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GOV ZULUM SUPPORTS WIDOWS, AGED, VULNERABLES; TAKES CIVIL SERVANTS ROLL CALL AT STATE SECRETARIAT

In what one can simply describe as the best of leadership style, Governor Zulum Tuesday, December 3 morning, undertook a tour of some places within Maiduguri metropolis. The Governor during his tour identified widows, aged and the most vulnerable members of society and supported them with food items and cash donations. Governor Zulum also supported small scale traders doing various businesses along the road sides. … Continue reading GOV ZULUM SUPPORTS WIDOWS, AGED, VULNERABLES; TAKES CIVIL SERVANTS ROLL CALL AT STATE SECRETARIAT

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News, Personality, View Point

OBUAH, THE MAN BEHIND THE MIRROR – By Marvelous Chukwuladi Okoro

Meet Bro. Felix Obuah, one time Local Government Area chairman of Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area, (ONELGA), presently serving his second term as Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Rivers State, is the substantive Sole Administrator, Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) and is currently Director of the well known Krisdera Hotels and resort. He is the highest Employer of Labour in the … Continue reading OBUAH, THE MAN BEHIND THE MIRROR – By Marvelous Chukwuladi Okoro

Governance, News, Rivers News, Rivers Politics

OML 11: OUR AIM IS TO PROMOTE RIVERS INTEREST, SAYS GOV WIKE

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the state government’s investment in Oil Mining License (OML) 11 is aimed at promoting the interest of host stakeholder communities and ensure peace for the operation of the oil facility. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, reports that Governor Woke, speaking during a Solidarity Visit by the Ogbakor Etche on Tuesday, … Continue reading OML 11: OUR AIM IS TO PROMOTE RIVERS INTEREST, SAYS GOV WIKE

Delta News, Environmental Sanitation, News

MRAKPOR TO PAY FOR OPEN SPACE AT MIDWIFERY MARKET TO ACCOMMODATE STREET TRADERS; LISTS CONDITIONS

The Director-General of Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Hon. Mrs. Joan Onyemaechi Mrakpor, has offered to pay for an open space to accommodate street traders evacuated from the private market at Midwifery Junction, along Okpanam Road, Asaba, the Delta State capital. A statement signed by Fortune Ngozi Onwordi, Special Assistant to the Director General, disclosed that the Director-General, noting that the items sold by … Continue reading MRAKPOR TO PAY FOR OPEN SPACE AT MIDWIFERY MARKET TO ACCOMMODATE STREET TRADERS; LISTS CONDITIONS

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We Will Strictly Regulate, Not Ban NAPEP, Gov Zulum Tells Keke Operators

For the second time in two weeks, Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, addressed officials, alongside about 200 operators of commercial tricycles popularly known as Keke NAPEP, during which he clarified that government has no plan to ban NAPEP but intends to strictly regulate their activities in order to address social and security concerns growing in Maiduguri. Leaders and members … Continue reading We Will Strictly Regulate, Not Ban NAPEP, Gov Zulum Tells Keke Operators

Governance, News, Rivers News

NOW IS TIME FOR GOVERNANCE, SAYS GOV WIKE; RECEIVES NYSC DIRECTOR GENERAL

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that with elections effectively over across the country, the focus should be on governance for the good of Nigerians. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, reports that, speaking during a Courtesy Visit by the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim at the Government House Port … Continue reading NOW IS TIME FOR GOVERNANCE, SAYS GOV WIKE; RECEIVES NYSC DIRECTOR GENERAL

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Delta News, Governance, National Assembly, News

IGBAKPA ROLLS OUT EMPOWERMENT, DEVELOPMENTAL SCHEME FOR CONSTITUENTS

I am Ben Rollands Igbakpa. By the grace of God Almighty and by the mandate of the people of Ethiope West and Ethiope East, I represent Ethiope Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representative. I started this journey of representation since 2016 ever since the people calls came to go and represent them in the green chamber. I also once again, thank my people … Continue reading IGBAKPA ROLLS OUT EMPOWERMENT, DEVELOPMENTAL SCHEME FOR CONSTITUENTS

