Palliative for fuel subsidy removal: Zulum rolls out 80 buses, pick up vans to commune farmers to/from farmers

Palliative for fuel subsidy removal: Zulum rolls out 80 buses, pick up vans to commune farmers to/from farmers

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Tuesday released 80 buses and pick up vans to commune farmers free of charge from their communities to farmlands in the state. The intervention is aimed at beating down the high cost of living caused…

Mmesoma: NEFGAD Calls For Suspension Of JAMB Registrar

Mmesoma: NEFGAD Calls For Suspension Of JAMB Registrar

A civil society group Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD) has called for the immediate suspension of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede to allow for a seamless forensic investigation…

Oborevwori not under pressure on choice of cabinet members

Oborevwori not under pressure on choice of cabinet members

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Sir Festus Ahon says the Governor is taking his time to pick suitable and competent hands to be appointed into the State Executive Council. Ahon, who was reacting to reports in a section…

UN Condemns Burning of Quran

UN Condemns Burning of Quran

The United Nations has condemned the burning of Holy Quran in front of a mosque in the centre of Stockholm, Sweden. A statement on Thursday read that: “The High-Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), Mr. Miguel Moratinos expresses his…

OF THE EUROPEAN UNION REPORT AND PRESIDENT TINUBU’S REBUFF

OF THE EUROPEAN UNION REPORT AND PRESIDENT TINUBU’S REBUFF

By Austen Akhagbeme The fragrant dismissal of the EU’s report on the just concluded general elections in Nigeria by President Tinubu’s handlers, speaks volumes about what to expect in days to come. One of the many signs of a potentially aggressive and…

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE EXTRA ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WORLDWIDE EKPOMA HELD ON THURSDAY JUNE 29TH 2023 VIA ZOOM

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE EXTRA ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WORLDWIDE EKPOMA HELD ON THURSDAY JUNE 29TH 2023 VIA ZOOM

The Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association Worldwide held its general meeting on Thursday, June, 29th 2023. The meeting, which was attended by members from the United Kingdom, North America, East Africa and Nigeria, deliberated on the astronomical increase in tuition fees at…

NIS Promotes 7,000 Officers

NIS Promotes 7,000 Officers

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)has promoted 7, 000 officers across different ranks and departments in the service as approved by its Board. A statement from Acting Public Relations Officer of NIS, Kenneth Kure, disclosed that the promotion was contained in a letter…

World Bank lauds Delta govt’s exemplary partnership

World Bank lauds Delta govt’s exemplary partnership

The World Bank on Tuesday commended Delta State Government for its exemplary partnership in programme delivery. The Bank’s NG-CARES Task Leader, Professor Foluso Okumadewa gave the commendation when he led a delegation of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Program…

UNODC Raises Alarm Over Growing Global Illicit Drug Supply

UNODC Raises Alarm Over Growing Global Illicit Drug Supply

Growing illicit drug supply and increasingly agile trafficking networks are compounding intersecting global crises and challenging health services and law enforcement responses, according to the World Drug Report 2023 launched by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Monday. New…

Buni Promises to Collaborate with Assembly for Promotion of Democracy

Buni Promises to Collaborate with Assembly for Promotion of Democracy

The Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has promised to work closely and in harmony with the legislature to defend the interest of the people of the state and provide democratic dividends, while equally promoting democracy in the state. The governor…

Audi: NSCDC Has Zero Tolerance for Accidental Discharge

Audi: NSCDC Has Zero Tolerance for Accidental Discharge

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi on Monday said the corps has zero tolerance for accidental discharge of riffle by any personnel, insisting that officers must be grounded in arms handling. Audi, made…

Reopening of Seme border could stimulate economic activity in automotive sector- University Don

Reopening of Seme border could stimulate economic activity in automotive sector- University Don

The decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reopen the Seme border has been commended as in order since it could stimulate activities in Nigeria’s automotive industry with significant implications for the nation’s economy. The Head of Economics Department at Bingham University,…

My administration will inaugurate quality projects for Deltans – Oborevwori

My administration will inaugurate quality projects for Deltans – Oborevwori

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Friday said his administration would ensure that only quality projects that meets specifications would be inaugurated for the use of the people. Oborevwori stated this while addressing journalists after inspection of some ongoing projects…

Oborevwori identifies factors fueling Nigeria’s child, maternal mortality

Oborevwori identifies factors fueling Nigeria’s child, maternal mortality

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Thursday, identified health system gaps and challenges, dearth of qualified personnel, low quality of care, inadequate utilization of available health facilities, and lack of access to essential medicines as factors fueling the high maternal and…

