Officials of Delta State Taskforce on Environment on Wednesday attacked and assaulted the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists,NUJ Delta Council Comrade Michael Ikeogwu as well as DAILY POST Correspondent, Matthew Omonigho who were monitoring the level of compliance on the “Social distance” order of Governor Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa with respect to the Corona-Virus pandemic at Otiotio Street in Uvwie Local Government Area. The NUJ Chairman had approached the Environment Officials who had forced residents of Otiotio Street out of their houses to come out for environmental sanitation against the “Stay at home” order of the governor. But…
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In line with the lockdown directive of the state government for two weeks beginning from tomorrow in order to curb the outbreak of Covid 19 in the state,operators of tricycle and motorcycles have been directed to stay off the road throughout the period. The State President of the Tricycle and Motorcycles Association, Chief Obi Nzete gave the directive today while addressing some executive members in Asaba. Chief Nzete said any tricycle and motorcycles rider who flout the directive of government would face the full weight of the law. He said all executive members should direct all those working under them…
By Eniola Akinkuotu All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, has asked the Federal Government to print more naira notes in order to save the economy from collapse even as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to bite harder. Tinubu said this in a statement he wrote in commemoration of his 68th birthday. The former governor of Lagos State said the United States Federal Reserve had printed more dollars in order to boost the economy. He said Nigeria could also do the same. Tinubu added, “Already, the price of oil has fallen to less than 30 dollars a barrel. This will bring a…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on security agencies in Delta State to show understanding with media practitioners as the lockdown on movement and activities takes effect midnight today. In a statement by the Delta State Council of the NUJ, and endorsed by the Chairman, Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary, Churchill Oyowe, the council appealed for civility in the conduct of security agencies in their dealings with media practitioners. While saying that both security agencies and media practitioners were partners in progress, the council called on journalists in the state to carry out their duties professionally and ensure not…
By JOHNSON EBIGIDE It is said that where there is disharmony, infinitesimal success is hardly recorded. It is also unarguable that when personal ego and vainglorious ambition direct the decision of one to occupy an office against the will of the people, one does everything slanderously and unethically possible, including falsification of the facts on ground, to elicit the support of the generality of the unsuspecting people . As it is in major party politics, so it is in trade unionism and every association that requires leadership. Tell me why Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso should habour the evil thought…
By Iteveh Ekpokpobe As Nigeria braces up to combat the world ravaging COVID-19, Delta State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Matthew Tsekiri has fired his Special Assistant, one Comrade Karure Tene-Omadide, for not remitting to his coffers, part of his monthly salary. By the same token, the commissioner has appointed his alleged girlfriend’s brother, one Mr. Progress Akpofure Okotete, as a replacement for the fired. Our investigation, reveals that the sacked Special Assistant, constantly remitted N100, 000 (40%) out of his monthly salary of N250, 000 to the Delta State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Matthew Tsekiri.…
Following the effects of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) on the world, the Management of Maris Trust Council after due consultation with stakeholders, wish to announce the postponement of the second Maris annual public service lecture. The lecture with the topic, “Effective Tax Administration For The Delivery Of Democratic Dividends” was to be delivered by Chief Monday Onyeme, Chairman, Delta State Board of Internal Revenue on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa was billed to be Chief Guest of Honour and Chief Kennedy Kanma as Chairman of the occasion. Chief (Mrs) Felicia Sani and Very Revd.…
Governor of Sokoto State Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal today commissioned completed mariam Babangida Road Asaba reconstruction by the Delta State Governor Sen Ifeanyi Okowa The Residents of Asaba who were at the ceremony Celebrated Governor Okowa for the completion of the road The mariam Babangida Road was a shadow of itself when Governor Okowa came into office the Road was as good as dead Numerous shops and businesses were shut down but today the reverse is the case The Maryam Babangida road houses the Olorogun Felix Ibru Secretariat complex, Delta library, CBN , Brand new Court of Appeal complex and…
The Delta State Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro has described the death of the Bolowei of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North, Chief Emmanuel Ebimami as a big loss to his kingdom and the ijaw nation at large. Deacon Otuaro stated this when he led a state government delegation on a condolence visit to the Ebimami family at his Enerhen residence in Uvwie Local Government. The Deputy Governor who was accompanied by some top government functionaries on behalf of the state government consoled with the family on the death of Chief Emmanuel Ebimami saying that he was a father, mentor…
BY ITEVEH EKPOKPOBE Can a confidence vote save Sheriff Oborevwori from impeachment as Speaker of the Delta State Seventh Assembly? A mysterious wind is upon Oborevwori’s sail. The happiest moments of a man are his most vulnerable. He should know. ‘They never let you be famous and happy.’ A vote of confidence was passed on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the leadership of the Seventh Assembly of Delta State, by its members during plenary yesterday. Was it a coincidence that the Member representing Ika North East, the governor’s constituency, Emeka Elekeokwuri, moved the motion? Was it also happenstance,…