Delta: FENOG MD’S Son, Engr. Oghenejobo ready to host massive dignitaries as he weds his sweetheart , Andra November 18

The Chairman/Managing Director of FENOG Group of Companies, Engr Augustine Efeturi Oghenejobo will on Saturday November 18th, 2023, shut down Oil Rich Delta state as his son, Engr Akpevwe Oghenejobo take his heartrob, Miss Andra to the altar.

Engr Akpevwe, scion of Oghenejobo family of Samagidi, Ethiope East LGA, Delta State, is an accomplished Engineer and a PHD student, while Andra is also a university graduate.

The event is set to be colourful as the wedding ceremony is slated for Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at God’s Will Mission, Usiefrun Road , Orhuwhorun, Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, it is expected to attract people from all walks of life, especially from the nation’s oil industry, where Engineer Augustine Efeturi Oghenejobo has been a dominant factor and recurring decimal in over three decades.

Key players in the public and private sectors, including captains of industry, top government officials and host of others are also being expected at the high-class wedding, which is going to be the talk in town for a long time to come.

The father of the groom took the oil industry by storm when he designed and invented the CHDD Technology to tackle the illicit operations of the economic saboteurs in the nation’s oil industry.

The technology was designed to bury oil pipelines below the surface, from the prying eyes of vandals and oil thieves.

FENOG Group of Companies, with over hundreds of employees, is a privately owned Nigerian company, specialising in Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Construction, particularly for multinational oil companies.

The oil and gas servicing company invented the CHDD Technology at a time oil pipelines on land surface were vulnerable and became subject of vandalism by oil thieves.

Engineer Augustine Efeturi Oghenejobo rescued the nation from the pangs and antics of pipeline vandals and oil thieves, who held the nation’s oil industry by the jugular.

His pioneering efforts in the CHDD invention have become a template being adopted by oil multinationals and stakeholders in securing the nation’s oil assets conveying crude and refined petroleum products.

Akpevwe, the groom, who is also an engineer, is reportedly being groomed by his father for the nationalistic and patriotic tasks of securing the nation’s economic assets from being compromised by saboteurs.

Governor describes Civil Servants as factor to successful implementation of government policies

GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has identified the civil service as key factor for the successful implementation of government policies.

Oborevwori spoke on Friday in Benin City, Edo State, at the Edo Summit, tagged Alaghodaro 2023.

The governor was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA.

He said, “the successful implementation of the policies of any government depends largely on the efficiency and effectiveness of the civil service; it is a critical ally in the development process whose early engagement and partnership is crucial as they will ultimately be the managers or key personnel in administering the programmes set out in any plan.”

The governor commended his Edo State counterpart, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for sustaining the summit for seven years, saying, “the Edo Summit, has offered the government and good people of Edo State, a pedestal for elevated discourses on capacity building, policy formulation and accountability, and institutional reforms to promote good governance, economic inclusivity, social cohesion, and sustainable development.

“It is my belief that proposals, recommendations, and suggestions from previous editions have been instrumental in the progress Edo State has witnessed under the remarkable stewardship of Governor Obaseki.

“Despite the numerous challenges and opposition he has had to confront, I note with delight that Governor Obaseki’s almost eight years tenure has been marked by critical thinking, innovation, service, and social responsibility, all of which speak eloquently to his passion and commitment to the people.

“My dear brother, I commend you for your exemplary leadership and statesmanship. I am persuaded that this final edition of the summit in your tenure will chart the course for your successor and future generations.

“The old aphorism that ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’, holds true for governments as well.

“Every responsive and responsible government makes it a priority to periodically set forth strategic and detailed plans for human, physical, social, and economic development.

“Indeed, development planning is a sine qua non where the gap between the available resources and the demand for same is elastic.

