “The 2019 general elections are over and to calm frayed nerves, and engender a peaceful environment ahead of the inauguration of new government on May 29, 2019,…
By Austin Emaduku I have always been in love with the written word, especially, prose. Always delectable. I admire writers and I am forever fascinated by their ability to create a world and transport others along into that world with them. For their ability to tell stories that can make one laugh or cry; to invoke feelings that can be so diverse and extreme all at once. I am addicted to words woven in esoteric language, that invoke feelings ethereal. I love poetry too. Especially for its ability to compress, to make long short without losing the essence. For its…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificate Of Return to Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, the newly-elected House of Assembly member for Warri South West LGA in the just concluded general elections in Delta State. The INEC National Commissioner Dr. Mohammed Lecky, presented the certificate to Hon. Guwor and other elected State Lawmakers at the Presentation Of Certificates Of Return To Governor And Members Elect Of Delta State House of Assembly at INEC State Headquarters, Asaba, on Wednesday, 27th March, 2019. In his presentation, Muhammed noted that by this event, the Commission had complied…
Delta Broadcasting Service, Warri, owned by Delta State Government may be shut down in the next one week over issues bothering on outdated or non-availability of relevant technical equipment as well as appalling staff welfare condition our correspondent can authoritatively report. A document obtained exclusively by your Soaring International Tabloid revealed that basic protective equipment such as Thunder Arrestor, is not in the state owned electronic media house as the rainy season approaches and air conditioners are not functional in “various offices”. The document which was signed by leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo as well…
The High Court of Justice, Delta State in the Bomadi Judicial Division holden in Bomadi, has ruled in favour of Okia Community in Burutu Local Government Area in a land dispute against Agge Community, Ekeremor Local Government Bayelsa State, in a land dispute that lasted over decade. The settlement is contained in a judgement delivered in Suit Number: HCB/13/2004 by the Court and was in favour of Okia Community, coming after several years of delay, adjournments and trials. The Claimants had approached the Court wherein they sought four reliefs against the Defendants. The Claimants, Messrs Pius Gbeneyi, Christopher Dove and…
Niger Delta based International Human Rights, Peace advocate/ Environmentalist, Comrade Amb. Sheriff Mulade has raised concerns over the recent reports of building collapse trending across some States in Nigeria, describing the development as unfortunate and lack of various states government incongruous attitude towards peoples lives and safety. Comrade Mulade who is the National Coordinator Centre For Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ was also recently in USA decorated as United Nation Global Peace Ambassador, while condemning the ugly development of rising building collapse in the country urged the Delta state governments under the leadership of the Governor reelect Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa…