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Ofobruku Re-Elected Delta NLC Chairman, Scores Okowa High In Government/Labour Relations

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By Patrick Ochei

The incumbent Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Delta State Council, Comrade Chief Goodluck Ofobruku has been re-elected a second time in office.

The Urhobo born Labour leader was returned unopposed at the 9th Delegates Conference of the Congress on Tuesday, 7th March, 2023, at the Labour House in Asaba.

Ofobruku appreciated the delegates for believing in him to be returned a second term in office, promising not to take the confidence reposed in him for granted.

He pledged to continue to fight for the welfare of workers in the State, especially as it concerns salaries, promotions and pensions.

However, he scored the Governor Okowa led administration high in cordial working relationship with the Labour Force, insisting that the Governor had done well over 70 percent in fulfilling most of the demands of workers in the State.

He therefore, took time to elucidate on the Governor’s promptness in payment of salaries from inception, irrespective of the then economic crunch, including attending to workers’ promotions and other sundry issues like payment of salaries and promotions arrears.

Ofobruku equally, eulogized the Governor for offsetting over #70 billion out of the #78 billion pension arrears owed retirees, while at the same time assisting the Local Governments to pay salaries and clear part of her pension arrears.

Declaring the Delegates Conference open, the Head of Service of the State, Mr. Reginald Bayoko, ably represented by the Functioning Permanent Secretary in Establishment and Pensions, Mr. Kingsley Umukoro affirmed that Delta State Government was pleased with Labour as an entity.

The HOS said the Government would continue to support the workers by meeting up with their demands in as much as they continue to enjoy their cooperation and cordiality towards a progressive civil service.

He reminded them of the recent accomplishment of Government towards the demand of Labour, which is upscaling of the retirement age of teachers from 60-65, including that of the non teaching staff of the State Colleges of Education and Polytechnics.

The Delegates Conference which ratified the harmonisation report on the election of the State Executive of NLC, however, returned Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku as Chairman, Comrade Ziko Osita Okwudi as 1st Vice Chairman, Comrade Alice Jegede as 2nd Vice Chairman, Comrade Okotie Titus as Treasurer and others.

Pondi’s Electoral Victory, Attributed To People Driven Representation, Says Hon. Botu

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A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Burutu Local Government Area, Hon. Churchill Botu has described the victory of Hon Julius Pondi at the National Assembly of February 25 as the voice of the people based on enviable track record of service and people driven representation.

Hon. Botu,a Special Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Project Monitoring said the votes of Hon.Julius Pondi was a clear evidence that he had touched the lives of the people positively with quality representation at the green chambers.

He said Hon.Julius Pondi who polled 11,863 votes to beat his closest rival of the All Progressives Congress APC who polled 5,469 and won 10 out of the 11 federal wards had attracted several programmes and projects from the federal government to the Burutu Federal Constituency aside his yearly football competition and empowerment programmes.

Hon.Botu, a two time Councillor and former aspirant under the platform of the PDP for the Burutu 1 Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly seat in 2019 expressed the hope that Hon.Julius Pondi will continue to put the people first as he had always done by giving them quality and effective representation garnished with various forms of empowerment as well as his voice being always heard on debates and initiation of Bills on the floor of the House.

Hon.Botu who said the victory of Hon.Julius Pondi was a vote of confidence on him by the people for living up to expectations added that the electoral partnership will yield better fruits for the people as the PDP had once again shown that it was the only dominant party in the area.

He thanked the people of Burutu Federal Constituency for standing by the PDP and Hon. Julius Pondi to return him to the green chambers for the third consecutive time and being the first to achieve the feat thereby making history.

On the forthcoming March 11 governorship and House of Assembly elections,the former Councillor appealed to Deltans to vote for Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori for governor and other candidates of the PDP in order to continue to enjoy the dividends of democracy and not fall for the political antics of the opposition parties.

Pray For My Family, Whitney Adeniran’s Mother Pleads

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Mother of the 12-year-old student of Chrisland International School, Whitney Adeniran, who died during the school’s inter-house sports activity at the Agege Stadium, Lagos State, Blessing Adeniran has called on Nigerians to pray for her.

Blessing Adeniran gave the call in an Instagram live on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

While thanking everyone for their support since the death of her daughter, requested for  more prayers

She said, “I did not expect the kind of support I have gotten. But we can now say we lost Whitney out of sheer carelessness, negligence and lack of compassion and the justice she deserves she is going to get it I promise you”.