Celebration, News, Personality, Tribute

Reuben Izeze: FESTOONS FOR A REVOLUTIONARY COMRADE – By Nelson Egware

When William Shakespeare pontificated many years ago that some people are born great, others achieve greatness, while others have greatness thrust upon them, he had the likes of the Majority Whip of the Delta State House of Assembly and member representing Ughelli South Constituency at heart. The Comrade turned lawmaker’s odyssey in life since his birth shows that he is a naturally born great man. … Continue reading Reuben Izeze: FESTOONS FOR A REVOLUTIONARY COMRADE – By Nelson Egware

Football, News, Sports

RONALDO CROWNED BEST PLAYER IN SERIE A, AS MESSI WINS SIXTH BALLON D’OR

Lionel Messi, Barcelona and Argentina forward and captain, has won the Ballon d’Or, the France Football Award for best player in the world, for record sixth time. Messi is now one Ballon d’Or win ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was noticeably absent at the colorful ceremony. The Juventus star was however in Milan, at the prestigious Serie A award ceremony, the Gala del Calcio, which … Continue reading RONALDO CROWNED BEST PLAYER IN SERIE A, AS MESSI WINS SIXTH BALLON D’OR

News, Politics, Rivers Politics

COURT OF APPEAL UPHOLDS GOV WIKE’S RE-ELECTION, STRIKES OUT FINGESI, ADP’S APPEAL

The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday, November 2, 2019,/upheld the re-election of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as they struck out the appeal filed by the defeated Governorship Candidate of Action Democratic Party (ADP), Mr Victor Fingesi. Mr Victor Fingesi had approached the Court of Appeal after the Rivers State Governorship Election Tribunal on October 5, 2019 dismissed his petition … Continue reading COURT OF APPEAL UPHOLDS GOV WIKE’S RE-ELECTION, STRIKES OUT FINGESI, ADP’S APPEAL

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News, Personality, View Point

CHARLES EHIEDU ANIAGWU, DELTA INFORMATION COMMISSIONER: AN EPITOME OF CLASS AND TASTE – By Patrick Ochei

The Delta State Ministry of Information is in good and capable hand; so rightly affirmed by a majority opinion. The Ministry is manned by a thoroughbred journalist, a well experienced information manager, a resilient businessman, an amiable encyclopedia of knowledge and a dignified personality that was elevated from Chief Press Secretary to Commissioner of Information in the same administration; and that is Mr Charles Ehiedu … Continue reading CHARLES EHIEDU ANIAGWU, DELTA INFORMATION COMMISSIONER: AN EPITOME OF CLASS AND TASTE – By Patrick Ochei

Education, Kogi News/Politics, News, Special Report

PROF. EGWUNYENGA ASSUMES DUTY AS NEW DELSU VICE CHANCELLOR, CELEBRATES THANKSGIVING MASS AT ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHAPEL, ABRAKA

David Diai History was made on Monday, 2/12/2019, as the new Vice Chancellor, Delta State University, Abraka, Prof. Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga officially assumed duty, as the driver of the ship in the activities of Delta State’s premier tertiary institution. And to commemorate his formal assumption of Office as DELSU Vice Chancellor, Prof Andy Egwunyenga, his wife Prof. Mrs. Ebele Egwunyenga and his family, celebrated with … Continue reading PROF. EGWUNYENGA ASSUMES DUTY AS NEW DELSU VICE CHANCELLOR, CELEBRATES THANKSGIVING MASS AT ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHAPEL, ABRAKA

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News

GOV WIKE APPOINTS 15 SPECIAL ADVISERS.

