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The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has urged the Nigerian judiciary to be sincere during the ongoing presidential election petition trials, adding that Nigerians are keenly watching. In a communique issued on Thursday at the end of the groups meeting in Abuja and presided over by elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, the group called on Nigeria youths to remain undeterred and emboldened to carry their foresight of building a new Nigeria to fruition. The meeting also had Chief Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere (South West); Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, CFR, president-general, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide (South East); Dr. Pogu Bitrus,…

The world was at Lekki in Lagos State last Monday to witness the inauguration of the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery, the biggest petroleum refinery in the world. It is estimated that the plant would boost the economy of Lagos State by generating thousands of jobs, downstream investments and taxes n Lagos. It would also attract multi-billion dollar foreign direct investments to Lagos and further enhance the economy in that corridor of the Gulf of Guinea. The refinery, according to the Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Rivers State, Dr. Joseph Obele, will stabilise…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has said that Chief, Dr.Abraham Ayebakepreye Amba Ambaiowei still lives on, because of the indelible foot prints he has left on the sands of time. Speaking on Thursday during a public lecture to herald his burial ceremony, Gov.Douye Diri represented by the Secretary to Bayelsa State Government, Gidoen Ekeowei noted that the deceased has done well for the Izon Nation and promised that the Bayelsa State Government, will work with the ideals of Dr. Amba Ambaiowei to move Ijaw Nation. He described the deceased as a great man who provided free medical treatment to many…

With Nigeria as one of the countries in the Gulf of Guinea faced with challenges associated with organized domestic and transnational crimes, a one-day national conference on organized crime in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea was held on Friday, April 28, 2023, to address related salient issues, The event took place on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Land Mark Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Theme of the conference was, “Toward Strengthening Collective Effort Under The Network On Organized Crime In Nigeria And Gulf of Guinea (NOCINAG) To Address Challenges of Domestic and Transnational Crime In the Region”.    Youths and…

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said the secret of the success of his administration was contained in a list handed over to him by former governor of the state, Dr. Peter Odili. The governor, who spoke at a public lecture cum book presentation in his honour in Port Harcourt on Thursday, however did not reveal items on the list that Odili gave him. He said those who expect that his successor, Mr. Joseph Fubara, will act like him would be disappointed, stating however that the incoming governor would surpass his own performance in office. Wike confessed that…

Tina Turner, one of the greatest rock’n ’roll singers of all time, has died in Switzerland at the age of 83. “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n’Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland,” her publicist said in a statement, May 24. “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.” Tina Turner,the singer rose to prominence performing with her husband Ike Turner in the 1960s before overcoming his violent, abusive behaviour to go on to become a chart-topping solo artist. Turner earned a legion of fans for…

Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis. First product from the refinery is expected to hit the market by the end of July 2023. Owned by Nigerian industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, the refinery is expected to boost domestic refining capacity, getting rid of the current consumption shortfall. It will also reduce import dependency and stimulate economic growth. It is the first privately owned crude oil refinery in Nigeria. Nigeria’s existing refineries, plagued by operational inefficiencies under government control, have failed to meet the…

The majority leader and member representing Isoko South Constituency 1 in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Ferguson Onwo has expressed confidence in the ability of the governor-elect of the state. Speaking to journalists in his office, shortly after the valedictory session of the 7th Assembly, the majority leader of the House noted that the incoming governor of the state, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori would excel as governor based on his wide experience as speaker of the House, who has excelled in law making with a good working relationship with the executive.  Hon. Onwo said it was a thing of…

The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, the state capital has adjourned the petition of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi challenging the eligibility of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer, Sheriff Oborevwori, in the March 18 poll. The Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday May 24,2023, adjourned to Thursday June 1, 2023 for commencement of pre-hearing in the petition by Gbagi, against Oborevwori, Ovie Augustine Omo-Agege, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Ken Pela, of the Labour Party (LP). The…

Delta State commissioner for Science And Technology, Hon. Jennifer Ardsen-Efeviroro as attributed the success of the ministry to massive support from Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.  The commissioner made this disclosure while briefing journalists on the activities of her ministry as the government is winding down. She expressed appreciation to Governor Okowa for all the unflinching support given to her ministry to excel.  Said she: “If not for his support, giving us approval and buying ideas that we take to him from time to time, we wouldn’t have been able to achieve what we have achieved.” According to the commissioner, the ministry…