Olu of Warri’s fifth Anniversary: It’s about culture, homecoming, empowerment – Lawrence Wilbert
As the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, marks his fifth year on the throne, activities are being held across the kingdom to celebrate the anniversary and promote the culture, identity and development of the Itsekiri people. In this interview, the Agura Tete of Warri Kingdom, Chief Lawrence Wilbert, speaks on the significance of the […]
2019: I’m the fresh idea that Delta needs – Edozien
Dr. Leroy Chuma Edozien is one of the few Nigerians, who are both medical doctors and lawyers. With a Ph.D. in law, the distinguished gynaecologist is also among the very few who practice Medicine and Law simultaneously and excelled in both professions. Dr. Edozien, a nephew to the Asagba of Asaba, who holds degrees in Basic Sciences, Medicine, and Law […]
Ogboru not a factor in Ethiope, can’t stop my political ambition, says Imagoro
REAL Estate developer, politician and philanthropist, Mr. Victor Imagoro, an aspirant for the House of Representatives ticket of Ethiope Federal Constituency, comprising Ethiope East and Ethiope West Local Government Areas, Delta State, in 2019, has declared that consecutive Delta governorship aspirant, Chief Great Ogboru, is not a political factor in the area and cannot stop his aspiration in the constituency.
Town Hall Meeting: Accountability to the People
The concept of democracy is anchored on the time honoured principle that sovereignty belongs to the people who periodically have the civl duty to choose their leaders. In Nigeria, in the current dispensation, the electorate have the power to choose their leaders in every four years. However in Delta State, the governor is not waiting for four years to render accountability to the people, rather he and his team embarked on tour of the local government areas to meet the people couched in lofty terms as the town hall meeting. This did not come from the blues, rather it is a promise given to the people of the state by the governor that he would rather meet the people in their domains and feel their pulses.
We’ve ensured nobody can unilaterally fix port charges anymore — Bello, NSC boss
It is no longer news that the Nigerian Shippers’ Council is driving private sector investment for building of transport infrastructures across the country. In this interview with SAMSON ECHENIM, Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NSC, Barr Hassan Bello speaks on the council’s determination to see to the completion of these infrastructures. He also spoke on the Council’s role in the Ease of Doing Business plan of the Federal Government, which has seen it through series of consultations with port stakeholders and advocacy for a fair pricing regime and healthy competition in Nigerian port.
We need special court to prosecute recalcitrant debtors — CEO, Moyofade MfB
The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Moyofade Microfinance Bank Limited, Mr. Abimbola Michael, in this interview speaks on how the National Collateral Registry (NCR) would impact the microfinance industry. He also highlighted challenges confronting MfBs in the rural area. Excerpt:
