By MERCY NEME THE Ministry of Women Affairs, Delta State, has praised The Albino Foundation (TAF Africa) for its dedication to disability inclusion. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Oghenekevwe Agas, during a town hall meeting in Asaba on Wednesday, noted that the group’s advocacy was a powerful force supporting the state’s efforts. “As […]
THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied claims by local contractors that his administration owes them ₦5.2 billion, insisting that the debts arose from contracts irregularly awarded by civil servants without ministerial approval. On Monday, contractors staged a protest at the minister’s gate, alleging that the FCT Administration owed them about […]
By MERCY NEME DELTA Head of Service, Dr. Mininim Oseji, has distributed tomato and pepper seedlings to Permanent Secretaries and staff in key government offices. The initiative, launched on Tuesday, seeks to promote homestead farming among civil servants. Speaking in Asaba, Oseji said the scheme aimed at boosting food security, encouraging agriculture, and supplementing the […]
By PRISCILLA OSAJE PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has charged the Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, to continue to deliver impactful projects that touch lives, empower youth, and give hopes to the communities. Tinubu, who was represented by Chief Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, gave […]
By OBOH LINUS THE Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has conducted a flood simulation exercise in Lagi community, Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The exercise was aimed at strengthening resilience in flood-prone communities. Speaking during the exercise on Wednesday, […]
EVERYDAY, the collapse of Benin-Asaba Expressway deepens hardship, exposing motorists to life-threatening ordeals, even as the federal government appears indifferent. The expressway is a 125-kilometre federal road corridor in the southern part of the country. It is a strategic highway that links the South-West, South-South, and South-East regions. About five months ago, precisely on Sunday […]
By BOSEDE OLUFUNMI THE Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Kano State Corporate Security Institute to train its personnel on effective traffic management. The institute is located in Zakirai, Gabasawa Local Government Area, Kano State. The Managing Director of KAROTA, Malam Faisal Mahmud, made this known when the new […]
By LYDIA CHIGOZIE-NGWAKWE WORKS Minister Dave Umahi has directed project managers and engineers to maintain meticulous records for the Lagos-Calabar Highway, emphasising the need for detailed documentation before the end of September. Umahi, who gave the directive during an inspection of the project and some bridges in Lagos, said all construction levels must be carefully […]
DELTA State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, flagged off the Widows Welfare Scheme to uplift vulnerable groups and promote inclusive governance in the state. The initiative was designed to provide financial and healthcare support for 10,000 widows drawn from across the state. Speaking at the event, Governor Oborevwori said each widow will receive a […]
ROTARY Club of Ojodu, District 9111, recently hosted the District Governor D9111, Prince Henry Akinyele and his entourage on a courtesy visit to the club for the commissioning of a fully-equipped, solar-powered sickbay at Agidingbi Primary School, Ikeja, the club’s first major project of the Rotary year. Leading the reception was Club President, Martins Nnanna, […]