Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –
Members of Onu Ika have been called upon to be steadfast in their support for the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, as it is the first time the area is producing the Governor of the state.
The member representing Ika Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Nwokolo, gave this advice on Thursday in Boji-Boji Owa when he presented a brand new 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus to the group.
He said that he was very happy to have a reliable mentor in the person of Senator Okowa who is quite determined to bring prosperity to the door steps of all Deltans.
Hon. Nwokolo disclosed that he decided to present the bus to the group because its members have been attending different ceremonies in Abuja and Asaba in their private vehicles or through public means.
He advised members of the group to put the bus to proper use in order to justify the reason the vehicle was given to them.
Speaking after the keys of the bus was presented, the Head, Collective Leadership of Onu Ika, Nigeria, Mr. Daniel Usifor, expressed appreciation to Hon. Nwokolo for his kind gesture assuring that the vehicle will be used for the purpose it was donated.
He said that the presentation of the bus came to the group as a surprise and called on other politicians in the area to double their efforts in bringing the dividends of democracy to the people of the area.
Also speaking during the ceremony, the Assistant Secretary of the group, Barr. Benson Melekwe, described Hon. Nwokolo as a trail-blazer who have been associating with the body, adding that the donation was unprecedented.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – The Man Behind The Show.Christian Ashaiku
Christian Ashaiku, is the founder and CEO of the Company KRISASH & Co LTD specially set up to develop, produce and broadcast a TV Reality show titled “The Next Governor/President” content for both local and global audience
The show centers on how young talented people aged 16-30 play a part in governance. It is a TV Reality series embodied in a lengthy competition where young Nigerians intellectually battle on series of issues of grave importance, in their quest to be voted as the “The Next President of Nigeria”.
Christian Ashaiku is also the CEO of SRTV (www.superiorradioandtelevision.com), an online TV station in London and Lagos that develops, produces original TV content to a global audience
He is a writer, producer and director with a distinguished international background.
Ogbevire Christian Ashaiku Filmography
• The Return of the Prince (Producer) 1996
• Fantasy (Screenplay, Director, Producer) 2000
• Natalkvwe (Screenplay) 2003
• Disoriented Generation (Screenplay, Director, Producer) 2006
• Amina (Screenplay, Director, Producer) 2012
• On My Return (Writer, Producer, Director) 2014
Not contented with producing films, Christian prides himself with outstanding achievements by taking on challenging projects. He is a passionate exhibitor, having contributed to the development of exhibition possibilities of world cinema through festival programming. In 2000, he organised the first ever Black Film Festival in Slovenia. Other programming work over the last decade includes Mama Africa in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI) and film festival in London, Berlin and Vienna.
In 2011 Christian wrote, produced and directed ‘Amina’ a psychological drama which premiered at the prestigious Empire Leicester Square. It won the best film at the AfroHollywood Award 2012 and is currently used by Council and NHS for raising awareness on Mental Health, Teenage pregnancy and other issues addressed in the film. About The Show.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are pleased to introduce to you our new TV Reality Show called ‘’The Next President (TNP)” also known as “TNP”.
TNP is an initiative of a group of likeminded persons working with Individuals, Groups, Universities, Media Houses, Governments and NGOs to create awareness of democratic values through dialoguing with the youth.
The Show is produced by KRISASH & Co Ltd
‘’The Next President (TNP)” is a Reality TV Show centered on how young talented people aged 18-30 play a part in leadership. It is a TV Reality series embodied in an intellectual cognitive competition where young Nigerians intellectually battle on a series of issues of importance relating to the needs of citizens, in their quest to be voted as.the ‘’The Next Governor TNG and eventually ’The Next President (TNP)”.
We believe Youth participation in politics through this medium will have a huge impact in the future, thus grooming them as future leaders. We know the show will enhance their leadership skills, sense of responsibility and patriotic spirit. It unambiguously showcases how young Nigerians run for public offices, conduct themselves as public office holders, as well as proffering solutions to problems plaguing the society at large. This will provide a great opportunity for young people from all corners of the country to participate in Nation building. Our vision is “to discover and nurture young intelligent, disciplined, focused and responsible great leaders of tomorrow, who will contribute immensely to National growth and development” Our mission is:.
“To unveil the thoughts and aspirations of youths on all aspect of politics slated for broadcast via an exciting, skill developing, educating and entertaining reality TV program”
‘’The show will be a live broadcast, shown on Saturdays (60 minutes) and Sundays (45 minutes). It will hit the airwaves every year and each season shall consist of 104 shows.
The Next President Reality Show consist mainly two parts namely:
1, The Next Governor, and
2, The Next President. THE NEXT GOVERNOR.
This is the first segment of the show conducted in partnership with Universities (Lecturers, Student’s Union) Local and State Governments, showcasing young Nigerians across the 36 States of the federation as they run for the offices of Governors. The Next Governor segment will be a live broadcast shown on Saturdays (60 minutes) and Sundays (45 minutes). Each season shall consist of 104 shows. 36 Governors will emerge from the 36 States of the Federation. The Next Governor Delta officially starts on the 1st of June 2016. THE NEXT PRESIDENT.
This is the Grand finale of the show where the 36 Governors from the 36 States of the Federation compete for the office of the President of Nigeria. The Next President Grand finale will also be a live broadcast shown on Saturdays (60 minutes) and Sundays (45 minutes). Each season shall consist of 104 shows.
Our long term plan is to build a reputable TV Reality company known for exploring good leadership worldwide through youth participation. We shall immediately move on to launch the “Youth Parliament” upon the success of The Next President and these shows will be exported to other countries.
Our services are geared for several markets, including various levels of Governments, Televisions, NGOs, Young people, Elites, Advertisers and an Audience with interests politic and Nation building.
We will provide a comprehensive set of valued added consumer services that will be specifically catered to our audience, participants and partners/sponsors:
We will be seeking Government funding, Sponsorship and Product placement from big companies, Grants from Foundations and Institutions and generate income from phone-in, sales of broadcast right and Merchandize to deliver our programme.
Our sustainability plans includes building revenues from a number of different commercial streams:
• Advertising: Banners; TV Commercials,
• Cooperate Sponsorships
• Grants
• Government Funding
• Product Placements
• Distribution: DVD Sales
• Phone in
• Website monetization
• Merchandize
• Franchise Rights
• On My Return.
On My Return is a comedy/Drama feature length film already shot primarily to promote the show. It is the tale of a UK based Nigerian (played by Joseph Benjamin, Nigeria) who returns home to launch a TV Reality show (The Next President). He meets and falls in love with a marketing executive (played by Joselyn Dumas, Ghana). This romantic comedy touches upon the South and North divides in Nigerian as we navigate the journey of ambitious lovers in their quest to make a change. Key Personnel.
Ogbevire Christian Ashaiku
CEO
Christian, founder and CEO of the Company is also a writer, producer and director with a distinguished international background.
Not content with just producing films, Christian prides himself with outstanding achievements by taking on challenging projects. He is a passionate exhibitor, having contributed to the development of exhibition possibilities of world cinema through festival programming. In 2000, he organised the first ever Black Film Festival in Slovenia. Other programming work over the last decade includes Mama Africa in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI) and film festival in London, Berlin and Vienna.
In 2011 Christian wrote, produced and directed ‘Amina’ a psychological drama which premiered at the prestigious Empire Leicester Square. It won the best film at the AfroHollywood Award 2012 and is currently used by Council and NHS for raising awareness on Mental Health, Teenage pregnancy and other issues addressed in the film.
Chriistian Ashaiku is also the CEO of SRTV (www.superiorradioandtelevision.com), an online TV station in London Management Team.
The Company is managed by Prince Charles Abutoh and Uche Okolie (both experienced Media Executive and part qualified Accountant) Prof. Adebunkola Adedoyin (Senior Lecturer, LASU) Deborah Ekere (PR expert, a writer and an actress) and Eng. Roland Emudianughe (an ICT Expert)
We will also be working with other Universities Lecturers and technocrats as freelance Judges and Coordinators on a full time and part-time basis. ***Read Blank NEWS Online for regular news updates…Also like us on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @blanknewsonlin1
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (left) and the Chairman, Alpha Energy and Electric Company, Ike Nwabuown,
In a bid to further boost power generation in the oil and gas producing Delta state, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Alpha Energy and Electric Inc., an American company, for the generation of 500 Megawatts [MWA] of electricity through public- private partnership.
Speaking during the signing ceremony on Thursday, April 07, 2016 in Asaba, Governor Okowa said that the development of the Independent Power Plants (IPP) would help boost the energy capacity of the state to meet the power needs of investors and businesses in the state, disclosing that power was a prerequisite for investments and industries to thrive in the country.
The MoU was signed on behalf of the state government by the Secretary to State Government Barr. Ovie Agas witnessed by Governor Okowa along with other members of the State Executive Council.
” This MoU we are signing today is for the development, design, financing, construction and maintenance of multiple power production plants in multiple locations in the state, as a state we are ready to give the necessary assistance and co-operation to enable your company succeed because the power generated in the country is very low and we need to boost it to meet the power needs of our industries and attract investors to the state so as to impact on our economy and create employment.”, he said.
“President Buhari has promised to improve energy generation in the country to 10,000 MWA by 2018, so this partnership will enable us contribute our quota to achieve the President’s energy goal while investors will get high yield for their investment”, the governor added.
Senator Okowa disclosed that the state government would partner with credible investors to develop the economy, create employment for the youths and improve the state’s infrastructure stressing that ” the state has vast untapped deposit of natural gas, land and friendly environment which investors can put into use.”
He assured the company of government’s support and the necessary investment friendly environment to enable the IPP project succeed and charged them to commence work as soon as possible.
Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) OF Alpha Energy and Electric Inc., Mr. Ike Nwabuonwu, explained that the company was in the state to develop and maintain multiple power production plants in multiple locations in the state to generate 500MWA of electricity disclosing that they were keying into the Obama Power Initiative For Africa to contribute their quota to the improvement of power in the country using various energy sources.
“The MoU is to design, develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain multiple power production plants in multiple locations in Delta state of Nigeria. It is estimated to be up to 500 megawatts. This 500 megawatts will be executed in phases; the first phase is estimated to be for up to 150 megawatts”, he said.
Mr. Nwabuonwu assured Governor Okowa that the project would create employment opportunities for the teeming youths as well as boost the economy of the state.Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (3rd right); Chairman, Alpha Energy and Electric Company, Ike Nwabuown (2nd right); the President, Alpha Energy and Electric Company, Gabriel Okofor (3rdleft); Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Ovie Agas (2nd left) Commissioner for Finance, Mr. David Edevbie (left) and the Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Peter Mrakpor, during a courtesy call on the Governor, in Asaba.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah (left), Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Niger Delta Affairs and Braced Commission, Hon. Kelly Penawou (right), and Miss Oneyor Oritsemeyiwa Alero, who represented the state during the finals of the Girls in Engineering, Mathematics and Science (GEMS) competition organized by the NDDC held on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that he is marveled and astonished on the quality of talents that abound in the Niger Delta region.
Senator Okowa, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, at the grand finale of Girls in Engineering, Mathematics and Science (GEMS) competition held on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, stated that with what he saw, youths in the region have the capacities to compete favourably with their counterparts all over the world.
The Governor congratulated Miss Oneyor Oritsemeyiwa Alero, who represented the state during the finals of the competition, for her feat of using water turbine to generate light.
Senator Okowa urged other youths in the state to emulate the doggedness of Miss Oneyor so that together they will contribute their quota to the development of the state in particular and the country in general.
The Special Adviser to the state Governor on Niger Delta Affairs and Braced Commission, Hon. Kelly Penawou, also attended the ceremony.
GEMS is a programme of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and have been running in the nine states of the Niger Delta region. It started with the screening of young girls in SS1 and SS2.
A selection of the best participated in region-wide state competitions. The best from the states competed at regional levels. The very best from the regions competed at the grand finals.
GEMS programme is a way of making science fun and as well as encouraging girls to take interest and make choices of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –
Greetings to my leaders, brothers and sisters of Ndokwa Nation. I must say this without fear of any big name, but only with the fear of God! the creator of Heaven and Earth and for those of us who are dedicated to the emancipation of our ethnic Ndokwa nation who are now beginning to see the reasons why there is no need to continue, which also has prompted us to raise this issue, as a way of encouragement, knowing too well that he or she who wants to serve his or her people, had to do it without expectations of any acknowledgements of any kind from individuals or groups.
It is a known fact that selfless service remains a service carried out willingly by the children of God, who are ready to serve tirelessly for the purpose of liberating mankind from the shackles darkness.
Therefore, anyone who have been chosen by heaven to help liberate his or her own people, should never see it as a big task to bear, because the credit and glory awaits anyone who had done the needful for the people at home and the diaspora.
Its imperative I appreciate and encourage those who are dedicated to the call of “Ndokwa must be developed”, and live in harmony and oneness of purpose.
We assure you in a short time that darkness will definitely give way for the proposed development that makes us gallantly prepared, to make the necessary moves for the “good people of Ndokwa nation” and to be free from marginalisation and total intimidation from the hands of the detractors.
Therefore we urge you to please continue your good work without expectations of looking forward to how the act of endemic would be eradicated before working towards the needful, because our ethnicity is phenomenons, so backsliding from her functions or duties should be out of the struggle to get her liberated. Please leaders of thought, Ndokwa nation needs human capital and infrastructural revolution.
Therefore the Federal Government’s implementation of the PIB bill and removal of host community fund is not a welcome practice to the system, says Pages group international (PGI).
God bless the Ndokwa nominees, who are effectively representing the people of Ndokwa nation in the technical committee and those who are spending their time and money to enable our great ethnic communities to be electrified.
God bless Rodney Odili Obi, Sir Ossai Udom, Dr Hon Ossai N Ossai, Engr Tony Ezeuku, The king of Onyia, The Odogu Adiebuo 1 of Amai kingdom, Ifeanyi Anyim Nwador and so many others.
Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Seribo (middle) in class with other students
In his determination to blend with the modern trend in obtaining quality education, a 60 year old Mr. Adalabu Seribor has been enrolled into the Junior Secondary School (JSS) II at the Izon College, Bomadi-Overside in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State .
“I decided to go to School at this age because I perpetually feel the pain of being in this modern world where everything has to do with English and education. I also do not want a situation whereby somebody would interpret or write for me if actually am chosen to hold an office in my community,”
“I am 60 years now and my mother died during childbirth when I was a little boy, while my father was a hunter. I was raised by a grandmother after the death of my mother and later taken to a step-mother when my father remarried .
“I went through discomfort and hardship from my tender age to adulthood. It would interest you to know that I was so tender the time my mother died that I was crying for food while she laid dead. I went through struggles all through my life. I was not opportune to go to school at my tender age”, he revealed.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Late Madam Elizabeth Ograka (née Akhirebhu)
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed heartfelt condolences to the Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of Blank NEWS Online, Comrade Albert Eruorhe Ograka on the sad demise of his mother, Madam Elizabeth Izuma Ograka (née Akhirebhu).
The Governor, in a letter dated March 09, 2016 with Ref: GHP/COS/19/T¹¹/136 and signed by Mr. S. Ulebe said:
“I am under instruction to convey His Excellency’s heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the sad demise of your beloved mother, Madam Elizabeth Ograka.
“It is our collective prayers that God Almighty will give you, your siblings and family the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss even as we pray God to grant Mama eternal repose.”
Until her death on January 30, 2016, Late Madam Elizabeth Izuma Ograka was a devout Christian, marriage counsellor and peace maker.
Aged 85 years, Late Madam Elizabeth Izuma Ograka is survived by many children, grand children, great-grand children and relatives.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (left); his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro (right) and the Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Urban Development, Chief Dan Okenyi, during the unveiling of the Delta State Fast track 90, in Asaba. PIX: BRIPIN ENARUSAI
Delta State Government has launched its FAST TRACK 90 scheme to fast track the issuance of Certificate-Of-Occupancy [C-of-O] to property owners.
Governor Okowa at the event assured that the innovative policy would enhance the ease of doing business and property owners would now be able to obtain C of O within 90 days.
The policy according to the Governor was meant to remove all the inherent bottlenecks associated with acquiring legal titles for landed property which were disincentives to investments, stressing that with the new policy, land owners can obtain C of O with digital electronic features within a maximum of ninety days.
“One of the biggest disincentives to investors anywhere in the world is the high cost and delays associated with acquiring the legal titles to landed property, in Delta State, the process of obtaining Certificate of Occupancy [C of O] has over the years become very long, arduous, unwieldy, and opaque, often resulting in unofficial payments far in excess of the approved amount“, he said.
’FastTrack 90’, an innovative policy of this administration designed to enhance ease of business in the state, has been initiated to overcome the bottlenecks that have become a recurring decimal in obtaining C of Os, it will take a maximum of ninety days for land owners to obtain their C of Os from the Ministry of Lands and Surveys and the new system is fast, transparent and in line with global best practices”, the governor added.
Senator Okowa explained that property owners would pay two hundred thousand naira to obtain the new C of O, while those in possession of the old C of Os would pay fifty thousand naira to migrate to the new one emphasising that “the new C of O is electronically generated, secure and fraud proof and its implementation starting in June, 2016”.
He urged all property owners in the state to ensure that they get the new C of O as it “serves as protection against government acquisition, validates your ownership of the property and eliminates needless disputes and contentions” as the new C of O can’t be duplicated, as it has unique protective features.
Governor Okowa reiterated the state government’s commitment to putting the necessary structures, institutions, processes and systems in place that would engender good governance, all-inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
Earlier, Hon Martins Okonta , Special Adviser on Land and Legislative Matters and Mr Abayomi, Managing Director, QueensBridge Capital Investment Ltd, in their addresses said that Fast Track 90 Scheme was an opportunity for property owners to fast track the process of acquiring C of O within ninety days and check sharp practices inherent in the issuance of old C of Os in the state.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (left) presenting souvenire to the winner of the Adult dance compitition to the representative of Ayolor Anioma of Igbuzor
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has advocated for a cultural revival in the country to boost tourism.
Governor Okowa who was accompanied by top government functionaries to the 13th Anioma Cultural Festival of the Organization for the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC), stated that there was the need for the nation to reinvent its culture, uphold its values, enhance tourism and engender peace and unity amongst its people. Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (right) and President OFAC, Architec Kester Ifeadi
“I want to thank OFAAC for organizing this festival, and upholding our culture; our culture is slowly dying and we tend to westernize everything, OFAAC through this festival has just reminded us that a people must have cultural values to impact to their young ones and cultural festivals like this help to unite us.” he said adding “One of the best ways to tackle societal vices is to reinvent and recreate our cultural values as it teaches our young to respect their elders, learn hardwork and understand that together as one family in our communities we can maintain peace and keep our environment clean.”
While advocating for a yearly cultural festival in the state, Senator Okowa charged the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to liaise with all stakeholders to work out logistics to achieve this aim, stressing that the festival would help foster unity and peace in the state in addition to promoting tourism.
He charged Royal Fathers in the state to play prominent role in showcasing the love, peace and unity in the state and advocate for what is best for their people. Barr Perp Ukah (left) wife of the Commissioner for Information presenting award to the Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-uku dance group
Governor Okowa commended the President of OFACC, Arc. Kester Ifeadi, for keeping the vision of the cultural festival alive throughout the last 13 years and for projecting the Anioma cultural values and ethos.
Earlier, in his Welcome address, OFAAC President Arc. Kester Ifeadi said that the festival was a rallying point for Anioma’s cultural rebirth, making the state a centre for tourism and boosting the local economy and enterprenualship stressing that ” The festival was a unifying factor bounded by the spirit of oneness which exist in all the communities in the nine local government areas of Delta North Senatorial District.”
Anioma people from all walks of life trooped out to display their rich cultural heritage at the fiesta organized by the Organization for the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC) on Monday, March 28, 2016 in Asaba.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –
When World War II ended in 1945, Japan lost control of Korea to Allied forces. In much the same way that Germany was split after the war, Korea was divided at the 38th parallel, with the Soviet Union administering the northern half and the United States administering the southern half.
Korean division turns into war.
The foreign administration of North and South Korea was intended to be temporary, and plans had been laid for free elections in the two districts. However, in 1948, Kim Il-sung, communist-aligned leader of the Korean People’s Army (KPA), convinced Soviet leaders not to allow UN (United Nations) authorities north of the dividing line. So the election never took place in North Korea.
By the end of 1948, two new nations had been formally established:
•The Republic of Korea was established in the south, led by the democratically elected President Syngman Rhee.
•The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was declared in the north, with Kim Il-sung established as Premier (with support of the USSR).
Most US forces had left South Korea by the summer of 1949, leaving behind a weak government and inexperienced army. North Korea, on the other hand, had the financial and military backing of the USSR and China and had built up a strong army.
The separation point between the two factions — the 38th parallel — was a focus of constant bloody skirmishes for two years. Then, on June 25, 1950, North Korea made a surge into South Korea. The Korean War that followed pulled in forces from the United Nations, the United States, and China, as well as military advisors from the USSR. It lasted until 1953, when the Commander-in-Chief of UN forces, the Supreme Commander of the KPA, and the commander of the Chinese People’s Volunteers signed the Korean Armistice Agreement. (Note that neither South Korean nor U.S. leadership were involved in the signing.)
The Korean Armistice Agreement re-established the line of division at the 38th parallel, with a demilitarized zone extending two kilometers in both directions.
After the war, Kim Il-sung set out to purge North Korea of his enemies, both real and imagined. By 1961, the last vestiges of opposition to Kim had disappeared.
The organizational structure of North Korea was modeled after that of Stalinist Russia, with a large focus on military build-up and heavy industry, especially mining. Kim stuck with his Stalinist philosophy even as his communist neighbors evolved their governments, first in 1956, when Soviet leader Nikita Khruschev made sweeping denouncements of Stalin, followed 10 years later by Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution in China.
North Korea’s post-war economy and politics.
In the 1970s, North Korean mining production had reached its peak. Sudden rises in the price of foreign oil combined with falling prices for North Korea’s native minerals hit the economy hard. Surrounding nations began building up economies based on computers and other technology, a shift that North Korea — so focused on mining and military might — was unable to keep up with. Kim made the tough decision to take on foreign debt to keep the economy afloat.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, relations between North and South Korea, as well as between North Korea and the rest of the world, were a veritable roller coaster. Discussions about reunifying split families, co-hosting the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and economic cooperation started, stalled, restarted, and failed. International tensions mounted, too, as North Korea announced its growing nuclear program, which included experiments in uranium enrichment, a first step in the creation of nuclear weapons.
Both North Korea and South Korea officially joined the United Nations in September 1991. The 1990s were characterized by unkept promises from North Korea to shut down or freeze various parts of its nuclear program and to allow international inspectors to examine their nuclear capabilities in exchange for oil and aid. Using their nuclear program to elicit international aid would become a common theme in the decades to come.
Kim Il-sung died of a sudden heart attack on July 8, 1994. Although the means of succession had not been strictly set down, Kim’s son, Kim Jong-il, succeeded his father by becoming the chairman of the most powerful state institution in the country, The National Defense Commission. Kim Jong-il adopted an ideology known as Songgun — “Army First” — which transformed the country from a traditional communist government to a military dictatorship.
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions were overshadowed by famine in the late 1990s after the country suffered first through horrific flooding and then through drought. Because of famine, a failing economy, and a disintegrating infrastructure, North Korea now relies on international aid to keep its citizens fed.
In 2005, North Korea announced that it had completed its first underground nuclear test, and its ongoing nuclear program continues to be a point of contention in the international community. Outcry over unconfirmed violations of human rights by the North Korean government has also stymied international acceptance.
Kim Jong-il died on December 17, 2011, and his son, Kim Jong-un, took power. How this new, young leader will guide his country and interact on the international stage remains to be seen.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – The Senate Chamber
The Senate on Wednesday passed the 2016 Appropriation budget, totalling N6.06 trillion.
The breakdown of the budget passed shows statutory transfer of N351 billion, Debt service of N1.4 trillion, recurrent 2.6 trillion, Capital Expenditure N1.59 trillion and fiscal deficit N2. 2trillion.
Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, Senator Danjuma Goje, said the budget has already been harmonised by both the upper and lower chambers before presenting it.
Goje also said the committee observed omission of some Agencies in the budget.
He however, hastened to add that the service wide votes will take care of the omission of workers salary in the 2016 budget.
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“The cardboard box was completely blank and contained a small piece of rock, instead of the gold watch that he bought in an online auction and paid for with a credit card.”. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(Blank NEWS Online) By Albert OGRAKA–
Abu Dhabi Police authority in the United Arab Emirates has revealed that a shopper was recently conned into paying AED 14,700 for what he thought was a famous gold watch brand he managed to purchase after winning the bid on an online auction site.
Instead of finding his coveted watch, the victim was surprised to receive a crummy cardboard package containing a small piece of rock.
In an effort to create awareness on the prevalence of cyber frauds, Lieutenant Colonel Taher Al Dhaheri, Head of the Organized Crime Combating Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Abu Dhabi Police, warned against buying or taking part in unsafe online auctions. He pointed out that that the e-mail (ecrime@adpolice.gov.ae) has been provided to communicate on e-crimes. Lieutenant Colonel Taher Al Dhaheri, Head of the Organized Crime Combating Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Abu Dhabi Police
“The incident occurred a while back, but it was publicized specifically due to the growing number of unsafe online purchasing. The ADP has repeatedly warned against the risks of online shopping to prevent people from falling prey to cyber frauds, and to enhance community education. This falls in line with the Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy aimed at enhancing the public’s trust in the police institution.”
Lieutenant Colonel Al Dhaheri disclosed that the shopper is a manager at an insurance company and had filed a complaint to the Organized Crime Section about receiving a fake package. The cardboard box was completely blank and contained a small piece of rock, instead of the gold watch that he bought in an online auction and paid for with a credit card.
Lieutenant Colonel Al Dhaheri called upon shoppers to ensure the websites are secure before making any purchases, such as making a note of the address, telephone number, fax number and any other contact details of the company that they are buying from; not relying only on an email address; and buying from well-known sites.
He said: “It is preferable to use a special credit card allocated specifically for online shopping with a limited balance, and to keep an electronic and hard copy of the purchase receipt.” He also highlighted the need to quickly report any case of online fraud.
In conclusion, Lieutenant Colonel Al Dhaheri stressed the ADP’s keenness to raise the society’s awareness, in line with the development efforts carried out to improve the policing services provided, and to further spread a sense of security and tranquility by providing preventive solutions. “This embodies the efforts to ensure a safe social environment, provide stability, maintain the safety of society and protect their savings,” he said.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Late Foreman-Brown Idogho
Head of the supervisory ministry of Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS), Warri, and Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, has described Late Foreman Idogho as a strong Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) member who worked fervently for the emergence of Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as governor of Delta State and the victory of the PDP at the polls in the state.
Ukah, who condoled with the Idogho family, stated that the governor and the state government would not relent in making sure that the immediate family of the late DBS, Warri, board member is adequately catered for, considering his immense contribution to the advancement of the state.
While saying that the laudable contributions of the Late Idogho would be greatly missed by Deltans, Ukah said his untimely death was a great loss to DBS, Warri, where he was appointed to serve with a view to contributing his efforts towards the growth of the state owned broadcasting outfit.
He described the PDP stalwart as an astute politician who was proactive to dealing with issues and dedicated to the party’s cause in the state.
Ukah also hailed Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for finding time out of his busy schedule to attend the burial ceremony, adding that the Late Foreman Idogho was a man after the Governor’s heart, owing to the deceased character, personality and commitment to PDP’s success in the state.
Until he met his untimely death, Late Idogho, aged 50, was a member of the board of DBS, Warri, and hailed from Uzere, Isoko South local government area of Delta state.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (left) and the President Isoko Development Union, High Chief Iduh Amadhe, during a courtesy call on the Governor, in Asaba.
The Isoko nation in Delta State has pledged to support Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in fast-tracking the ongoing developmental strides of his administration, saying that his policies are people oriented and genuinely driven.
President General of Isoko Development Union (IDU), Chief Iduh Amadhe stated this when he led a delegation of traditional rulers, sons and daughterasfrom Isoko land on a courtesy visit to the state governor on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Government House, Asaba.
The IDU President, who ffelicitated with Governor Okowa on his electoral and judicial victories, lauded him for the appointment of Isoko sons and daughters into various positions as well as execution of infrastructure projects in Isoko.
He therefore assured the state governor of support of Isoko nation towards the growth of the state, especially the globally applauded SMART agenda which has entrenched trust and confidence of the people on the government.
While receiving the IDU delegation, Delta State Governor Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa tasked communities to partner with government on the provision of peaceful and enabling environment for investment to thrive, as his administration is prepared to partner with investors and private sector to bring development to the state.
“I believe that is the way to go but we need to encourage our people to ensure that we give an enabling environment to all companies working in the state and give peace a chance as this is the best way to generate job opportunities for our people and increase infrastructural development in the area.”
While commending the Isoko nation for the huge amount of money invested on the development and accreditation process of the Law and Engineering faculties of the Delta State University, [DELSU] Oleh campus, the governor assured that government has put in all processes to see to the successful completion of the accreditation of the two faculties adding ” We are discussing on how the issue of the accreditation can be resolved and hope that we get it right so that the faculties will be accredited soonest.”
He lauded the Isoko nation for their support during the 2015 governorship elections and for drawing government attention to the needs of their area promising that his administration would be equitable, fair and just in the provision of infrastructural development to deltans with available resources.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, represented by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah (right), and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Petroleum Matters, Mr. Bosin Ebikeme (left), commissioning the Akala Road in Umusadege-Ogbe Community in Ndokwa West Local Government Area on Monday.
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has lauded Midwestern Oil and Gas Company for their exemplary show of corporate social responsibility as well as reiterating that the government will always partner with organisations that are committed to the S.M.A.R.T agenda.
The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner of Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, stated this during the commissioning ceremony of the Amenity Ward at Kwale Central Hospital in Ndokwa West Local Government Area constructed by the company.
He advised other corporate bodies in the state to emulate Midwestern Oil and Gas Company in making their host communities feel the impart of their presence.
The Managing Director of Midwestern Oil and Gas Company, Engr. Charles Odita, highlighted that his organisation and its Joint Venture (JV), Sun Trust Oil, constantly search for ways and means of improving the lives of its host communities.
He added that it is in pursuit of their social responsibilities that they have implemented various projects and activities to positively impact every aspect of life in their host communities which includes education, business, and infrastructure, among others.
He added that the goodwill enjoyed by his organisation is attributed to maintaining peaceful and cordial co-existence; attesting that the community has shunned vices related to pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft, and attack on facilities.
Earlier, a total of forty (40) scholarships were awarded by the company to recipients in three (3) categories: secondary school scholarship award to host communities 9 recipients, university merit award for host communities 9 persons, and university merit award for Delta State indigenes 22 recipients.
The scholarship scheme, aimed at promoting academic excellence and improving the requisite skills among the youths of its host communities and Delta indigenes, was based on merit.
At Akala in Umusadege-Ogbe Community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, the representative of the Governor, unveiled the plaque and read the commissioning warrant of the fully rehabilitated road.
The Commissioner of Health, Dr Nicholas Azinge, the Commissioner representing Ndokwa nation on the board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Hon. Fenjor Oputa; Special Adviser to the Governor on Petroleum Matters, Mr. Bosin Ebikeme; the Commissioner for Oil and Gas represented by Mr. Aweka Avwenaghagha; the Chairman, Delta State Hospitals Management Board (DSHMB), Dr. Mordi Onoye; His Royal Majesty, the Oduosa of Utagba-Ogbe Kingdom; the Chairman Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Felix Ejechi Owete, were present at the occasions.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Senator Peter Nwaoboshi
Ahead of next month’s local government congress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), party stakeholders in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, led by the Senator representing Delta North in the Senate, Senator (Barr.) Peter Nwaoboshi, has sued for peace, equity and fairplay among party members.
They made the appeal over the weekend during a stakeholders meeting of the party held in Akwukwu-Igbo, headquarters of the local government area.
Specifically, Senator Nwaoboshi said that there was no need for any suspicion in the conduct of the forth coming congress as the guidelines given by the leadership of the PDP will be strictly adhered to.
He advised party loyalists in the area to maintain the peace at all times as no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of rancour. Mr. Patrick Ukah
Also speaking during the meeting, the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, disclosed that talks are ongoing among party members in the area on how to ensure a hitch-free congress, but added that it is not always possible for all persons to agree on a particular issue all the time.
Mr. Ukah however assured party members that a level playing ground will be provided for all aspirants in the area to put their popularity to test in order to have the best elected at the end of the day.
The member representing the area in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Princess Pat Ajudua, the local government Chairman, Mr. Louis Ndukwe, Chief Fred Ajudua, Dr. Austin Obidi, Barr. Kate Onianwa, among other PDP stakeholders in the area, attended the meeting.
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Operatives of Nigeria’s anti-drug agency the NDLEA have dismantled a drug trafficking organization’s laboratory in Asaba, Delta state capital and arrested eight persons, including four Nigerians and Mexicans with 1. 5 kilograms of methamphetamine with street value of $ 1million.
According to NDLEA sources, the giant methamphetamine laboratory is similar to the ones found in Mexico with capacity to produce between 3,000 to 4, 000 kilograms in per production circles in which one kilogram is valued at $600, 000 street price.
“If the suspects had completed the production circle at the illicit factory in Asaba, the drug would have had street value of $2 billion.”
NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah who described the operation as technical undercover assignment by the special enforcement team of the agency, said the Nigerians arrested are believed to be joint owners of the laboratory and four Mexicans who are methamphetamine production experts hired as technical partners into the country.
“A significant feature of this laboratory is that the production process is more technical and sophisticated because it uses the synthesis method of methamphetamine production.
All the principal actors linked to this illicit act were apprehended in a simultaneous raid on members of the drug syndicate in Lagos, Obosi in Anambra state and at the laboratory in Asaba, Delta state” Abdallah stated.
The NDLEA boss gave the names of the suspects are Chief Chibi Aruh, William Ejike Agusi, Umolu Kosisochukwu and Umolu Ckukwemeka.
Others are Cervantos Madrid Jose Bruno, Rivas Ruiz Pastiano, Castillo Barraza Cristobal and Partida Gonzalez Pedro.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Late Olorogun Felix Ovuodoroye Ibru
The first executive governor of Delta State and former distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olorogun Felix Ovuodoroye Ibru, is dead.
Olorogun Ibru, died at the age of 80, after a brief illness.
The former Governor was also a one-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He also held the position of President General of the Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU).
*Okowa Condoles With Ibru Family Over Death of Former Governor
In a swift reaction to the demise of the elder statesman, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State commiserated with the family of first Civilian Governor of Delta State, and former Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Olorogun Senator Felix Ovuodoroye Ibru over the death of the former governor.
Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, described the late Senator Ibru as a patriot and political icon who led the state in her embryonic stage.
Continuing, the Governor said Senator Ibru will be missed by all whose lives he has touched in many diverse ways in his very fulfilled and achievements-laden life.
He described Senator Ibru as a renowned politician, businessman and a highly revered octogenarian and among the very special people who made very significant and indelible contributions to their countries and humanity.
Okowa joined his family, friends, associates, and fans across the world in mourning the exit of a legend and in giving thanks to God Almighty for his glorious life of service to Delta State, Nigeria and mankind at large.
On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I mourn the exit of a legend, political titan and first civilian governor of Delta State, Olorogun Senator Felix Ovuodoroye Ibru.
“Senator Ibru’s “life-long dedication and indefatigable commitment to serving the people of Delta State as well as the Urhobos worldwide where he served them meritoriously as Senator and as President of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) will be surely missed.
The Governor assured the Ibru family that the former governor would always be celebrated and honoured by his proud countrymen, women and children for his unblemished service and exemplary career which had inspired others to take up a life of selfless service to humanity.
*Ejakpovi Mourns Passage Of Ibru
CHAIRMAN, Governing Council, School of Health Technology (DESCOHTECH), Ofuoma-Ughelli, Dr. (Pharm.) Nelson Ejakpovi has described the death of the first civilian Governor of Delta State, Olorogun Felix Ibru as shocking.
Reacting to the death of Olorogun Ibru yesterday in a statement made available to newsmen, Dr Ejakpovi said Olorogun Ibru left when his wise counsel was still needed in the state, asserting, “we have lost a statesman, a technocrat and a democrat whose wise counsel based on experience was still important to our state and our country.”
“Those of us at the College of Health Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli see his passage as a great loss but, we take solace in the fact that his legacies will stand the test of time,” Dr Ejakpovi said, adding, “we cannot forget the fact that it was in his time that the College of Health Technology which had churned out and is still churning out man-power for the health sector was established.”
He emphasized, “we have truly, lost a gem and while we mourn his passage, we cannot question God but, we at the College of Health Technology, Ofuoma commiserates with the Ibru family, the people of Delta Central, Delta State and all lovers of democracy on this great loss.”
While reacting to the demise of the erudite politician, the Leader of Delta State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Olorogun Otega Emerhor (OON) described Senator IBRU as a perfect gentleman who never soiled his fingers with public funds during his stewardship as first executive governor of Delta State.
EMERHOR who spoke through his Director of Media and Political Communication, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe in a statement released in Abuja, said Olorogun Felix IBRU governed the state in a responsible manner and exhibited uncommon leadership qualities during his tenure.
He urged the IBRU family to sustain their inestimable integrity which they have been able to manage effectively over several decades; pointing out that the exit of the former President-General of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) will be a great challenge which sons and daughters of Urhobo nation and indeed Deltans must reflect on to open a new chapter of peace and unity.
