Author: Emman Ovuakporie
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PROJECT EXECUTION: Why Delta pays 40% mobilization, 100% on certification — Aniagwu
The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and accountability in project execution, with a policy that ensures contractors receive 40% mobilization fees immediately after contract approval. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the upfront payment enables contractors to commence work without delay, while also empowering…
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NMDPRA: Ahmed must go protest enters Day 2 in Abuja, as hired thugs invade peaceful sit-out
Hired hoodlums on Tuesday, attacked young protesters in Abuja after infiltrating the peaceful sit-out around the head office of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in the Central Business District. The group, under the aegis of Young Professionals Forum of Nigeria, in the series of the week-long rally in Abuja, had converged…
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EDUCATIONAL DEVT: Delta Students Win National Debate(Photos)
…to represent Nigeria at World Contest in Qatar Students from Delta State have emerged champions at the 2025 National Basic Education Debate Championship, earning the prestigious honour of representing Nigeria at the forthcoming World Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar. The competition, organised by the President’s Schools Debate, brought together top young debaters from all…
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Angry Trump accuses Iran, Israel of violating ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was holding, shortly after he lashed out at both countries and cursed as he accused them of violating the truce. In a fast-moving series of declarations, the 79-year-old Republican, who was on his way to attend a NATO summit in The Hague,…
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JUST IN: Again, PDP, LP lose members to APC
Two members of the opposition parties in the House of Representatives on Tuesday joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The two members are Peter Akpanke representing Obanliku/Obudu/ Beware federal constituency of Cross River State, who is leaving the PDP and Prof Paul Nnamchi representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo federal constituency of Enugu, who is leaving the…
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Just in: Hours after Netanyahu confirms ceasefire, Iran launches missiles at Israel
Missiles have been fired towards Israel from Iran, just hours after Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed a 24-hour ceasefire had had been agreed. Israel’s defence minister said the country’s military would “launch powerful strikes” on Iran, less than four hours after the two countries declared a ceasefire. The Israeli prime minister said the ceasefire was brokered by…
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Customs under Senate’s heavy scrutiny over set target
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) came under heavy scrutiny on Monday as it presented its ₦6.584 trillion revenue target and ₦1.132 trillion expenditure plan for 2025 before the Senate Committee on Customs and Excise. While the Service was commended for surpassing its 2024 revenue target, senators raised serious concerns over what they described as unjustifiable spending…
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SDP suspends National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, 2 others over alleged financial infractions
The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has suspended its national chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam and two other national working committee members over alleged financial impropriety. SDP national publicity secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba in a statement signed on Tuesday in Abuja said; “In exercise of its exclusive powers as guaranteed in Article 19.1; 19.3(i) and 19.5 of…
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BREAKING! Finally , Iran accepts US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire deal with Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, has hinted at a possible ceasefire with Israel, which was earlier announced by US President Donald Trump. Araghchi had posted earlier that there was no agreement on a ceasefire, warning that Israel must first stop hostilities with Iran. However, in what looks like a backtrack from earlier posts…
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You were not authorized to comment on our 100th NEC -Damagun chides Publicity Sec
The acting chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has disowned one of its own, the Publicity scribe, Hon Debo Ologunagba over his comment on its forthcoming 100th NEC scheduled for June 30th. Recall that Ologunagba had in a press briefing over the weekend stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has no authority to…