President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hakeem Muri-Okunola as his Principal Secretary. The appointment of Muri-Okunola was among many other new aides, whose appointment was released recently. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Tunde Rahman, confirmed the appointment of Muri-Okunola to The Nation in Abuja on Sunday, September 17. 51-year-old Muri-Okunola holds a first degree in law from Lagos State University (LASU) and a Master’s degree in International Business Law from Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London. An experienced public administrator and technocrat, the new Personal Secretary to the President, was at…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience of reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experience in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Popular Nigerian Pastor and Televangelist, Dr. Paul Eneche, will on September 23, inaugurates and presides over the grand opening of Revelation Micro Finance Bank Limited, Ughelli, in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. As at Saturday, September 16, bill boards carrying the photograph of Dr. Paul Eneche, Founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, one of Nigeria’s fastest growing Pentecostal Churches, were already erected at the popular Post Office junction in Ughelli. The inauguration is set to take place at the bank premises on Saturday at 10:00am along Post office road, opposite Unity Bank. Revelation microfinance bank…
By Festus Ahon, For residents of the twin cities of Warri and Effurun, Delta State commercial nerve centre, the good times are back with the announcement of the State Executive Council’s approval for the award of contract worth N78 billion to construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Limited, for the construction of three flyover bridges, cloverleaf and road expansion. Having endured years of neglect, decay and dilapidating infrastructure, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s big move to renew, regenerate and create new structure for the cities have elicited joy and celebrations among the residents. Their joy stems from the fact that the megalopolis which,…
Tragedy was averted recently when a private jet owned by billionaire businessman, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, caught fire at take-off point at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, multiple sources familiar with the incident told LEADERSHIP Sunday on Saturday. Chief Adeleke is the father of Afrobeat musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. He is also the brother of Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Chief Adeleke owns the Bombadier Global Express 6000 involved in the incident. The jet is used as a family plane by the Adelekes. The incident happened at the domestic wing of the Airport at…
The last has not been heard of the alleged sexual harassment of female law student of University of Calabar by Prof Cyril Ndifon. Two prominent women are trading blame over the incident. While the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohaneye is giving tacit support to Ndifon and warning students not to blackmail the lecturer, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof Florence Bisong had taken strong exception to the views of the Minister. The Minister said thus :”Whoever lies in this Calabar sexual case will go to jail. I will personally make sure that all (guilty persons) involved…
BUA Cement Plc has announced plans to reduce the price of cement in Nigeria from the present N5,500 to between N3,000 to N3,500. Chairman of the company, Abdul Samad Rabiu, made this known after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja on Friday, September 15, 2023. He revealed the cement company is adding 2 new plants at the end of the year to be commissioned by President Bola Tinubu, bringing BUA Cement’s total capacity to 17 million metric tons. Speaking on the visit, he said this is part of its own contribution to support the efforts…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Olomu Kingdom Traditional Council has announced Wednesday, September 20, 2023, as the date for the official presentation of staff of office to the newly crowned Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, HRM Macaulay Popo Ovbagbedia, JP, Uhurhie Osadjere II, Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom. The announcement was contained in a statement signed on behalf of the Council by Olorogun Moses. 0ghenerume Taiga JP, CON, Chairman Planning Committee, Olorogun John. U. Oguma JP, Udu of Olomu Kingdom, Deputy Chairman, Planning Committee, and Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, SAN, Otota of Olomu Kingdom, Vice Chairman Planning Committee. The statement reads in part, “The…
The Central Bank of Nigeria today gets new governor as President Bola Tinubu approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor for a fiver (5) years term at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, “This directive is in conformity with Section 8 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, which vests in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “The authority to appoint the Governor and Four (4) Deputy…
Worried by the incessant cases of collapsed buildings in the country, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has tasked members of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) to critically examine causes of building collapse in the country to avoid the disturbing development. Speaking in Asaba on Thursday, at the opening ceremony of a two-day programme: Archi- Delta Expo 2023, organised by the state chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Governor Oborevwori said everything would be done in the State to prevent cases of building collapse and implored Architects to rise to the occasion. Represented…
President General of Oviri-Olomu Federated Communities, in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, Olorogun John Ewenede, has called on all sons and daughters of the community to channel their energy towards the growth and development of the Oviri-Olomu. Ewenede made this statement during the maiden General Conference held at the community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. According to him, “Challenges in every administration act as catalyst for one to pick up again and re-plan, hence i am calling on all sons and daughters of Oviri-Olomu at home and in diaspora to join hands with us…