APC Delta mourns the exit of this great political leader and former first executive governor of our dear state. We pray God to grant the IBRU family and Deltans the fortitude to bear the exit of our beloved former governor, political associate, father, grand-father, brother, husband and leader, the statement added.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Hon Timi Tonye , member representing Patani Local Government ( 2nd right ), Hon Patrick Ukah, Delta State Commissioner for Information ( 5th right), Mrs Rose Oruru ( 6th right), Chief Henry Siakpa, Commissioner Special Duties Govt House ( 2nd left ) Mr Charles Oruru (3rd left ), Hon Tam Brisbe, Chief of Staff Govt House ( 4th left ), Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police Mr Peter Ojunwanwo ( 5th left ) and others when a Delta State delegation visited Ese Oruru in Yenagoa.
The Delta State government has stated that the total rehabilitation and integration of Miss Ese Oruru into the society is its concern.
Miss Ese Oruru is the 14-year-old Deltan who was abducted in Yenogoa, Bayelsa State, to Kano State in August last year by one Yunusa, aka Yellow, who converted her to Islam, forcibly married her and got her pregnant.
The position of the government was made known on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 by a powerful Delta State government delegation made up of the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, the Commissioner Special Duties, Government House, Chief Henry Siakpra, and the Chief Of Staff, Government House, Asaba, Hon. Tam Brisibe, when they visited the Oruru family in Yenogoa.
Mr. Ukah, who spoke to journalists after the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Peter Ogunyanwo, facilitated the seeing of Miss Ese Oruru by the delegation, said that the Delta State government will collaborate with the Bayelsa State government to ensure her speedy recovery.
The Information Commissioner expressed the appreciation of the Delta State government to the Bayelsa State government and the state police command for adequately taking care of Miss Oruru at the Police Officers Mess in Yenogoa.
Father of Ese, Mr. Charles Oruru, flanked by his wife, Rose, thanked the delegation for the visit and assured that his daughter will go back to school after delivering her baby.
Earlier on arrival in Yenogoa, the delegation, which was accompanied by the member representing Patani constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Timi Tonye, visited the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Rear Admiral John Jonah, were the Chief Of Staff, Government House, Asaba, Hon. Tam Brisibe, disclosed that the delegation was sent by the Delta State Governor, Dr. Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, to see how Miss Ese Oruru was recovering.
In his response, the Deputy Governor revealed that they did what they did in the abduction saga because the Oruru family resides in the state were they do their business and pay tax to the state government.
He said that as part of the rehabilitation process, the state government has concluded plans to relocate the family to a new environment to make the recovery a quicker one.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Orubebe
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, withdrew the N70million bribery charge it levelled against the erstwhile Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja.
At the resumed proceeding on the matter, the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, Mr. Mohammed Diri, secured leave of the Justice Danladi Umar-led tribunal to withdraw the four-count corruption charge the government entered against Orubebe on October 8, 2015.
Diri told the CCT panel that FG resolved to only prosecute the former Minister on an amended one-count charge bordering on allegation that he had in 2007, made a false declaration of assets to the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, contrary to section 15 of Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Cap. 15 laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2014.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – From right; Commissioner for Youth Development. Hon. Asupa Furteta; Commissioner for Power and Energy, Barr. Newworld Safugha; Commissioner for Local Government, Hon. Bright Edejewhro; Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah; Commissioner for Special Duties Government House, Hon. Henry Sakpra and Commissioner Bureau for Special Duties, Hon. Ossai Chika, during a Exco Briefing in Government House Asaba.
As part of its urban renewal programme, the Delta State Government has approved the engagement of a consultant to carry out a feasibility study on monorail Transit system in the state capital territory.
Briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting chaired by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Utuaro Tuesday [08-03-16], Commissioner For Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah flanked by his colleagues, Commissioner for Energy, Barr. Neworld Safugha; Special Duty Commissioner [Government House], Mr. Henry Sakpra; Local Government Affairs Commissioner, Mr. Bright Edejewhro; Youth Development Commissioner, Mr. Peter Forteta and Commissioner, Bureau for special Duties, Mr. Chike Ossai, explained that the state government wants to undertake a study on the viability of the mono-rail transit system in the state capital territory and fit it into the Asaba Development Master plan.
According to him “The state government has approved the engagement of a consultant to do a feasibility study for a comprehensive mass transit monorail system for the state capital territory” stressing that “Government has decided to plan ahead because of the increasing population in the state capital territory in order to help boost transportation”
Mr. Ukah also stated that Exco approved the award of contract for the dualisation of Owa-eke/Owa-Alero road from the old Lagos/Asaba road to Owa-Alero, the reconstruction of Ughelli/Afiesere/Ufoma road in Ughelli North local government area; rehabilitation of Okpare/Owhodokpokpor road and the reconstruction of old Otor-Emede/Olomoro road in Isoko local government area.
On the proposed sale of the Independent Power Plant (IPP) in Oghara, the Commissioner for Energy, Barrister Safugha stated that the state government was looking into the process of completing the sale as recommended by the last administration asserting that “The sale of the IPP was recommended by the last administration, this administration keyed into the plan and we have started the sales process but will brief the press at the right time.”
Reiterating that it was the right of the Legislators to investigate any issues including the IPP project before them, Mr. Ukah speaking on the IPP project emphsised that the three arms of government were independent in their functions asserting that the administration has zero tolerance for corruption.
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Delta State Executive Council has approved the appointment of HALCROW Infrastructure Consortium as the Transaction Adviser to the Government to midwife the concessioning of Asaba International Airport.
This was disclosed by the Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor, Prof. Sylvester Monye, who presided over the bidding exercise that took place recently in Asaba.
HALCROW Infrastructure Consortium is a multinational Infrastructure consultancy company established in 1868 in the United Kingdom. It operates in 90 offices worldwide and has staff strength of about 3,377.
This company has an excellent track record of similar previous experiences having advised on a number of iconic global projects such as Pearson International airport, Toronto, Abu Dhabi International Airport UAE, Sheikh Zayed Mosque Abu Dhabi, UAE, others are Clyde Arc Bridge Glasgow, UK, Channel Tunnel Rail link between the UK & Belgium, Severn Crossing Bridge United Kingdom, and Yas Island Development, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Prof. Monye disclosed that the emergence of HALCROW was through a stringent process involving fourteen (14) consortia, adding that the idea to concession Asaba International Airport was in tandem with the SMART Agenda of the present administration to partner with private sectors to boost economic activities in the state due to the dwindling oil price.
He described the exercise as a transparent process which inspired healthy competition among bidders and further explained that the criteria for the evaluation of the bids were centered on technical and financial standing of the interested bidders.
It could be recalled that Delta state Government, under the aegis of Government Economic Management Team, advertised for interested companies to apply for the position of Transaction Adviser to oversee the concessioning of Asaba International Airport. Fourteen companies tendered their expression of interest while six consortia met the pass threshold of 75% performance.
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Delta State Government has challenged residents and people of Okpanam, Oshimili North local government area of the state, to key into the entrepreneurial programmes and other economic projects of the state in order to improve on their economic lives and their immediate environment.
The state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, gave the charge on Monday, March 07, 2016 during the official opening ceremony of Okpanam branch of NOPOV Micro Finance Bank limited.
Ukah, an indigene of the area, bemoaned the attitude of Okpanam people towards the state government programmes particularly the state Micro Credit programme, the Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurship Programme (YAGEP) and the Skills Training Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) which he noted has been one of the viable economic platform wherein the state government is using to drive its “Prosperity For All Deltans ” vision.
While calling on them to develop change of attitude towards such programmes, Ukah stressed that contrary to people’s perception about the Prosperity agenda of the Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa administration; it is not intended towards “sharing money to Deltans”.
He said, “The Government of Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has been doing a lot to better the economic lives of Deltans. In December 2015, 1,600 farmers were enlisted across the state and they benefited from various farm inputs. But, funny enough, no indigene of Okpanam benefited because we do not know”.
“Again, the state government, through the Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DSMSMEDA), few months ago, disbursed over N450 Million. We have also disbursed N150 Million just as we are planning to disburse yet another set of funds. In all these, I have never seen an Okpanam person collecting a cheque from this programme. Yet, some of you keep saying that government does mot want to assist you. Government will not come to you if you do not ask from government” Ukah stated.
Commending the management of NOPOV Micro Finance Bank for establishing the bank in the area, the Information Commissioner enjoined residents in the area to take advantage of the bank in accessing the state Micro Credit facilities by forming themselves into cooperative societies.
He said, “God bless you NOPOV for this that you have done for our people. This is what Okpanam need to move forward. Okpanam, this is indeed a clarion call, let us not joke with micro credit facilities; it is not for the multi-millionaires, rather it is for you to better your economic lives”.
On her part, the Executive Secretary, Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DSMSMEDA), Mrs. Shimite Bello while urging the people to take advantage of the bank in accessing the state Micro Credit facilities, lauded the Management of the bank for siting the bank in the area.
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Delta State First Lady and founder of 05 Initiative, Dame Mrs Edith Okowa has commissioned a water bore hole project at the Nigerian Prisons, Sapele to improve the health and living condition of the over 380 inmates in the prison.
She also commissioned a fully equipped state of the art Sickle Cell Clinic and renovated labour ward at the Central Hospital, Sapele with an aim to bring succour to sufferers of sickle cell anaemia and replicate the 05 Initiative project in all Central Hospitals in Delta state. Dame Okowa commissioning water borehole in Sapele prison
At the Sapele prisons, Dame Okowa who performed this commissioning, said that she built the water bore hole to enable the inmates enjoy potable water, adding that the gesture was part of the determination of the 05 Initiative to add value to the lives of the less privileged, just as she admonished the inmates to always look up to God as their only helper.
Deputy Comptroller of Prisons, Sapele, Mr. Valentine Ike Nwosu who lauded the magnanimity of Dame Okowa for providing water for the inmates, explained that the absence of water in prison could result in the breakdown of law and order.
While commending her for helping to decongest the prison through the payment of fines for inmates who have regained freedom, the Deputy Comptroller appealed for more assistance to help assuage the challenges of the prison.
Some of the Prison Inmates who praised Dame Edith Okowa for her contributions, called on other well meaning Deltans and Nigerians to emulate her good gestures so as to make life better for the needy and downtrodden.
Shortly after the commissioning, Dame Okowa inspected the various equipment in the laboratory as Dr. Ovie Atanunu, H.O.D. Laboratory Department at the Central Hospital demonstrated laboratory procedures in managing crisis with the use of Hematology auto analyzer, Haemoglobin electro phoresis and Hematocrit centrifuge provided by the 05 Initiative. Laboratory experts demonstrating the he functions of the Hematology auto analyzer
She also inspected and commissioned the Labour Room renovated by wife of the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Mrs. Ejiro Igbuya, where a woman, Mrs. Veronica Ighorodje was delivered of a bouncing baby boy amid jubilation.
Dame Okowa described the 05 Initiative as a humanitarian programme which draws its objectives from the Biblical book of Matthew 25: 35-36 with an obligation of “Changing our world, one person at a time.
She said the aim of the 05 Initiative is to establish a one-stop Sickle Cell Clinic at all Central Hospitals in the state ahead of the establishment of a referral centre in Asaba, the Delta capital.
She therefore encouraged Deltans, irrespective of their positions, especially elected officials and political appointees to help fund projects of the 05 Initiative to bring sucour to carriers of sickle cell anaemia through effective, intensive medical treatment, advocacy and enlightenment campaigns.
Earlier in her welcome speech, Director General of the 05 Initiative, Mrs. Oghenekevwe Agas, revealed that the scheme was ewtablished to ensure that the survival rate of people with sickle cell disorder is higher, adding that the essence of the equipment at the clinic was to eradicate encumbrances faced by Survival Success People in accessing health facilities.
Dr. Mrs. Alero Olanipekun and Nutritionist Dr. Ejiro Ogheneaga made presentations on the challenges, management, control and treatment of sickle cell disorder while the children and members of the Sickle Cell Club of Delta State had a “Success and Survival” dance and testimonies from focal persons.
The Delta state Commisioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Azinge thanked the founder of 05 Initiative and her team for giving hope to people with Sickle cell disorder, urging the hospital authority to imbibe good maintenance culture in handling the hospital facilities.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –By Albert OGRAKA Rt. -Hon. Friday Osanebi (middle) and DESOPADEC Commissioner (Ndokwa nation) Comrade Nnamdi Ezechi in a group photograph with the beneficiaries
Chairman of the Friday Osanebi Foundation (FOF), Rt. Hon. Friday Osanebi has given out over N10 million to students in the first tranche of his foundation’s 2016 Scholarship award for undergraduate and post primary education students.
