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PAP Launches Maritime Training For 98 Niger Delta Cadets

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Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa   On Wednesday, the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) deployed 98 delegates for a boot camp and refresher course in maritime skills as part of its manpower development initiative for the Niger Delta region. Addressing the cadets during the ceremony at Joe marine Institute of Nautical Studies and Research in Otomewo, Delta state, PAP Administrator Dr. Dennis Otuaro emphasized the importance of manpower and capacity development for regional and national economic growth. Otuaro highlighted the deployment of 98 maritime cadets as a strategic move aligned with president Bola…

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Do You Know Who The Fuck I Am?

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By Sunny Awhefeada     The vulgar title of this piece owes its shocking essence to the vulgarity of a lawbreaker who masquerades as a lawmaker. I have resolved not to mention his name throughout this intervention in order not to dignify him and reduce this column to the base degree of his character. The lawmaker who is a member of the Federal House of Representatives is also a fake senator as he thumped his chest and told his victim “I am a senator”. That wasn’t a slip of tongue,…

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Delta Teachers Cries Out Over Bribery Demands, Delayed Promotions, And Unpaid Salaries

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  Teachers across Delta State are calling out the Ministry of Education’s accounts department for alleged corruption, claiming that officials demand hefty bribes to process overdue promotions and salary arrears.   Despite submitting their documents for promotion and payment implementation nearly a year ago, well beyond the official processing period of one to three months, many teachers are still awaiting their dues. Meanwhile, some colleagues who submitted paperwork later have already received full payment, reportedly after paying bribes.   “I submitted all my documents almost a year ago, yet I’ve…

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Crisis Looms Between Local Welders, Oil Coys Over Non Engagement In Eriemu Field

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Tension is currently high between local welders and the oil companies operating at the Eriemu oil field over their refusal to engage them and filters in the ongoing drilling project at Well 9, in Agbarha community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned that the if not properly managed, the two oil coy, Hilong Oil Service and Engineering Ltd’s refusal to engage local welders and fitters might halt in their ongoing drilling project. The situation has further escalated after Hilong reportedly boycotted a key conflict resolution…

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BEFORE YOU CHEER TINUBU ON REDUCING GOVERNANCE COST

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By Zik Gbemre Is President Bola Tinubu honestly reducing cost of governance? What is he going to do with 20 persons on foreign trips? What are the roles of the Nigerian Ambassadors and Diplomats? Are his frequent foreign trips necessary? No. The Ambassadors could represent the President in these foreign trips to deliver speech if necessary. Tinubu says he is reducing costs after buying a N150B new aircraft. What pretense? Can’t he travel on commercial aeroplanes? Tinubu appoints people every month to duplicate official duties already being handled by existing…

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One Severely injured In A Cult Clash In Delta Community

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A yet to be identified male victim is currently receiving treatment in a battle to save his life after sustaining a severe injury during a clash between two rival cult groups, in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. It was learned that the victim was injured at Oteri community in clash alleging a brow between Eiye and Maphite cult groups. Though the report was sketchy, sources alleged that the clash was as a result of one of the rivals having an affair with a female companion. It would…

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Opinion: Senate’s Decision to Compel States To Fund Regional Commissions Violates State Autonomy

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By Oghenekaro Awodeha   On Thursday 24th, 2024, The Senate approved a 15 percent deduction from member states’ statutory allocations to fund newly established regional development commissions.   The Senate’s decision to fund these newly created regional development commissions by mandating a 15 percent deduction from state allocations represents a serious violation of state autonomy. While the federal government has taken steps toward decentralization by supporting local government financial autonomy, its move to force states to fund federal commissions undermines its stated commitment to empowering lower levels of government. This…

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For The Good Of Our Future By Sunny Awhefeada

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By Sunny Awhefeada,   I have in the last sixteen years been a willing pupil, or better put student, to my children, their friends, playmates and schoolmates. The experience has been a big learning curve that has been more rewarding than all the formal education I have acquired. Bringing up children is beyond being an act. It is also an art which mutates as there is no exact formula, but nuances which are determined by situations. Parents, most if not all, look forward to moments of great expectations and bliss…

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Just In: President Tinubu Scraps Niger Delta, Sports Ministries

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President Tinubu and Federal Executive Council scrap Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of sports development. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga in his X handle, There will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission , North East Development Commission. The National Sports Commission will take over the role of the Ministry of Sports. The FEC also approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of…

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