Oborevwori Directs Immediate Payment Of Minimum Wage In Delta

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the payment of the new minimum wage to workers in the state with effect from October. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this during a meeting of the Committee of the new minimum wage with leadership of the Organized Labour in Delta State, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), to discuss the implementation of the new minimum wage. Emu said the meeting was at the instance…

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INSECURITY IN DELTA: IF POLICE ARE HELPLESS, WHO’S SAFE?

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By Zik Gbemre   The reported murder of police officers including a Division Police Officer (DPO) and another DPO battling for life with serious injuries in an encounter with kidnappers attests to the collapse of the security apparatus in Delta state. Insecurity in Delta especially kidnapping and wanton killings have peaked in recent times to the extent that the DPO of Agbarho Division in Ughelli North LGA is shot dead on the spot and that of Orerokpe in Okpe LGA is seriously wounded with shots to the neck among other…

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I Will Not Relent On My 3-Point Agenda In Ughelli North- Jaro

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THE Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Olorogun Jaro Egbo has revealed that he will not relent nor deviate from his 3-Point agenda, he promised the people during his campaign period. He made this known while briefing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ughelli Correspondents chapel in his office. According to him, “Today marks a significant milestone as I address you on my achievements during the first 100 days of my tenure as Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area. “It has been a period of dedication, collaboration,…

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Operators Of POS Lament Vigilante Extortion In Ughelli North

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OPERATORS of Point of Sale commonly known as Pos in Ughelli North Local Government Area,have lamented the alleged continued extortion by vigilante members in the metropolitan areas of Ughelli. They called on the local government chairman to rescue them from the Vigilante members as they could afford to pay revenue to local government and same pay another to the Vigilante. Speaking to newsmen, Mr Ochuko Obuks said, “The Vigilante came with their navy blue Siena vehicle as asked for my receipt and I presented to the one from the council.…

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Gunmen Ambush, Kill DPO, Injure Others, ASP Missing In A Rescue Operation In Delta

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The Divisional Police Officer attached to Agbarho police division, under the Ughelli Area Command, has been killed in a rescue operation by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in an ambush, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   It was learned that the DPO who resumed in Agbarho division few days ago, died on the spot after he was shot on the stomach alongside with the Divisional Police Officer of Orerokpe division, CSP Paul Oboware and other officers currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.   According to…

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RE: Professor Patrick Muoboghare’s Interview On Uwheru Kingdom

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    I am writing in response to Professor Patrick Muoboghare’s recent interview posted on October 5, 2024. We appreciate his efforts to shed light on the issue of foreign herdsmen and invaders affecting the agricultural sector of the Uwheru Kingdom and causing insecurity. We urge the Federal and State Governments, as well as the nation’s security agencies, to urgently address this problem. However, we are concerned about Prof. Patrick Muoboghare’s reference to our revered Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Ajuwe Simpson Sapele Obruche, Obruche 11, in a manner that appeared…

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Delta Police, Marks Servicom Week, Presents Uniforms To Primary Schools

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The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has presented uniforms to primary schools visited while marking the Nigeria Police Servicom Week in the state. This was disclosed by the State Police Public Relations Officer SP Edafe Bright in a statement made available to newsmen. According to SP Edafe in the statement, As part of activities lined up to commemorate the NPF 2024 Servicom week, the Command on played host to stakeholders which include members of civil society groups, the police community relations committee, among others. “During the week,…

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Pyrates Confraternity Rehabilitates Mama Akpu Rehab Center, Seek Govt’ Collaboration

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As part of its activities marking the 2024 World Mental Health Day, the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), Vito Corsica Deck (Aniocha/Oshimili & Ika ) in collaboration with Blizzard Deck (Boston, Massachusettes), have called on government at all levels to see a way to partner with rehabilitation centers for the benefit of patients. The group made the call on Thursday while carrying out sensitization campaign at a rehabilitation center known as Mama Akpu TRADOMEDICAL MENTAL Home, at Ugbolu in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Appealing to…

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Breaking: Dead Bodies To Pay Tax In Enugu State

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In a surprising new policy, the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service has announced that owners of deceased individuals will now be subject to a tax if the body is not buried within 24 hours. The regulation stipulates a daily fee of 40 Naira for every day the body remains unburied. This unprecedented move, described as the “Bill for the Living and Bill for the Dead,” has sparked widespread criticism and concern among residents. Many are questioning the ethical implications of taxing the deceased and the families grieving their loss. Critics…

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Another Deltan Sets To Bath In An Abandoned Road In Ughelli

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  Few days after a Sapele resident had his bath in a stagnant mud water in Shell road in Sapele local government area, another Deltan based in Ughelli North is ready to do same.     The yet to be identified Deltan had in a trending video disclosed that he wants to have his bath in a stagnant mud water at the abandoned Imowhe road, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   Speaking, the content creator who has a medicated soap in his hand said, me I…

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