By Dirisu Yakubu The House of Representatives, on Thursday, approved a new Value Added Tax sharing formula, allocating 55% to states and 35% to local government councils. This decision followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Finance on four tax bills transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024. Presenting the report on Thursday, the chairman of the committee, Abiodun Faleke, summarised the extensive review process, which followed a public hearing held from February 26 to February 28, 2025. The report was considered clause by clause and adopted in a session presided…
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By Gbade OGUNWALE What many Nigerians may not know, is that President Bola Tinubu and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, had parted ways long before the 2023 presidential election. Whatever political relationship existed between the two, hit the hard rocks shortly after Muhammadu Buhari emerged as president in the 2015 presidential election. Watchers of the power circle were quick to observe, that Buhari openly displayed his fascination with Tinubu’s strategic moves that paved the way for his emergence as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buhari acknowledged the fact that without Tinubu’s mastery of the game,…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has consistently proven himself to be a strong advocate for the people of his constituency. Over the years, he has remained unwavering in his commitment to ensuring that the voices of the people of Delta North are heard, their needs addressed, and their rights protected. His latest statement about fair representation for Delta North while moving a motion for the restoration of Aniocha North 11 state constituency reiterates this commitment, as he continues to work tirelessly to secure an equitable political environment for his constituents. In his…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE In the heart of Delta North, a beacon of hope shines brightly for the Anioma people, and that beacon is none other than Senator Ned Munir Nwoko. Known for his unwavering dedication to the region’s progress, Senator Nwoko has quickly become the most vocal advocate for Anioma in the Nigerian Senate. His leadership is defined by a selfless commitment to improving the lives of the Anioma people, focusing on tangible development, infrastructure, and essential services. A Voice for the Anioma People What sets Senator Ned Nwoko apart from other politicians is his deep-rooted connection to the Anioma…
Warri, Nigeria – March 14, 2025 The President of the Southern Nigeria Peace Movement (SNPM), Comrade Wale Nice, has commended Dr. Dennis Otuaro for his outstanding leadership as he marks one year as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Speaking to journalists, Comrade Wale praised Dr. Otuaro’s contributions to the Niger Delta’s development and strongly condemned attempts to discredit his achievements. “Those who criticize Dr. Otuaro do so out of sheer malice, driven by the selfish mentality that ‘if it’s not me, then it shouldn’t be anyone else.’ Such wickedness is unacceptable,” he stated. “Today marks one year…
By Ebere Nwafor In a significant development for Nigeria’s ongoing battle against crude oil theft, a civil society group, Organisations for Human and Peoples Rights Protection (OHPRPH), has expressed strong support for the recent appointment of Senator Ned Nwoko as Chairman of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft. In a statement signed by its National President, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, and the Organization’s Publicity Secretary, Chief Mrs. Rosemary Ishioma Oshilim, the group underscored the urgency of addressing crude oil theft, which has severely impacted Nigeria’s economy and caused extensive environmental damage. “Senator Nwoko’s appointment comes at a critical time…
By Kenneth Orusi Senator Ned Nwoko has once again received accolades for his unwavering dedication to the development of Issele-Azagba, as his recent appointment of Comrade Silas Mordi as his Special Assistant on Community Development has been met with widespread approval from the local community. In a post shared on social media, Maureen Blossom, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 5, lauded the senator’s leadership and his continuous commitment to serving the people. “Our Distinguished Senator, we recognize the incredible strength that lies within you, the authentic you,” Blossom wrote. “You stood by Silas when…
By Abel Johngold, mnipr The Director General and CEO of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, has commended Mr. Godwin Elumelu, a foreign-based Deltan, for subscribing to a health insurance policy for 150 residents of his hometown, Onicha-Uku, in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. Dr. Akpoveta described the gesture as life-saving, emphasizing that the high cost of healthcare has been a major challenge for many residents before the Delta State Government introduced the contributory health insurance scheme. “Health is wealth, and this is a clarion call to our political leaders, local government…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has successfully met the conditions set by the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the rehabilitation of gully erosion sites in Delta State under the EIB-assisted project. The National Project Coordinator of the Nigeria Climate Change Adaptation, Erosion, and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), Mr. Anda Ayuba-Yalaks, disclosed this during a project assessment visit to the Amachai/Ogbozoma and Vanguard Area Erosion Rehabilitation Sites. The visit was part of Delta State’s preparation for the commencement of the EIB-funded intervention in Nigeria. Mr. Yalaks, accompanied by the State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ejiro Tommy Jamani, and the State Project…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata, mnipr In a bid to decongest custodial centers and ensure justice for awaiting trial inmates, the Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Tessy Diai, has reviewed 336 cases during her prison visitation and tour at the Warri Custodial Center on Monday, March 10, 2025. The Chief Judge was accompanied by the State Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary (PS), the Deputy Comptroller of the Warri Custodial Center, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and other senior officials of the Delta State Ministry of Justice. During the visit, Justice Diai reiterated her commitment to ensuring that awaiting trial…