June 5, 2018 – Page 2 – Politics Governance

UN opens Technology Bank in Turkey

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The United Nations (UN) has opened Technology Bank in Turkey, thereby welcoming a new member into the fold, which will help poor nations leapfrog development challenges. The Bank aims to address the development challenges of the world’s poorest countries through science, technology and innovation (STI), which also represents a significant milestone for the whole 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said at the inaugural event in Gebze town near Istanbul: “Technology has to diffuse to all communities to enable them to leapfrog traditional development challenges”. The idea of establishing…

TB kills 1.6m yearly, UN calls for action

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The UN has said no fewer than 1.6 million people are killed annually by tuberculosis(TB) and the disease would cost about one trillion dollars in economic loss by 2050. “Despite being curable and treatable, TB kills more than 1.6 million people every year and only about half the cases are diagnosed properly. “The disease also takes an enormous financial toll on economies: it is estimated that TB will cost about one trillion dollars by 2030,” the UN said. Secretary-General António Guterres said at an interactive dialogue with civil society groups…

Quit APC now, VON DG tells Gov. Okorocha

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Following the conclusion of ward, local and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo, Mr Osita Okechukwu, Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON) and a chieftain of the party has advised Gov. Rochas Okorocha to leave the party if he so desires. Okechukwu spoke on the heels of Gov. Okorocha’s disagreement with the outcome of the congresses held in Imo last month. He told newsmen at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Monday that the APC would win the 2019 elections without Okorocha. According to him, the actions…

The Salient Achiever Unnoticed: Senator Ede Dafinone November 1, 2025
BY Chief Richard Tiki Iyede, PhD In an era when political visibility often overshadows actual delivery, Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central stands out as a refreshing contrast. Soft-spoken yet firm, humble yet effective, he is steadily building a legacy of service that mirrors his late father’s enduring impact. While others chase the limelight, […]
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Opinion: The Sacrifices Of Sowore October 31, 2025
BY ABRAHAM OGBODO Published in The Nigerian Tribune of October 31, 2025. Omoleye Sowore has a fairly robust history in what he does so well – activism. But his had been mainly a campus business, thriving within the precincts of the University of Lagos (Unilag) in Akoka, Lagos. Until the event of June […]
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UPU Redemption: A Call To Recuse Urhobo Nation From Further Decline October 31, 2025
By Shedrack Onitsha, The time for passive governance is over; the era of Redemption has come. The UPU Redemption Team is stepping forward. I tagged them the Redemption Team because the Urhobo Nation, under the leadership of UPU, is at its lowest point. The Urhobo Nation has not had it this Bad. The […]
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Bakery Owner 78 Others Arraigned At Special Environmental Sanitation In Ughelli October 30, 2025
A bakery owner and over 78 others were arraigned before a mobile court sitting at Post office presided by Magistrate Rita Efiuvwere for violating sanitation laws during the ‘Special Environmental Sanitation’ exercise in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta. The Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo declared Thursday a Special […]
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Police Burst Firearms Factory, Arrest Two In Akwa-Ibom October 30, 2025
Two persons suspected to be gunsmith have been arrested as police attached attached to the Akwa-Ibom state command bursted and destroyed illegal firearms industry in the state. The arrest was made known by the State Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John in a statement from his verified Facebook page. According to the statement “The […]
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Land Dispute: Edjekota Community Denies Harassment, Intimidation Allegations Leveled By Ewu-Urhobo People October 30, 2025
Leaders of Edjekota-Ogor community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta, has denied the allegations leveled against them that they are war with Ewu community in Ughelli South Local Government over a land dispute between some families from both communities. This was made known by the community while reacting to a media publication were […]
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Senator Dafinone Celebrates Promotion Of AIG Dankwara To Deputy Inspector-General of Police October 29, 2025
By Nelson Agbajor Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, joined dignitaries and top security officials on Monday, October 28, 2025, at the official decoration ceremony of AIG Mohammed Dankwara, who was elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). Our correspondent […]
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GCM Honours Delta PPRO SP Edafe Bright, ASP Julius Robinson (CP-SAT) Commander October 28, 2025
Non-profit organization, Game Changers Movement, GCM, has given award of merit and commitment to the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright and ASP Julius Robinson (CP-SAT) Commander, for their unrelenting efforts in fighting crime in Delta State. The award was bestowed on them in an event organized […]
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Bayelsa Govt. Woos Investors At Maiden Mega Entrepreneurship And Business Innovation Summit October 27, 2025
By Idibhar Julius, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has declared that the state is now poised to receive massive investment opportunities, as a result of the conducive business environment being created by the present administration. Governor Douye Diri made this known at a one-day Mega Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation Summit held […]
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2027: Tinubu, Oborevwori Gets U3 Endorsement October 27, 2025
…Waive, Oguma, Oghenechovwen, Majemite, Others Preach Unity, inclusivity Leaders and stakeholders of the Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency Forum (U3) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sunday, threw their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing them as […]
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