 

I Will Establish Ministry Of Religious Affairs In Delta State- Gbagi

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Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Delta State, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has vowed to create a new ministry in the state given the opportunity to win in the coming general election.

Gbagi made the promise during a rally with Cllerics and the people of Oshimili South in Asaba Delta State.

He said in recognising the supremacy of God and his love, he would establish the Ministry of religious affair in the state.

Highlighting of some of the things he would do, given power to run the state as governor he would make 10 thousand shops where business would take place in Asaba that would outshine the popular Onitsha market, adding that it would become the envy of other states and where people from across the country would come to buy goods.

He added that he would declare free education for Deltans, Convert the whole of Isoko to rice mill.

He also assured unemployed Delta youths of N30,000 monthly pay, while government process employment for them

Speaking the deputy governorship candidate, Chief Mrs Ishioma  Oshilim, said it was time to vote out the APC which stole the mandate of many Nigerians.

While calling for support for the Party, she said with Gbagi as governor, the state would be liberated.

On his part, the deputy Director General of the Party, Mr Augustus Atubi said no body can stop the train.

Said 80 million Nigerian woudl not have a good job by 2030 if they vote the wrong leader.

Frowning at how underdeveloped the state was, despite by being recognized as the richest state in Nigeria and number 42 in the world, he said  that with Gbagi, the situation would turn  around for the good of every Deltans.

The deputy Chairman of the Party, Chief Mrs  Esther Ekwule frowned at the poor economy and urged them to  vote for the Party so as to be free from every indebtedness caused by the present government.

The Secretary, Delta North, Mr Onyisi Ineyor said the party have come to stay, urged them to vote for the industrialist  for governorship position.

Ineyor said it was time to change the narrative by voting out the bad leaders in the state.

The Delta Central Chairman of the Party, Mr Mike Dugbo, said the only way to liberate the state was by voting for SDP, whose logo is represented by the white horse in the ballot paper.

Earlier in his welcome address the convener of the rally, Pastor Chima Israel advised the crowd to be careful of what they were going to do during the next Saturday election.

The Cleric urged them to vote for one who had the collective interest of the masses at heart. Highlight of the event of the adoption of the party by the Arewa community and large presence of members of the Labour Party

Supreme Court Nullifies FG’s Naira Redesign Policy

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…Declares old #200,N500 and N1000 As Legal Tender Till Dec 31, 2023

The Supreme Court has ordered that old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes remain in circulation till December 31, 2023.

The apex court also nullified the Federal Government’s naira redesign policy, declaring it as an affront to the 1999 Constitution.

Justice Emmanuel Agim, who read the lead judgement, held that the preliminary objections by the defendants (the Attorney General of the Federation, Bayelsa and Edo states) are dismissed as the court has the jurisdiction to entertain the suit.

Citing Section 23(2)1 of the constitution, the court held that the dispute between the Federal Government and states must involve law or facts.

The apex court further held that President Muhammadu Buhari in his broadcast admitted that the policy is flawed with a lot of challenges.

The court said the policy has led to some people engaging in trade by barter in this modern age in a bid to survive. The court added that the President’s disobedience of the February 8 order, is a sign of dictatorship.

Sixteen states of the Federation instituted the suit to challenge the legality or otherwise of the introduction of the policy.

The suit initially instituted by Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara states has been slated as the first case on the cause list for a final verdict.

Justice John Inyang Okoro who led a seven-man panel of Justices of the Court had on February 22 fixed today for the court to make its decision known on the suit.

The 16 states led by Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara are praying the apex court to void and set aside the policy on the ground that it is inflicting hardships on innocent Nigerians

They accused the President of usurping the function of the CBN in the introduction and implementation of the policy and asked that the directive issued by Buhari be voided.

Pascal Adigwe Emerges PDP Deputy National Organizing Secretary

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Former Member, House of Representatives Aniocha/Oshimili Federal constituency and Director General of Ned Nwoko senatorial campaign organization, Hon. Pascal Nwaoranine Lord-Michael Adigwe has emerged  the new  Deputy National  Organizing Secretary of  the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

This was made known in a press statement issued by the Director, Ned Nwoko Media Directorate, Mr Nobert Chiazor.

