Tribunals : Uduaghan Speech Of Accepting Defeat, Congratulates Manager

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..says THE JOURNEY WAS FAR MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE OUTCOME   Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing ~Vince Lombardi It is no longer news that the outcome of today’s Appeal Court judgement did not go in my favour as the judgement of the Election Petitions Tribunal in Asaba was set aside by the Appellate Court sitting in Benin City. I want to first appreciate everyone who were in the trenches with me throughout this journey. Please do not despair. There is no winning or losing, but rather the…

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DESOPADEC MD, Askia Ogieh Rebrands Media Unit With New Working Tools

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  For quality broadcast of DESOPADEC programs and event, the Managing Director/CEO of the Commission, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has re-branded the media unit of the commission by providing modern gadgets to staff reporters of the Media and Public Affairs units in line with the current trend of diseminating of information to the general public. Presenting the items to staff reporters in her unit, Mrs Chinenye Ezonfade applauds the MD/CEO, Bashorun Askia Ogieh and the Board for the items. According to her, “these working tools would enhance performance and productivity of…

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Kwale Industrial Park : Apologize to PDP, Okowa Aide Tells APC

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  By Victor Bieni ASABA- As political stakeholders, Deltans, and well meaning Nigerians continued to poor Condemnations on the frivolous press release made by APC Leadership in Delta State through his Publicity Secretary, Barr. Sylvester Imonia on a well- thought economic exercise capable of promoting employment opportunities for over 75, 000 youths in the state as embarked by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Investments, and Industrial Revolution by establishing Kwale Industrial Park (KIP), the SSA to Governor on Inter- Party Relations in Delta State has mandated the APC in the State…

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Warri Wolves Maintain their Unbeaten Run Against Akwa United

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  Warri Wolves began their campaign in the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, season with a 1 – 1 draw with Akwa United on Sunday, November 3 at the Warri City Stadium, as the Seasiders maintained their unbeaten run against the Promise Keepers. Warri Wolves went ahead in the 2nd minutes of the encounter, when Amadi Samuel hit the ball into the net after receiving a brilliant cross fromVictory Omodiagbe from the left flank. That goal not only created excitement and belief among the home supporters, but was celebrated…

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Compel banks to drop interest rates, Donald Duke urges FG

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A former governor of Cross River, Mr Donald Duke, has called on Federal Government to compel banks to reduce interest rate to the barest minimum to make credit available and affordable for small businesses. Duke made the call at the 5th anniversary of Political Forum G50, with the theme: “Blueprint For Sustainable Economic Development”in Lagos. According to Duke, Nigerian banking industry is a major obstacle to sustainable economic development because of about 25 per cent interest being charged on loans to customers. “If you want to grow an economy, you…

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Northern governors frustrating basic education for Almajiris – Ex-UBEC chief

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Governors of 19 Northern States are responsible for frustrating the integration of the Almajiri schools with basic education. Former Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education (UBEC), Prof. Ahmed Modibbo, made the allegation at the weekend. He stated this at a lecture with the theme “Before the ban on the Almajiri system of education in Nigeria” organised by by the Centre for Historical Documentation and Research of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State. The administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan had in an attempt to address the problems of the…

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Boris Johnson apologizes for missing Brexit deadline

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will apologize to Conservative Party members who voted for him based on his promise to take Britain out of the European Union by Oct. 31. He told Sky News on Sunday that it was a matter of “deep regret” that he failed to do so. Asked if he was sorry about missing the deadline, Johnson said: “Yes, absolutely.” Johnson’s plant to leave the EU on Oct. 31 with or without a divorce deal was blocked by Parliament, which required him to seek…

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Payment of minimum wage non-negotiable – labour

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The organised labour has sent a note of warning to governors, saying that there is no excuse for any of the states to refuse payment of minimum wage. Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General-Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), made this known while fielding questions from journalists on Sunday in Lagos. He said some of the leaders “ride in private jet, so they can pay.” Ugboaja also appealed to state Houses of Assembly to identify with workers by compelling governors to pay the new minimum wage. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum had…

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Osevan FC, Rolly FC, Advance To 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup Q/Finals

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By Omoghene Benedict   Action continued on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in the Round of 16 of the Bet9ja Royal Cup with Osevan FC of Kwale and Rolly FC of Koko all progressing to the quarterfinals. Osevan FC narrowly beat 90FC of Asaba by alone goal in the first game after playing a goalless draw during normal time and taking it to extra time. Echune Ifeanyi’s solitary effort gave Osevan FC all the needed advantage, as it was enough to stop the tie from being decided via the lottery of…

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Cultism: Udu Youths Condemn Activities Of Cultists In Udu

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…vow to resume protests against Julius Berger over Udu Road By Henry Ubus   Udu Youths under the auspices of Ukoko Ighele (Union of Udu Youths) have condemned in strong terms activities of cultists and other social vices in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, asking cultists to relocate in their own interest while also requesting Julius Berger to fix the dilapidated Udu Road or face the wrath of Udu youths in a week time. The Youth body also called for creation of more police divisions to help check…

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