South-South Govs urge Buhari to comply with law, inaugurate NDDC board
For the umpteenth time this year, the South-South Governors of the Niger Delta region have spoken again, and have urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to uphold the law establishing Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by appropriately constituting its governing board.” Speaking after their meeting in Government House, Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital on Monday, October 4, 2021, the […]
Yuletide: Joint security operation begins in 4 N’Delta states – Army
A joint security operation, code-named “Exercise Still Waters”, has commenced in four Niger Delta states. These include Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers. The operation involves the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Department of State Service. READ ALSO:Ubani writes Buhari over abandoned Umuahia, Ikwuano/ Ikot-Ekpene Road Project Other paramilitary agencies include Nigeria Security and […]
Okowa lauds Army’s commitment to national security
Delta Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, commended the Nigerian Army for its commitment to the security of the state and the nation. Okowa gave the commendation while flagging off the Nigerian Army 63 Brigade’s exercise ‘Still Water’, a military training exercise at the Brigade Base Camp on the Asaba/Benin expressway. READ ALSO:Army chief launches […]
Putin decrees Father’s Day to honour men’s role in raising children
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the establishment of a Father’s Day to increase the appreciation of men in the family, the Kremlin announced on Monday. The 68-year-old, who has two adult daughters, decided by decree that the day is to be celebrated every third Sunday in October. It is intended to consolidate the family […]
Court dismisses Sen. Ndume’s plea, seeking order to discharge him as Maina’s surety
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday, dismissed the application filed by Senator Ali Ndume, seeking an order to discharge him as Abdulrasheed Maina’s surety, after he jumped bail. Justice Okon Abang, in a ruling, held that the application filed by Ndume amounted to an abuse of court process, having filed an appeal before the […]
South South governors declare to Join VAT Supreme Court suit
By Egufe Yafugborhi South South Governors Forum following a crucial Port Harcourt, Rivers state meeting Monday under the BRACED Commission have declared to join the Supreme Court suit by the Rivers State Government demanding that states and not the Federal Government, should collect Value Added Tax (TAX). All the BRACED Governor except Cross Rivers state’s […]