Before assuming the lofty office, Hon. Adigwe served as Member of House of Representatives between  2003 to 2007; Secretary south south caucus of National Assembly; Director Sen Ifeanyi Okowa Senatorial Campaign 2011; Director of Protocol, State campaign for Uduaghan; PDP Delta State returning agent 2011, 2015, 2019 general elections; Director General, Delta North Campaign 2015 and 2019; National assignment, Returning Officer to Yobe, Anambra, FCT, etc; Director, Group B. National Convention Committee on Accreditation. 2017, 2020; Deputy Director, PDP National Convention Committee on Electoral 2022; Three Time Special Adviser to Governor Okowa on National Affairs; A Senatorial aspirant that turned around to become DG to his opponent; A people’s person, a person of industry, and hard work; A manager of men and material.

He described him as a man loved by his people as honest and just. A campaign delight and a known voice and unassuming leader in Aniocha South and Delta in General.

He extended regards to Delta  State Party Chairman ,his  executives and esteemed appreciation to the state  governor  and PDP Vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Sen. Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa

I Would Ensure Lending  Rate Does Not Exceed One Percent, Says Ned Nwoko

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By Christy Aboghe

The winner of the Delta North Senatorial seat in the February 25, 2023 general election, Hon Prince Ned Nwoko  has said that he would focus on the economy so as to help reduce the level of crime.

Hon. Nwoko made this known while speaking with Journalists at his country home in Idumuje  Ugboko.

He said he would synergize with banks to ensure that their lending rate does not exceed one percent.

While frowning at the constraints the masses faces for borrowing from the bank, as a result of the high  cost of interest, he promised to work with the financial sector to make sure that the economy is planned with the people in mind.

Nwoko vowed to ameliorate the sufferings of youths in his constituency and across the country.

He said he was determined to help the youths chart a new course,  as they have suffered a lot , neglected and ignored, reasons why a good foundation has to be built for them to enable them grow.

According to him he would set up a fund of 10 billion dollars for the youth, as an agency to apply the funds to the beneficiaries would also  be established, adding that it is expect d that within the next four years five million youths would benefit from the scheme.

He commended the youth for their creativity and enterprising, adding that with support they can stand on their own, which is what the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stands for.

While thanking God for the victory, the senator elect, said it had been a long fight, trying to project his manifesto to the masses.

He restated his need for the PDP team he can work with, as one that he can share his manifesto with.

 

Read Bola Tinubu’s Acceptance Speech To Nigeria

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The All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential candidate of the 2023 general election, Bola Tinubu has appealed contestants of the election to joins hands to work towards the unity of Nigeria.

Tinubu made this known during his acceptance speech as president of Nigeria, at the Headquarters of the APC Secretariat in Abuja.

He urged them to team up with him to build the country, by working for the peace and unity of Nigeria.

“Let’s collaborate to make history for our country, we have what it takes and what is needed, we have knowledge, creativity and with these we can make Nigeria the destination of returning home to contribute to the development of our country”.

For the youth, he said that he would chart the part together with them, adding that no one is too small to be creative,

“I would pay undivided attention to your education, as four years course would be four years course, no more strike, your university would have autonomy, no more selling of handouts, they must be authoured, he said.

Expressing gratitude, he said “I am profoundly humble that you chose me to serve as the 16th President of our country”.

“If I do a cultural knee bending it won’t satisfy anyone, rather to thank Allah”.

The renewed hope has come and is landed in Nigeria, with your support that promise would be fulfilled, he posited.

While describing President Mohammed Buhari, as a true patriot, the President elect thanked him and his wife for their support towards his victory.

He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for conducting a credible election.

He thanked the national leadership, Sen. Abdulahi; members of the Senate and others who made the victory possible.

Tinubu also extended appreciation to the Secretary of the working committee, Iyiola Omisore for a good job done that got them to this destination.

He also commended APC members in Zamfara for putting their difference aside for the Party’s victory

Thanking the progressive governors, he said he has made a promise to Nigeria and these he must keep, adding that he would not let them down.

 

 

 

Breaking: Bola Tinubu Declared Winner Of 2023 Presidential Election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election.

The declaration was made at the national collation centre in Abuja.

Tinubu polled  8,794,726 to defeat Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 6,984,520, Peter Obi of the Labour Party scored 6,101,533 and Rabiu Kwankwaso who also scored 1, 496,687.

Ned Nwoko Gains Senatorial Victory in 2023 General Election

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The Senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko has been announced winner of the 2023 general election.

The Returning Officer of the Aniocha Oshimili, Federal constituency, Dr. Josephine Anene- Okeakwa gave the announcement at the collation centre for the House of Representatives and Senatorial office, in Oshimili South Local Government Council, Asaba.

Ned Nwoko defeated Kennedy Kanma of the Labour Party during the Saturday, February 25, 2023 general election in Delta State, with  votes 92514, while scored second position, with 86121.

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