“It is my earnest expectation that this Summit will establish the roadmap to:
Build critical road and transport infrastructure, drive human capital development, and engender inclusive economic growth, propose reforms in revenue and spending; provide the template for job and wealth creation through skills training and entrepreneurship for our teeming youth population; support the promotion of micro, small and medium enterprises through microcredit and training; create a conducive environment for public-private partnership investments; develop the agricultural value chain and agro-industries; reform government-owned enterprises; ensure growth and renewal of urban centres through flood control infrastructure, roads, markets development, housing, and sanitation; and enhance peace building, social and inter-communal harmony.”

Governor Obaseki in an address, stated that Edo State has made a lot of progress in the area of industrialization, institutional reform, among others.

Gombe: NBA President condemns attack on Judicial officers, calls for prompt investigation 

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) Mr Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, on Friday condemned the attack on an Area Court judge in Gombe, calling for prompt investigation of the case.

This is contained in a statement on Friday, issued bythe NBA National Publicity Secretary, Mr Habeeb Lawal.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that three judicial officials including a judge were allegedly assaulted by ”unknown” villagers on Nov. 5 while inspecting a contested land site in Gombe State’s Balanga Local Government Area.

Reacting, the president condemned such attack and called on the NBA Gombe branch, to work in collaboration with the NBA Security Agencies Relations Committee (NBA SARC) and the Police, to get to the root of the matter.

“The NBA has confirmed an attack on a judge of the Upper Area Court in Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, who was visiting a locus in quo.

“The NBA condemns this attack in unequivocal terms and pledges to ensure that the perpetrators of this criminal contempt of court are apprehended and made to face the full weight of the law,” he said

The president also called on the Commissioner of Police in Gombe, to get to the root of this incident as soon as possible. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

NAN reports that the victims, an Upper Area Court III judge Ayuba Buba-Dalas, lawyer Usman Yahya, and a court staff member, had gone to Degri village to assess the disputed property when they were suddenly set upon by local residents wielding weapons, eyewitnesses claim.

Police authorities say an investigation is underway to apprehend the perpetrators who attacked the judicial officers.

The NBA also called for heightened security to protect judges, lawyers and court staff undertaking legitimate duties nationwide.

In the aftermath, legal experts are advising judges and lawyers to arrange sturdier security details when visiting disputed properties to avert attacks. Even routine tasks like levying executions may require extra safeguards. (NAN)

We’ll support you on revenue generation reps assure FCT Minister, Wike

The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT to focus on enhancing the security of lives and property in the nation’s capital.

The committee also emphasised the importance of leveraging his experience and network to boost revenue generation for funding the FCT’s infrastructure development.

Rep. Muktar Betara stated this at the inaugural meeting of the committee in Abuja Thursday November 9, 2023.

He urged committee members to dedicate themselves to realising President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, and fulfilling the trust placed in them by FCT natives and residents.

He said the committee’s oversight responsibilities encompassed various agencies and aspects related to the FCT administration and development.

Betara highlighted the need for increased revenue generation, stating that Abuja was losing revenue but added that the committee will support the minister.

The chairman said this would ensure that he gets more revenue for the development of infrastructure in the FCT.

He urged the FCT authorities to adopt efficient practices, such as sending notifications for vehicular renewals and facilitating the processing of title documents for estates in Abuja.

The lawmaker also urged property owners to promptly pay ground rent for undeveloped land to avoid sanction.

Rep. Saidu Abdullahi expressed the committee’s commitment to working towards restoring the capital’s former glory.

Rep. Regina Akume (APC-Benue) said that demolition of illegal structures illegal structures in the FCT should be slowed down, considering the challenges faced by the less privileged individuals.

The Permanent Secretary, FCT, Mr Adesola Olusade, who represented the minister urged the committee to work on bills related to the city’s development and decongestion.(NAN)

Sustain your Support for Oborevwori Govt, CPS begs Deltans

The Chief Press Secretary, (CPS), to Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has urged all stakeholders to continue to support the present administration of Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for the accelerated realisation of its MORE agenda in the state.

Sir Ahon made the call on Wednesday when he received the Executives of the Peoples Democratic Party,
(PDP), Ughelli North Local Government Area chapter, led by its Chairman, Pastor Kesiena Nuomuodja.

The CPS, who noted that the government of Rt Hon Oborevwori was working extra hard to equitably develop all parts of the state, stressed that work was already ongoing in the Otovwodo area of Ughelli with a view to decongesting traffic on the East-West Road.

He noted that the party in Ughelli North local government area had made slight progress in recent times, but advised that it should redouble its efforts to change the narrative in future elections.

His words: “We must work together as a family to ensure that, in 2027, the PDP wins in Ughelli North. We should not allow the opposition to rear their heads in Ughelli North again. So, we need to talk to our people to support the present administration.

“We also urge you to continue to pray for our Governor because he is a man who loves all and is committed to working for Deltans; so, we have to give him the necessary support and prayers”.

Earlier, the Party Chairman , Ughelli North, Pastor Kesiena Nuomuodja, had said that the Party Executives were on the visit to appreciate the Governor for appointing one of their own as his CPS, noting that the position was well deserved, given the pedigree of the appointee as a veteran journalist, whom he described his appointment as “a square peg in a square hole”.

He further disclosed that another reason for the visit was to collaborate and partner the Ofice of the CPS to improve on the future performance of Ughelli North PDP in subsequent elections.

He reaffirmed the loyalty of the party in the Local Government Area to the present administration in the state by strategizing with relevant stakeholders at the local government level towards 2027 general elections.

Court grants former CBN Gov. Emefiele Bail after 151 days in detention

After 151 days in the custody of the Federal Government security agencies, a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday admitted the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Godwin Emefiele to conditional bail.

The Court In spite of stiff opposition from the Federal Government, the Attorney General of the Federation AGF and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC permitted Emefiele to go home and prepare for his November 15 arraignment.

Justice Olukayode Adegbola Adeniyi who granted the bail hi hinged his decision on the fact that Emefiele had stayed in government custody beyond the time stipulated by law.

The Judge also predicated his decision on the fact that the Federal Government had completed investigation into the allegations against the former CBN Chief and had even prepared the charged against him as far as August this year.

In a ruling on the application for bail argued by Mathew Burkaa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, Justice Adeniyi held that it is in the best interest of justice and fair play especially the provision of section 35 of Nigeria’s Constitution to follow the rule of law.

The Judge specifically said that thete must be an end to detention without trial by the federal holiday.

Both the Federal Government, and AGF
re-presented by Oyin Koleoso had strongly objected to Emefiele’ s request for bail on the ground that he would interfere with the November 15 arraignment but did not tell the court how the interference would be done.

EFCC on its part through its counsel, Farouk Abudalla insisted that Emefiele had not spent three months in its own custody and urged the Court to refuse the bail request.

Counsel to the applicant however punctured the opposition of the Federal Government adding that the claim of likelihood of interference in arraignment was speculative because his client was not declared a flight risk.

He told Justice Ademiyi to disregard the claim of EFCC that Emefiele was brought to its custody only October 26.

The Senior lawyer informed the Court that the former CBN boss was investigated by a team of inter Ministerial Investigators from EFCC, Police and Department of the State Security Service DSSS which jointly constituted government agency.

However among others, Emefiele must be released to his Senior lawyer Matthew Burkaa SAN who must produce him any day the Federal Government chooses to arraign him.

Emefilele is also to deposit his travelling passport with the Registrar of the Court pending his formal arraignment.

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2027: PDP will lose again if……. PDP Chieftain predicts

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and former presidential aspirant in the 2023 presidential race, Nwachukwu Anakwenze has predicted that his party the PDP will lose again in the 2027 presidential election if the party continue to produce candidates the way they did in the 2023 race.

Nwachukwu Anakwenze who was speaking on AIT “Democracy Today” Tuesday November 7, 2023 edition, accused the immediate past PDP Chairman, Iyorcha Ayu of allegedly destroying PDP with highest bidder during the primaries of the PDP in their convention, mentioning that some aspirants used up to 20 thousand Dollars to give to delegates during the exercise.

