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  • Flood control: Nani conducts on the spot assessment of de-silting work in Ashaka(Photos)

    Flood control: Nani conducts on the spot assessment of de-silting work in Ashaka(Photos)

    The Board Chairman of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Olorogun John Nani today 12th August, 2025 conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing de-silting work at Ashaka in Ndokwa East LGA to ascertain the level of work done so far.

    Accompanied by Dr. Charles Olisa, Member representing Ndokwa ethnic nationality on the DESOPADEC Governing Board, Olorogun Nani reiterated the Commission’s commitment to meeting the needs of the people in all its mandate areas.

    Under his leadership and that of Managing Director/CEO Chief Festus Ochonogor, the present Board is poised to deliver on the Commission’s core mandate areas.

    Emphasizing that the de-silting intervention is aimed at minimizing flash flooding incidents by clearing blocked channels, Olorogun Nani advised residents of Ashaka to refrain from dumping waste in drainages which could undermine the efforts of the Commission.

    Thanking the Board Chairman for the timely inspection of the ongoing exercise and commending the Commission’s efforts in addressing the flooding challenges in the area, Dr. Olisa requested that the de-silting job be extended to other parts of Ndokwa ethnic nationality.

    Also present during the inspection exercise were Comr. Kingsley Iweka (SSA to the Governor); staff from the Environmental Department, Ndokwa East LGA and others.

    The inspection underscores the Commission’s commitment to the development and well-being of communities in its mandate areas.

  • Nani inspects ongoing disilting of canal in Warri by DESOPADEC

    …urges Local Government Councils to enforce compliance on illegal dumping of waste

     

    The Chairman of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Hon. John Obukokwho Nani has called on the Local Government Councils to enforce compliance on illegal dumping of refuse on water channels in the State.

    He made this call while addressing the media during an inspection tour of the ongoing de-silting work by DESOPADEC at Okere/Esisi road canal today Friday July 25, 2025 in Warri, Warri South Local Government Area.

    Nani said that it is the primary duty of the Local Government Councils to take charge of environmental matters and that DESOPADEC is only lending a helping hand as directed by His Excellency Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State, saying that the Local Government Councils should as a matter of urgency, enforce compliance on the deliberate erection of structures and dumping of refuse in water channels.

    “My advice is that the people around this area should jealously guard this water way, devoid of deliberate dumping of waste inside because it is the waste that is blocking the water channels. We can see the massive refuse and debris been evacuated by the contractor.

    “I want to also use this opportunity to appeal to the Local Government Councils to intensify actions in any way possible to arrest the unwholesome activity of dumping waste inside canals,” he added.

    The supervisory Counselor, Warri South Local Government Area, Hon. Femi Okorodidien however affirmed that the Council was in a process of evacuating the canal before the intervention by DESOPADEC, noting that several efforts had been made to reduce the deliberate act of environmental degradation in Warri South Local Government Area but for the actions of some people who always at the wee hours of the night, dump refuse in the canal.

    “A few weeks ago, the Local Government Chairman, Hon. Weyimi Agbatewenyimi, had approved the clearing and desilting of this canal before this intervention by DESOPADEC. We are very thankful to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the Board of DESOPADEC for this proactive intervention,” he said.

    Also the HOD, Environmental Health Department, Warri South Local Government Area, Sanitarian Stella Nde commended DESOPADEC for the massive clearing and evacuation of the canal, saying that the Council has been doing its best to discourage people from dumping refuse in the canal but for the adamant ones. They have made arrests and prosecuted many offenders.

    Meanwhile, massive evacuation of waste and debris was ongoing as a pay loader and swamp buggy were busy desilting the waste from the canal.

    Below are photos from the ongoing exercise.

  • Why I joined Serie A side – Nani

    Why I joined Serie A side – Nani

    Portuguese player Nani is delighted with his first week at Serie A side Venezia.

    The former Manchester United star joined Venezia after coming off contract with Orlando City.

    Venezia are two points clear of the relegation zone after a 1-1 draw with Empoli, including Nani’s assist straight off the bench.

    “I chose Venezia for their ambitious project. I am a football man, and as such I prefer to be in a group where you can find the will to do great things, and this club has such a mentality,” said Nani, 35, at his presentation.

