Reports, The attention of the 81 Division Nigerian Army has been drawn to a story online over the  unfortunate incident that occurred between some soldiers and policemen around Ojo in Lagos resulting in the loss of the life of a police officer.  The Division is already in touch with the Lagos State Police Command to resolve the matter. This incident  is highly regrettable given the Division’s disposition and zero tolerance for any misconduct. Accordingly, the Division has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstance surrounding  the unfortunate incident  At the end of the investigation, anyone found culpable  will be made to face the full wrath of the disciplinary provisions.. Consequently, the Division wishes to commiserate with the Ojo Police Division and members of the family of the victim. OLANIYI OSOBA Major Acting Deputy Director 81 Division Public Relations  5 August 2022

By EgbemaVoice, Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa on Friday said the state's COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) Programme was to mitigate the adverse economic impact of the pandemic, particularly on the poor and vulnerable. Okowa disclosed this at the official flag-off of the implementation of activities under Result Areas 1 and 2 of the Delta COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) Programme held at the Events Centre, Asaba. He said that the D-CARES programme is a World Bank supported intervention with the main objective of expanding access to livelihood support and food security services as well as grants for poor and vulnerable households and firms. He pledged his administration's commitment towards implementation of all aspects of the D-CARES programme in the state for the overall benefit of the people. "As we all know, the COVID-19 exerted a hug

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By EgbemaVoice, Presidential Candidate of  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, said Nigeria would continue to grapple with its current challenges unless it was restructured.  Atiku stated this at the 64th Annual Bible Study Conference of the National Council of Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF) of Nigeria held at the Ekiti Diocesan Camp Ground, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State.  Represented by his running mate and Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, Abubakar who was Special Guest at the occasion, said Nigeria was in dire need of knowledgeable, capable, and experienced leaders who would break the cycle of failed leadership and take the country to the level of growth and prosperity.  He said that devolution of powers and resources to the sub-national governments, and the guaranteeing of a constitution that allowed equity, justice for all and inclusiveness in governance such that none was left out or oppressed, was what was needed for a proper federal structur

By EgbemaVoice, Gôvernor Ifeanyi Okowa and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Christians to pray for "recovery" and unity of the country, and not allow political intrigues to pollute the Church and divide it. Okowa made the call on Friday when he received leaders of South-South Zone of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by Archbishop Israel Ege at Government House, Asaba. He said that the time had come for Christians to go on their kneels and seek divine direction in the choice of the nation's leaders that would emerge in 2023 rather than succumb to distraction by politicians. According to him, it is my prayer that the church will continue to lead us in prayers and we need to be a little cautious as a church. Okowa said "I am saying this because from the conversations I am beginning to see, I want to be sure that the church will not because of politics divide itself. "The church in itself must be very pray

By EgbemaVoice, Gôvernor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has congratuled Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, on his 62nd birth anniversary.  Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, said Rabiu, who is President of France-Nigeria Business Council, had by his pragmatic entrepreneurship, given confidence to budding investors in Nigeria. According to him, Rabiu has made exemplary contributions toward revamping the nation's economy, and has brought succour to many homes through the numerous employments to Nigerians.  "On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate our friend and brother, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, as he celebrates his 62nd birth anniversary.  "Your contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria's economy are not lost on citizens as you successfully built one of the most flourishing and enviable business enterprises in the past 34 yea

The governors also ask the government to raise taxes across board and levy anyone earning N30,000 and above monthly. By Oladeinde Olawoyin, Nigerian governors have advised the federal government to offer federal civil servants who are older than 50 years a one-off retirement package to exit the service, as part of coordinated efforts to instill fiscal discipline and prevent the nation from imminent economic collapse. The governors made the proposal at a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in July, PREMIUM TIMES gathered from sources privy to details of the meeting. The proposal also urged the government to begin implementation of the updated Stephen Oronsaye Report, which suggested merger and shutdown of agencies and parastatals with duplicated or contested functions as a way to address bureaucratic inefficiency and reduce the cost of governance. Officials familiar with details of the meeting, who spoke to PREMIUM TIMES, explained that the governors were concerned about the deterio

By Egbemavoice, A former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tafa Balogun, is dead. Family sources confirmed his death to Daily Trust on Thursday. Details of his passing were however withheld. Balogun was born on August 8, 1947, at Ila-Orangun in Osun State and was named the 21st Inspector-General of Police on March 6, 2002. On April 4, 2005, Balogun was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Abuja for stealing and laundering of over $100million in his three years as Inspector General of Police from the Police treasury. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought 70 charges against him. But he made a plea bargain with the court in exchange for returning much of the property and money. He was sentenced to six months in jail.

