By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission, Tuesday, began the second phase of promotion interviews of Staff, as promised by the leadership of the Delta State House of Assembly.Acting Chairman of the Commission, Mr Sunday Ebirere, while flagging off the exercise at the Commission’s headquarters in Asaba, said forty nine members of staff of the State Legislature that are due for promotion to the next cadre in service have been invited for interviews. Mr Ebireri explained that in line with the Realistic Reforms of the MORE agenda of the present administration, stagnation in the Commission was over,…
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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 Lucy Eazee Prominent Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, was on Tuesday, announced as the face of Baba TeleHealth Services, a digital healthcare platform. The announcement was made at the launch of the company’s Chat24/7 online services in Abuja. Before now, the company has been providing virtual care, connecting patients to doctors and other healthcare practitioners through phone calls and video consultations. Flory Emakpose the founder of the initiative emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare services to every Nigerian and also clarified how baba telehealth chat24/7 service would provide affordable and accessible healthcare to smartphone users. She said “There are lot…
Six athletes who will fly the nations flag at the 2024 Olympics game in Paris, France, has been unveiled in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The team, which comprises five female wrestlers, one male freestyle wrestler and three coaches, was presented on Monday in a colourful ceremony at the Dynamite Wrestling gym in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Wrestlers unveiled are: Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborodudu (68kg), reigning African champion Odunayo Adekuoroye (57kg), and Military world champion Hannah Reuben (76kg). Also, reigning African champions and debutants, Esther Kolawole (62kg) and Ogunsanya Christinah (53kg), while Ashton Mutuwa completes the list in the (125kg) men’s…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the fundamental human rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government and the DSS. Kanu had sued the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Service for N1 billion damages for alleged rights violations. The IPOB leader, in the suit marked FHC/CS/1633/2023, claimed that the DSS and its Director General violated his right to a fair hearing by allegedly preventing his lawyers from having unhindered interactions with him while he was being detained in…
By Ovasa Ogaga Delta State is arguably among the richest states in Nigeria in terms of human and natural resources. Blessed with huge oil and gas deposits, it is the highest oil revenue earner in Nigeria. However, this wealth has not translated into development or a better quality of life for its citizens. Since the dawn of the current democratic governance in 1999, Delta State has been plagued by bad leadership, with each succeeding government worse than its predecessor. Many consider the current Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, to be a man destined to lead Delta State at…
Leaders of Bayelsa State have commended the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, for the success so far recorded in the fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta.The leaders of the oil-rich Ijaw state said the commitment of Tompolo through the activities of TSSNL have culminated in the significant reduction in the scale of oil theft and pipeline vandalism. These positions were made public when a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Henry Seriakpe Dickson, led prominent political and community leaders as well as traditional rulers from Bayelsa State on…
…To produce 60,000 bpd Major construction work on Onose Modular Refinery, Omavovwe, Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, is set to commence in November, 2024. Managing Director and CEO of Onose Deep Oil and Gas Limited, Chief Jim Elueni, disclosed this during the equity participation visit of Permanent Secretary, Mr. Frank Omoko and officials of the Delta State Ministry of Oil and Gas. The decision to kick start the construction in the month of November, according to him, was due to the raining season. Elueni said the modular refinery would have the capacity to refine 60,000 barrel…
***Why Lamorde Was we Immortalised- Peter Dunia Late former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been immortalised in Edo State. An ultra-modern auditorium and outdoor sports centre built at Ogbona Secondary School, in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, was named Ibrahim Lamorde Hall. A director in Inter-Atlas Synergy, Peter Omoh Dunia, hails from Ogbona community, in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State. The edifice was built by award-winnning pipelines security firm, Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited, chaired by Lamorde until his demise on May 25th,…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with the Dein of Agbor kingdom, HRM Benjamin Ikechukwu, Keagborekuzi 1, as he marks his 47th birthday anniversary. Rt. Hon. Guwor, described the Dein of Agbor as a great king whose approach and style of royalty has given so much visibility to the traditional institution, not only in Delta State but the nation at large. The Speaker’s goodwill message to the Agbor Monarch on 47th birth anniversary is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke and made available to…
By Lucy Ezeliora Baba TeleHealth makes healthcare more accessible and convenient for everyone. This innovative platform lets you consult with doctors from home. The founder of Baba Telehealth, Flory Emakpose, is committed to prioritising your health and well-being. Are you struggling to afford medical care, fed up with waiting in long lines at the doctor’s office, or finding it difficult to make it to your appointments? Flory Emakpose, founder of Baba Telehealth, understands your frustrations and wants to change your healthcare experience. You can chat with a doctor anytime! Visit www.babatelehealth.com/chat-24/7. In a recent community meeting, Seun Rapheal, the CEO…