RIVERS STATE GOVERNOR, NYESOM WIKE APPOINTS 15 SPECIAL ADVISERS. They are: 1. Mr Sunny Wokekoro 2. Alabo George Kerley 3. Barr. Okiri Aribitonye 4. Barr. Erastus Awortu 5. Hon. Sylvester Mgbor 6. Hon. Victor D. Ekaro 7. Hon. Innocent Paddy Wali 8. Barr. George Ariolu 9. Hon. Deima Iyalla 10. Barr. Emma I. Utchay 11. Engr Nkem Nwaribe 12. Hon. Harvey Azuka Ideozu 13. Mr … Continue reading GOV WIKE APPOINTS 15 SPECIAL ADVISERS.

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Borno: EDUCATION GETS LION SHARE, AS ZULUM BUDGETS N134.5 BILLION FOR 2020

Projects and services related to education have been allocated N23 billion, by far the highest in sectoral allocations for the year 2020 in Borno state as Governor Babagana Umara Zulum budgets N134.5 billion for capital and recurrent expenditure. Zulum read and laid down the budget estimate at the Borno state assembly in Maiduguri on Monday. The Governor announced N67. 5 billion representing 50.3 percent for … Continue reading Borno: EDUCATION GETS LION SHARE, AS ZULUM BUDGETS N134.5 BILLION FOR 2020

Ebonyi News, News

UGWUANYI RECEIVES APC SENATORIAL CANDIDATE BACK TO PDP, REITERATES COMMITTMENT TO INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE

*** INAUGURATES PROJECTS EXECUTED BY NKANU EAST CHAIRMAN Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has reassured the people of the state that his administration will soon reel out its grassroots-based programme that will be all-inclusive and ensure that everybody is carried along in terms of political appointments and participations. Gov. Ugwuanyi spoke at Amagunze, the headquarters of Nkanu East Local Government Area, during the inauguration … Continue reading UGWUANYI RECEIVES APC SENATORIAL CANDIDATE BACK TO PDP, REITERATES COMMITTMENT TO INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE

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Kogi News/Politics, News

Breaking: ADEYEMI WINS KOGI WEST RERUN POLL, MELAYE VOWS TO CHALLENGE RESULT IN COURT

Senator Smart Adeyemi, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has won the Kogi West senatorial zone election, following the conclusion of the November 30 rerun poll ordered by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Recall that the earlier November 16 election had been declared inconclusive by INEC on the ground that the results canceled from 53 units and 20 registration areas, was more … Continue reading Breaking: ADEYEMI WINS KOGI WEST RERUN POLL, MELAYE VOWS TO CHALLENGE RESULT IN COURT

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Advocacy and Legal, News, Rivers News, View Point

Rivers State: THE OLD AND THE YOUNG, THE PAST, TODAY AND THE FUTURE – By Dumo Lulu-Briggs

“Rivers State once had a glorious era, propelled by patriotic leaders. These leaders transformed the state into a preferred destination for Nigerians and foreigners alike. Life in Rivers State was never as it is today. Our people have been impoverished and traumatized, leaving a large segment of the population poor and homeless; the elderly are abandoned; majority of our youths are jobless and a large … Continue reading Rivers State: THE OLD AND THE YOUNG, THE PAST, TODAY AND THE FUTURE – By Dumo Lulu-Briggs

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News, Passage, Rivers News

ABE COMMENDS GOV WIKE FOR SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO RIVERS PROBLEMS, AS RIVERS LEADERS COMMISERATE WITH FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OVER WIFE’S PASSING

Rivers All Progressives Congress, APC, Chieftain, Senator Magnus Abe has commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for taking concrete measures to resolve the challenges facing the state. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, reports that speaking during a funeral service in honour of Late Mrs Fyna Oby Atuzie-Boms, Wife of Former Attorney General of Rivers State, Barrister Worgu … Continue reading ABE COMMENDS GOV WIKE FOR SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO RIVERS PROBLEMS, AS RIVERS LEADERS COMMISERATE WITH FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OVER WIFE’S PASSING

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Governance, News, Rivers News, Security