    “What I would like to do is help the young players to grow, try to help their talent blossom, and obviously, in addition to this, to help the team in the offensive phase.

    “What I found here is a fantastic group, who welcomed me very well. There are many young people, and consequently there is a great energy and desire to achieve, all elements that are the basis of the growth of a team.

    “Since there is a great willingness to work here, and at the same time important qualities, the room for improvement is very high.

    “The way to succeed is to stay united and work hard. In fact, if there is one thing that I have learned in the course of my life, and that is, by working with dedication, everything becomes possible.”

  • Ronaldo told me he’ll probably end up in America – Nani

    Cristiano Ronaldo told Nani that he “will probably end up in America” at some point of his career, the Orlando City winger has claimed.

    The pair have been team-mates at club and international level, having shared the flanks at Manchester United and for Portugal.

    Ronaldo has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of the likes of David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thierry Henry and David Villa in winding down his career in MLS and, now 35, that day may well be approaching.

    “A couple of years ago, he told me that he will probably end up in America,” Nani told ESPN.

    “It’s not 100 per cent, but probably. There is a chance.”

  • Man Utd teammates didn’t like me – Nani

    Man Utd teammates didn’t like me – Nani

    Nani admits he felt he wasn’t liked by his Manchester United team-mates during his early years at Old Trafford.

    The talented winger arrived at United as a fresh-faced youngster from Sporting Lisbon in 2007.

    But the Portugal international realised the club’s veterans were only pushing him to realise his potential.

    “It was so important for me to have Giggs, Scholes, Rio Ferdinand, because they were there every time, pushing me and saying things to me. I was not understanding what they were doing. I thought they didn’t like me,” Nani said on the UTD Podcast.

    “They would just, every time, go mad at me because things didn’t go well but they saw a lot of potential in me in training and were believing a lot in me. After two or three years, I started realising a lot. It’s one thing to listen but you try to do what they say.”

    He added: “Like I said, we fought, we disagreed on the field but it was the strongest team I’ve been in.

    “We knew the times to play together, to respect each other. When we had to enjoy it together as well.

    “We used to do celebrations because we never had a day off, our boss was a very hard person. At Christmas or someone’s birthday, or Manchester United Foundation galas, they were our opportunities to be together, drink a beer and sing.

    “I remember a great moment at a Christmas party where I remember Scholes singing, drinking his beer. Then I had to sing as well and improvise something.

    “I think sometimes I can rap a little bit and Rio was pushing me a lot to do that. I was doing it in English, so imagine that. My English is horrible! They were laughing a lot, so it was a great moment.”

  • Nani, Eder to miss 2018 World Cup

    Former Manchester United star Nani, as well as Eder, have been snubbed by Portugal for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

    The duo was part of the team that clinched the 2016 European Champions in France but Portuguese Head Coach Fernando Santos has opted for youthful Andre Silva and Goncalo Guedes to play alongside superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Nani is the country’s third most capped player after Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo with 112 games.

    The 31-year-old has, however, struggled for form this season with his club Lazio where he played only 24 matches.

    On the other hand Eder who grabbed an extra-time goal for the side in the final of the 2016 Euros has been inconsistent for his Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow this term.

    Portugal are in Group B at the World Cup along with former champions Spain, Morocco and Iran.

    Portugal squad:

    Goalkeepers: Anthony Lopes (Lyon/FRA), Beto (Goztepe/TUR), Rui Patricio (Sporting Lisbon)

    Defenders: Bruno Alves (Glasgow Rangers/SCO), Cedric Soares (Southampton/ENG), José Fonte (Dalian Yifang/CHN), Mario Rui (Napoli/ITA), Pepe (Besiktas/TUR), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund/GER), Ricardo Pereira (FC Porto), Ruben Dias (Benfica)

    Midfielders: Adrien Silva (Leicester City/ENG), Bruno Fernandes (Sporting Lisbon), Joao Mario (West Ham/ENG), Joao Moutinho (Monaco/FRA), Manuel Fernandes (Lokomotiv Moscow/RUS), William Carvalho (Sporting Lisbon), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City/ENG)

    Attackers: Andre Silva (AC Milan/ITA), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid/ESP), Gelson Martins (Sporting Lisbon), Goncalo Guedes (Valencia/ESP – on loan from Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Ricardo Quaresma (Besiktas/TUR)