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20/11/2023

Executive Assistant on External Relations and Diaspora Affairs to the Delta State Governor, Dr Sunny Ofehe,

20/11/2023

Executive Assistant on External Relations and Diaspora Affairs to the Delta State Governor, Dr Sunny Ofehe, has expressed commitment towards attracting foreign direct investment to the state, saying that several legacy FDI projects have been lined up to be executed in the state to boost its FDI profile. Ofehe stated this after he and a team of European investors met the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu at his private residence and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon....

Executive Assistant on External Relations and Diaspora Affairs to the Delta State Governor, Dr Sunny Ofehe,

19/11/2023

The Court of Appeal in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has ruled against Nigeria's main opposition party, PDP, sacking the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang. In a unanimous decision on Sunday, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal held that Governor Caleb Muftwang was not validly sponsored by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as stipulated by Section 285(2) of the Nigerian Constitution....

19/11/2023

By Valerie Oyibo-Itie The homicide detectives attached to the Delta State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Delta Police Command, are reportedly on the trail of a middle-aged man, identified as Orunor over the death of his apprentice identified as Onome. This came as an apprentice in a carpenter workshop died after being beaten by his master for coming late to work in Sapele....

By Valerie Oyibo-Itie The homicide detectives attached to the Delta State Criminal Investigation Department

18/11/2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,(EFCC), has released details of how some personnel of the Nigeria Air Force were arrested but later released after they were profiled by the anti graft agency. In a statement, the anti corruption agency, gave a chronological details of what transpired in the said date and how the personnel were released after they were profiled....

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,(EFCC), has released details of how some personnel of the Nigeria

18/11/2023

...23 automatic pump action guns recovered The Police in Anambra State have arrested a major arms dealer

18/11/2023

...CP charged Police operatives to hunt other suspects hibernating in Bayelsa State Police Operatives in Bayelsa State have nabbed one of the killers of Late SP Bako Angbashim, former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Division, Rivers State. The suspect one Onyekachi Ikowa 'm' 43 years, the second in command to TuBaba of the dreaded Icelander cult group, was arrested on 18 November, 2023 based on credible intelligence that he was hibernating in Yenagoa after participating in the callous murder of Late SP Bako Angbashim, in September 2023....

...CP charged Police operatives to hunt other suspects hibernating in Bayelsa State Police Operatives in

18/11/2023

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, including his wife, Patience, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State

18/11/2023

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, including his wife, Patience, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State were among dignitaries that witnessed the wedding of Akpevwe and Andra Oghenejobo in Warri, Delta State. The wedding ceremony which took place at God's Will Mission Inc, Orhuwhorun, Udu Local Government Area of the state, also had in attendance Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt....

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, including his wife, Patience, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State

18/11/2023

...Appeal Court judgement declaring me Governor a vindication of the truth — Nasiru Sacked Kano State g

18/11/2023

...Appeal Court judgement declaring me Governor a vindication of the truth — Nasiru Sacked Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has described the Appeal Court ruling as a temporary setback for his administration under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Governor Yusuf who stated this Friday night, said that after careful study and rigorous stakeholders’ engagement, he and his party, have decided to approach the Supreme Court on the judgement of the Court of Appeal delivered on Friday in Abuja....

17/11/2023

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration was committed to ensuring excellence, process driven and result oriented governance for the people of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this at the 2023 Delta State Executive Council Retreat held at Maryam Babangida Leisure Park, Asaba. He said the retreat with Theme: "Delivering the M.O.R.E Agenda for Advancing Delta: Strategies Enablers" was necessary to ensure that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government align their programmes and activities with the administration’s policy focus....

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration was committed to ensuring

17/11/2023

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the ruling of the Election Petition Tribunal which nullified the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. BIGPEN NIGERIA ( reports that a three-man panel of judges led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay had sacked Yusuf on September 20, 2023, by declaring 165,663 of his votes invalid. The court said the votes were invalid because they were not signed or stamped by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)....

