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Gov Sheriff Appoints Obiodeh Comm. For Land Survey & Urban Development

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Delta state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has appointed Hon Goodnews Emamusi Obiode as the Commissioner for Land Survey and Urban Development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu few hours after their swearing in According to the statement, other commissioners are  immediate past commissioner for information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, was appointed as commissioner for Works and Olorogun Vincent Oyibode was appointed as commissioner for Oil and Gas. It would be recalled that in 1998, Former Speaker of the Delta State…

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Delta State Governor Apportion Portfolios To Newly Sworn-In Commissioners

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Delta State Governor, Rt Hon (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has apportioned portfolios to the newly sworn-in commissioners. In a statement signed by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, said, “Following the swearing-in of the newly appointed commissioners into the Executive Council, Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.O Oborevwori has further approved the assigning of further portfolios as follows By this announcement, the newly appointed commissioners are requested to come to the office of the Secretary to the State Government to pick up their letters Immediately.…

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Bayelsa Govt Approves Fuel Subsidy Removal’s Palliative For LG Workers

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  To cushion the excruciating effects of fuel subsidy removal on the workers, the Bayelsa State Government has assured that it would kickstart the payment of wage awards to all local government employees with effect from the month of August, 2023. According to the review, Council workers on grade level 1-6 will now earn N20,000 as additional salary, grade level 7-10, N30,000, while those on grade level 12-14 will now have N40,000 added to their salaries. Government also approved N50,000 as wage award to council employees on grade level 15-17,…

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Cry For Help: Esaba, A Community Where Men Are Afraid To Sleep With Their Wives In Delta

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By: SEUN AKIOYE Five communities in Ugheli South Local Government Area of Delta State are being ravaged by death due to inaccessible roads that would link them to the outside world. In some of the areas, the men are afraid to make love to their wives for fear of the trauma of delivery. Assistant Editor, SEUN AKIOYE, who visited the area, reports on how safe delivery is not a guarantee for pregnant women. Communities where husbands are afraid to touch their wives BAD things happen to the pregnant women and…

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2nd Anniversary: Gov Oborevwori Congratulates Olu Of Warri

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, on the second anniversary of his coronation. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, praised the revered traditional ruler for keeping Warri Kingdom peaceful and inviting for investment since ascending the ancient throne. He remarked that since his ascension to the throne, the king had also played a key role in various economic endeavours to revive trade and commerce in the kingdom. The…

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PWDs Barricade Ughelli North Secretariat Over Non Employment

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  Ughelli North Chapter of the People of with Disabilities under the aegis of Joint National Association of People With Disabilities, JONAPWD, has barricaded the entrance of Ughelli North Local Government secretariat to protest their non inclusion of the ongoing primary school teachers recruitment. The protesters armed with placards displaying inscriptions such as, “We want 5% of the ongoing primary school teachers recruitment, implement the 5% percent policy’ ‘Let PWDs in Ughelli breath amongst others accused the local government chairman of sidelining them, an allegation that was denied by the…

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Charles Obule Was A Home Boy-Oborevwori

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of faithfulness, honesty and contentment in their contributions to nation-building. Oborevwori gave the charge on Friday at the funeral service for late businessman and renowned politician, Chief Charles Obule at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sapele. Oborevwori said the late Obule was a household name in Sapele and Delta because of his philanthropic deeds and urged Nigerians to emulate his kind gesture in helping mankind with their God-given resources. He eulogised the late Chief Obule as…

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Delta Court Reaffirms Okobaro As The Sole Traditional Ruler Of Jeremi

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  A Delta State High Court, sitting at Orerokpe, has reaffirmed that HRM Dr. Matthew Ediri Egbi Owahwa II, The Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, as the only traditional ruler in Ughievwen Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area. The Court, in the judgment specifically, perpetually restrained Mr. David Okome, Mr. Thompson Apah and Mr. Dafe Obukoeroro Kogbodi from parading themselves as traditional rulers. The presiding Judge of the court, Justice Joe Egwu, in his ruling in the Suit No: HOR/42/2018 between HRM M.E. Egbi JP and Mr. David Okome & Ors…

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Nigeria Ministers And Their Portfolios

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Below is the list of Nigeria Ministers and their portfolios as released by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu   Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy – Bosun Tijani, Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management – Ishak Salako Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy – Wale Edun Minister of Marine and Blue Economy – Bunmi Tunji Minister of Power – Adedayo Adelabu Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare – Tunji Alausa Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John Minister of Transportation,…

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Just In: Wike Sets To Be Appointed FCT Minister, Umahi Works

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A yet to be verified information has indicated that President Bola Tinubu has appointed immediate past governors of Rivers and Ebonyi states, Nyesom Wike and Dave Umahi, as ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and Minister of Works, respectively. In a memo yet to be verified, Stella Okotete name was not on the ministerial list.   Details loading

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