Archives for June, 2016
TAXATION TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT THE 8TH ANNUAL WOLE SOYINKA MEDIA LECTURE SERIES
By Francis Sadhere
In the face of dwindling oil revenue, the Nigerian government has among other options, increased the drive for tax compliance.
It is to this end that the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is focusing on the theme, “Tax education, national development and the seminal role of the media”, for its 8th media lecture series ...
ADVICE ON DELTA STATE GOVERNMENT STEPS TO ADDRESS KIDNAPPING AND OTHER CRIMES IN DELTA STATE
By Zik Gbemre
With regards to recent reports that the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has disclosed that the State Government would demolish the property of convicted kidnappers and their collaborators in the State to check incidents of kidnapping and other criminal activities, we consider this as a welcome development.
However, while we acknowledge the fact that ...
NDA: Delta Community Leader Acusses Okowa of Insincerity
By Francis Sadhere
The chairman of Kokodiagbene community in Warri South West council area of Delta state, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has accused Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of insincerity in handling the recent onslaughts on oil facilities by the dreaded Niger Delta Avengers (NDA).
Comrade Sheriff Mulade.
Mulade, a community leader in Gbaramatu Kingdom, said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was just playing ...
THE POLITICS OF GAS FLARING IN NIGERIA
By Zik Gbemre
The story told every now and then by relevant authorities for the deplorable power supply situation in Nigeria is that we do not have enough gas supply (amongst other factors) to generate the needed energy to satisfy the nation’s electricity demand. But we have often wondered, is it that we do not have enough gas ...
Why we can no longer pay salaries Regularly – Okowa
By Francis Sadhere
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said the state can no longer pay the salaries of worker because of the dwindling oil revenue in the country which has resulted to low allocation from the federal government.
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state.
Governor Okowa said this yesteray during a stakeholders meeting he held with stakeholders in the state.
The theme of the stakeholders meeting was “Creating A ...
PDP ISOKO SOUTH INAUGURATES EXCO, WARD CHAIRMEN
By Ovedhe Jerry
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Isoko South Local Government Area has over the weekend inaugurated her LGA Executive Officers alongside various Chairmen of the 11 wards.
The newly inaugurated executive were charged to work with the Leaders and the electorates in general so as to retain power in Delta State and reclaim same ...
I will ensure equity and justice in Ughelli South Local Government – Gbagi
By Our Correspondet
Former Minister of Education, Chief Kenneth Gbagi has vowed to ensure equity and justice in conducting affairs the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
Chief Kenneth Gbagi.
Chief Gbagi said this during the reception ceremony of PDP ward chairman of Ughelli south after their swearing into office.
Gbagi said he will not take lightly any one among them who will want to betray the constitution of the party, stating that it ...
Oshetigho hold prayer section with Ughelli South Local Govt PDP
By Our Correspondent
In preparation for the swearing/Innuguration Ceremony of the Ughelli South Local Government PDP Exco, the local Government party chairman, Hon Djegbe Michael Oshetigho with his local government exco recently held a prayer session for the state, and local Government.
They prayed for the Hand of God to be on Governor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and all other elected officials within the state ...
THE NEED FOR UN TO REVIEW THE BAKASSI PENINSULAR LAND DISPUTE AND THE NEED FOR THE CONDUCT OF A REFERENDUM TO DECIDE THE FATE OF NIGERIANS IN BAKASSI
By Zik Gbemre
We have always condemned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgment in 2002 that ceded the Bakassi Peninsular that was part of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to Cameroon. Our bone of contention was the way the area was ceded to another country without any consideration whatsoever about the people of the place and their ...
The Movie ‘76: Princewill, from a tycoon, to politician/philanthropist and now film maker
By Nwaorgu Faustinus
The name Prince Tonye Princewill does not need any introduction to any person who has been a keen observer of the political milieu or terrain in the Niger Delta region and to be more specific the Rivers State political game.
Prince Tonye Princewill.
Born into the famous Princewill’s family in Buguma of the ancient ...
CODAF HARPES ON NEED TO END GAS FLARING IN NIGERIA
By Ovedhe Jerry
The Executive Director of a Non-Governmental Organization, NGO, under the aegis of Community Development Advocacy Foundation, CODAF, Mr. Richard Benin, has recently called for end of gas flare in the Niger Delta region.
Mr. Benin gave this assertion after a workshop at Uzere community, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.
Benin posited that ...
URHOBO ITSEKIRIS AND THE DIALECTICS PRIMOGENITURE
By Bobson Gbinije
“Whilst thou waitest for dead men’s old shoes, thine own exertions might procure thee new ones. Be like the bee, and thou shall gather the honey of life and not cursed dungeons”--- Napoleon’s Oraculum
The tradition of primogeniture entails the total non-negotiable handing over of power of attorney over properties, titles, positions, etc to the eldest ...
Tompolo begs President Buhari in a new letter
Tompolo in an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Nigeria military during one of their raids on his community have taken his symbol of authority as the chief priest of Egbesu Shrine, Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom.
Tompolo
The former Niger Delta militant stated that the incident happened about 31 days ago when soldiers ...
Using machinery of justice to create disorder is dangerous, Ekweremadu warns
DEPUTY President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu said, Monday, that the on-going trial over alleged forgery of 2015 Senate Standing Order was not about him and Senate President Bukola Saraki, but that Democracy, separation of powers, rule of law, the legislature were on a ridiculous trial.
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy Senate President.
He warned that ...
Buhari angry with CBN over new policy
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the current flexibility policy recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is of no benefit to the economy.
FROM LEFT: PERMANENT SECRETARY, STATE HOUSE, MR NEBOLISA EMORDI;CBN GOVERNOR, MR GODWIN EMEFIELE; VICE-PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO ANDPRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, DURING THE INAUGURATION OF NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA.
The CBN ...