Governor Nyesom Wike had disclosed that the Rivers State Government had acquired 45 per cent of Shell Petroleum Development Company’s (SPDC) stake in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 11 oilfields. The governor said he had directed the state Ministry of Finance Incorporated to bid for the facility with $150 million supported …
Read More »FULL TEXT: Independence Day speech by President Buhari
INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 59TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY 1st OCTOBER, 2019 Dear Compatriots, 1st October each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. It …
Read More »Nigeria at 59: NANS hails Buhari’s commitment to corruption fight
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s uncompromised commitment to fight against corruption, as Nigeria celebrates its 59th Independence on Oct. 1. Mr Azeez Adeyemi, the National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the association, gave the commendation while addressing newsmen on Monday in Abeokuta, to …
Read More »Nigeria at 59: Shun primordial sentiment, Let’s rebuild our nation — Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on citizens to eschew divisions and unite to rebuild the nation as the nation marks its 59th independence anniversary. The governor made the call in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the anniversary as conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, …
Read More »C’ River partners Microsoft to train youth on data management
The Government of Cross River has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to train youths of the state on data management. Speaking after a technical session with representatives of Microsoft in Calabar, Gov. Ben Ayade, said the partnership would define the roadmap for the digital transformation of the state. Ayade who …
Read More »#ACT4SDGs: Align your programs to citizens needs, Rachael Misan-Ruppee to Government
In pursuant of the aims and objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals,SDGs, of the United Nations, various tiers of Government in Nigeria have been advised to align their programs and policies to the needs of the citizenry in order to meet the “Agenda 2030” of the Sustainable Development Goals. This …
Read More »Rehabilitation Of Warri-Benin Road: Onuesoke Lauds Okowa’s Leadership Disposition
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has commended Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa’s leadership disposition over his action in ameliorating the suffering of the people by urgently rehabilitating the bad spots of Benin-Sapele-Warri road. Onuesoke who made the statement on the Oghara Ologbo-Benin axis of the road …
Read More »See Why Tacha was kicked out of the 2019 Big Brother’s House
Go and treat your body odour’ — Mercy to Tach Tacha, a housemate of the ongoing BBNaija reality show, has engaged Mercy, her colleague, in a heated war of words which led to physical confrontation. The confrontation, which comes on the heels of Tacha’s fight with Mike, ensued on Friday …
Read More »WANEP Nigeria, Delta state and partners celebrate International Day of Peace
Non Governmental Organisations in Delta state partnered to celebrate the World International Day of peace at Ujevwu, Udu Local Government Area, Delta state. The World International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September, every year, and the theme of this year event is “Climate Action for …
Read More »Police arraign three fake prophets over fraud in Delta
The police on Friday arraigned three fake prophets who allegedly defrauded an applicant of N100,000, in a Magistrates’ Court in Asaba. The police charged John Ifeokochukwu, 25; Uchena Obinna, 36, Mr Ifeanyi Udenwoke, 31, with fraud. READ MORE: Flood: Delta Govt sends relief materials to affected oil community The Prosecution Counsel, …
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