By EgbemaVoice, A High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Capital,  on Thursday, convicted Uduak-Abasi Akpan for the murder of  a jobseeker, Miss Iniubong Umoren. The trial judge, Justice Bassey Nkanang in his over 2 hours judgement also sentenced Akpan to life imprisonment for rape. He ruled that Akpan be hung on the neck till he dies. Miss Umoren was declared missing in May 2021 after leaving home to meet Akpan over a potential job offer in Akwa Ibom and was found dead days later. She was reportedly lured to meet the suspect over a fake job interview, while awaiting mobilisation for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. However, the court discharged and acquitted his father, Frank Akpan and sister, Anwan Bassey (2nd and 3rd accused) who were standing trial for accessory after the fact to murder. Akpan reportedly attempted to escape shortly after the sentence was announced by the trial judge.

Reads, Resolution from Eastern Zone Parliamentarians After Crucial Meeting Today 02/08/2022 After much deliberation by the Parliamentarians from Eastern Zone at DSP office at Royal Palm-View Estate, Odili Road Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The following resolutions were reached by the 25 Parliamentarians present at the meeting. 1. Eastern Zone Parliamentarians stand by the decisions of the last sitting of IYC 5th Mobile Parliament at Imiringi Town Hall in Ogbia LGA of Bayalsa State. 2. Eastern Zone Parliamentarians stand by the Speaker Rt. Hon Bob Collins and other Principal Officers of IYC 5th Mobile in towing the line of integrity. 3. Eastern Zone Parliamentarians standfirm on the side of Truth, Justice, Fairness and Equity. 4. Eastern Zone Parliamentarians are ready for any move that will make Ijaw Nation move forward. 5. Eastern Zone Parliamentarians are together and united for  the common good of Ijaw Nation without fear or favour. Signed: Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Irene K. Jumb

By Wilson Macaulay, Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ukori  l,  the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom has described Chief James Onanefe Ibori as a Pragmatic leader that deserves celebration as he clocks 64 years today August  4th, 2022. This statement  which Was contained in a birthday message  to Chief James Ibori , signed by the Agbon  Monarch  and made available to  Daily lndependent Newspaper reads in part: " Onbehalf of my immediate family, the Traditional Council and the entire People of Agbon Kingdom, l  wish to felicitate today August 4th,2022, with His Excellency, Chiéf James Onanefe Ibori the  former Governor of Delta State, on the occasion of his 64th birthday ." The Agbon Monarch asserted in his birthday message   that  Chief James  lbori  had done so much for the people of Delta State , and has nurtured other leaders who are making Waves throughout Nigeria. His Majesty stated further that considering the leading role   Chief James lbori played in the battle for resource

By Terhemba Daka, Abuja The Federal Government, yesterday, justified approval of N1,145,000,000 for the purchase of vehicles for the government of Niger Republic. This came after Nigerians expressed outrage over the action exposed by a popular social media influencer, David Hundeyin. President Muhammadu Buhari approved release of the fund on February 22, this year. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, justifying the decision, said while Nigerians have the right to ask questions, President Buhari, who approved the purchase, also has the right to make his own assessment on situations and act on them accordingly. Fielding questions after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister noted that she understood the concerns of Nigerians about the matter since it became public, but said Nigeria has a policy of assisting her neighbours, a development, which goes a long way to strengt

By Chinwendu Obienyi Former APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomole has disassociated APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the failures of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Oshiomole who featured on a live programme monitored by Daily Sun in Lagos, yesterday, said it was wrong to credit or appropriate blames on Tinubu due to ongoing economic challenges bedevilling the country. “It is a fact that Asiwaju himself said he co-founded the APC. I was a co-founding governor of the APC along with Fashola and other governors but he never participated in governance, never held or carried out any contract on behalf of the government and so crediting him is totally wrong. This is just being fair and it is not the Vice President who announced that he has been given the responsibility by the President to chair the economic team and so you cannot ask him to account for some economic policies. You cannot say that someone who never in any way participated in the government

…devotes N2.68bn for 60 security vehicles, gadgets for FCT, By Stephen Angbulu, The Federal Government, on Wednesday, approved the sum of $2.59bn for the development of the Badagry Deep Seaport project under a public-private partnership. The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, disclosed this to State House correspondents shortly after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Sambo explained that, under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer delivery system, the port would be operated by the private sector for 45 years after which it would be reverted to the government. He noted that the project would generate $53.6bn in revenue and create about 250,000 jobs, while making Nigeria a maritime hub in West Africa. The Minister said, “I presented a memo today at council with respect to the development of the Badagry Deep Seaport under the public-private partnership arrangement

NCDC website, To date, 261,473 cases have been confirmed, 254,953 cases have been discharged and 3,147 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The 496 new cases are reported from 15 States- Lagos (171), Rivers (155), FCT (73), Delta (41), Kaduna (23), Oyo (7), Nasarawa (6), Cross River (5), Ekiti (4), Kano (4), Niger (2), Plateau (2), Abia (1), Bauchi (1), and Bayelsa (1). A multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 2, continues to coordinate the national response activities.

