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A prominent Niger Delta leader,  Ambassador Sobomabo Jackrich aka Egberipapa has called on the federal government and the National Assembly to unearth the  alleged massive fraud going on in the oil and gas sector and ensure those responsible are dealt with accordingly. In a statement to newsmen ,  Egberipapa said it was disturbing that despite reported  approval for funds for turn around maintenance of the Port Harcourt refinery by  former President Muhammadu Buhari and his assurance that the three refineries would resume operations before the end of his administration nothing was done.  "In 2021, The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by former President Buhari who was also the Minister of Petroleum, had approved funds   for immediate commencement of rehabilitation works on the 210,000 barrels per day Port Harcourt Refinery. "Till date, the Port Harcourt refinery is yet to process a drop of petroleum product", he said. Egberipapa , a...

  A prominent Niger Delta leader,  Ambassador Sobomabo Jackrich aka Egberipapa has called on the federal government and the National Assembly to unearth the  alleged massive fraud going on in the oil and gas sector and ensure those responsible are dealt with accordingly. In a statement to the Vanguard ,  Egberipapa said it was disturbing that despite reported  approval for funds for turn around maintenance of the Port Harcourt refinery by  former President Muhammadu Buhari and his assurance that the three refineries would resume operations before the end of his administration nothing was done.  "In 2021, The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by former President Buhari who was also the Minister of Petroleum, had approved funds   for immediate commencement of rehabilitation works on the 210,000 barrels per day Port Harcourt Refinery. "Till date, the Port Harcourt refinery is yet to process a drop of petroleum product", he said. Egb...

By Wilson Macaulay The Leadership and the entire members of Save Urhobo Youth Forum ( SUYF) has sent a warm message of felicitatiion to His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , the Governor of Delta State and his Deputy, His Excellency, Sir Monday Onyeme over their successful  inauguration and take  over the insignias of office on May 29th 2023 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, the State Capital.. Ambassador Agadia Samuel Oghenegare aka  The Street  Governor , the President of Save Urhobo Youth Forum who spoke to Daily lndependent Newspaper stated that the Save  Urhobo Youths are joyful over the emergence of RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori as Governor of Delta State because he is Youth Savvy and pragmatic in his approach to issues bothering on the well-being of the masses.  Ambassador Agadia Samuel Oghenegare,  aka The Street Góvernor, the Save Urhobo Youth Forum President remarked in his good Will message to the  Delta State Governor and his D...

  Come Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the members-elect of the House of Representatives, will file out, to elect the minority leader of the lower house of the National Assembly. Already, Rivers State member elect, Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, has been nominated to fill the role by some interests. Hon. Chinda, who is representing Obio/Akpor Constituency has since been seen as the main contender for the position until Wednesday when a section of the PDP members-elect started a campaign to stop him. Recall that the Minority caucus in the House comprises of  NNPP, PDP, LP and SDP. The PDP has been allowed by the caucus to produce the Minority Leader of the house since it has the largest number of elected members-116. But rising from a meeting on Wednesday, a section of the PDP members-elect, have started a campaign against the candidacy of Chinda. The members-elect argue that the PDP NWC and Leaders should not destroy PDP by rewarding ex-Gov. Nyesom Wike with the Minority Leader slot after he...

   By Wilson Macaulay The Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, South South Youth Vanguard, has condemned the move by President Bola Tinubu to meet with minority NASS members during the week.  In a statement issued by the group after a meeting in Asaba on Sunday, the group said it “has noted with utter dismay, the attempt by the President, to turn the country into a one party state just few days after he took office.” The statement signed by the Spokes person. Mr James Akpofure further accused the President of trying to “corruptly compromise the NASS members with the view of erasing opposition in the country.” The group argued that even though the President can invite anyone across party lines to a meeting, it can only be justified after the NASS members had taken oath of office. “The President is trying to lead the executive and the Legislature at the same time which is outside his

  Former Director General of the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, the Earl Osao Onaiwu, has congratulated Zenith Bank CEO, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu for winning the "Best Banking CEO in Africa" award. Onaiwu said he was particularly thrilled that  Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, was doing their alma mater- Auchi Polytechnic proud with his numerous achievements. According to the Edo State-born businessman and politician, Onyeagwu has consistently shone the light in his progress in the business world, especially in Banking. A big player in the Nigerian political circle, Onaiwu who said the award of "Best Banking CEO in Africa", at the International Banker 2023 Banking Awards 2023, confirms that the Zenith Bank GMD/CEO  is a shining example of what the products of Auchi Polytechnic exemplifies, said he was not surprised as Onyeagwu had exhibited these traits while in school. Onaiwu who is also a society patriarch and big player in the entertainment industry, also congratulated Zenith...

  A socioeconomic and intergovernmental organisation, the African and Middle East Economic Sustainability Alliance, AMEESA, has presented "Pacesetter Award" to the immediate past Executive Assistant on Communications to the Governor of Delta State under Okowa administration, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, for improving public service through result oriented Strategic Communication and Diplomacy. The transnational organization with headquarters in New York, United States of America, had in a letter signed by the Special Envoy to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador Oluwagbenga David, noted that "as the transition in various government offices deepens in 2023, the Pacesetter Award is our etiquette of accolade for government stakeholders in Africa and Middle East, whose initiative, courage, perseverance and excellence convey the strength of character, and qualities of leadership that make them Pacesetters." "We painstakingly monitored the just concluded general ...