Day: August 22, 2023

Gov Sheriff Appoints Obiodeh Comm. For Land Survey & Urban Development

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Delta state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has appointed Hon Goodnews Emamusi Obiode as the Commissioner for Land Survey and Urban Development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu few hours after their swearing in According to the statement, other commissioners are  immediate past commissioner for information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, was appointed as commissioner for Works and Olorogun Vincent Oyibode was appointed as commissioner for Oil and Gas. It would be recalled that in 1998, Former Speaker of the Delta State…

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Delta State Governor Apportion Portfolios To Newly Sworn-In Commissioners

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Delta State Governor, Rt Hon (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has apportioned portfolios to the newly sworn-in commissioners. In a statement signed by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, said, “Following the swearing-in of the newly appointed commissioners into the Executive Council, Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.O Oborevwori has further approved the assigning of further portfolios as follows By this announcement, the newly appointed commissioners are requested to come to the office of the Secretary to the State Government to pick up their letters Immediately.…

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Bayelsa Govt Approves Fuel Subsidy Removal’s Palliative For LG Workers

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  To cushion the excruciating effects of fuel subsidy removal on the workers, the Bayelsa State Government has assured that it would kickstart the payment of wage awards to all local government employees with effect from the month of August, 2023. According to the review, Council workers on grade level 1-6 will now earn N20,000 as additional salary, grade level 7-10, N30,000, while those on grade level 12-14 will now have N40,000 added to their salaries. Government also approved N50,000 as wage award to council employees on grade level 15-17,…

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Cry For Help: Esaba, A Community Where Men Are Afraid To Sleep With Their Wives In Delta

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By: SEUN AKIOYE Five communities in Ugheli South Local Government Area of Delta State are being ravaged by death due to inaccessible roads that would link them to the outside world. In some of the areas, the men are afraid to make love to their wives for fear of the trauma of delivery. Assistant Editor, SEUN AKIOYE, who visited the area, reports on how safe delivery is not a guarantee for pregnant women. Communities where husbands are afraid to touch their wives BAD things happen to the pregnant women and…

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2nd Anniversary: Gov Oborevwori Congratulates Olu Of Warri

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, on the second anniversary of his coronation. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, praised the revered traditional ruler for keeping Warri Kingdom peaceful and inviting for investment since ascending the ancient throne. He remarked that since his ascension to the throne, the king had also played a key role in various economic endeavours to revive trade and commerce in the kingdom. The…

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