Dear Compatriots, It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. 2. On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers of colonialism, their activism, dedication and leadership gave life to the belief in Nigeria as a sovereign and independent nation. 3. Let us, at this very moment, affirm…
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Delta Monarch Urges Tinubu To Reopen Madewell Cement Factory
THE Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, HRM King Obukohwo Monday Whiskey JP, Udurhie I, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reopen the closed Madewell Cement factory at Idjerhe and renew the licences of all withdrawn cement producers for an efficient economy. The Monarch made the call Thursday while touring the facility with his Chiefs. According to him, “We are here for the project tour and inspection of the abandoned Madewell Portland cement factory here in Otorho Idjerhe. “It is 15 years ago or let’s say 12 years ago, when…
Read MoreHost Community Tackles DSC Mgt., FG Over Land Threat
By Sunday Apah The President General of Ovwian community, Olorogun Frank Muwhen (aka Magamu), has told the management of Premium Steel and Mines Limited not to extend its alleged sales of land and equipment of the plant to his community farmlands that were not acquired by the defunct Delta Steel Company. Magamu, who made this known in a press release in reaction to a publication credited to the Director of Legal Affairs, Premium Steel and Mines Limited, Emmanuel Agbaje Esq, claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had directed for…
Read MoreRe-Award Pipeline Surveillance Contract To Tompolo, Okporoko Tells Tinubu
By Sunday Apah A prominent youth leader and former Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Security, Olorogun Godwin Okporoko, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to re-award the pipeline surveillance contract to High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo). Okporoko, who made the appeal during a chat with journalists, said the appeal for the re-award of the contract was because Tantita Security Services, owned by Tompolo, performed very well in securing pipelines and curbing activities of vandals. Okporoko, known for his influence in the Niger Delta,…
Read MoreFight Against Oil Theft: Why Tinubu Should Act Now!
By Comrade Ovasa Ogaga The fact that Nigeria is the 7th largest crude oil producing Nation is not news, but what is news is that this high value of crude oil production has not translated to huge wealth for the Nation, no thanks to organized syndicates of local and international oil thieves, who for many years have swarmed the “swamp filled with Dollars” to make themselves rich with our collective national patrimony. Recall that between 2005-2009 the Niger Delta Region was reduced into a theatre of the absurd, owing…
Read MoreTinubu Appoints Yemi Cardoso CBN Governor
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, “This directive is in conformity with Section 8 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, which vests in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “The…
Read MoreTribunal: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Sets To Hear Judgement On September 6
THE CHIEF REGISTRAR COURT OF APPEAL P.M.B. 322, ABUJA 4/09/2023 PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION JUDGMENTS TO BE DELIVERED ON WEDNESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER, 2023 AND TELEVISED LIVE: ENTRY INTO THE VENUE WILL BE STRICTLY UPON ACCREDITATION The Court of Appeal wishes to inform the General Public that judgment in the following petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court will be delivered on Wednesday 6th September, 2023: .CA/PEPC/03/2023 between Mr. Peter Gregory Obi & Anor VS. Independent National Electoral Commission & 3 Ors. .CA/PEPC/04/2023 between Allied Peoples Movement VS. Independent…
Read MoreTo Prevent Coup In Nigeria, Fulfill Your Electoral Promises Retired Army Generals Charge Tinubu
Retired Military Generals have cautioned the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, that the key to preventing a coup in the country is for the democratically elected government to adhere to the constitution and promote good governance. These generals, in an interview with PUNCH, stressed that while coups are undesirable, people no longer wish to be taken for granted. The Nigerian government, however, downplayed concerns about a coup, stating that the country has moved beyond forcible leadership seizures. It emphasized the widespread acceptance of democracy…
Read MoreGroup Urges Tinubu To Renew Tompolo’s Pipelines Surveillance Contract
…Tasks NNPC, NSA To Reveal Names Of Those Behind Oil Theft A group, Niger Delta Indigenous Movement For Radical Change (NDIMRC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to renew the pipelines Surveillance Contract of ex-war lord in the Niger Delta Region, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo for the benefit of the nation. NDIMRC urged the Federal government that no effort should be spared in collaborating with the former militant leader in the protection of critical oil and gas infrastructure and securing permanent peace in…
Read MoreNigeria Ministers And Their Portfolios
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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