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Gov commends Olu of Warri for attracting investors
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Sunday, said the efforts of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, in attracting investments to the state had not gone unnoticed.
The governor also commended the monarch for being a bridge builder and extending a hand of fellowship to other kingdoms.
Oborevwori, represented by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, made the remarks in an address at the thanksgiving service marking the grand finale of the third coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri.
“We have heard about how you are reaching out to other kingdoms; how you have also shown commitment to attracting investors to Warri nay Delta State.
“We are happy with what you are doing as they are in line with the MORE Agenda of my administration.
“As a government, we are working for the meaningful development of our state.
“Your Majesty and the wonderful people of God who are here today, let us continue to have the fear of God in us, support the government and its activities because my administration means well for our State. We support our traditional rulers because it is Biblical to do so and engage in positive activities, live peacefully with one another and we all will be happy,” the governor said.
He called on traditional rulers across the state to ensure that their domains remain peaceful noting that “peaceful kingdoms and peaceful communities would generally translate to peaceful, conducive state for socioeconomic activities to thrive”.
Oborevwori said, “Delta is made of kingdoms and communities. So, if all the kingdoms and communities are peaceful, Delta will be generally peaceful. And as Deltans, if we have ensured peaceful kingdoms and communities, investors will come to our state in their large numbers and with such, all of us will reap the benefits of good governance”.
The governor congratulated the Olu of Warri on his third-year coronation anniversary, which he described as a “very important occasion”.
In his speech, the Olu of Warri said the thanksgiving service was in fulfilment of “the covenant we have with God for His faithfulness and goodness to us and the kingdom.”
“God will continue to bless us and we shall continue to serve and honour Him,” he said.
Earlier in a sermon, Rev. Chris Akperi of the Foursquare Gospel Church, urged the people to “be more united and speak with one voice, love the king just as the king loves God”.
The cleric further urged the people to “embrace doing good, show love to one another and respect those in authority”.
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has replied to the Nigerian Bar Association regarding the reason for relocating its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State.
Ibas faulted the reason cited by the NBA, describing it as misleading and uncharitable.
The Sole Administrator stated this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday by his media aide, Hector Igbikiowubo, and sent to newsmen.
He said while the NBA reserves the right to choose a venue for its conference, the association had yet to address the issue of the refund of the hosting rights paid by the state government for the conference.
The statement partly reads, “While we respect the NBA’s right to choose its conference venues, we find it curious that the association—despite its “principled position”— didn’t address the refund of the N300 million already paid by the Rivers State Government for the hosting rights of the 2025 conference.
“If the NBA truly stands on principle, it should demonstrate the same integrity by promptly returning these funds rather than benefiting from a state it now publicly discredits.”
It added, “The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to the Nigeria Bar Association’s announcement dated 10th April 2025, relocating its 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu.
The statement partly reads, “While we respect the NBA’s right to choose its conference venues, we find it curious that the association—despite its “principled position”— didn’t address the refund of the N300 million already paid by the Rivers State Government for the hosting rights of the 2025 conference.
“If the NBA truly stands on principle, it should demonstrate the same integrity by promptly returning these funds rather than benefiting from a state it now publicly discredits.”
It added, “The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to the Nigeria Bar Association’s announcement dated 10th April 2025, relocating its 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu.
By Francesca Hangeior
The Federal Government has unveiled the second phase of its contactless biometric passport application system across its four missions in United States, Mexico, Jamaica and Brazil.
The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS disclosed this in a tweet on its ‘X’ handle signed by Service Spokesman, ACI AS Akinlabi.
The statement reads; “ain continuation of the phased Roll-Out of the Contactless Biometric Passport Application System across Nigerian Missions abroad, the Nigeria Immigration Service under its
Comptroller General, Kemi Nanna Nandap wishes to inform the General public especially Nigerians in the Diaspora that it is implementing the next stage of the roll-out across the following countries.
“The Application System, which is currently available on Google Play Store (NIS Mobile), is designed to allow Nigerians to renew their passports without visiting any Passport Centre for Biometrics enrollment. The Apple Store version will be onboarded shortly and an enhanced version of the NIS Mobile App for both Android and iOS users will be deployed to further improve users’ experience and accessibility.
“With this roll-out, the Service further informs the General public that the Contactless Passport App is now available in Canada, the USA, Mexico, Jamaica, Brazil, Europe, and Asia. It is yet to be rolled out in Australia and Nigeria, a future date will be announced for both countries in due course.
“The Service remains committed to innovative and efficient Service Delivery to Nigerians anywhere in the world”.
By Francesca Hangeior
At least eight of the 1,800 candidates shortlisted for teaching positions under the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission have been disqualified after testing positive for banned substances.
This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the TESCOM Press Secretary, Sam Onile, who quoted the Chairman of the Commission, Bello Abubakar.
According to the statement, the disqualified applicants tested positive for drugs, including benzodiazepine, tramadol, cotinine, marijuana, and amphetamine.
The tests were conducted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency with support from the state government.
Abubakar said the affected candidates would be replaced by the next best-performing applicants from their respective local government areas.
“A major implication of this development is that the affected individuals will be replaced by the candidates who are next to them in performance from their respective local government areas,” the statement said.
“The idea is to send an unmistakable message about the state government’s zero tolerance for drug abuse. We have a duty of care not to expose little children to drug abuse under any circumstances.”
The TESCOM chairman praised AbdulRazaq for insisting on a merit-based recruitment process, noting that the governor had again demonstrated fairness and commitment to quality education in the state.
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