16/11/2023

The Acting Director of Information and communication Technology, Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State, Umolo David, has Emerged 3rd Overall best graduating masters student in the faculty of science and the entire University of Ibadan. This development was made known during the 2023 convocation and award ceremony of the premier Nigeria University for the 2020/2021 Academic session on the 16th November 2023....

The Acting Director of Information and communication Technology, Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State,

14/11/2023

The presidency has reacted to the decision by the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC and Trade Union Congress to call out workers to commence a strike action from midnight, Tuesday. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, said, "We notice with dismay the decision by the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to call out workers to commence a strike action from midnight, despite a restraining order issued last week by Justice Benedict Backwash Kanyip of the National Industrial Court....

The presidency has reacted to the decision by the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC and Trade Union Congress to call

13/11/2023

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi State, on their victory in the November 11 governorship elections. The President commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa for their participation in the electoral process, affirming the resilience of democratic institutions and the power of the people in shaping the nation's political landscape....

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa

13/11/2023

Agency Report Rishi Sunak, British leader on Monday sacked controversial interior minister Suella Braverman, as he reshuffles his top team ahead of a general election expected next year. Sunak had come under growing pressure to axe Braverman, an outspoken right-winger, after critics accused her of heightening tensions during weeks of contentious pro-Palestinian demonstrations and counter-protests in Britain. It was not immediately clear who will replace Braverman, who was appointed to the post when Sunak became prime minister just over a year ago....

Agency Report Rishi Sunak, British leader on Monday sacked controversial interior minister Suella Braverman,

13/11/2023

The death of Pa. Anthony Fakorede, the beloved father-in-law of Chief Sunday Apah, Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents Chapel. Pa Fakorede was a respected figure in Ifon community, headquarters of Ose Local Government Area, Ondo state, until he passed away peacefully on 11th November, 2023 at the age of 95. In a statement by Chief Sunday Apah, late Pa....

The death of Pa. Anthony Fakorede, the beloved father-in-law of Chief Sunday Apah, Chairman of the Nigerian

11/11/2023

The Government of Saudi Arabia has pledged to invest in the revamp of Nigeria’s refineries, as well as provide financial support to sustain the government’s foreign exchange reforms. Saudi Crown Prince, HRH Mohammed bin Salman made these pledges at a bilateral meeting with President Tinubu on the sidelines of the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh. To support the Central Bank’s ongoing reforms of Nigeria’s foreign exchange regime, the Saudi Government will make available a substantial deposit of foreign exchange to boost Nigeria’s forex liquidity....

The Government of Saudi Arabia has pledged to invest in the revamp of Nigeria’s refineries, as well as p

11/11/2023

Oborevwori felicitation was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, wherein the Governor also rejoiced with the former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN on his 51 years in ministry. Governor Oborevwori described Pastor Oritsejafor as a distinguished man of God who had contributed immensely to the growth of Christendom....

Oborevwori felicitation was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in

11/11/2023

Former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze says comment credited to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, wherein he stated that nobody can take away his political structure, is validly petty, unreasonable and grossly remote from every sense of rational judgement. Recall that the political fuss between Wike and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, which stemmed from the major clog on the wheel of state progress occasioned by the harsh, haughty, and overbearing interferences from later, climaxed to the peak with attempts by a faction of the state legislature to commence impeachment proceedings against the Governor on the instigation of Wike, even when the Governor had not committed any gross misconduct as provided by law, to warrant such action....

