Archives for June 30th, 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 ...