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By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaParents have been adjudged the major platforms fuelling human trafficking because they feel sending their children abroad translates into making money.Chairman, Delta State Task Force on Human Trafficking And Illegal Migration and commissioner for Justice, Hon. Peter Mrakpor stated this in Asaba during a rally put in place in commemoration of the World Day Against Human Trafficking.The chairman expressed worries that some parents encourage their children to travel abroad to compete with fellow parents whose children are abroad.He wondered why some youths are not taking advantage of the various programmes put in place by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa…

Since the return of democracy in 1999 and particularly following the 2019 general elections, the citizens were very hopeful of renewed vigor in addressing the myriad of problems bedeviling the country ranging from intensification of insecurity, the deepening of corruption, growing poverty and unemployment as well as flagrant and frequent disrespect of the rule of law. Nigerians believed that the administration which received the mandate of Nigerians for another four-year term would reciprocate the people’s goodwill and trust; and commit itself to expand the civic space and facilitating citizen’s engagement in an expanding democratic space.We, the undersigned civil society organizations have observed…

By Iheke Iheanyichukwu.Security is the establishment of measures to protect people, information and property against hostile persons in a society. In other words, it is the existence of conditions within which people in a society can go about their normal daily activities without threats to their lives or properties. However, security is not the absence of threats or security issues, but the ability of the state to rise to the challenges posed by these threats with expediency and expertise. Hence, to effectively tackle all security issues is the concept of social contract between the citizens and the state, in which…

5 August 2019Nigeria: Authorities must investigate deaths in police custody of three IMN protesters and promptly provide medical treatment to othersAt least 3 injured detainees have died in police custody15 injured protestors, including minors, held incommunicado for weeksPolice raid government hospital and arrest injured protestersThe Nigerian authorities must immediately investigate the deaths from gunshot wounds of at least three members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) while in police custody, and provide urgent and adequate medical care to 15 others who need treatment for life-threatening gunshot wounds, Amnesty International Nigeria said today.The 15 individuals, including two minors, have been…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaDelta State Government has urged its citizens living in flood-prone areas to urgently relocate to safer areas as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that the level of water, especially in River Niger is rising.The decision for Deltans in the flood-prone areas to urgently relocate was made known to journalists by the commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu shortly after the maiden State Executive Council (Exco) meeting in the second term of Governor Okowa’s administration.“Today, we had the inaugural exco meeting; a lot of far reaching decisions were taken and we resolved that we enlighten…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaSen. Ifeanyi OkowaGovernor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has assured the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) that Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, will provide best venue for the under -20 female World Cup tournament.Okowa gave the assurance on Wednesday in Asaba when FIFA team on inspection of facilities in the stadium visited him. The governor said his administration was determined to put in place any further facility that would be needed for the competition.While recalling that such international events as the 21st Africa Senior Athletics Competition, Super Eagles matches with Seychelles and Egypt, among others had been…

Gov WikeThe Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University (RSU), Professor Blessing Didia landed in serious trouble, following the invasion of some cultists, who killed one Prince Barisua (aka Tuaka); a final year student of the department of Agriculture on Monday and another year-three student..ISNOnline had reported that the incident spilled over to Tuesday with another invasion into the university campus by some armed young men, who shot sporadically.Professor Blessing DidiaThe shooting left the university in chaos, as everyone scampered for safety. Some students were even sighted running out half naked just to save their lives first.Last Tuesday’s invasion and…

By Dave Okpogadie, Asaba Comrade Ovuzourie MacaulayNewly appointed director-general of Warri/Uvwie and Environs Development Agency, Comrade Ovuzourie Macaulay has vowed to leave no stone unturned to ensure Warri and environs are tidied up even if it means stepping on toes.Comrade Macaulay made this known while briefing journalists shortly after taking the oath of office along with other members of the agency.Macaulay, who was secretary to Delta State government, said he would clean the entire Warri and environ, adding that appointment to head an agency is not new to him.“I pioneered Nigeria Union of Journalists in Delta State, I pioneered NLC and…

By Dave Okpogadie, AsabaSen. Ifeanyi OkowaThe chairman, Air Peace Airlines, Allen Onyema, has commended Delta governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, for the upgrade of Asaba Airport, saying he has taken it to international standard.Onyema gave the commendation at the funeral Mass for his father, Chief Michael Onyema, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Mbosi, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State.According to him, Asaba Airport has been transformed and can now accommodate a Boeing 777 aircraft.Onyema, therefore, called on the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to, “quickly give approval for triple 7 to land in Asaba Airport and see what Air Peace…

The Federal Government Inland Revenue Service, FISR, is considering asking banks to charge customers five per cent VAT for purchases using bank cards, Tunde Fowler, FIRS chairman has said.Fowler who gave the hint in an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES in his office in Abuja also said the FG was yet to take a decision on whether or not to increase VAT.Online purchases are increasingly becoming popular among Nigerians with online stores such as Jumia and Konga leading the pack while many Nigerians also buy from popular Chinese online store, Alexpress.Payment for such purchases are often made using bank debit…