IN a sweeping administrative shake-up, the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the dissolution of the Governing Councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions in the state. The announcement, made via a “Government Special Announcement” dated November 20, 2024, was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. It also […]
DELTA State commissioner for information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, has called on media practitioners to engage in objective and critical assessment of government policies and programs as opposed to criticisms laced with propaganda and misleading half-truths. Dr. Osuoza made the call on Tuesday during the media training session organised by members of Delta Online Publishers Forum […]
THE Nigerian Navy has been accused of undermining federal efforts to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, made the allegation during a meeting with the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), at Oporoza, […]
THE Delta Broadcasting Service, (DBS) Asaba and Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) have agreed to use their comparative advantages to promote each other. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit to the General Manager of the state-owned broadcast outfit, Mrs Christine Jobome-Emetulu, by a delegation of DOPF. Mrs Emetulu appreciated the wave online platforms […]
A distinguished panel of experts from journalism, peacebuilding, and academia is set to ignite a profound discourse on local security solutions at the 2024 Annual Lecture Series of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF). Themed “Security Challenges: Finding a Local Implementable Solution,” the event promises actionable strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the region. […]
ENCOMIUMS have been pouring in for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) as the nation’s crude oil production hit 1.8 millions barrels per day (1.8m bpd) The board and management of NNPCL, which announced the feat on Thursday, also disclosed that gas production has […]
RISING from a three-day All Nigerian Conference of Editors held in Yenagoa, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has issued a pressing call for the Nigerian government to address the adverse effects of fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate volatility on the nation’s economy. The appeal, aimed at providing relief to struggling businesses and citizens, […]
TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited, led by Chairman High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has expressed deep condolences over the recent passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. In a press statement issued from the office of the Chairman, Tantita Security acknowledged the late general’s outstanding […]
IN an impassioned address to editors and journalists from across the country, Bayelsa State Governor, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, welcomed attendees of the All-Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC), which convened on Thursday at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. The event, organised by the Nigeria Guild of Editors, brought together leaders in journalism to […]
THE National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Hon. Dele Kelvin Oye, Chambers of Commerce has expressed concern over the significant hurdles that remain. Citing a recent World Bank report, he noted that poverty has climbed to 56% in Nigeria, affecting 129 million people. While reforms are […]