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Delta State NYSC Swears-in 1464 Prospective Corps Members

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…As Oborevwori Charges them to contribute towards developmental growth in the state

Delta State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Delta State, Mr. John Vandi Kwaghe, has revealed the presence of one thousand four hundred and sixty four (1,464) prospective Corps members in the state.

Kwaghe disclosed this in his address during the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream I Orientation Course at the Permanent Orientation Camp, Issele-Uku.

He said the six hundred and eighty two (682) males and seven hundred and eighty two (782) females have been duly registered for the orientation course.

While commending their conduct, he said it was characterized by peace, discipline, and enthusiasm for the activities lined up for the Orientation Course and entire service year.

He said their positive attitude was a strong indication of their readiness to embrace the ideals of the scheme and their commitment to serving Nigeria with diligence.

He urged them to embrace every activity with enthusiasm and strive to distinguish themselves for honours and awards throughout the service year.

“Be disciplined, resourceful, and innovative, as these qualities will spur and set you apart and open doors to future opportunities”, he advised.

He described the NYSC Orientation Course as a foundational aspect of the service year, deliberately designed to instill discipline, foster unity, and prepare Corps members for their roles in nation-building.

According to the state Cordinator, the Corps members will in the next three weeks, undergo various engaging activities, including leadership training, security awareness, drills, lectures, and skills acquisition under the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme.

“ These Initiatives are carefully. structured and designed to equip them for the challenges ahead and provide them with tools to contribute meaningfully to the development of the nation”.

Kwaghe commended the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborewwori, for his unwavering support to the activities of the NYSC, adding that the State Government’s commitment to the welfare of Corps members and the development of the Orientation Camp has been exemplary.

He appealed for further intervention in areas such as the provision utility vehicle for corps inspection, vehicle for the state Coordinator, an ambulance to support the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme of the NYSC and other emergency purposes, a 150 KVA generator, the camp perimeter fence to enhance the security of Corps members and to protect government huge investment in the camp.

The governor who was represented by the Commissioner of Youth, Barr. Trakiriowei Thankgod Harry, while congratulating them on the successful completion of their various academic programs, charged them to contribute to the growth and development of this state.

He encouraged them to actively participate in all activities during the orientation period, as the orientation course is therefore not just an introduction to the service but also a chance to prepare them morally, physically and mentally for the tasks ahead, both during and after the service.

The governor assured them of safety, adding that the people of Delta State were warm, hospitable and eager to work with.

“As you settle into your roles. I urge you to embrace the values of discipline, teamwork and respect cultural diversities, which the NYSC emphasizes”.

Delta State Non Indigene Chairman Describe Okowa ‘s Visit To EFCC As Plot By Political Detractors

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The Chairman of Non Indigene Association in Delta State, Sir Bernard Agazuma has ascribed the invitation of the immediate past governor of the state, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) as plots by political detractors of the state

Agazuma made this known while speaking with Journalist shortly after the visit to the governor at his residence in Asaba.

He said the petition against Okowa on embezzling 1.3 trillion naira was false allegation meant to disrupt the existing peace and unity in the state.

The non Indigene Chairman said it was unthinkable for a man who had passionately brought development to all sectors of the state to have made away with such huge amount.

He urged the petitioners to retrace their misinformation by supporting the government and enhance peace and unity in the state.

He urged Sen. Okowa to see all of that as a step towards strengthening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

While passing a vote of confidence of Okowa, he said members of the association will continually support the government of the day and ensure they help drive the MORE agenda to all part of the state.

He said members of the association who cut across the 25 Local Government Area of the state were hopeful of political appointments from the governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as they had play pivotal role in the emergence of the governor.

New NUJ President, Alhassan Yahya Represents Experience, Equity – Ochei

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A formidable Union strategist and immediate past Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, Comrade Patrick Ochei has said that the new NUJ President, Comrade Alhaji Alhassan Yahya emerged winner of the national election as a result of the strong belief of delegates in his impeccable experience to pilot the affairs of the Union positively, and of course, the need to give chance to equity.

Ochei gave this analysis while congratulating the newly elected President after his landslide victory at the 8th Triennial Delegates’ Conference of the NUJ on Wednesday 27th November, 2024, in Owerri, Imo State.

The former Secretary who played a key role in mobilizing delegates to vote for Alhassan, had indicated that it was only reasonable to allow such a man with enormous professional experience of being a two-term Secretary of Gombe State Council, two-term Chairman of Gombe State Council, Zonal Vice President of Zone E and two-term Deputy President of NUJ to lead the Union at this time.

He further hinged his explanation on equity, positing that the best way to achieve both professional and political balance in the Union was to allow the North produce the President after the two predecessors – Comrade Waheed Odusile and Comrade Chief Christopher Isiguzo of the Southern region had consecutively held the position for three terms.

According to Ochei, “I feel so elated that a people’s delight, cool, calm and calculated professional administrator has emerged to lead our Union in the next three years and God’s willing in the next six years.

“I am proud because, our voices counted, like it is said in Mass Communication class, ‘Vox Populi Vox Dei’. We did it in a rancour free and camaraderie atmosphere. This is the kind of synergy and professional understanding that is required to continue to keep the Union together, maintain our professional ethos and continue to mainstream media relevance as watchdog of the society.

“Let me use this medium to appreciate our leaders like Comrade Norbert Chiazor, Comrade Kingsley Azuh, Comrade Stella Macaulay, Asiwaju Shola Adebayo and others who worked assiduously from the background to ensure that our national leader, Comrade Alhassan Yahya emerged as President. And of course too, it’s my singular honour to also commend the peaceful and ingenious work of the Credentials Committee led by a Deltan and former Council Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu. Like we say in our local parlance, ‘Deltans no dey carry last’.

“Once again, I sincerely congratulate Comrade Alhassan Yahya for this sweet victory in the history of NUJ. I wish him all the best in the next few years, and I urge him to bring to bear his wealth of experience in midwifing an accountable, firm and fair leadership. Let’s keep supporting him, he deserves our unalloyed support”, Comrade Ochei appealed.

Obi Nduka To Confer Chieftaincy Title On American Based Illustrious Issele-Uku Couple, Mr And Mrs Ufoegbune

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By Patrick Ochei

Come December 30, 2024, Issele-Uku will spike up again with cultural funfair that will herald the installation of an American based couple, Mr. Onyeabor Ufoegbune and wife, Prof. (Mrs.) Veronica Ifechide Ufoegbune as chiefs of the Kingdom by His Royal Majesty, Agbogidi Obi Nduka JP (MNSE), Obi of Issele-Uku Kingdom.

For some time now since the Obi performed the traditional rite of chalking the couple, the news of the Chieftaincy installation on these illustrious son and daughter of Issele-Uku has been the talk of the town.

While December is the month to host the reality of this traditional honour that will exhibit another cultural rendezvous in the town, the truth remains that the well revered monarch has always been guided in wisdom on those to be so honoured.

Mr. Onyeabor Ufoegbune, son of the late eventful Iyase of Issele-Uku, Chief Isikwei Umemezie Ufoegbune from Ogbeofu village, and wife, Prof. (Mrs) Veronica Ufoegbune, proud daughter of Issele-Uku from Ogboli village, have been great instruments of cooperation towards Issele-Uku community growth and development.

They have both been representing Issele-Uku in positive light in the Diaspora, and anything that has to do with project development, human capital empowerment and cultural advancement have remained a burning desire in their heart.

Specifically, Prof. Mrs. Veronica Ufoegbune has become a support system for most of the youths through her regular reach outs with ideas, suggestions and funds to home based youths who are eagerly making effort to overcome poverty.

Each time we carried out opinion sampling on our youths, the testimonies are always massive and encouraging, as many of them would become emotional in narrating how Prof. Ufoegbune has continued to help them financially and otherwise.

However, the evidence of the things that Prof. Veronica Ufoegbune has done are in the numerous local and international awards she has received, depicting her exploits in career, corporate accomplishments and humanitarian services. One of such areas she has also extended her services potentially, are in the areas of culture and community development.

Issele-Uku no doubt, has potentially felt her impacts from most, if not all of her forays in international project development efforts; and the monarch and our people are proud of her.

This honour in the form of Chieftaincy Title is very expedient in showing the gratitude of Issele-Uku Kingdom towards what she represents and continues to attract as her personality benefits to Issele-Uku community.

Oborevwori Approves Airlifting 250 Pilgrims To Israel, Jordan

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…Screening of pilgrims slated for Monday 9 and 10 December

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved and released funds for the airlifting of 250 Delta pilgrims to Israel and Jordan.

Executive Secretary of Delta State Pilgrim Welfare Board, Very Rev Fr. Christopher Ekabo, made the disclosure on Saturday in a statement, saying that November 29, remain deadline for submission of application.

He said screening of the 2024 intending Pilgrims is scheduled to hold on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th December, 2024 by 9 am daily at the C.A.N Secretariat, Raph Uwache Road GRA Phase 1, off Okpanam Road, Asaba.

Ekabo commended governor Oborevwori for paying special attention to Christians pilgrimage to the Holy Land, assuring that while in Israel and Jordan, team Delta shall pray for sustained peace, security and more prosperity of the state.

“Our amiable governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has graciously approved the airlifting of 250 state sponsored pilgrims to the Holy Land, and we are very grateful to God, and to the Governor.

“With ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, there are strong indications that the 2014 pilgrimage to the Holy Land is possible.

“All intending pilgrims shall be screened on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th December, 2024 by 9am daily at the State C.A.N Secretariat in Asaba.

“The first set of pilgrims from Nigeria shall be airlifted on the 20th day of December, while Delta pilgrims are expected to depart Nigeria for Israel and Jordan upon confirmation of departure date by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Welfare Commission,” Ekabo said.

Port Harcourt Refinery Shut Down Three Days After Resumption

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The Port Harcourt Refining Company, the refinery has abruptly shut down operations, three days after the resumption of activities.

This is as a result of claims from workers that the refinery was undergoing calibration.

It was revealed that the calibration will continue till next week.

He official who choose anonymous, said that the refinery was operating manually which cannot match the new digital pumps, hence the need for electronica operations.

The absence of many trucks at the refinery has left the workers and drivers idle

 

Peter Obi Salutes Okonjo-Iweala On Reappointment As World Trade Organisation

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The 2023 Presidential candidate of The Labour Party, Peter Obi has congratulated Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.

He said, Iweala’s admirable character, impressive resume, and litany of achievements in public office stand her out as a competent leader for such a noble organization.

With her very visible contributions to our national development and the global community, she remains one of Nigeria’s most valuable human capital exports to the world, a symbol of hard work and excellence, and a beacon of hope and inspiration for the younger generation.

“Her rise to greatness through productive contribution to societal development stands as a lesson to us in Nigeria; first, as leaders, who must understand that leadership is a responsibility to care for the people; and then as a people, who must understand that our leadership recruitment process must be based on character, competence, capability and integrity”.

“As she is set to continue to pilot the affairs of this global organization for another 4- year tenure, I wish her more health, strength, and wisdom to continue to stand for what is right”, he said.

Earlier, the General Council of the organization has announced her reappointment which takes effect from 1 September 2025.

NAFDAC Sends Public Alert On Fake Combiart Dispersible Tablet

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has informed the public of the circulation of counterfeit Combiart dispersible tablets 20/120mg in the country.

The product manufactured by Strides Arcolab Limited, based in India was discovered in FCT and Rivers State during surveillance activities by NAFDAC.

The Laboratory report of the analysis carried out on the product revealed that it contained Zero APIs. The product was also observed to have two different date markings.