NUJ Blacklists Ex- Gov. OKOWA, Ifeajika, Others @ Congress Over Shoddy Treatment

NUJ Blacklists Ex- Gov. OKOWA, Ifeajika, Others @ Congress Over Shoddy Treatment

-From Editors’ Desk: Blank NEWS Online can authoritatively report that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents Chapel Asaba, has formally blacklisted the immediate past Governor of Delta state, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, former Chief Press Secretary (CPS),Olisa Ifeajika and other aides,…

NIGERIA, CORRUPTION, AND A CIRCUS OF PAINFUL DISCOVERIES

NIGERIA, CORRUPTION, AND A CIRCUS OF PAINFUL DISCOVERIES

-By Austen Akhagbeme: One of the most corrupting things about the fight against corruption in our nation is the emergence of an unending circus of discoveries of vicious acts of corruption, and their perpetrators by every successive government, to showboat feigned intentionality…

Nigerians Asked to Accept Ex-inmates Without Suspicion

Nigerians Asked to Accept Ex-inmates Without Suspicion

Nigerians have been advised to accept freed ex-prison inmates back into the society without suspicion as they have been made to go through reformatory and rehabilitation programmes that have made them no longer dangerous. The advice was given by the Permanent Secretary,…

Elumelu Hails Delta Governor, Oborevwori @ 60, Urges Him To Continue To Be A Blessing

Elumelu Hails Delta Governor, Oborevwori @ 60, Urges Him To Continue To Be A Blessing

Immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, OON, has felicitated the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary. Elumelu in a statement on Monday June 19, 2023…

EU Advises Tinubu to Create Enabling Environment for Private Sector to Thrive

EU Advises Tinubu to Create Enabling Environment for Private Sector to Thrive

The European Union on Thursday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to create enabling environment for private sector to thrive in the country. The Head of European Union Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States, Samuela Isopi gave this…

4 INMATES REGAIN FREEDOM IN KWALE CUSTODIAL CENTRE

4 INMATES REGAIN FREEDOM IN KWALE CUSTODIAL CENTRE

-BY ONORIODE ETATSEMI: Four inmates in the Kwale Custodial Centre have regained their freedom from the prison by the Delta State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Theresa Dai while additional four were granted bail. Speaking during the second quarter prison visit to Kwale…

Oborevwori congratulates Delta Assembly leaders

Oborevwori congratulates Delta Assembly leaders

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo on their emergence as presiding officers of the 8th Delta Assembly. Oborevwori while congratulating…

‘I Solicit Support to Pilot Isoko Christian Association of Nigeria” – Apostle M.T.O Oki

‘I Solicit Support to Pilot Isoko Christian Association of Nigeria” – Apostle M.T.O Oki

-By Michael Ekokoruwe: The president and general overseer of Christ Chosen Deliverance Church Irri, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, Apostle Thompson Oki, has appealed to the new executive council and Christian’s of Isoko Nation, to support him pilot the…

June 12: Elumelu Tasks Nigerians on Tenets of Democracy

June 12: Elumelu Tasks Nigerians on Tenets of Democracy

Immediate past Minority Leader at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu OON, has tasked Nigerians on the tenets of Democracy by imbibing equity, justice, fairness to all, mutual respect, tolerance, adherence to Rule of Law and respect for the Will…

DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: A CIRCLE OF HOLLOW RITUALS

DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: A CIRCLE OF HOLLOW RITUALS

–By Austen Akhagbeme: In the last two decades of the return to civil rule, democracy seems to have offered us nothing beyond the motions of ritualistic and hollow political engagements as we transcend from one government to another, carrying along the same…

Oil Theft: NSCDC CG Reads Riot Act to Commandants in Niger Delta…Orders Round the Clock Surveillance of Oil Facilities

Oil Theft: NSCDC CG Reads Riot Act to Commandants in Niger Delta…Orders Round the Clock Surveillance of Oil Facilities

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi has read the Riot Act to Commandants in the Niger Delta States to get of economic saboteurs, vandals, criminals, oil thieves in the area, even as he…

Zulum Orders Probe of Hospital Staff in Viral Video of Rejection of Accident Victims

Zulum Orders Probe of Hospital Staff in Viral Video of Rejection of Accident Victims

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has directed the Ministry of Health to investigate and fish out medical staff on duty who were alleged to have rejected victims of accidents. The governor gave the directive on Thursday during a visit to the…

Nigeria, Netherlands To Establish Bi-National Commission To Boost Trade, Investment

Nigeria, Netherlands To Establish Bi-National Commission To Boost Trade, Investment

Nigeria and the Kingdom of Netherlands are in talks over establishing a Joint Bi-National Commission to boost existing trade and investment ties between both countries. This latest action is coming on the heels of President Bola Tinubu open invitation to countries that…