Former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP) and chieftain of the A

09/11/2023

BREAKING: Former NUPENG Chief, Frank Kokori Hospitalized, ‘Abandoned’, Says I’m Dying https://bigpenngr.com/2023/11/09/breaking-former-nupeng-chief-frank-kokori-hospitalized-abandoned-says-im-dying/

Off-cycle Guber Polls: Bayelsa Election A Must Win For APC’s Sylva, Says Charles Kurobo https://bigpenngr.com/2023/11/09/off-cycle-guber-polls-bayelsa-election-a-must-win-for-apcs-sylva-says-charles-kurobo/

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08/11/2023

...Gov Dauda/Matawlles rift on settlement card By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna Moves to settle the reported cold war between Aliko Dangote and Abdussamad Isiyaku Rabiu may have the initiated as the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has expressed deep concerned about the ongoing misunderstanding and widening rift between the eminent political and business leaders of Northern Nigeria. NEF said the rift is reflecting negatively on the region’s economic and political stability....

...Gov Dauda/Matawlles rift on settlement card By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna Moves to settle the reported cold war

06/11/2023

The air components of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) in the Northwest and Operation Hadin Kai in Northeast Nigeria, has announced how the hideout of a notorious terrorist kingpin, Babaru implicated in numerous acts of terrorism and banditry across Kankara and adjacent LGAs in Katsina State was bombed and raided. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information, in a statement said that the gang leader was involved in the massacre of over 100 residents of Gidan Gari and Yarmai-Yadiya villages in Bakori LGA on February 2, 2023....

03/11/2023

A High Court at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, presided over by Justice A.O. Adeniyi, has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unconditionally release the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele from detention. The judge ordered that the EFCC can in the alternative produce him to the court. The order followed a motion ex parte filed on October 31, with an accompanying affidavit by Dr....

A High Court at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, presided over by Justice A.O. Adeniyi, has ordered

01/11/2023

Head of Information and Publicity, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, headquarters, Comrade Benson Upah, has said that Comrade Joe Ajaero was attacked and brutalized by police officers in Owerri, Imo state capital contrary to claims by the Police Command that he was near being lynched by mobs and was taken into protective custody. Imo Police: We Didn't Arrest NLC President, He Was Taken Into Protective Custody From Mobs…...

Head of Information and Publicity, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, headquarters, Comrade Benson Upah, has said

01/11/2023

The Imo State Police Command, has denied multiple reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, was arrested by police officers in Owerri, the state capital. BIGPEN NIGERIA ( reports that the Police Command clarified the sketchy reports alleging the arrest, in a statement released by the Command's Public Relation Officer, ASP Henry Okoye. According to the statement, "It is pertinent to state that the NLC President was in Owerri as part of arrangements of the Congress to mobilize workers for a mega protest rally in the state....

The Imo State Police Command, has denied multiple reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress,

01/11/2023

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has weighed in on the crisis rocking Rivers State amid the plot to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the oil-rich state. Receiving South-South leaders at his office on Tuesday, Wike, a former Rivers State Governor, emphasised the importance of holding his base to maintain his political relevance. He maintained that once he loses his base as a politician, he has lost his relevance politically....

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has weighed in on the crisis rocking Rivers

18/10/2023

...Orders closure of its training centers. Opeans Nigeria Limited, on Wednesday, suffered a major set back in it's operations as Justice Joe Egwu of the Delta State High Court sitting at Orerokpe, in suit number HOR/9/2023, on Wednesday , October 18, 2023, issued an Order of interlocutory injunction restraining it from continuing to conduct the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET), other similar trainings, and issuing such certificates....

...Orders closure of its training centers. Opeans Nigeria Limited, on Wednesday, suffered a major set back in

18/10/2023

... As 195 graduated from skills academy Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, yesterday applauded the efforts of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) in fostering a new generation of entrepreneurial leaders to combat rising unemployment. Addressing the fourth graduation ceremony of the DESOPADEC Skills Academy, the governor who was represented by his Special Adviser on DESOPADEC Matters, Rt....

... As 195 graduated from skills academy Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori,

18/10/2023

Delta State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mrs Rose Ezewu on Tuesday, said she never gave instruction to School Principals on the purchase of her portrait and that of the Governor. Speaking during an interaction with journalists in her office in Asaba, Ezewu said detractors were behind the extortion allegations against her. She said; "I didn't produce portrait for anybody to sell....