The NAFDAC database has confirmed that the product license has expired and the NAFDAC Reg Number on it is wrong and not for the product.

The product with the brand name Combiart Dispersible Tablet 20/120mg and the generic name, Artemether + Lumefantrine 20/120mg Dispersible Tablet has batch No: 7225119 and NAFDAC Reg No: A11-0299 with June 2023 and Feb 2023 as the manufacturing date and May 2026 and June 2026 Expiry Date.

The Agency advised Healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office.

NCPC To Commence Airlift of Intending Pilgrims December 22

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The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to commence the airlift of intending pilgrims to the Holy Land on 22nd December 2024.

The Executive Secretary of the NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this during a meeting of the Conference of States, comprising States Chairmen and Secretaries of Christian Pilgrims Welfare Boards and FCT in Abuja.

Bishop Adegbite charged members of the Conference of States to continue to look up to God because their help would come from the Lord who made heaven and earth. He urged them to learn how to serve the people and should know that God who has called them would grant them the grace to do what is right.

He reiterated that the essence of the meeting was essentially to deliberate on how to move Christian Pilgrimage forward. “We must be a good example of getting it right in Nigeria,” he emphasized.

Bishop Adegbite applauded President Bola Tinubu for his efforts at ensuring that Nigeria is back on track. He explained that despite the challenges, Nigeria is still moving to the desired destination.

He reaffirmed his stance on zero abscondment of pilgrims and zero corruption policy.

The Chairman of the Conference of States, Bishop David Moradeyo, thanked the NCPC boss for the effective leadership he has brought to bear in the Commission. He further appreciated him for the meeting which would serve as a platform for robust discussion with regard to the December pilgrimage exercise.

Bishop Moradeyo intimated that the Conference of States directed their members to fast and uphold NCPC in prayer for smooth Pilgrimage operations.

NDA Admission: Apply To Join Military, Oghenesivbe Tells Delta Youths

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By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh

Qualified Delta youths have been charged to apply into the 77 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA.)

The Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communication Bureau, Dr. Fred Oghenesivbe, gave the charge on Wednesday while speaking at a live radio programme, “Orientation Panorama,” at the Delta Broadcasting Service, Asaba.

Dr. Oghenesivbe disclosed that interested Deltans are encouraged by the NDA and the Delta State Government to apply for recruitment into any regiment of their choice in the military.

He said the application and admission process will be on till 30th April, 2025, adding that successful candidates after four years of academic programme and one year military training would be commissioned as flying officers into either the Army, Navy or Air force.

He explained that only interested applicants who satisfy a minimum of 210 points for Engineering Courses and 180 points for Arts and Social Sciences in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are eligible to apply.

He stated that the training is both military and academic and would last for five years; the first four years for the degree, while the fifth year is for military training.

He added that the sum of ₦7,000 only is needed as remittal fee to enable prospective candidates apply online through NDA Website: ndaapplication.net, advising applicants to make NDA their first choice.

“This sensitization has become very necessary to make Delta youths develop interest in enrolling into the military and paramilitary organizations. We have been short changing ourselves for so long. When the roll call of Generals, Major-Generals, Inspector-Generals etc. are called, Delta will not be there.

“These are the reasons His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, set up a state committee to create awareness to reorientate Delta youths on the need to join the military and other paramilitary organizations of government for even representation. The military wrote to the state that we are not taking up our quota.

“It is important we change the narrative and that we take up our quota and slot. The military is a pensionable service. In the past one year of the present administration, 450 Deltans are off the labour market. They have been recruited into the military. If we continue like this, we could have up to 2,000 personnel in the military in the next two years,” he enthused.

The Orientation DG stated that the programme is for male and female, encouraging young Delta girls to also apply and grow to the pinnacle of their career.

He said that successful candidates will be invited for screening exercise on the 24th of May, 2024 at Army Day Secondary School, Nigerian School of Transport and Support, Ugbowo, Benin City in Edo State.

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