Osanebi, while handing the cheques over to the beneficiaries on Saturday, 05, 2016 in Asaba, said the gesture was in line with the foundational philosophy of the organization, which was poised at raising Giants and empowering societies.
Each of the beneficiaries received a cheque of one hundred thousand Naira each, while the best two students went home with one hundred and fifty thousand naira each, (N150,000). The secondary school students were represented in the award ceremony by the principal and also collected their cheques on their behalf.
The epoch making event was attended by dignitaries as well as parents and guidance who witnessed the issuance of cheques and award letters to Sixty (60) one hundred level students from various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria.
Amongst those that also received cheques were (40) post primary school students , coupled with packages of text books and other educational materials.
Osanebi however urged parents owe it as a duty to ensure that their children and wards were properly brought up in order to achieve a better family unit and better organized society, in order to achieve the aims and objectives of the foundation – raising giants and empowering a healthy society.
“Please join us to build a better society by properly bringing up our children at the family level; a child who is properly brought up is an asset to the society. No matter the position you have attained, personal attention to our children is very important and what we call insecurity starts from the home, parents, please we owe it as a duty to the society to take care of our children.”
He explained that the “the principle behind the scholarship scheme is to build a healthy society by empowering young people to favorably compete with their equals anywhere in the world.This informed our foundation’s decision to give out scholarships to these ones”.
“You have to be hard working, you have to be disciplined to be able to make a good result at your return next year, with nothing less than 3.5 CGPA and to enhance your sustenance in this platform; you know there is no cult member who makes this kind of result, because they do not have time to study, you must therefore desist from all appearances of evil or cultism .”
He appealed to the beneficiaries to be good ambassadors of the State and urged parents to always allow their children to choose what to study stressing: “In these days and age, parents should allow young people to make their choice, we want to advise that parents should not force children to read a particular course. Times have changed, allow the children to make their choices because at the end of the day, they do very well when they follow their passion.”
Rt. Hon. Friday Osanebi decried attitude of some Nigerian leaders who do not differentiate between politics and sincere philanthropic gestures, as he revealed that the award ceremony was not a political jamboree, but his simple way of practicing the act of giving and touching lives, in accordance with his faith in the word of God.
While noting that the successful students have passed through a thorough scrutiny and encouraged them not to rest on their oars, Osanebi assured that the best graduating students with the highest CGPA will at the end of the scheme be given instant employment in various multi national oil companies.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Miss Enuma Dorothy, Medicine, UNIBEN; lauded the Chairman of the foundation for sponsoring the program, observing that it has challenged Deltans in the universities to strive for excellence and promised that they will continue to put in their best to enhance their continual benefit of the scholarship scheme till graduation.
The Delta state Commissioner, Bureau of Special Duties, -Hon. Chika Ossai; Commissioner representing Ndokwa Nation at the Board of DESOPADEC, Comrade Nnamdi Ezechi as well as he Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta state on Project Monitoring in their separate speeches lauded -Hon. Osanebi for the scholarship award on deserving Deltan students.
They also advised the beneficiaries to make good use of the rare opportunity by taking their studies more serious. Unveiling the website
Highpoint of the event was a powerful prayer session coordinated by Rt. Hon. Osanebi and the formal unveiling of a Website belonging to the FOF Chairman, Rt. -Hon Friday Ossai Osanebi
Beneficiaries of the education scholarship scheme are students of 100 level from the Nine local government areas in Delta North, namely: Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ika North East, Ika South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Oshimili North and Oshimili South with less privileged background who had undergone a transparent selection and screening examination.
The scholarship is sessional from year of entry till graduation, depending on the successive performances of the benefitting undergraduates in the nation’s universities, polytechnics and monotechnics by sustaining a CGPA of 3.5 or 2nd Class Upper and above.
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Hon. Power Anuku, the Director-General of Ochor Chris Ochor Political Group has reacted to the publication by the online portal, on the person and office of Hon. Ochor Chris Ochor, the Executive Director, Social Services Development, on the board of
the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, (DESOPADEC).
Hon. Anuku was reacting to two separate publication titled: “DESOPADEC GREED: DESPITE MILLIONS DIVERTED, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OCHOR OCHOR VOWS AIDES WILL DIE IN PENURY”, published Tuesday 1, March 2016, and “24 HOURS AFTER SECRET REPORTERS EXPOSED DESOPADEC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OCHOR OCHOR FOR DIVERTING CASH, HE MOVES TO SACK AIDES”, published on Wednesday, 2 March 2016.
The Director General who described the publications as false, unfounded and a very poor fabrication and calculated attempt by detractors, to bring the image and reputation of Hon. Ochor Ochor to disrepute, noted that while he would not join issues with the online medium, which is already carving a negative niche for itself as a purveyor of falsehood and sensationalism, he would rather engage in clarifying certain issues, establishing the facts behind the reported mis-information and ultimately setting the records straight for the general public.
According to Anuku, the group of aides working with Hon. Ochor, which also includes the Special Assistants SA’s, had unanimously agreed that since the law establishing the Commission had stipulated only one space for a Special Assistant to the Executive Director, they would all be amenable to an arrangement where the salary is shared amongst all of them to accommodate everyone and ensure that not only one
person among the lot will benefit from the appointment, since they had all worked collectively for the success of their Principal.
This arrangement had been done in good faith and was agreed by all the three SA’s involved, who embraced the proposition by consensus and proceeded to see to its implementation subsequently.
“It was not meant to short change anybody, but rather to get more people empowered. It will interest you to know that the highest paid person in the arrangement receives N150, 000.00 monthly (One hundred and fifty thousand naira only), while the furniture allocation is disbursed among the same persons according to their hierarchy in the administrative structure”, Anuku said.
On the issue of the official car, the Director General of the Ochor Ochor Political Group, noted that even Hon. Ochor Ochor himself had not been allocated an official vehicle for his office as the Executive Director, Social Services Development, DESOPADEC, as at the time of the misleading publication by Secret Reporters and the Commission has not even released any cars to the Assistants to the Executive Directors, so how can anyone now claim that he was trying to divert the car and buy a different car for his Special Assistant, on a matter that had not even been addressed.
“Why should he divert the official car of his Aide to his wife, when in the first place, he had not even received his own car and even at that, the wife still drives a Prado Jeep car?”, he asked.
While urging the publishers to go to the Commission and verify his claims, instead of relying on gossip, half-truths and baseless rumours from disgruntled elements, the DG dismissed all the allegations against Hon. Ochor as false and called on media organizations to always cross check stories sent to them before publication.
Speaking further, Mr. Anuku confirmed that Hon. Ochor Ochor has already engaged almost 50 persons from his mandate area in DESOPADEC, putting them directly under his pay roll and has already set a machinery in motion to explore more empowerment and employment, as well as capacity building and skills acquisition opportunities for his
people.
He then stressed that when it comes to issues of his love for genuine empowerment of his people and followers, Hon. Ochor has vowed to use his office to improve the welfare of the oil producing communities and bring more dividends of democracy to his people, in line with the prosperity for all Deltans objective of the Governor Okowa administration, even as he added that the Executive Director, Social Services Development, DESOPADEC, does not now see himself reneging on his vow by contemplating on sacking his aides because of mere allegations which are absolutely laughable.
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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor of oil rich Delta state, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, have extolled the leadership qualities of former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he clocks 79 on Saturday, March 05, 2016.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s immense contribution to the growth of Nigeria has helped in stabilizing democracy in the country, which many generations will be grateful for.
Buhari made this assertion while felicitating with the former President as he turns 79 years old on Saturday, and was contained in a statement signed by his spokesman – Femi Adesina.
The statement reads, “The president affirms that the former president, who is approaching the octogenarian cycle, has contributed immensely to the institutionalization of democracy in Nigeria and Africa through his personal sacrifice, extensive local and international networks, and God-given wisdom,”
“President Buhari believes that Chief Obasanjo’s place in global history is assured for successfully handing over power to a civilian government in 1979 after serving as a military head of state, and returning to power in 1999 through elections to stabilize the polity, during which he most remarkably negotiated a debt relief for Nigeria.
“The president warmly commends Chief Obasanjo’s vision and commitment to the growth of Nigeria and Africa, which translated into a historic growth rate of 6 percent for the Nigerian economy after a long period of slow growth, and also created a rippling effect that buoyed other African economies.
“As he turns 79, the president avers that the former president’s regular shuttles across Nigeria and Africa to counsel on economic, social and political issues, and his willingness to head election monitoring teams that have heralded smooth transitions in many countries are legacies which generations will remain grateful.
“President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will grant the Balogun of the Owu lineage, who is also the Ekerin Balogun of the Egba clan, long life and strength to continue his service to humanity.”
In a similar development, Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, has felicitated with former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, as he turns 79 years.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, Governor Okowa, prayed for the continued grace of good health and mind for Chief Obasanjo.
“Chief Obasanjo, undoubtedly, exudes an inspiration very much needed at this stage of Nigeria’s socio-political and economic development and it is not for nothing that God has kept him as one of Nigeria’s guides” Governor Okowa noted.
Okowa who observed that Chief Obasanjo does not beg issues said Nigeria needs such forthright leader, at all levels, if the country will see itself out of the woods of its myriad of challenges.
He recounted Chief Obasanjo’s bold developmental legacies that dotted the Nigerian landscape from his days as a military Head of State and as the civilian President between 1999 and 2007 and charged current leaders, both at the federal and state levels, to buy into the elder statesman’s philosophy.
“Dear Chief Obasanjo, the remarkable achievements of your first and second sojourns as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are indelible in the Oil & Gas, Steel, Banking as well as the Communication Sectors of the Nigeria Economy.
“In a life that has seen you become a Statesman amidst your achievements in public service and political endeavours, there is great cause for you, members of your family, your many associates, protégés and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for His benevolence upon you”.
“As you deservedly celebrate this landmark, it is my prayer that Almighty God continue to bless you with robust health and many more years of happiness.
“I join your family, friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for His continued guidance, protection and provision for you in the past 79 years of a life of forthrightness and outstanding patriotism with which He has blessed you.”
According to Aniagwu, the governor wished Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a very happy 79th birthday celebration and prayed that God Almighty grant him many more years of good health and strength to continue with his devotion to making Nigeria and Africa a better place for the people and all who live in it.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (middle); his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro (2nd left); Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye (2nd right); Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah (right); Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works, Engr Donatus Umukoro (left) and Others, during an Inspection at the on-going Dualization of Asaba/Okpanam Road.Okpanam road project
IN a bid to actualize his administration’s vision of even infrastructural developmentwa in the state, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Wednesday paid an inspection visit to some ongoing road and airport projects in Asaba, Warri South and Okpe Local Government Areas, promising to intervene in the reconstruction of failed portions of the Benin-Sapele-Warri Express Road.
Senator Okowa who spoke when he inspected the failed portions of the Benin-Warri Federal Dual carriage way, directed the State Ministry of Works and Direct Labour Agency, DLA to come up with estimates to enable the Delta State Government intervene in effecting the reconstruction of the failed portions explaining that “even though it was a federal road, the users are deltans and it makes economic sense to fix it as the failed sections of the road affects the socio-economic lives of deltans who live in the surrounding communities and ply the road”.
At Jeddo-Ughoton Road, a mammoth crowd welcomed Governor Okowa who was accompanied on the visit by top government officials including the Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, the Commissioners For Works and Information, Chief James Augoye and Mr. Patrick Ukah respectively, Chief Of Staff Government House Mr. Tam Brisbe, as he inspected the rehabilitation and overlay of Jeddo/Ughoton Road in Okpe LGA and Construction of Access Road to Eagle Heights University, Omadino in Warri South LGA of Delta State.
In Asaba and environs, where the governor also inspected road and airport projects, Senator Okowa expressed satisfaction with the pace of the on-going expansion work at the Asaba International Airport and on most of the road construction projects visited and their commitment to complete the projects before the rains set in.
The governor called on Deltans to be environmentally friendly and check illegal and indiscriminate dumping of refuse on kerbs and drains as they could cause flooding and erosion.
“Having inspected the various road projects today we can see that the contractors are on site and they are seriously committed to their job and I am very impressed at the pace in which the projects are being carried out” the governor said adding that “I believe that at the pace at which the projects are going they will be completed before the rains begin”.
At the Asaba International Airport the governor explained that the rehabilitation of the 3.4 kilometres runway was a major project meant to correct some faults and ensure its speedy upgrade by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
He disclosed that the project was in three phases with the first phase of one kilometre almost completed, while the airport would be closed during the work on the middle phase assuring that “We are on course despite the delays as it is not easy funding such projects but with good planning we have been able to commence work and meet the upgrade by FAAN”.
