Archives for October, 2023 - Page 3

Supreme Court Dismisses Gbagi’s Appeal Against Oborevwori

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Ogheneruona Tejiri, Asaba The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal brought before it by Chief Kenneth Gbagi against Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for being a waste of time, mere academic exercise, and lacking any utilitarian value. In the appeal, Gbagi, a governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) filed the appeal against ...

NMDPRA Seals Six Petrol Outlets, One Illegal Gas Refill Plant In Delta

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Ogheneruona Tejiri, Warri Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Warri Zonal Office has sealed up six petro retail outlets otherwise known as petrol stations and an illegal gas refiling plant over sharp practices in Delta State. The filling stations were sealed over offences bordering on under-dispensing and lack of operational licenses. The defaulters were Bwede Filling ...

Tidi congratulate Oritsejafor, Otumara, Abido on their appointments by Gov. Oborevwori

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Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, Dr Michael Tidi has congratulated the trio of Dr Roland Oritsejafor, Dr Joseph Otumara, and Chief Israel Abido on their appointment by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.Dr Joseph Otumara is the Chairman of the Warri, Uvwie, and Environs Special Development Agency, while Chief Dr. Roland Oritsejafor; ...

BAYELSA 2023: More Trouble For APC As Lokpobiri Unites Wike with Diri

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...PLOT BY APC's BIGWIGS TO FRUSTRATE SYLVA UNEARTHED ...Group Wants APC NWC to sanction Lokpobiri, Lyon, othersThe last may not have been heard about the crisis rocking the Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following report that the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has ...

Niger Delta group calls for sack, probe of Kyari

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By Francis Sadhere , Warri The Niger Delta Coalition, has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack and probe Engr Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians National Petroleum Corporation Limited (MMPCL) over alleged financial impropriety, misuse of authority amongst others.The call came following the ripple effect of subsidy removal which has led ...

NURTW Dissolves Olaye Executive, Constitutes 16 Man Caretaker Committee In Edo State

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Ogheneruona Tejiri, Benin National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW)has dissolved the Chief Olaye Odion led executive in Edo State. This was contained in a press statement signed by Comr. Kayode Agbeyangi, National Secretary, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) made available to Reformeronline in Benin City, Edo State. According to the Comr. Agbeyangi, the dissolution arised ...

Bayelsa 2023: Lokpobiri, Lyon Dump Sylva, Adopt Diri

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*** How Diri Secures Jonathan's Endorsement*** Diri Cajoles Jonathan's Kinsmen With Succession Opportunity All seems not to be well with the All Progressives Congress Party (APC) in Bayelsa State as the party is divided ahead of the November 11th, 2023 governorship election in the state. As at the last count, about 10 political parties ...

Diri a true servant-leader, deserves second term – Oborevwori

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Delta Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (2nd left), supported by his Bayelsa State counterpart, Senator Douye Diri (3rd right) as he cuts tape to inaugurate Agilobi Street, Agudama Epie Road in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State on Saturday. Others are the Senator representing Bayelsa central, Senator Konbowei Benson (left), the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt ...

INEC Denies Withdrawal from Kano Governorship Election Petition Case

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By Our Correspondent, Warri The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) emphatically denied media reports suggesting that it had withdrawn from the appeal process in the ongoing Kano Governorship election petition case. The Commission clarified that the letter, which indicated a withdrawal, was unauthorized and promptly retracted. The officer responsible for the letter has also been ...

Delta Youth Leaders Urge Relocation of Election Appeal Justices, Cases to Abuja to Douse Political Tension

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Br Francis Sadhere, Warri The Delta State Assembly of Youth Leaders (DSAYL) has called on the Nigerian Judicial Commission (NJC) to address the escalating political tensions in Delta State by relocating all election appeal justices and cases to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.Addressing the press, Friday in Warri, the DSAYL highlighted the growing trend of ...

American Petroleum Institute Denies Issuing BOSIET Certification to OPEANS Nigeria Limited

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The American Petroleum Institute (API) has firmly denied granting any certification or approval to Opeans Nigeria Limited for conducting the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET).Opeans Nigeria Limited, a training provider with centers in Port Harcourt and Warri, had previously claimed to have received API certification, which caused excitement among its Executive ...

Deputy Governor of Delta State Receives Condolences on Mother-in-Law’s Passing

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By Francis Sadhere, Warri In a heartfelt gesture of support and sympathy, the Permanent Secretary, Management, and Staff of the Office of the Deputy Governor of Delta State have extended their condolences to Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, on the loss of his beloved mother-in-law, Ezinne Gold Obinnaya Egege (nee Ahuchuogu).The news of Mrs. ...

Delta Govt. Commends DOPF, Assures of Robust Partnership

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Ogheneruona Tejiri, Asaba Delta State Government has express appreciation to members of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF)for their cooperation just as it also promised them a robust relationship going forward. This commendation was made by Mr. Felix Ofou, Executive Assistant to the Governor on New Media when he played host to a delegation of the Delta ...

NDDC: NIGER DELTA COMMUNITIES URGE PRESIDENT TINUBU TO CONSTITUTE BOARD

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Representatives and leaders of the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Producing Communities Forum have called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately constitute the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board.The group also strongly appealed to Mr. President to kindly, as a matter of utmost importance, urge the Senate to screen and confirm the nominees for appointment ...

Oborevwori Mourns Tanker Explosion Victims In Delta

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Ogheneruona Tejiri, Asaba Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has sent his condolences to the families of victims who got burnt, following a tanker explosion at Koko junction, along Warri – Benin expreway on Sunday. In a statement by Sir Festus Ahon, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in Asaba, the Governor commiserated with the victims' families ...