Delta State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mrs Rose Ezewu on Tuesday, said she never gave instruction

17/10/2023

Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Project Monitoring and Audit, Engr. Goodnews Agbi, has expressed delight over the quality of work at a project site in Agbor, urging contractors in the state to maintain the high standards that aligned with the "MORE agenda" of the governor. Agbi who went on project inspection alongside the Project Monitoring and Audit team, on Tuesday, emphasized the importance of contractors fully mobilizing back to site for project work....

Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Project Monitoring and Audit, Engr. Goodnews Agbi, has expressed

17/10/2023

Pepeama community in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State are protesting against Matrix Energy Ltd for excluding the descendants of Pozi Tuwabor (nee Ogeh) from benefiting in the ongoing projects and activities in Oil Mining Lease 42 (OML42). In a letter delivered via DHL, Matrix Energy Ltd was urged to ensure equal benefits for the descendants of Pozi Tuwabor to maintain peace within the community....

Pepeama community in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State are protesting against Matrix

17/10/2023

Mr. Reuben Izeze, the Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads),has commended Obakpor Engineering's significant contributions to road and bridge construction in the state. Izeze gave the commendation in a recent inspection of road projects, in the state. Speaking, Obakpor Engineering's Chairman, Olorogu John Oguma,reiterated the firm's dedication to providing top-notch roads and bridges. He assured Delta State residents of their ongoing commitment to excellence and stated that the company would persist in investing in superior equipment and machinery to ensure the best outcomes for the state's government and residents....

Mr. Reuben Izeze, the Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads),has commended Obakpor

16/10/2023

A Delta State High Court, has rejected Opeans Nigeria Limited's application to include the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) as a defendant in a lawsuit, which implicates Opeans Nigeria Limited, the American Petroleum Institute (API), Veriforce Limited Liability Company, and the Delta State Attorney-General, in allegations of fraudulent issuance of BOSIET certificates. Opeans Nigeria Limited had attempted to involve NUPRC in the litigation but their bid was opposed on the grounds of Sections 307 and 308 of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, which prohibit the inclusion of NUPRC in a lawsuit without first serving appropriate pre-action notice....

A Delta State High Court, has rejected Opeans Nigeria Limited's application to include the Nigerian

13/10/2023

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers of several agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, in line with his resolve to base Nigeria's economic revival on the foundation of trade expansion through small, medium and large scale industry facilitation in the country. The appointees are: Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) — Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN…...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers of several agencies and

13/10/2023

President Bola Tinubu has approved more than 260 road repairs interventions across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while speaking with journalists after an audience with President Tinubu in his office. The Minister, who further disclosed that the emergency repairs on the 260 roads nationwide will gulp about N217 billion, added that President Tinubu had approved more road construction works, including project upgrades....

12/10/2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal brought before it by Chief Kenneth Gbagi against Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for being a waste of time, mere academic exercise, and lacking any utilitarian value. In the appeal, Gbagi, a governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) filed the appeal against the decisions of the Election Petition Tribunal and Court of Appeal refusing to admit fresh evidence not pleaded or frontloaded during trial....

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal brought before it by Chief Kenneth Gbagi against Delta State

12/10/2023

Pastor Emmanuel Azubuike, representing the family of Prophetess Lilian Chibuzor Abua, has reacted to what he labels as deliberately malicious media reports, about a recent court ruling on the custody of the offsprings from the union between Prophetess (Mrs) Lilian Chibuzor Abua, and her former partner, Prophet Ayodeji Obayan. Azubuike, in a statement claimed that the multiple media reports distorted the true details of the judgment given by Magistrate Stephen Rotiba on October 10 in the case concerning Abua and Obayan....

Pastor Emmanuel Azubuike, representing the family of Prophetess Lilian Chibuzor Abua, has reacted to what he