Soludo Bans Betnaija, Other Gambling Services In Anambra

Soludo Bans Betnaija, Other Gambling Services In Anambra

-BY SUNNY A. DAVID: The Anambra State Government has directed the immediate suspension of operations of casinos and gaming centers in the State over alleged dark deals. The directive is contained in a statement signed by Mr Donatus Onyenji, the Commissioner for…

Yoruba Heritage Hails Tinubu For Appointing First Yoruba NIS Comptroller General Since 1963

Yoruba Heritage Hails Tinubu For Appointing First Yoruba NIS Comptroller General Since 1963

The Yoruba Heritage Group has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment of a Yoruba Comptroller General for the first time since the establishment of the Nigeria Immigration Services in 1963. The President of the group, Omo’ba Segun Adesemoye, while addressing…

Methodist Bishop Of Nnewi, Nnaji Tasks Christians On Propagation Of Faith

Methodist Bishop Of Nnewi, Nnaji Tasks Christians On Propagation Of Faith

–From SUNNY A. DAVID: The Maiden Synod of the Methodist Diocese of Nnewi has ended with a call on the delegates and Christians worldwide to defend and be true soldiers of Jesus Christ on earth. The newly installed Methodist Bishop of Nnewi,…

Soludo, APGA Pledges Loyalty To Tinubu

Soludo, APGA Pledges Loyalty To Tinubu

–BY SUNNY A. DAVID:  Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has stated that APGA as a party will work with the government of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The Governor who spoke during the inauguration of the…

OLEH OIL, GAS LANDLORDS STAGE PEACEFUL PROTEST, BERATE HERITAGE OIL FIRM OF EMPLOYMENT MARGINALIZATION

OLEH OIL, GAS LANDLORDS STAGE PEACEFUL PROTEST, BERATE HERITAGE OIL FIRM OF EMPLOYMENT MARGINALIZATION

–BY MICHAEL EKOKORUWE: Members of Itesa Oil and Gas landlords families in Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, has staged a peaceful protest over employment marginalization by Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited, manager of Cluster 5 of OML 30….

“I Believe, Trust In Your Ability”   -Bashorun Askia Tells Gov Oborevwori in Congratulatory message

“I Believe, Trust In Your Ability” -Bashorun Askia Tells Gov Oborevwori in Congratulatory message

The immediate past Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has reaffirmed his belief, trust and commitment to the leadership prowess of Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, to govern Delta State….

Teaching of French Language May Return to Lagos Public Schools

Teaching of French Language May Return to Lagos Public Schools

The teaching of French language may return to many public schools in Lagos State as the government of the state has signed a letter of intent for the promotion of the language in the State. The letter was signed on Wednesday by…

Onyeme Assumes Duty, Solicits Support Of Deltans

Onyeme Assumes Duty, Solicits Support Of Deltans

Delta State Deputy Governor, Chief Sir Monday Onyeme, has said that with the support of all Deltans, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration will surpass the achievements of previous administrations in the state. Addressing staff of the Deputy Governor’s office when he resumed duty…

Fentanyl: NDLEA busts lethal drug syndicate, arrests members in Anambra

Fentanyl: NDLEA busts lethal drug syndicate, arrests members in Anambra

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested members of a syndicate involved in the illicit importation and trafficking of lethal synthetic opioid, Fentanyl, Fentanyl is a drug which is 100 times stronger than tramadol and capable of causing…

Fuel Scarcity: Oborevwori cautions fuel marketers against hoarding, price hike 

Fuel Scarcity: Oborevwori cautions fuel marketers against hoarding, price hike 

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has cautioned fuel marketers in the state against hoarding of Petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).  Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Festus Ahon in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba quoted Governor Oborevwori…

THE ADVENT OF THE 16TH PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA: MATTERS ARISING (1)

THE ADVENT OF THE 16TH PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA: MATTERS ARISING (1)

-By Austen Akhagbeme: By 10: 40 am, May 29th, 2023, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken over the mantle of Leadership of our dear Nation, Nigeria from former President Mohammadu Buhari. This opened a new chapter in the annals of our political…

Borno to start afternoon primary, secondary system, Announces Zulum

Borno to start afternoon primary, secondary system, Announces Zulum

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced the plan to commence afternoon primary and secondary education system to address problems of congestion and increase enrollment of out-of-school children. The state governor, made the announcement on Monday in Maiduguri while delivering his…

UK Govt congratulates President Tinubu, VP Shettima on their inauguration

UK Govt congratulates President Tinubu, VP Shettima on their inauguration

The United Kingdom Government has congratulated Senators Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima on their inauguration as the President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a message to President Tinubu, His Majesty King Charles III said: “Dear Mr….