By Sunny Awhefeada, Nigeria must rank the highest in terms of paradoxical manifestations in all the indices of development ever known to humanity. Nigeria is big, but small. Yes, Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu who announced the nation’s first military coup one chilly harmattan dawn in January 1966 accused the political leaders of making Nigeria look “big for nothing”. Nigeria is rich, but poor. Nigeria has vast arable land, but her people are among the hungriest in the world. Nigeria has a brilliant populace, perhaps among the best endowed in the…
Read MoreUkodhiko To Offers Scholarship To 10 Students Students In Engineering, Law, Medicine, Other Professional Courses
By Kelvin Ohoror In fulfilment of his campaign promises to his people, the member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, through UJA FAMILY FOUNDATION (UFF), will be offering scholarships to the ten (10) best Isoko origin indigent students who will score the highest mark in the 2024 Jamb examination. The scholarship, which will cover full tuition fees and other related academic costs on campus, is specifically meant for indigent students who are intelligent, yet from poor backgrounds and would not be able to afford…
Read MoreEreyitomi hails, Tompolo, Tantita Security Over Onslaught Against Oil Theft
The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Rt Hon Thomas Ereyitomi, has hailed Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and Chief Government Ekpemupolo ( Aka Tompolo) on the onslaught against oil thieves, seeking renewal and expansion of Tantita’s contract. The Lawmaker who is also the Chairman House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Training Funds) and the Akatigbi Ayeola of Warri Kingdom, in an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, he intimated him on the arrest of MT Kali and MT Harbor Spirit by Tanitita Security Services Nigeria…
Read MoreHow Cairo Ojougboh Died While Watching Nigeria vs South Africa Game
Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State and Akinuwa of Agbor Kingdom, Chief (Dr) Cairo Ojougboh, is dead. Ojougboh gave up the ghost watching Nigeria Super Eagles match against South Africa at the 2023 AFCON. According to sources Cairo Ojougbo died when penalty kick was awarded against Nigeria on Wednesday’s semi-final clash in Bouake, Ivory coast. Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong had scored a penalty at the 67th minute for Nigeria, before the Nelson Mandela’s kinsmen were awarded a spot-kick. Their equaliser came after Nigeria thought…
Read MoreCourt Gives FG 7 Days To Fix Prices Of Foodstuffs, Petroleum Products, Others
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of a Federal High Court, in Lagos has ordered the Federal Government to fix the prices of food stuffs, and petroleum products within seven days from today (Wednesday). The judge made the order while delivering judgment in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/869/2023, filed by human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), against the Price Control Board and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). Specifically, the court ordered the Federal Government to fix the price of Milk, Flour, salt, sugar, bicycles and its spare parts, matches, motorcycles…
Read MoreNoblemen’s Club of Nigeria, Congratulates Gov Oborevwori On Supreme Court Victory
Noblemen’s Club of Nigeria, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on his resounding victory at the Supreme Court that affirmed him as the authentic winner of his March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election in the state. President and members of the club, in their congratulatory communique enjoined Deltan and non Deltans residing in the state to join hands with the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to succeed. According to them, “Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, having won at the apex court, is determined to deliver the M.O.R.E Agenda for the…
Read MoreOborevwori Celebrates Wife, Tobore At 54
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori on her 54th birth anniversary on Monday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lauded his beloved wife for her support over the years culminating in their emergence as Delta’s first family. He described Deaconess Oborevwori as a godly mother, whose contributions to the society were enormous and ennobling. The Governor extolled his beloved wife for her pet project ‘You Matter Charity Foundation’, with a key focus on helping vulnerable…
Read MorePersonality: Tebite Extols Esiso At 60
EXECUTIVE Director, Projects of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Olorogun Teleb Tebite, has felicitate with the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the State, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso on his 60th birthday anniversary. Tebite, in a statement, described Esiso as a political genius and iconic leader who has continued to give the desired leadership to the party in the State. He commended Esiso for his immense contributions to the growth and development of the state. Tebite said: “Olorogun Kingsley Esiso has continued to distinguish…
Read MoreKidnapped Female Bank Manager, Business Woman In Ughelli Released
A female manager of a new generation bank situated along Market Road, Ughelli Metropolis and another business woman recently kidnapped in Ughelli North North local government area of Delta state have been released by their abductors. The Manager name withheld was abducted along Ekiugbo- Warri road while going to her office last Thursday morning. Though the report was sketchy as at the time of their release, it was learned by this medium that unspecified amount of ransom was paid respectively. Both captives spent nearly a week before they were set…
Read MoreBayelsa Deputy Governor Joins Ofoni Community To Praise God
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has expressed gratitude to God for His countless blessings and the people of Ofoni community in Sagbama local government area. The Deputy Governor, in a statement said, “We cannot deny the good works of the Lord in our land, and it is with unwavering faith that we continue to give thanks. He said, “Today, we came together as a community to express our gratitude to the Almighty for the countless blessings He has bestowed upon us. We cannot deny the good works of…
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