WHAT NIGERIA CONSTITUTION MEAN BY SECOND HIGHEST VOTE CAST THAT CONFUSED JUSTICE TAIWO TAIWO: By Tola O. Ajimisogbe. I have carefully and constructively considered all the logjams, interpretations, reinterpretations and confusion going on in the mind of my dear brothers and sisters of Delta State Political families, and finds it expedient to illuminate minds of Deltans concerning the skewed judgement of His Lordship, Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the case between my very respected brothers and friends, Chief David Edevbie and Chief Elder Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori.  In the said judgement, His Lordship had erroneously altered the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and set on fire; the Nigeria Electoral Act 2022 as amended by disqualifying a genuinely and legally nominated PDP Guber candidate of the good people of Delta State; replacing same with unpopular aspirant who couldn't score more than 12% votes of the res

... We demanded the sum of One Hundred Million Naira, but later settled at Two Million Naira; Suspect confesses On 31/07/2022 at about 0800hrs, a complaint was lodged by a resident of Makadi Village,  Garko Local Government Area Kano State that, he was contacted and threatened on the telephone to pay the sum of One Hundred Million Naira (N100,000,000:00), otherwise, himself or one of his children would be kidnapped. That, they bargained and later on settled at Two Million Naira (N2,000,000:00). 2. Upon receipt of the complaint, the command's Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Abubakar Zubairu raised and instructed a team of detectives led by SP Aliyu Muhammad Auwal, O/C Anti-Kidnapping Squad to trace and arrest the culprit(s).  3. The team swiftly swung into action. Following credible intelligence and sustained follow-up, traced and arrested the suspect, one Isah Musa, 'm', 30 years old, a neighbour and of the same address as the complainant. 4. On preliminary i

By Terhemba Daka, Abuja The Federal Government, yesterday, justified approval of N1,145,000,000 for the purchase of vehicles for the government of Niger Republic. This came after Nigerians expressed outrage over the action exposed by a popular social media influencer, David Hundeyin. President Muhammadu Buhari approved release of the fund on February 22, this year. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, justifying the decision, said while Nigerians have the right to ask questions, President Buhari, who approved the purchase, also has the right to make his own assessment on situations and act on them accordingly. Fielding questions after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister noted that she understood the concerns of Nigerians about the matter since it became public, but said Nigeria has a policy of assisting her neighbours, a development, which goes a long way to strengt

By EgbemaVoice, Niger Delta youth leader, Egbema agogo Comrade Mingo F. Saya ogumaka aka white eagle, has saluted former executive director, project DESOPADEC, Pastor Philip Gbasin on his birth anniversary. In a statement made available to the Egbemavoice News, in portharcourt at the two day training of investigative journalism, inclusive development and accountability by National point/ forward communication Ltd, Mingo  stated that the formal DESOPADEC ED pastor Gbasin is  a distinguished man of God and inspirational and dedicated minister, he provided purposeful leadership for his people and the Niger Delta generally, He remarked that Pastor Philip Gbasin had continued to use his calling in the present of most high God as founder of Egbema Christian forum, in Egbema kingdom to support the growth and development of the kingdom, through peaceful and meaningful engagements with prayer and other anointed men of God. According to the Mingo, Philip Gbasin contributed immensely

By EgbemaVoice, A federal lawmaker, Senator Uche Ekwunife, on Wednesday affirmed total support of the South East for the presidential ticket of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Senator Ifeanyi Okowa in the 2023 Presidential Election. Ekwunife gave the assurance when she led a delegation of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members from Anambra on a solidarity visit to Gôvernor Okowa at Government House, Asaba.  The legislator, who spoke to newsmen after a closed session with the gôvernor, clarified that the delegation was not on the auspices of Ohaneze Ndigbo, but stated that the South East was impressed with the contributions of Atiku Abubakar to nation-building and the leadership qualities of Senator Okowa. She explained that the visit was to intimate their host on their level of mobilisation for  PDP in the region, and said that no effort would be spared in ensuring that PDP got landslide victory for all candidates in the 2023 general elections. On the insecurity in the South East