At Okpanam Road where the drainage work was ongoing, Governor Okowa commended the pace of work and assured the people that the drains would be completed while flooding and siltation would be reduced.
“What we are trying to achieve in the Okpanam road is that by the end of April when the rains come we are looking forward to a situation where there will be reduced flooding” he emphasized.
Senator Okowa also inspected the 1.71 kilometres Dualisation of Nnebisi-Cable Road; 0.898km Usonia Road; 0.53km Ezenwa Road; 1.78 km Okolotu-Anonye-Madumezia Road and Internal Roads at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba.
Addressing Market women at the Cable market, Asaba, Governor Okowa expressed happiness with the appreciation and support shown by the people in the market for the road dualisation project and assured them that the project would be completed before the end of April.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Sir Fidelis Egugbo
COMRADE (Sir) Fidelis Egugbo has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the 4th Governing Council, School of Health Technology (DESCOHTECH), Ofuoma-Ughelli, Delta State.
According to a letter signed by the Registrar cum Secretary to Council of the institution, Favour Nwakocha, the appointment takes immediate effect. Egugbo with former Deputy Governor, Sir Benjamin Elue
Egugbo has more than twenty years experience as a Journalist and worked on the stable of The Pointer Newspaper where he was the Show Business Editor for more than nine years and at a time, was the Correspondent in charge of Ministry of Health, Housing, among others.
He was a columnist who anchored ‘My Pen & I’ where he delved into several issues, moulding public opinions.
Comrade Fidelis Egugbo has held several positions of trust in the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the successes he recorded as the Chairman, NUJ, The Pointer Chapel, a position he voluntarily resigned to pursue other endeavors would remain indelible in the history of Unionism in that organization. Egugbo with his boss, Bosah Iwobi, General Manager, The Pointer Newspapers
Before his recent appointment, Comrade Egugbo, who is happily married and a Knight of the sacred Order of St. John International (KSJI) was The Pointer Newspaper’s Chief of Bureau, Government House, a position he has used to serve Deltans meritoriously; religiously, publishing a page material in The Pointer every Sunday in the Column, Government House Watch.
He has been in Government House since 2004 as the Correspondent, Deputy Governor’s office during the time of Chief (Sir) Benjamin Elue, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) and joined former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan in January 2014 before he was inherited by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Egugbo with colleagues
His 868-page book, ‘Memoirs Of A Journalist In Government Media,’ which he presented as a gift to humanity during his 40th birthday is a delight of Journalists in particular and those who want to research on the activities of Delta State government. The book is not for sale.
He has a Masters of Science degree in Public Relations from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Delta State University, Abraka, National Diploma in Mass Communication from Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology, Enugu and a Professional Diploma in Management from the Nigerian Institute of Management. Egugbo (Centre) flanked by dignitaries during an annual lecture organized by him. The dignitaries include Prof. Demas Nwoko, Omu of Anioma Martha Dunkwu among others
Last Friday, he stormed the Social Media space when he pasted on his Facebook wall the following: “OPPORTUNITIES BECKONS!
“To God be the glory, I have received letter of appointment as the Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the 4th Governing Council, School of Health Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli which has Dr. (Pharm.) Nelson Ejakpovi as its Chairman.
“It is a new challenge but not in variance to what we are known for – Pen pushing and I use this opportunity to thank God for making it possible for me to work with the likes of Chief James Onanefe Ibori, Chief (Sir) Benjamin Elue, Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama (SAN), Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan (CON) and Governor Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, not leaving out personalities and individuals that have played different roles in my more than 20 years as a practicing Journalist.
“I am grateful to a friend and brother, Dr. Ejakpovi; members of the Governing Council, Dr. Chris Oharisi and Hon. Sunny Tatabuzogwu. To the entire management, staff and students of DESCOHTECH, Ofuoma, I say, thank you.
“To my people, especially, respected colleagues in the Media, this is for us and I seek your cooperation to succeed. Those in The Pointer family, I know you will always be there for me. I say, thank you and to the Press Family in Government House, I lack words to appreciate our relationship and I know you guys will always be there for me. Thank you.
“Again, I give thanks to God Almighty for His blessings as I am confident of His guiding my steps as I sojourn in this new turf through His son, our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen!”
The above has elicited more than 100 congratulatory messages as at the time of filing this report.
We are confident that Comrade Egugbo who has been in the field with the cooperation of his colleagues in the Journalism profession will project DESCOHTECH activities to the world.
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Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has advised newly married couples to make integrity and fear of God their watchword, in order to enjoy abundant blessing, love and fruitfulness in their marriage.
Governor Okowa gave the charge on Saturday, February 27, 2016 during the traditional marriage reception of Mrs. Ogom Ogeah, daughter of the Iyase Asaba, Chief P. I. G OnyeobI at the Iyase Lodge in Asaba, Delta state capital.
The governor was represented by the state Comimissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, who was accompanied by his counerpart at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Nicholas Azinge and Director General, Delta Waste Management Board, Chief Douglas Okolotu.
Governor Okowa congratulated the elder statesman and former Secretary to State Government in the defunct Bendel state, Iyase of Asaba, Chief P. I. G. Onyeobi on the occasion of giving out the hand of her daughter’s in marriage.
Mr. Ukah said: “We are here to congratulate you as an elder statesman on this occasion by giving your daughter’s hand in marriage.”
He promised that the state government will not relent in bringing prosperity to the doorsteps of all Deltans by meeting its desired target enshrined in the SMART agenda of the Okowa led administration.
While presenting a gift to the couple on behalf of the state Governor at the epoch making event, Mr. Ukah advised the newly married coupless, saying that “Our prayer is that God will bless the marriage and they will multiply in the marriage.
“My advise is that they mst emulate their father so that they can move on in life. As a former SSG in the defunct Bendel state, he has done well and he has integrity. He has lived a fulfilled life as an elder statesman.
“We pray that they wil love God beter than their father did. Our prayer for them is that they will live long and their marriage will be fruitful.”
Chairman of the occasion, Chief Halim who commended the Iyase of Asaba, Chief P. I. G Onyeobi for giving her daughter out in marriage, said the marriage would witness God’s abundant blessing.
The ceremony was attended by dignitaries including former Military Administrator of Delta state, Gen. Jeremiah Useni; former Deputy Governor, Sir Benjamin Elue, former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly and member representing Oshimili South Constituency, -Hon. Peter Onwusanya; Chief Clement Ofuani, Chairman of Asaba Capital Development Authority; former Permanent Secretary and governorship aspirant, Mr. Tony Obuh; Head of Service of Delta state, Mr. Patrick Origho; President of University of Ibadan Alumni Association, Dr. Kemi Emina; traditional chiefs from the Benin Kingdom, among others.
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Gianni Infantino has won FIFA’s election for a new president, succeeding Sepp Blatter.
UEFA’s general secretary secured 115 votes in the second round of polls, beating off favourite Salman Bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa into second while Prince Ali bin Hussein finished third.
Infantino succeeds Sepp Blatter, who was suspended from all football activities for eight years – later reduced to six – along with ex-UEFA president Michel Platini for corruption.
In his acceptance speech, Infantino said, “Dear friends, I cannot express my feelings in this moment.
“I told you I went through a journey, an exceptional journey, a journey which made me meet many fantastic people, many people who love, live, breathe football every day.
“We will restore the image and respect of FIFA. People will applaud us, applaud you for what we will do.
“Everyone has to be proud of what we will do at FIFA. I want to thank you all, all 209 and the other candidates. Tokyo [Sexwale] decided four can win, one cannot win. We had a great competition, a great sign of democracy in FIFA.”
Samson Siasia, Super Eagles Interim Head Coach
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has appointed Samson Siasia as the Super Eagles Interim Head Coach.
He replaces Sunday Oliseh, who resigned his appointment in the early hours of Friday.
Siasia, who heads the U-23 coaching crew will be assisted by Emmanuel Amuneke, Salishu Yusuf and Aloy Agu, as Goalkeeper trainer.
NFF technical Committee headed by Chris Green announced the appointments after the meeting of the committee held at the Glass House on Friday.
He also disclosed that the Oliseh has been paid N20 million covering his outstanding salaries and accommodation.
Siasia’s coaching crew would take charge in interim capacity.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –
As former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Engr. Victor Onyekachi Ochei marks his 47th birthday anniversary with pomp and pageantry on Thursday, February 25, 2015, the state legislature on the other hand initiated a probe on the award and execution of the controversial multi billion naira Independent Power Project (IPP) awarded to him during erstwhile Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan’s administration.
The Independent Power Project, awarded by the Delta state government in 2009 at the cost of 21.7 billion Naira and in 2010 reviewed upward to N23.2billion has generated lots of speculations on the faith of its completion, leading to the setting up of a five-man adhoc committee by the state legislature to investigate the state of the project.
The project was awarded to an indigenous firm, Dav-Notch, owned by Hon. Victor Ochei in 2009 and that the state government has so far paid about N19 billion Naira to the contractor out of the N23.2 billion Naira total contract sum.
While Ochei, who is touted to be the most versatile, vibrant and goal-getting Speaker of the state legislature since inception was dining and wning with family members, friends and well-wishers at his Asaba residence, the adhoc ccommittee members were busy taking notes at the site of the project in Oghara, as they were being conducted round the site by the Director, Electricity Power Supply Department, Delta State Ministry of Energy, Engr. Felix Abojei.
Chairman of the Committee, Hon Tim Owhefere who is the Majority Leader of the house and former colleague of ex-Speaker Ochei, expressed sadness over the level of work after alleged payment of over 19 billion Naira out of the contract sum of 23.2 billion Naira and vowed to probe all the parties involved in the project to ensure its completion for the benefit of Deltans.
Inspite of his lamentations, he vowed that the project can not be abandoned as huge resources of the state has already been expended on it with a pledge that the present Governor Ifeanyi Okowa led administration would see to its completion, emphasising that the vision of the state government concerning the project must be accomplished.
He noted that the committee decided to visit the project site for on-the-spot assessment as it can not base its report on hearsay, expressing worry that even a blind man who managed to find his way to the site will know that nothing has been done.
Hon Owhefere who stated that what is on ground at the site leaves much to be desired, however maintained that the visit was just the beginning of the investigation, assuring that the committee at the end of the exercise would be able to come out with a comprehensive report on how much has been spent on the controversial project, as well as how much was the original contract value and how much was judiciously spent.
Earlier, the Director, Electricity Power Supply Department, Delta State Ministry of Energy, Engr. Felix Abojei, disclosed that the project was awarded to an indigenous firm, Dav-Notch in 2009 and that the state government has so far paid about N19 billion Naira to the contractor out of the N23.2 billion Naira total contract sum.
He explained that the project was designed to install two number 64MGW Rose-rot turbines and was awarded in June 2009 at a cost of N21.7 billion and was supposed to last for four years.
Engr Abojei further disclosed that the contractor later wrote to the state government that the delay in the payment of the agreed 60 percent to it of the total sum caused some variation in prices of materials, asking for an upward review to accommodate the changes.
He stated that the amount was later reviewed to N23.2billion in 2010.
The Director however told the committee that in 2014 when the contractor was not able to deliver the project, government decided to sell the project, stating that the process for the sale is still on.
Responding to the planned sales of the project, the Chairman of the the investigative adhoc committee, Hon Tim Owhefere said the Delta State House of Assembly was not aware of such line of thought.
He wondered what must have informed that after the state government has spent over 19 billion Naira on the project.
The committee was shown the level of civil work at the administrative block, the control building, the Workshop, the storage tank, the power station and outdoor control section.
Other members of the committee include, Hon Efe Ofobruku, Anthony Elekeokuri, Emeka Nwaobi and Eric Oharisi.
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“My brother, e ku exchange rate oh.”
“Excuse me?”
“I am greeting you. I am saying how are you and the exchange rate palaver. The dollar wahala”.
“So, that is why you are saying e ku exchange rate. Is something wrong with you Yoruba people? Must you turn everything into a form of greeting?”
“You are insulting me?”
“I am making a statement”
“Meaning?”
“Any serious matter at all, you and your people must turn it into something else. E ku exchange rate? What kind of greeting is that? Yoruba will say e ku election, e ku democracy, e ku change, e ku ana, e ku gbogbo e, gbogbo e, e ku democracy. I am tired of answering you people and your cynical greetings.”
“The people don’t mean any harm.”
“That was how somebody came to me the other day and said e ku Mecca, Medina, e ku Qatar. I felt like slapping the guy.”
“Ha.”
“I don’t like hypocrites.”
“Would you have felt better, if he had told you e ku living upside down, e ku idorikodo, e pele change?”
“I would just have been livid, because I know you and your people. Too much cynicism.”
“Can you stop?”
“You know me, I speak my mind.”
“No. You are beginning to sound like Donald Trump. Stop Trump-ing other people, just because you don’t know where they are coming from.”
“But of course I know where you are coming from when you say e ku exchange rate”.
“Where am I coming from? I just left my house”
“My friend. Sit down. “
“You too stop going upanddan”
“Okay, you want to talk about exchange rate. I am listening. The way it is, everybody is now an economist in Nigeria. Even my driver yesterday was telling me about the behaviour of the parallel market. And I overheard the nanny commenting on the 2016 budget and how it may, in the long run affect the housekeeping allowance.”
“That’s a criminal in the making. You should sack that housekeeper. She certainly wants to pad the housekeeping allowance.”
“You know these people also watch television. She must have listened to stories about padding on television and radio may be, and she may think it is perfectly normal in today’s Nigeria to pad figures.”
“These things run deep, I agree. But a crook is a crook. Better keep an eye on that housekeeper and let her know that this is the era of prudence, discipline and you-steal-you-get-caught-you-blame yourself-and-may-be-go-to-wa wi-tenu-e places.“
“Don’t worry, I am the EFCC of my house, nobody can pad anything. I am on top of it. I do more market research and monitoring than Madam.”
“I don’t get it. You now go to the market while Madam stays home?”
“You can say what you like, but I can tell you authoritatively that a bag of rice which used to be N8, 500 is now N12, 500. Pampers was N1, 450, it is now within three weeks, N1, 850.”
“Pampers?”
“Yes”
“What’s your business with pampers?”
“What is not my business with pampers? I am a very active man, upstairs and downstairs. You don’t think I should be interested in all things material and particular and eventual? “
“You have really changed. What happened to you?”
“Are you interested in my findings or you want to discuss something else?”
“Carry on. I am listening.”
“A congo of garri was N250 a few weeks ago, it is now N500”
“Common garri?”
“Garri has changed oh. It is no longer common”
“Really?”
“Stop saying really? Be a man and do your own research before Madam and the housekeeper drive you into bankruptcy by adding something of their own to the real figures and giving you false information. You must be proactive.”
“I am with you”
“See, I like to drink Andre. A carton used to be about N20,000. Can you believe it has jumped up to N24,500?”
“Andre? What is that?”
“It is a kind of wine. Middle class taste. I like it.”
“So cheap? Some other people drink Crystal, Cliquot, didn’t know you are just a bush man with all your big mouth. Andre. Please stop disgracing somebody.”
“A carton of Carlo Rossi, a week ago was N14,000, it is now N17, 500.
“Carlo Rossi? Who is that? A football coach?
“Even the cost of paraga and alomo, kasaprenko has gone up.”
“You drink all of that too?”
“A carton of Orijin was N2, 900 the other week, it is now N3, 300”
“You keep talking about drinks. No wonder you have also been monitoring the prices of pampers. You can’t know the prices of these concoctions and not cause some maternity ward problems.”
“I am giving you real figures. And that is why I greeted you, e ku exhange rate. The Naira has been dancing like a yo-yo, and the dollar is the queen of the foreign exchange market in Nigeria today.”
“The colour of change.”
“The Naira even exchanged for N390 to the dollar, and N500 to the pound.”
“Nobody is talking about the pound.”
“It is the American age. You’d think the Americans were the ones who colonized Nigeria with the way they have colonized the Nigerian exchange rate. Practically everyone is looking for the dollar, you would think the Naira never existed. We definitely have an economic identity crisis. ”
“My driver told me he has a solution to the problem”
“I have heard some petrol station attendants also saying they will solve the problem.”
“I am not joking. My own Pastor actually told us on Sunday that the problem with the Naira is spiritual and that with prayers, the Naira will regain its lost strength.”
“Well, the petrol station attendant has a different logic, and his own logic is even different from my driver’s.”
“That is the problem. Everybody in Nigeria today is now an economist. Very soon, the roadside imbecile will issue an opinion on how the Naira can be saved.”
“Are you sure that has not happened yet?”
“I went to a barbing salon last week, and the barber lamented that his prices would have to change”
“Ok?”
“Exchange rate and crude oil prices, he said”
“By the time landlords start blaming the exchange rate and the spot price of crude oil, and they fix prices differently, we would all be in big trouble.”
“But what happened to that campaign?”
“Which one?
“The Buy-Naija-To-Grow-the-Naira campaign, promoted by Senator Ben Bruce and others.”
“Ha. You have not heard? The Common Sense Senator published a book on Common Sense, but it was discovered that the man preaching buy Naija, published his own book in the US of A.”
“So?”
“What do you mean so? Should he do one thing and say another?”
“Let the people criticizing the Senator go and sit down, and keep quiet. The man is a thinker. They should know that. When they go to his Silverbird cinemas, do they watch Nigerian films there all the time, or do they eat guguru instead of pop corn?”
“I am listening”
“And have they seen Senator Bruce wearing local attires like a fisherman? This thing is about ideas. And that is why I always argue that what we need is not common sense, but uncommon sense. When you confront Nigerians with common sense, they will start looking for loopholes”.
“I just hope that your common sense Senator is married to a Nigerian woman, because that is the best way to grow the Naira.”
“What is that? Where is that coming from?”
“I don’t think anybody can preach buy Naija to grow the Naira, and then go and marry a foreign wife, that will be hypocrisy of the highest order!”
“What is the connection between where a man marries from and the Naira?”
“There is. Please, there is; it is the biggest money laundering offence.”
“You have started again. Who are you trying to shade?”
“Nobody. But if we want to really save the Naira, everybody should buy Naija.”
“That is too simplistic. Except you are trying to suggest that our Governor-friend with Cape Verde connections has also refused to buy Naija and therefore has a hand in the problem with the Naira.”
“He is our friend oh. Please, no comment.”
“Some people say to save the Naira, not even the bedroom should be outsourced, and that the biggest drain on this economy is the obsession of the Nigerian rich with all things beautiful and romantically seductive from foreign countries.”
“I can’t comment on that.”
“You are saying all of this because Ben Murray Bruce printed his common sense book in America?”
“I am saying we all need to rescue the Naira and the economy. The economy first!”
“You are beginning to sound like a vulcanizer. It is not your job, it is not my driver’s job, and the petrol station attendants should just keep quiet. Na only we dey OPEC?”
“They won’t. They can’t. This is a democracy and we all have a right to make policy. If we don’t speak up, some people will pad things again and things will get worse.”
“It is Godwin Emefiele’s job”
“Him na your brother?”
“He is the Governor of the Central Bank”
“Really?”
“What do you mean, really?”
“What are his views on monetary policy?”
“Go and ask him”
“And fiscal policy?”
“Go and ask the Minister of Finance?”
“We have a Minister of Finance?”
“Of course we do”
“And who is that?”
“Wait a moment. What’s that her name again?”
“Hello?”
“Wait. I am trying to remember. Em…em…yes, 16+6= 24!”
“You mean you can’t connect the monetary side with the fiscal side of the Nigerian economy, you are busy just saying… Okay, don’t bother, I get it.”
“Candidly speaking.”
“Don’t worry, the people who are benefitting from the Naira crisis know her and they know her name and they know the CBN Governor too. In case you don’t know, while you are busy trying to put people down, some other Nigerians have made a fortune from the Naira-Dollar palaver.”
“A fortune?”
“Yes. That is the difference between people who are clever and those who just complain. One of my wife’s friends is almost a billionaire now because the Naira crashed.”
“How did she do it?”
“The God of Olajumoke intervened. The God of Adekunle Gold picked up her call. And the God of Korede Bello said she had won. Her warehouse is profiting from the difference. So when you talk with that your sharp mouth, just know that in every economic situation, there are both happy and sad stories.”
“But there are standards, normative contexts, economic frameworks”
“If you don’t get it, you can’t get it. If you don’t mind, please, I don’t want a lecture on that.”
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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has rested claims, counter-claims and doubts on he eligibility of the lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Anambra state in the National Assembly by declaring them as duly elected.
The apex court’s ruling on Wednesday put an end to the controversy over whether Senators Stella Oduah and Andy Uba, as well as members of the House of Representatives should vacate their seais or not.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had requested for an interpretation of the supreme court’s judgement delivered on January 29, 2016 in favour of the Ejike Oguebego-led Executive Committee in Anambra state.
But, in its ruling delivered by Justice John Iyang Okoro, who led a five-man panel, the court held that the judgement was clear enough.
Justice Okoro said the case brought before the Apex Court was the issue of the PDP leadership in Anambra state and not on the implications and consequences of elections that were conducted during the 2015 general elections.
The Judge further held that the request sought by INEC through its Lawyer, Solomon Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, would amount to rewriting its earlier judgement even when there was no established clerical mistake.
Justice Okoro said that since the Court of Appeal was the final arbiter and had made pronouncement, there was no need to invite supreme court to make any clarification on a concluded matter that was not ambiguous.
The Apex Court also held that there was no dispute in the claim of the PDP National Executive Committee that it submitted the list of nominated candidates for National Assembly election to the INEC, having conducted the primary election in line with the PDP constitution.
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Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) – Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (left) Presenting a Cheque to one of the Beneficiaries of Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development , Mr. Godwin Ochonogor (right) with him is the CBN Delta State Controller, Dame Elizabeth Agu, during the Disbursement of Central Bank of Nigeria, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund
DESPITE the downturn in the economy, the Delta State government has disbursed a total of N101 million naira loans to 1000 persons in 101 cooperative groups under the Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN] Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development fund.
Handing out the cheques to the representatives of the cooperative societies, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa urged the beneficiaries to take responsibility for their success or failure as they were all chosen on merit.
He informed the beneficiaries that the loan was meant to enable them improve their businesses and create wealth for themselves.
He disclosed that the sum of Four Hundred and Thirty-Five Million, One Hundred And Eighty Thousand Naira (N435, 180, 000) was disbursed last year to 2, 617 persons while One Hundred and One Million Naira (N101, 000, 000) was disbursed yesterday to 1, 000 persons drawn from the twenty-five local government areas of the state under the CBN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund.
He admonished the beneficiaries to “use the money wisely on the business and as members of cooperatives societies, it means you share similar idea and with cooperation, your business will grow fast.”
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, who was represented by the Deputy Comptroller of CBN in the state, Dame Edith Agu, commended the disbursement.
Chairman of the Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, Chief Suru Salami stated that the programme was designed to address poverty and the problem of unemployment, asserting, “all beneficiaries should make prudent use of the fund to enable them pay back as at when due because, the Agency is poised to recover all borrowed money.” Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (left) and the Chief Job Creation Officer, Prof Eric Eboh during the inauguration of the Agricultural Marketing Coordination Committee
In another development, Governor OIowa, also on Thursday inaugurated a 16-man Agricultural Marketing Coordination Committee (AMCC) saying the agricultural sector deserves to be reformed.
Speaking during the inauguration of the Committee which has the state Chief Job Creation Officer, Prof. Eric Eboh as Chairman, Governor Okowa said that the committee was “to develop the agricultural sector in line with our stated objectives of economic diversification, food security, self-reliance and prosperity for all.”
“This is in consonance with our electoral promise to reform the agricultural sector for the purposes of wealth creation, boosting employment, achieving value addition and sustainable economic growth,” Governor Okowa said, adding, “we have invested substantial resources, personnel, time and energy to stimulate agricultural production through the Production and Processing Support Programme (PPSP) and we must do much more than boost the yields from the agricultural sector.”
The AMCC, Governor Okowa said would “tackle the marketing challenges faced by farmers in Delta State and help farmers worry less about finding suitable markets for their produce, while ensuring that they prosper from the work of their hands, thereby make farming attractive once again.”
The Committee has as terms of reference: “identify existing and potential markets for agricultural produce and device measures and arrangements for farmers to access those markets; obtain and disseminate market information to agricultural producers and thereby improve information flow between farmers and processors.”
Governor Okowa reiterated that the Committee would also, “proffer measures for establishing and improving market infrastructure and facilities such as warehouses, cold storage, output aggregation and processing centres; identify and coordinate actionable measures to encourage market-oriented production by farmers; collaborate with national and international agencies in fostering linkages between farmers and markets;” among other terms of reference.
Prof. Eboh at the occasion, observed that the committee has a lot of work to do and thanked Governor Okowa for deeming them fit to be members of the committee which he observed would work towards food security`.
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Poised to curb the unwholesome proliferation of ramshackle school buildings and quackery in the education sub-sector, the Delta State government has reviewed its policy on fees payable by private schools’ operators in the state.
Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Chiedu Ebie disclosed this during an interactive meeting with the Association of Private School Owners (APSON) and National Association of Private School Owners (NAPS) at the French Language Centre, Asaba.
Mr. Ebie, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. David Onokpe and other management staff of the Ministry, stated that following wide consultations, several review meetings, and comparison with neighbouring states’ policies on education, the need for upward review of fees payable by private schools has become necessary.
He pointed out that the reviewed fees which took effect from February 1, 2016, was not a punitive measure, but as part of the Ministry’s oversight function to regulate and bring sanity into the system, saying that the ability to provide quality education should be taken seriously for the development of the country, as well as avoid growth stagnation.
The Commissioner, who described the role of genuine private schools operators and other stakeholders as partners in bridging the gap in the provision of quality education to Deltans, called for their cooperation, stating that government alone cannot bear the cost of funding the education sub-sector.
He further disclosegtd that the reviewed payable fees on registration, license and renewal by private school operators has been grouped into three categories based on rural, urban location, and school fees charged per session. For nursery/primary, category A include those with schools fees that range from N500,000 and above per session: the new rate for registration fee is N100,000; license fee, 500,000; and renewal fee, N250,000. Category B includes schools in the urban areas outside the above mentioned category – the new registration fee is N100,000; license fee is N200,000; and renewal fee, N100,000. Category C are schools in the rural areas, and registration fee is N50,000; license fee is N100,000 and renewal fee, N50,000.
Similarly, in the secondary school group, category A include those with school fees that range from N500,000 and above per session. For this category, the new registration fee is N150,000.00; license fee is N500,000 and renewal fee is N250,000. Category B is for Schools in urban areas outside the above mentioned category, registration fee is N100,000; license fee N200,000 and renewal fee is N150,000. While schools in rural areas category C:- registration fee is N50,000; license fee N150,000; and renewal fee is N100,000. Payment should be made in bank draft in favour of Delta State Government, and submitted to the Ministry for clearance.
In another development, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Chiedu Ebie in a meeting with the Forum of Chief Inspectors of Education in Asaba, revealed that government has given approval for Governor’s Cup Competition for secondary schools to be organized, and finals of the competition will be held around April at the Ozoro Township Stadium to coincide with the commissioning of the stadium.
Mr. Ebie also said that the state government has approved an increase of the chargeable rate for the use of all public secondary and primary schools in the state from N20,000 to N40,000 (forty thousand naira), saying that application for use should be addressed to the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.
He added that permission for use of such public schools was only for weekends and holidays, and payment should be in bank draft and in favour of Delta State Government.
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Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah has been presented with an award in recognition of his humanitarian services to Anioma Progressive Youth Association and the entire Anioma Nation.
Members of the Anioma Progressive Youth Association presented the award to Patrick Ukah at his office Asaba when they paid courtesy call at his office in Asaba.
According to the President of the Association, Mr. Clifford Ossaghenye, the group decided to give the Commissioner the meritorious award because of his immense contribution to the development of the Association, Youths and Anioma Nation in general.
In his response, the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah expressed appreciation for the award, saying that he was always happy to identify with the youth as his constituency and want to partner with them as future leaders.
Mr. Patrick Ukah who was equally bestowed with the status of Patron of the Association charged the members of the Association not only to key into the prosperity agenda of Governor Okowa led administration but also use the plat form to get larger number of people to key into the Governor Okowa’s SMART Agenda of the present administration which is youth friendly.
The Information Commissioner said the present administration has demonstrated its avowed commitment to youth empowerment by embarking on visible and fundamental projects with the graduate of 500 Youths the Songai project, stressing that another set of youths was undergoing training skill even as he enjoined them to avail themselves of YAGEP and STEP training rolled out by the State Government.
The highpoint of the occasion was the presentation of the plague and the investiture of the commissioner of Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah as the Patron of the Anioma Youth Association.
Present at the event were the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Jude Aguonye, Director of information, Mr. Paul Osahor, Assistant Director of Information, Celestine Ufuani amongst others.
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The Federal Government has disengaged the heads of the six information-related parastatals under the Ministry of Information and Culture.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the disengagement during a meeting he held with the Chief Executives of the Nigerian Television Authority, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Voice of Nigeria, News Agency of Nigeria, Nigerian Broadcasting Commission and the National Orientation Agency on Monday .
The Minister directed the disengaged Chief Executives to hand over to the most senior officials in their various establishments.
Mohammed thanked them for their service to the nation and wished them the best of luck in their future endeavours.
The affected Chief Executives are the Director-Generals of NTA, Sola Omole; FRCN, Ladan Salihu; VON, Sam Worlu; NOA, Mike Omeri; NBC, Emeka Mba; and the Managing Director of NAN, Ima Niboro.
The Presidency also issued the following statement announcing the removal of 20 more heads of federal parastatals and agencies.
The list adds to the six heads of agencies under the Ministry of Information and Culture that were sacked earlier today.
Read full statement below.
1. The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate disengagement of the following Chief Executive Officers of the underlisted Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions.
2.He has also approved that the most senior officers in the Parastatals, Agencies and Councils oversee the activities of the organizations pending the appointment of substantive Chief Executive Officers.
(i) Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
(ii) Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN)
(iii) Voice of Nigeria (VON)
(iiii) News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
(v) National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)
(vi) Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
(vii) New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)
(viii) Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)
(ix) Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board(NCDMB)
(x) Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)
(xi) Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
(xii) National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
(xiii) Petroleum Equalization Fund
(xiiii) Nigeria Railways Corporation (NRC)
(xv) Bureau of Public Procurements (BPP)
(xvi) Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE)
(xvii) Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA)
(xviii) Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)
(xix) National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
(xx) Nigeria Investment Promotion Council (NIPC)
(xxi) Bank of Industry (BoI)
(xxii) National Centre for Women Development (NCWD)
(xxiii) National Orientation Agency (NOA)
(xxiiii) Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
(xxv) Nigerian Export-Import Bank
(xxvi) National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic In Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP)
3. Mr. President, however, thanked them for their invaluable services to the Nation and wishes them well in their future endeavours.
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Darius Dickson Ishaku of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) retained his position as the governor of Taraba State, folowing the Supreme Court ruling on Thursday, February 11, 2016, dismissing the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Aisha J. Alhassan. Gov. Darius Dickson Ishaku
With the ruling of Nigeria’s apex court, Aisha J. Alhassan, a serving Minister in the President Muhammadu Buhari APC led administration has lost all chances of further litigations aimed at clinching the Garage state seat of governance.
In the lead judgment pronounced by Bode Rhodes Vivour and unanimously adopted by six other judges, it was upheld that the appeal lacked merit and consequently could not stand. The judges have also slated February 22 to give reasons for their ruling.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and his Delta State counterpart, Ifeanyi Okowa have congratulated Ishaku on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court, saying the rule of law has come to stay in the democratic process of the country.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja had in December cancelled the victory handed Senator Alhassan by the Taraba State Governorship Election Tribunal through the nullification of the election of Ishaku on November 7, 2015.
But in its ruling, the Court of Appeal in December 2015, reviewed Ishaku’s appeal and described as ‘unattainable’, a petition by the APC seeking to disqualify him as the PDP candidate in the gubernatorial election of April 11.
In a unanimous ruling, a five-man panel led by Justice Abdul Aboki noted that the Election Tribunal was wrong in giving victory to Alhassan, while nullifying the election of Ishaku.
In their respective rulings, the judges said: “There is no merit in this appeal and it is hereby dismissed. The judgment of the Appeal Court is hereby affirmed. Parties to bear their costs and reasons for the judgment to be given on February 22.”
“Consequently, I order the return of Ishiaku as governor of Taraba State. I agree with the judgment. The appeal is unmeritorious and hereby dismissed. I entirely agree with the lead judgment and abide by them.”
In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, Gvernor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state congratulated the people of Taraba State, saying the judgment of the apex court had further strengthened the nation’s democracy and enhanced the confidence of the people in the judiciary.
On his part, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa urged Ishaku to extend hands of fellowship to his opponents and ensure that the state gets purposeful leadership and congratulated Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State on the affirmation of his electoral victory by the Supreme Court.
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, Senator Okowa enjoined Governor Ishaku to extend hands of fellowship to his opponents and ensure that the state gets purposeful leadership.
“I have been there and can attest to the level of distraction a Governor and his administration encounters on account of some needless litigations, but a calm disposition and open-mindedness towards all; including your opponents, is what defines a true leader”, the Governor said.
He urged Governor Ishaku to pursue policies that would define him as a good ambassador of the PDP considering that most of the states around him are being controlled by the ruling All Progress Congress.
“One of the lessons we all should take from our current experiences of emerging from elections which were rancorously contested up to the highest court in the land, is to ensure that we repay our citizens with best governance and prove to them that their confidence in us were not misplaced”, Governor Okowa counseled.
The Governor also noted that the ruling of the Supreme Court on the Taraba state Governorship Election appeal will go a long way in restoring the hope and confidence of the Nigerian people on the sanctity of the judiciary and lauded the apex court for standing firm in the defence of the law and constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Governor Okowa further observed that the Supreme Court ruling affirming the decision of the appellate court, that the issue of nomination of a candidate by a political party is clearly a pre-election matter which no tribunal has the jurisdiction to entertain will go a long way in putting an end to the meddlesomeness of some political parties in the internal affairs of another party.
Governor Okowa noted that their party, the PDP, had done its best in giving them opportunity to fly its flag and charged Governor Ishaku to remain focused as his achievements in government would determine his future political career and the other legacies he would wish to be remembered for.
He thanked the people of Taraba state for standing behind their Governor and heeding his call for calm and patience all through the duration of the litigation and appealed to Tarabans to blur the lines of political differences in the interest of the development of the state.
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Christopher Erhodyne Anirah, flagbearer of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the House Representatives (Sapele, Okpe, Uwvie Federal Constituency) who was alleged to have died ahead of the 2015 general elections in Delta State, has raised alarm over threat to his life.
Anirah, who said his death certificate was forged and submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the party’s primary election and 2015 general elections, urged the IGP to immediately effect arrest of the plotters.
In a petition addressed to the Inspector General of Police; titled ‘Imminent Threat of Assassination’, Anirah named the party’s National Chairman, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, Delta state APC Governorship candidate in the 2015 election, Chief Otega Emerhor, Delta State APC Chairman, Mr. Igho .K. Okrikpo and Hon. Gibson Akporehe, among others as conspirators in the grand plot.
According to Hon Anirah , his trouble started in December 2014 after he was duly elected at the APC primary election as the candidate to contest the 2015 general election for House of Representatives election for Sapele, Okpe and UvwieFederal Constituency.
Few days to the election, Anirah discovered to his chagrin that his name has been substituted with one Gibson Akporehe whom he alleged decamped to APC from PDP, adding that while the drama of his illegal substitution unfolded, he was shocked that documentary evidence existed at the INEC headquarter proving that he was dead.
The petitioner further revealed that following his request for the documents, he (Anirah) was issued certified true copy of a forged death certificate which was allegedly used to substantiate the claim that he was dead and substituted with Hon. Gibson Akporehe for the election, and subsequent denial of his electoral mandate.
In a bid to prove that he was alive, Hon. Anirah said he visited the INEC offices in Delta and Abuja to present himself as evidential proof that he was not dead, adding that despite his petition to the former INEC chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega and the National Chairman of All Progressive Congress, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, no appropriate action was taken.
Anirah said since the struggle to actualize is mandate started, he has been receiving anonymous, threatening phone calls and text messages from persons suspected to be cronies of the people behind his ordeal to drop his political ambition or risk being killed.
Anirah therefore called on President Muhammadu Buhari to direct all relevant authorities, especially the Inspector General of Police to prosecute the offenders.
Meanwhile, Hon. Anirah has gone to court to enforce his right and to challenge the illegal substitution carried out by APC during the 2015 general election in Delta State.
In the suit filed at the Federal High Court Asaba, with suit FHC/ASB/CS/47/15, the plaintiff is asking among other reliefs, the court should reinstate him as the candidate for the 2015 General Election in Delta State.
Also, the deputy chairman of APC in Delta State Mr. Okonji Chidi has approached the High Court in Asaba Delta State in a suit A/M/19/2015 seeking to restrict the Inspector General of Police amongst other Police authorities from arresting him.
But in a judgment delivered on the 11th of May 2015, the court dismissed the plea on the ground that his prayers lacked merit, adding that the Police cannot be barred from investigating a complaint of a citizen.
The defendants in the suits are ; APC, APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie- Oyegun, Delta State APC chairman, Prophet Jones Erhue, Delta State APC Deputy Chairman, Mr. Cyril Ogodo, Delta State APC gubernatorial candidate, Olorogun Oteha Emerhor, INEC and four others.
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