DON’T ALLOW POLITICIANS TO USE YOU, GOV WIKE TELLS SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has advised top military personnel not to allow themselves to be used by politicians, because the security architecture suffers when politicians influence military operations. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, reports that speaking during a Courtesy Visit by General Felix Agugo, the New General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army at the … Continue reading DON’T ALLOW POLITICIANS TO USE YOU, GOV WIKE TELLS SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS

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Crime & Justice, Football, News, Sports

FC IFEANYI UBAH PLAYERS ATTACKED BY ARMED ROBBERS ALONG KABA JUNCTION, NEAR LOKOJA

PRESS RELEASE FC IFEANYI UBAH PLAYERS ATTACKED BY ARMED ROBBERS ALONG KABA JUNCTION, NEAR LOKOJA. This is to inform the general public that at about 1:30pm today, players of FC Ifeanyi Ubah (Anambra Warriors) who were travelling to Kano for their scheduled NPFL matchday 6 fixture against Jigawa Golden Stars ran into a group of armed robbers dressed in NYSC uniforms, operating at Kabba junction, … Continue reading FC IFEANYI UBAH PLAYERS ATTACKED BY ARMED ROBBERS ALONG KABA JUNCTION, NEAR LOKOJA

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News, Niger - Delta News, Security

Insecurity: SOUTH-SOUTH GOVERNORS, IGP ENDORSE COMMUNITY POLICING

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and his counterparts in the South-South, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, endorsed the proposal by the Nigeria Police Force for community policing as panacea for persisting security challenges in the country. The governors declared the support for grassroots policing at a one-day South-South Nigeria Police Regional Security Summit in Asaba, with, “Strategic Partnership for Effective Community Policing in the South-South … Continue reading Insecurity: SOUTH-SOUTH GOVERNORS, IGP ENDORSE COMMUNITY POLICING

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Football, News, Sports

ARSENAL SACK UNAI EMERY AFTER 18 MONTHS IN CHARGE, LYUNBERG TAKES TEMPORARY CONTROL OF GUNNERS

Arsenal football club, popularly called the ‘Gunners’ have sacked Unai Emery as its manager after 18 months in charge. The Spaniard, who succeeded the legendary Arsene Wenger, was appointed Gunners boss in May 2018, after previously leading Paris St-Germain to the French league 1 title, as well as three Europa Leagues with Spanish club Sevilla. He has been replaced on a temporary basis by his … Continue reading ARSENAL SACK UNAI EMERY AFTER 18 MONTHS IN CHARGE, LYUNBERG TAKES TEMPORARY CONTROL OF GUNNERS

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Delta News, Football, News, Sports

OKOWA ATTRIBUTES DELTA’S SPORTS GREATNESS TO OGBEMUDIA’S SEED, AS COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, WARRI, WIN ZENITH BANK FOOTBALL PRINCIPAL’S CUP

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has attributed the sterling prowess of the state in sports to the initiative of late Samuel Ogbemudia as military governor of defunct Bendel State. The governor, who made this known at the final of Zenith Bank Delta Principal’s Cup Football Competition at the Stephen Keshi Staduim, Asaba, on Thursday, November 28, 2019, said that Ogbemudia pioneered the concept of … Continue reading OKOWA ATTRIBUTES DELTA’S SPORTS GREATNESS TO OGBEMUDIA’S SEED, AS COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, WARRI, WIN ZENITH BANK FOOTBALL PRINCIPAL’S CUP

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Business and Investment, Controversy, News

THE SECRET HISTORY OF MR ALLEN ONYEMA’S WEALTH – from Ata Ikiddeh (#Hope For Nigeria)

I have taken out time to research into Mr Allen Onyema’s past and what you will read here should be of interest to every Nigerian. You will decide on the guilt or innocence of Mr Allen Onyema. In 2007 when Yar’Adua mounted the rock, the Niger Delta was no man’s land, it was a region devouring itself. The Niger Delta was a warring nation and … Continue reading THE SECRET HISTORY OF MR ALLEN ONYEMA’S WEALTH – from Ata Ikiddeh (#Hope For Nigeria)

