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,…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience in news 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 experiences in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
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…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja reversed the judgment of the National and State Assembly Elections Petitions Court in Asaba which declared Ndudi Elumelu as winner of the Aniocha Oshimili Federal Constituency. Daily Report Nigeria reports that Elumelu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared winner of the February 25 election by the tribunal after it avoided the victory of Ngozi Okolie of the Labour Party. Delivering judgment on Thursday, the Appeal Court faulted the tribunal for voiding Okolie’s election and proceeded to dismiss the petition filed by Elumelu. The Court of Appeal agreed with lawyer to the Labour…
Nigeria’s Captain Kunle Olayiwola has been decorated as a Chartered Master Mariner, making him the first African to achieve the feat. Retired Commodore Duncan Lamb, Chairman of the Registration Authority, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. The award is a recognition given to individuals who have reached the highest level of professional certification in the maritime industry. Olayiwola is also a Fellow of the Nautical Institute, was decorated at the Chartered Master Mariners Annual Award and Alumni event held in London. Speaking at the event, Lamb said the award was a recognition given to individuals who had…