Politics

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, urged the State Board of Internal Revenue Service to expand the State tax net by bringing in more businesses in the informal sector. He gave the charge during the inauguration of the Chairman and Executive Directors of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, headed by Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata as Chairman. Others are Dr Frank Nwugo, Executive Director, Operations; Mr. Kelly Oghenekevwe, Executive Director, Finance and…

The immediate past Special Assistant to the Hon Commissioner of Women Affairs Community and Social Development Comr Lucky Futughe congratulates an astute party man, Hon(Dr) Isaac Tosan Wilkie (PhD) on the occasion of his merited nomination as Commissioner designate. According to him, his nomination is a pointer to the fact that the current administration recognizes hard work and ready to reward such persons. Once again, congratulations on nomination as member of the State Executive Council.

Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori i of Delta State has urged media practitioners to remain focused on fair and objective reporting for credibility as watchdogs of the society. Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday, when he received on courtesy call, the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by the State Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu at Government House, Asaba. The Governor thanked Journalists in the State for their support before, during and…

Delta Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , Sunday, said that his administration was a product of the grace and mercy of God. Oborevwori accompanied by his wife, Tobore, stated this at the thanksgiving service in honour of his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, at St. John’s Anglican Church, Ibabu, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the State. The Governor stressed the importance of thanksgiving in perfecting the acts of God upon any man, adding that he…

The Member Representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Jonathan Ukodhiko has said that winning the war against poverty would help in improving the nation’s security architecture. Speaking on “The Gavel” on Channels Television on Saturday night, Ukodhiko said as the representative of his people in the National Assembly, he would pursue programmes that could lead to poverty reduction in his constituency. He remarked that once farmers were guaranteed security they…

…Says alleged multiple Dates of birth resolved by Supreme Court. Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just concluded 2023 general elections in Delta State, Olorogun Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, has said without prejudice, that the issues raised by the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi Esq, at the Election Petitions Tribunal in Asaba, against Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, goes to no issue, an exercise in futility….

*** Commends Gov. Oborevwori on Ighrakpata’s choice. The Honourable Commissioner representing the good people of Udu, Ughelli South, Uvwie and Urhobos of Warri South LGAs on the Board of DESOPADEC, Hon. Goru Karo Jonathan, has Congratulated Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata on his well deserved appointment as the Chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue Service by his Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Goru in his Congratulatory message, described Hon. Ighrakpata as a seasoned administrator…

… Assures staff of impactful collaboration. … Promises to mitigate their complaints. The Commissioner representing Udu, Ughelli South, Uvwie and Urhobos of Warri South LGA on the board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Hon Karo Goru, today paid working visit to DESOPADEC area offices in Udu, Ughelli South and Uvwie LGAs which are parts of his mandate areas. He visited Otor-Udu, Otu-Jeremi and Effurun area offices respectively. The familiarization tour was…

By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives, requesting the approval of N500 billion to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Essentially, the president is seeking the amendment of the 2022 supplementary appropriation act to accommodate the funds. Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas read the letter of the president’s request at Wednesday’s plenary. Titled “Request for the amendment of the 2022 appropriation act”, the letter reads…

…. Promises bottom-up approach. The Commissioner representing Udu, Ughelli South, Uvwie and Urhobos of Warri South LGAs on the Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Hon. Goru Karo Jonathan has reiterated his resolve to deliver from “day one” as DESOPADEC’s new commissioner so as to win the trust of his mandate area despite the current hardship in the country. Hon. Goru made this remark during his welcome party organized by…