Category: Corruption

Delta State Is Not The Strongest Financial State In Nigeria As Claim By Tilije- NDC

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A pressure group under the aegis of New Delta Coalition, NDC, has faulted the claims by the Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Fidelis Tilije that Delta State is the strongest financial state in Nigeria.     The group in a statement issued and signed by Godwin Anaughe, on behalf of New Delta Coalition, held that the he claim made by Delta State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, that Delta State is the strongest financial state in Nigeria, is a blatant falsehood.   According to the statement, “This egregious…

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Sand Merchants And The Shylock Syndrome

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By Sunny Awhefeada   Humanity is ever susceptible to the changing patterns of reality and existence so that what was once inconceivable could become the norm. The ineluctability of change has continued to push boundaries beyond human imagination. In the course of time, novel phenomena emerge to engender new realities which soon evolve to become a way of life. This new “way of life” will also run its course and get subverted or replaced by another “new way of life” and humanity continues in its ever forward movement. And life…

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Corruption, Anarchy Rocks Isoko North NULGE As Aspirant Petitions CP Over Victimization

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A vice Chairmanship Aspirant for the Isoko North NULGE election, has petitioned the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi over her alleged victimization and sharp practices ongoing in the body.   The petitioner,Amb. (Mrs) Sarah Couple Ulueme, a staff of Isoko North Local Government had petitioned the State president of the Union, Zikoo Okwudi, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi with a threat to take a legal action against the union ahead of its election slated for November 28, 2024 in Delta State. According to the petition…

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ARREST OF OKOWA NOTHING STRANGE-Zik Gbemre

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By Zik Gbemre     It is long over due that former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa be questioned to account for his reckless pillage of Delta state treasury.   However, with remote controlled EFCC, arresting Okowa is one thing and prosecuting him with the appropriate charges in the law court is another.   Okowa’s atrocities are numerous. He didn’t steal alone. He used his aides to loot Delta dry till the very last minute he left office. They should all be held and be prosecuted with the appropriate charges.   His…

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EFCC Arrests Ex-Delta Gov Okowa For Alleged Fraud

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  Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, for alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023. Okowa was arrested on Monday, November 4, 2024, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when he reported at the Port Harcourt Directorate of the EFCC on the invitation of investigators handling his matter. The former governor was alleged to have failed to render accounts of the funds as well as another N40 billion he…

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Delta Teachers Cries Out Over Bribery Demands, Delayed Promotions, And Unpaid Salaries

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  Teachers across Delta State are calling out the Ministry of Education’s accounts department for alleged corruption, claiming that officials demand hefty bribes to process overdue promotions and salary arrears.   Despite submitting their documents for promotion and payment implementation nearly a year ago, well beyond the official processing period of one to three months, many teachers are still awaiting their dues. Meanwhile, some colleagues who submitted paperwork later have already received full payment, reportedly after paying bribes.   “I submitted all my documents almost a year ago, yet I’ve…

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Fed.Min Of Women Affairs In Allege N2billion Scandal

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      …..Civil Society Organisations Ask court to compel Women Affairs Minister to account for $100M World Bank Intervention Funds for Nigerian Women   The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Ken Ohanenye, is again in the eyes of the storm as she was accused of siphoning N2billion meant for the empowerment of the women in the country.   Already, a group, identified as Concerned Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has dragged Ohanenye and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to an Enugu High Court, seeking an order of the court compelling…

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How Okada Riders, Engages DESTMA Officials In A Public Fight Over Allege Extortion In Ughelli

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    Motorcycle Riders, recently engaged officials of the Delta State Traffic Management Authority, DESTMA, in a public fight over their continued alleged extortion at the Otovwodo junction in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered, the fight between Okada Riders and DESTMA Officials commonly know as Okowa Police broke out a a result of the refusal of an Okada rider to part away with money allegedly demanded by the official. According to sources, “The fight which took place between Okada Riders, Market Women and DESTMA…

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Activist Israel Joe Takes On EFCC Over Selective Arrest And Prosecution

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Known global activist, Comr. Israel Joe has taken a swipe on some of the activities of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, over its operations aimed at one section only.   Israel Joe, who harsh tag himself as TableBreaker, had in a statement on his verified Facebook account accused the commission of undermining the current economic hardship and loopside arrest to distract angry Nigerians from the proposed protest while they could not locate the whereabouts of higher personalities in the country.   According to him, “I have been challenging…

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Victim Of Alleged Extortion By DESTMA Writes Gov Sheriff

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Open Letter to Governor Sheriff: Urgent Appeal to Curb the Extortion and Harassment by DESTMA Officials Dear Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, I am writing to express my deep concern about the increasingly unruly and oppressive behavior of Delta State Traffic Management Authority (DESTMA) officials in Sapele. These officials, often referred to as “Okowa Police,” have become a source of harassment, intimidation, and extortion for many Deltans, including myself. As a victim of DESTMA’s misconduct, I have firsthand experience of the trauma and financial hardship caused by their actions. I have been…

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