He however cautioned that the party should allow the National Chairman to be zoned to the North and its Presidential candidate South specifically SouthEast in order for them to win.

Anakwenze expressed his believe that assuming PDP had zoned its party presidential ticket to the southeast in the 2023 presidential election it could have won landslide but because they didn’t do so they lost, warning that if such continues PDP coming back to the centre will take longer time.

Amb. Agbolaya hails Governor Oborevwori, Hon. Uroye for road project at Bowen ward area in Warri

By: Celestine Ukah 

A Front line Chairmanship aspirant for Warri South Local Government Council seat in 2024 and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Amb. Dr. Toyin Agbolaya JP has commended the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the member Representing Warri South Constituency 1 in the Delta State Assembly, Hon. Augustine Uroye for attracting roads project to the Bowen Ward area of Warri.

Amb. Agbolaya gave the commendation recently when he visited the ongoing road construction streets in his Bowen Ward area known as one of the biggest ward in Warri South Local Government Area of the State, he hailed the love of Governor Oborevwori towards the people of Bowen and also for his passion to develop all parts of the state through his M.O.R.E agenda mantra of development focus.

The Warri South Chairmanship hopeful, Dr. Agbolaya expressed strong support for Gov. Oborevwori and assured the governor of sustaining his M.O.R.E agenda under his mandate as chairman of Warri South Local Government Council.

Dr. Agbolaya a seasoned professional administrator also praised the courage of Hon. Uroye in attracting the project to Bowen Ward known as the ‘Golden Goose’ of Warri South Local Government.

He highlighted the streets under Bowen Ward where construction work are ongoing simultaneously to include: Grace street, Ajuya street, Egbe street and College Road.

Kogi 2023: We’re ready for peaceful, credible polls – INEC assures

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that it is 90 percent ready for the Nov. 11 governorship election in Kogi State.

Dr Gabriel Longpet, the Kogi INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lokoja on Monday.

Longpet also disclosed that the commission has recruited over 15,000 ad hoc staff to help it in the smooth conduct of the polls.

“We have 3,508 polling units and each of these units will be manned by four adhoc staff aside the security personnel that will be around to ensure peaceful conduct of the election.

“We shall deploy more staff and BVAS in densely populated polling units to complement those we are going to use.

“To be precise, we are going to use more than 900 back-up BVAS.

“This is because some polling units have more than 1,000 to 2,000 registered voters, and we have to split the number by creating more voting points for easy voting.

“This become imperative as we don’t want to give room for anything that will delay the process.

“As soon as there is a report of any BVAS failure or challenge, we shall provide another one and configure it to that polling unit for smooth continuation of voting,” he said.

On whether the commission would use helicopters or choppers for distribution of voting materials in hard to reach areas, the REC said he was not aware of such plan but “we will ensure that all the polling units get their materials on time”.

Longpet further explained that the BVAS had been deployed to the 21 local government areas in the state in readiness for the election.

“I can say we are 90% prepared. If not for the fact that we are waiting for the sensitive materials such as the ballot papers and the result sheets, I would have told you we are 99.9% prepared,” he said.

On security, the commissioner said flash points, which the security operatives identified, would be well taken care of by them to help us have a hitch free election.

“The security agencies have always given us the assurances. On our part as a commission, there is nothing we can do. We only rely on them, because we are not in control of the security,” he said. NAN.

NSCDC Personnel ‘Killed’ By Sea Pirates In Rivers Bakama River

Seven personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) have been reportedly killed by heavily armed suspected sea pirates on Bakana River in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The NSCDC personnel were on a pipeline surveillance patrol on the river which is about 12 kilometer from Bakana town when they were ambushed by the sea pirates.

According to credible sources in the area who confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Sunday, two sea pirates were equally killed in the gun duel which occurred on Friday.

According to Channels Television correspondent who also sighted a 29-second video clip showing the slain NSCDC personnel in a speed boat with a voice identifying each of the personnel.

Two of the victims who were Muslims have since been buried in accordance to Islamic rites.