By DENNIS OTU Determined to cushion the hardship on the people as a result of the removal of the fuel subsidy, the Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has given workers in the state a breath of fresh air, saying that they are now to run shifts. In his address on Tuesday in Asaba, the State Capital at the swearing in ceremony of Commissioner, the Governor expressed concern about the spiral effect of the fuel subsidy removal on the people According to the Governor; “I am pleased to report that this administration has taken decisive steps…
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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.
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its Meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and the Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun today shared a total sum of N966.110 billion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of July, 2023 out of a total gross revenue of N1746.491 trillion. From the stated amount inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) and Exchange Difference, the Federal Government received N374.485 billion, the States received N310.670 billion, the Local Government Councils got N229.409 billion, while the Oil…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Tuesday, said his administration would partner oil companies in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for the sustainable development of host communities Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received top management of Chevron Nigeria Limited led by the Managing Director, Mr Rick Kennedy at Government House, Asaba. He lauded Chevron Nigeria Limited for sustaining its operations in the state and for its contributions to the growth and development of its host communities. He said: “The good thing about our relationship with Chevron is that there have been a good synergy and Delta…
26 Commissioner nominees were Today, Tuesday, August 22, sworn-in by the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to assist him execute and actualize his M.O.R.E agenda for the state leaving out ministries of Information and that of Justice unassigned. No reason was however given in the release containing the assigned portfolios and duly signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu. Those sworn in and their portfolios are: 1. Odinigwe Odigie Daniel–Science and Technology 2. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Ada-Anioma–Technical Education 3. Jerry Ehiwario – Power and Energy 4. Charles Aniagwu – Works (Rural Roads) 5. Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has advocated and urged, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President to stop further collection of life pensions by former governors who are serving as ministers in his administration. This was contained in a letter directed to the President, dated August 19, 2023 and signed by the Organization’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, noting that the collection of life pensions by former governors who now serve as Ministers is forbidden by the Nigerian constitution. SERAP also requested that President Tinubu urge the former governors to refund any pensions and allowances collected since they left office to public treasury.…
Newly inaugurated Federal Capital Territory FCT, Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, said every house or structure built illegally must be brought down and warned all landlords in Abuja to get ready for his bulldozers. Wike, a former Minister of State for Education and former Rivers State Governor, gave this warning in his office in Abuja after taking oath of Office as a minister. While he said that his mission was to restore the masterplan of Abuja was not out of vendetta but to do the right thing. He pledged that in the coming demolition exercise, both the mighty and powerful shall…
… Says Rights Are Being Denied …Demand 5% Employment Slots, SURE-P Payment, Others The main gate of the Ughelli North Local Government Secretariat was on Monday, August 21, barricaded by the Ughelli chapter of the National Association of Persons With Disability (JONAPWD) protesting over their non inclusion in the recently approved employment of primary school teachers, SURE-P and other entitlements which they alleged that the Ughelli North Local Government chairman, Godwin Adode, has denied them. Addressing journalists at the front of the Secretariat, Comrade John Omokiniovo, chairman of the Ughelli North Chapter said; “We are here to agitate for…
The Chief Press Secretary (CPS), to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon has urged journalists across the State to see him as their worthy ambassador. The spokesman of the governor made the call on Sunday August 20rh 2023, while addressing newsmen after his thanksgiving service at St. Matthias Anglican Church, Upper-Agbarho, in Ughelli, the administrative headquarters of Ughelli north local government area of the State. He urged reporters to give premium to the policies and programmes of the Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori:s administration. The visibly elated mouthpiece of the governor, thanked God for what He has been doing in…
Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor Borno State has approved the release of 10 million naira as a relief package to soldiers wounded during battles in Borno. The relief package was a fulfilment of a pledge by Governor Zulum two months ago at a Sallah launch organised by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja. Borno State Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman A Tar assisted by the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Barrister Mustapha Ali Busuguma delivered the Governor’s message to the GOC 7 Div. Maiduguri Major General Peter Malla who received on behalf of the Theatre Commander…
By: Akpovoke Otiti As Nigerians struggle to adjust to the present economic reality as a result of removal of fuel subsidy, the Federal Government and Private School owners in some parts of the country, especially Delta State have announced upward review of tuition fees for primary and secondary schools, this has angered parents to call on the state governor to call on the state governor to Intervene urgently. Some of these institutions have announced significant increases in tuition and other fees, while others are planning to do so in order to cope with the effects of the removal of subsidy…