UPYA To Commence Free Skills Acquisition Training For Over 300 Niger Delta Youths In Delta

In its continuation to empower and equip youths in the Niger Delta region with skills,  a reputable non-governmental  organization, Urhobo Progressive Youth Association, UPYA, through its entrepreneural bid is set to commence free training for over 300 youths with different skill acquisition program. The skill acquisition training program tagged, Train MeTrEds is aimed at uplifting the youths from grass to grace and be self reliance in other to be employers of labour. It would be recalled that in 2018,over 500 youths were trained by UPYA and the best graduating students…

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We Are Committed To Improve Road Users Welfare In Delta-Directorate Of Transport

Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Transport has pledged stronger synergy with the State Directorate of Transport in its avowed commitment to provide more efficient services to Deltans. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Festus Okoh gave the assurance when the Commissioner in charge of the Directorate, Mr. Onoriode Agofure led officials of the Directorate of Transport to defend its 2024 budget estimate. Hon. Okoh who is the Deputy Majority Leader and Member Representing Ika South constituency, said the Directorate has great role to play in the actualization of…

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RedCloud, Trade Lenda Partner To Boost Financial Access For Retailers

RedCloud, a global technology firm, has partnered with Trade Lenda, a financial service provider in Nigeria, to bolster the financial agility of Micro Small Medium Enterprise retailers in the country. Trade Lenda’s innovative technology has proven to achieve credit underwriting within six hours, which is four times more efficient than other service providers in the market, according to a statement. “This partnership will seamlessly integrate Trade Lenda’s swift lending services within RedCloud’s intelligent open commerce platform, the Red101® web and mobile app which is currently available on the Google play…

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Sen. Joel-Onowakpo Condoles Late Frank Kokori Families Over Death

  The Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has expressed profound condolences to the bereaved family of the late elder statesman and esteemed chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Frank Kokori.   Senator Joel-Onowakpo described Chief Frank Kokori as a foundational leader and a stalwart pillar of the APC in Delta State. He lamented the immense void left by the demise of Chief Kokori, emphasizing the significant impact he had on the party. The Senator fondly recalled Chief Frank Kokori’s pivotal role as the Secretary-General…

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Delta State Ministry Of Transport Slammed At Budget Presentation

Delta House of Assembly Committee on Transport has expressed displeasure over the budget presentation by the State Directorate of Transport. Chairman of the committee, Hon Festus Okoh stated this on Wednesday in Asaba when the directorate, led by the Commissioner, Mr Onoriode Agofure, appeared before the committee to defend the 2024 budget. Okoh frowned at the inability of the Directorate to furnish the committee with relevant information, especially in the areas of revenue generation and budget performance of the outgoing year. ”The documents I have before me have lots of…

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Crude Oil Theft: Concerns Heighten As Vessel Steals Crude From Ondo Coastal Oil Facility

  * …..Navy in illegal deal with crude oil thieves …provides security cover for vessel stealing crude     Operatives of the Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL) yesterday uncovered a coastal location in Ondo State, where oil thieves were siphoning crude oil under the cover of men of the Nigerian Navy (NN). The personnel of TSSL, who acted on a tip-off stormed the location of the illicit oil deal, where the illegal oil operators under the protection of the armed naval personnel were stealing crude oil from a well-head, operated…

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Delta Vows To Issue C Of O, Other Land Documents In 3 Months

  Delta State Government, Thursday, said all applications for Certificates of Occupancy and other land documents must be processed and ready for collection within three months. The State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh gave the assurance while speaking to journalists on the vision of the Ministry in Asaba. Obiodeh told members of the public that following the Governor’s resolve to serve Deltans through his well articulated vision embedded in the M.O.R.E Agenda, has repositioned the Ministry of Lands and Surveys to serve the public with…

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Matthew Tonlagha’s Wife, Esther Celebrates Her Birthday In A Blaze Of Glory

  The quintessential Esther Tonlagha, wife of the Executive Directive of Fenog Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, rolled out the drums to celebrate her birthday with friends and family members at their residence in Warri, Delta State. The carnival like celebration which was colorful in nature had family members and friends who trooped to the occasion to celebrate with the wife of the billionaire businessman. The occasion started with praise and worship songs led by her husband, Mr Matthew Tonlagha and their pastor.   After…

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How Trigger Happy Police Inspector Shot Driver At Check Point In Delta, Vehicle Occupant Reveals

  A trigger happy Inspector of Police attached to Ughelli Area Command, has shot a driver of a blue GLA Mercedes Benz car, at a check point situated at Ekrerhavwen axis of the East/West Road, in Ughelli North local government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the victim, Oluwa Victor Iseoluwa Igbekele, was shot on the leg and his abdomen after a Stop and Search was conducted on them and their vehicle by the police . According to one of the occupants in the vehicle whose name could…

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I Was Paid N5m, I Must Perform At Celestial Church-Portable

  Street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable, has stated that he must perform at the Celestial Church of God, Goshen Land Cathedral, in Lagos State, as he was paid N5 million for the performance. The church was recently under fire for inviting Portable and Fuji singer, Pasuma, to its praise night scheduled to hold on December 15, 2023. After public outrage, Celestial Church leader, Olatosho Oshoffa, in a Facebook post, announced that Portable and Pasuma would no longer be present at the occasion. Reacting to this, Portable, in a viral…

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