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I read through the position of a stakeholder and brother in the struggle for a better deal in Urhobo nation and Nigeria at large, Mr. Zik Gbemre regarding the recent change of leadership at the nation’s apex oil industry regulator, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL that has brought in seasoned technocrats of the likes of Mr. Bayo Ojulari as Group Managing Director/CEO; Mr. Babs Omotowa, non-Executive Director and of course Mr. Roland Ewubare…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been honoured with the prestigious Vanguard Newspaper’s Governor of the year 2024 award in recognition of his outstanding commitment to good governance, impactful leadership, and transformative initiatives across the state. The award, presented at the 13th Annual Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards ceremony in Lagos, celebrates public officials who have demonstrated excellence in public service, infrastructural development, economic transformation, and people-centered leadership. Governor Oborevwori earned the…

President Bola Tinubu, addressing political leaders from the South-South on Tuesday in Abuja, emphasised the critical need for adherence to the rule of law in Rivers State to ensure lasting peace and prosperity. During a meeting with representatives and leaders of the Niger Delta under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), President Tinubu reiterated that respect for the judiciary is crucial in upholding democracy and fostering harmony. The President advised the leaders to be more broadminded,…

The Supreme Court has barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation and other agencies from releasing funds to the government of rivers state until it purges itself of what the court describes as flagrant disobedience to court orders. In a one hour, thirty-six-minute judgement delivered by justice Emmanuel Akomaye, the five-man panel of the court unanimously dismissed the cross-appeal filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara challenging the validity of the…

President Tinubu has approved construction of new refinery at Imode Community in Ughelli South LGA Delta State, Nigeria. the approval is part of ongoing effort to increase Nigerian’s refinery capacity. the license was granted to MRO Energy limited for the establishment of a 10,000 Barrels per stream day refinery at Imode in Ughelli South, Delta state. This development comes two months after the authority granted a license to Process Design and Development Limited to establish…

“My fellow Nigerians, “1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. “2. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. “3. I am especially pained by the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and other states,…

The National Council on Nutrition (NCN) has contented to new measures to combat malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria. This is in line with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s efforts to improve the nutritional status of all Nigerians. Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting of the NCN held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Chairman of NCN, Vice President Kashim Shettima called for active and proactive participation from all involved, including ministries, departments, agencies,…

National Council On Nutrition Consent To New Measures To Address Food, Health Concerns By Festus Fife ***Collaboration key to solving Nigeria’s nutrition crisis, Says VP Shettima The National Council on Nutrition (NCN) has consented to new measures to combat malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria. This is in line with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s efforts to improve the nutritional status of all Nigerians. Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting of the NCN held…

ABUJA- Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola and numerous Nigerians of repute paid glowing tributes at the Night of Tributes organized in honour of late Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi FNIM, OON, at the AIB Event Center, City Park, Wise Zone 2, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The ceremony attracted dignitaries and sympathisers from all walks of life. Speaking during the Night of Tributes, Oborevwori, represented by the Chief…