Oborevwori Presents First Budget Of N714.4bn As Governor

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  Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, presented a N714.4 billion Appropriation bill for the 2024 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Governor Oborevwori said the budget christened, ‘Budget of Hope and Optimism,’ was made up of recurrent expenditure of N316.6 billion representing 44 per cent and capital expenditure of N397.9 billion representing 56 per cent of the total budget. He said that the 2024 budget proposal, his first since coming to office was envisioned to put the economy on the path of sustainable growth, boost…

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Keyamo’s Soaring Success Casts A Shadow On Omo-Agege’s Leadership

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By DENNIS OTU   In a remarkable twist of fate, one individual finds himself ascending to new heights, while another experiences a significant decline. The established order has been overturned, capturing the attention of all who bear witness to this extraordinary transformation. Time marches on, and even the most powerful has crumbled like a house of cards. Festus Egwarewa Keyamo (SAN), the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, currently finds himself riding high on the winds of success. But the same cannot be said for former Deputy Senate…

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Trouble Looms As NNPCL, NUPRC Disown Chevron Over Poor Implementation

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…..How Chevron, Olu of Warri Palace Collude To Circumvent NUPRC recommendations, PIB Laws     The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have disowned the American oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) over the poor implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act in its areas of operations in the Niger Delta. NNPCL and NUPRC in response to the ongoing protests by the indigenes of Ugborodo, Deghele and Ugboegungun communities at the Escravos loading terminal, said the American oil giant should be held responsible for…

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Gov Oborevwori Flags-off Construction Of N78bn Effurun/Warri Flyovers

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three flyovers, cloverleaf, road expansion and pedestrian bridges in the Effurun and Warri metropolis of the state. The projects include road expansion and improvement works between Effurun and DSC roundabouts; PTI Junction Flyover; DSC Roundabout flyover; Enerhen junction/Marine Gate flyover and cloverleaf at Effurun roundabout. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori said it was a fulfillment of the promise he made to the people…

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Students Sends SoS To Delta CP, Over Alleged Intimidation And Molestation By Ofuoma Community Vigilantes

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  Students from the Delta State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ofuoma, in Ughelli North local Government Area of Delta State, have sent a Save our Soul message to the state Governor and Commissioner of Police to rescue them from incessant threat, intimidation and molestation from the Ofuoma community local vigilantes. The students, are accusing the local vigilantes of alleged intimidation and molestation over payment of security levy imposed on them. It was gathered that, two students, male and female of the institution were allegedly brutalized and molested by…

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Niger Delta Activist And Scholar, Otuaro, Bags Uniben Doctorate Degree

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  High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, a renowned Niger Delta activist and scholar, was conferred with a PhD in Comparative Politics and Development Studies on Saturday, November 25th, 2023. The prestigious ceremony took place at the University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, the Ibe-Uyadonwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, situated in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, is a significant figure in the Niger Delta struggle. After years of dedication and hard work, he was able to participate in the vibrant convocation ceremony and…

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Re-Addressing Public Housing In Nigeria

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By Fred Edoreh   I stumbled on the keynote address by the former Minister for Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, at the 50th anniversary of the Federal Housing Authority, with theme, “The future of housing in Nigeria and 50 years of FHA: A call to action for political leaders and policymakers for decent and affordable housing.” The thrust of his presentation was an advocacy for federal and state governments to adopt the Rent-to-Own approach towards providing mass housing to address the pressure of housing needs on families.…

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Pres Tinubu Installs Diette-Spiff NMU Chancellor As Tompolo Is Conferred With Doctorate Degree In Delta

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  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Saturday  installed the Amanyanabo of Twon Brass Kingdom of Bayelsa State, His Eminence King Alfred Papapreye Diette-Spiff, Seriya II, as Chancellor of the Nigeria Maritime University, NMU, Okerenkoko in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The event was part of activities marking the institution’s maiden convocation ceremony held at its campus and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo SAN,   Installing the revered monarch, Keyamo, said, “I have the honour to install…

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Gov Fubara, Obi Cubana Storm Osubi Delta To Condole Oborevwori On Mother Inlaw’s Death

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  …Congratulates him on the Appeal Court victory   Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Friday, visited his Delta State counterpart, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori in his country home in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area to condole with him on the passing of his mother-in-law and congratulates him on his Appeal Court victory. Sir Fubara eulogized the virtues of the late Mama Agnes Avwenyotoma Tager and urged the governor and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori to take solace in the good life their late mother lived. Gov. Fubara also…

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OBOREVWORI’S VICTORY: My Perfect Birthday Gift From God – CPS Ahon

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  …says Judiciary remain hope of common man     Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor, Sir Fetus Ahon, has said the Court of Appeal judgement which validated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as winner of the March 18, gubernatorial election in the state confirmed the judiciary still remained the hope of the common man. Speaking with newsmen on Friday night, Ahon described the judgement which coincided with his birthday anniversary as a perfect gift from God. He said: “This victory and of course all the court victories that have been…

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