Workers’ Welfare: GOV ZULUM INAUGURATES MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE

Borno Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday, November 28, 2019, inaugurated a committee of government and labour officials to work out measures and advise the state government towards the implementation of new national minimum wage for workers in Borno state. The committee, made up of 22 persons drawn from the Nigeria Labour Congress, the trade union, former heads of service and some government officials, is … Continue reading Workers’ Welfare: GOV ZULUM INAUGURATES MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE

Governance, National Assembly, News

WHY I’M BACKING REVIVAL OF BRASS LNG PROJECT – Sen. Omo-Agege

PRESS STATEMENT WHY I’M BACKING REVIVAL OF BRASS LNG PROJECT – SEN. OMO-AGEGE …. Says $20bn potential revenue already lost due to non-completion Fifteen years of stalled work on the Brass LNG Project in Bayelsa State have meant loss of more than $20 billion in estimated revenues, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said. According to him, the need to ensure that … Continue reading WHY I’M BACKING REVIVAL OF BRASS LNG PROJECT – Sen. Omo-Agege

Anambra News/Politics, Governance, News

Anambra’s 50-Year Plan: A FOOTPATH TO GREATNESS – By James Eze

50 years from now, Thursday November 21, 2019 will be remembered as the day Anambra State began its journey to greatness. If the seed planted in the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia on that day grows to fulfill its promise, future generations will look back to it as the day Governor Willie Obiano gathered some of the brightest minds in the state and placed on their shoulders … Continue reading Anambra’s 50-Year Plan: A FOOTPATH TO GREATNESS – By James Eze

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Media, News

JOHNGOLD EMERGES CHAIRMAN, AS DELTA NUJ FEDERAL INFO. CHAPEL ELECT NEW OFFICERS

A new set of executive officers to lead the Federal Information Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council has been inaugurated. Election was conducted that led to the emergence of Comrade Abel Johngold Orheruata of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) under the Federal Information Chapel as Chairman, with Comrade Kelly Gilor of the Federal Ministry of Information, also under the Federal … Continue reading JOHNGOLD EMERGES CHAIRMAN, AS DELTA NUJ FEDERAL INFO. CHAPEL ELECT NEW OFFICERS

Aviation, Business and Investment, Commerce and Industry, Controversy, News, View Point

Allen Onyema Indictment: WHO ARE THE CO-CONSPIRATORS IN THIS ALLEGED FINANCIAL MALPRACTICE? – By Chris O. Maduka

I’ve reacted extensively on this on my Facebook walls. The Nigerian authorities, not Allen Onyema must rise in defence of their vital and financial interests. The Minister of Justice and the Attorney General in collaboration with the Minister of Foreign affairs must ask their US counterparts: What the hell is going on here? America is not a respecter of people agreed, but selective prosecution must … Continue reading Allen Onyema Indictment: WHO ARE THE CO-CONSPIRATORS IN THIS ALLEGED FINANCIAL MALPRACTICE? – By Chris O. Maduka

Aviation, Business and Investment, News, View Point

STILL ON ALLEN ONYEAMA… By Joseph Chukwuma Ikunna

No thanks to Allen’s mediocre structure and lack of good business advice, Financial and Legal advisers, Allen did the unthinkable thing and stepped on Boeing’s toes by canceling an almost two billion dollar order, and moving to Bombardier, a Canadian company to make the anticipated purchases. Can we all imagine the effect this had on Boeing, their shares, and the possibility of other companies following suit, at a period where Boeing has been facing a serious crisis with the Boeing 737 max aeroplane crisis, following two major crashes. Why would Springfield have been the first company to cancel orders when other companies were patiently waiting to see the outcome of the software upgrades? Who in Allen’s company had the ability to advise him to hold on and wait and see the outcome of the upgrades, or what decisions the other airlines and country carriers would reach? Continue reading STILL ON ALLEN ONYEAMA… By Joseph Chukwuma Ikunna