The Executive Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, ( TSSNL), High Chief Kestin Pondi in oil rich city of Warri, Delta State, weekend acknowledged fallen heroes of the company and stakeholders in the fight against Oil theft in Niger Delta region, saying In Two Years, they We Reduced Stealing Of Our Crude Oil, made major arrests and seizures. Pondi, in his remarks at the company’s end of the year party, also gave kudos to all security agencies and host communities for their uncommon support since Tantita was hired by the Federal authorities to complement the war against criminality associated…
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By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) has organized a three-day step-down training on Grievance Redress Mechanism, targeting key stakeholders to enhance transparency and accountability in social intervention programs. The event was held at the Best Western Plus Elomaz Hotels, Asaba. The initiative, designed to ensure the satisfaction of project beneficiaries and other stakeholders, aims to strengthen the capacity of Delta State institutions and staff to address grievances effectively. By fostering inclusive communities, the program equips participants with the necessary skills to handle complaints fairly and resolve conflicts promptly. Commitment to Effective Grievance…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The South-South Professional & Transparency Initiatives (SSPTI) has commended the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for dismantling a major foreign cybercrime cartel operating in Abuja. The operation, which led to the arrest of 113 foreigners—primarily Chinese nationals—was described as a significant victory in the fight against cybercrime. The sting operation, carried out by the National Cybercrime Centre and Zone 7 Command, targeted the syndicate’s base in Abuja’s Jahi area on November 3, 2024. Seized at the scene were high-tech operational gadgets, including drones, dozens of laptops, smartphones, and modems linked to various network providers. Currencies from multiple…
The Nigerian Senate has initiated a bold move to redefine the country’s monetary landscape with the first reading of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko’s proposed Bill to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, No. 7, to Prohibit the Use of Foreign Currencies for Remuneration and for Other Related Matters,” this legislation, presented on December 10, 2024, aims to restore Nigeria’s monetary sovereignty by outlawing the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within the nation. Key Policies Proposed in the Bill 1.…
Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori will on Tuesday, 17th December, declare open the 5th edition of Delta State Communication Workshop with the Theme – ADVANCING DELTA: STRATEGIES FOR PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND EFFECTIVE MEDIA ENGAGEMENT. The Workshop is a 3-Day brain storming exercise designed to sharpen the skills of media aides to Delta State Governor, social media Influencers and media partners, so as to enable them effectively and efficiently project the numerous achievements of the governor in the ongoing implementation of his MORE agenda. State Workshop Coordinator and Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred…
By Sonala Olumhense As an Esan man, let me begin with a disclaimer: Contrary to the lies of Senator (and former Governor) Adams Oshiomhole, the name, Okpebholo, does not mean “The Rescuer.” It means “great community” or “wonderful people.” Oshiomhole’s customary flippancy comes from trying too hard to be everything he is not, particularly smart or empathetic. He may have once been married to an Esan woman, but he demonstrates no grasp of the Esan language let alone its etymology. I confess to being among the many stunned by Governor Monday Okpebholo’s budget presentation last week as he struggled to…
Nigerian songstar Innocent Idibia aka 2Face, 2Baba has narrated why he sang the song “Only Me”. He said the song was composed after former Nigeria football team captain, John Mikel Obi ignored his embrace at a shopping mall in UK. “At a time when everyone was making sure that all hands were on deck to move the Nigerian brand into the world stage, destiny brought me into the winning stage with my brother Mikel Obi, who was also winning from the football angle. At that time, he was at the centre of Argument for two great clubs Manchester United and…
Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege have been told that he will not emerge as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, come 2027. Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the prediction during a public affairs radio program monitored in Asaba on Saturday, saying that the powers that be at the centre had since commenced the grooming of someone else to fly the APC governorship flag in the forthcoming election. He posited that the good people of Delta State are happy and impressed by the level of…
In a landmark moment for the Tour Africa Lottery, Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of Project Tourism Africa and a prominent advocate for pan-African tourism and development, warmly welcomed the winners of the inaugural Visit Rwanda campaign at his residence in Abuja. The event celebrated this visionary initiative, which seeks to highlight Africa’s vast tourism potential while positioning Nigeria as a gateway to global travel and cultural exchange. Senator Nwoko commended the winners on their remarkable achievement and reaffirmed his unwavering dedication to advancing tourism as a cornerstone of Africa’s economic transformation. “Tourism is not just a tool for economic growth;…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata ASABA, Delta State – The Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) held a media briefing on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the NUJ Press Centre in Asaba, shedding light on pressing issues plaguing the state’s healthcare infrastructure and sharing achievements under the Global Fund (GF) Malaria Community-Led Monitoring Project. In his keynote address, the State Program Officer, Sir Austin A. Uwede, called for urgent action to address the challenges facing healthcare facilities across Delta State. He emphasized the deterioration of infrastructure, inadequate medical equipment, power shortages, and lack of clean water supply as…