Category: ASABA POINTER

  • Renewable Energy as a Sustainable Path to Closing the National Energy Gap and Ensuring Power Stability – Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha

    Renewable Energy as a Sustainable Path to Closing the National Energy Gap and Ensuring Power Stability – Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha

    Renewable energy (RE) solutions present a practical and sustainable way to address the challenges created by persistent national grid collapses and other energy crises. The national grid in its current state requires more reliable alternative within the power generation ecosystem. The need to infuse RE solutions, such as solar energy, wind power and hydropower, remains…

  • OBOREVWORI LAUDED FOR HIS VISION, EXCELLENCE

    OBOREVWORI LAUDED FOR HIS VISION, EXCELLENCE

      Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been commended for promoting the well-being of the people and keeping Delta State strong.   “Delta State is moving at blazing speed with a big appetite for growth”   He was also praised for the improvements in infrastructure, security, education, economic development and healthcare.   The commendation came from a…

  • 2024 BUDGET: TINUBU ASKS NASS TO APPROVE FRESH N1.767TRN EXTERNAL BORROWING PLAN

    2024 BUDGET: TINUBU ASKS NASS TO APPROVE FRESH N1.767TRN EXTERNAL BORROWING PLAN

          President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve fresh N1.767trn external borrowing plan in support of the 2024 Budget.   The president conveyed his request in a letter written to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The presiding officers read the letter during…

  • NORTH-WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: TAIWO ALAO CONGRATULATES AMINU SULEIMAN

    NORTH-WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: TAIWO ALAO CONGRATULATES AMINU SULEIMAN

    LAGOS APC CHIEFTAIN TASKS AMINU SULEIMAN ON NORTH-WEST DEVELOPMENT A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Taiwo Alao, on Sunday described the Kebbi State nominee into the Board and Management of the North-West Development Board (NWDC), Alhaji Aminu Suleiman  as ‘’a hardworking, honest and suave Nigerian’’. ‘’I am confident that those values which encouraged…

  • ALL SET FOR WILSON SANTA EBIRERI’S BURIAL IN DELTA STATE

    ALL SET FOR WILSON SANTA EBIRERI’S BURIAL IN DELTA STATE

      Thousands will gather in Sapele on Friday to bid farewell to Wilson Santa Ebireri. The extraordinary man, husband, father and grandfather died at the age of 71 and funeral activities will begin Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Wetland Event Centre, Sapele. ‘’We are ready. The stage is set for the final journey of Wilson…

  • Edo leaders back Monday Okpebholo, say victory is certain

    Edo leaders back Monday Okpebholo, say victory is certain

    We are confident of Okpebholo’s victory – Edo Leaders   Insist PDP lacks justification and moral standing to continue in office     ‘’Edo is urgently in need of salvation, purposeful leadership and efficient government. Eight years of wasted opportunities are enough. The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo is  a shining…

  • Family announces date for late Wilson Santa Ebireri’s burial

    Family announces date for late Wilson Santa Ebireri’s burial

          A highly respected Niger Delta family on Saturday talked animatedly about ebullient business entrepreneur, Mr. Wilson Ebireri.   The family praised Wilson Ebireri for his moral convictions and handling of issues.   Death seized Wilson Ebireri so firmly in the early hours of Friday, July 12, 2024 in Sapele, five months before…

  • NUC accredits Novena University Nursing Science Programme

    NUC accredits Novena University Nursing Science Programme

      This is a testament to the state of facilities, qualified and experienced lecturers, and quality of the university’s Nursing Science programme, says Prof Godwin Nduka   Praises Provost, others for recent accreditation of Medicine for Novena University by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria     The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited…

  • OKPE PEOPLE HAVE NO SECESSIONIST INTENTIONS, SAYS PROF IGHO NATUFE

    OKPE PEOPLE HAVE NO SECESSIONIST INTENTIONS, SAYS PROF IGHO NATUFE

      INSISTS OKPE IS OKPE, AND NOT A “CLAN” OF ANY OTHER ETHNIC NATIONALITY IN NIGERIA OR ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD   STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS   PATHWAY TO REDEMPTION IN OKPE NATION   BY PROF. O. IGHO NATUFE   PRESIDENT GENERAL, OKPE UNION,   ON THE 94TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE…

  • EFCC ARRAIGNS CUBANA CHIEF PRIEST FOR ALLEGED NAIRA ABUSE

    EFCC ARRAIGNS CUBANA CHIEF PRIEST FOR ALLEGED NAIRA ABUSE

    EFCC ARRAIGNS CUBANA CHIEF PRIEST FOR ALLEGED NAIRA ABUSE The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, arraigned a businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, a.k.a Cubana Chief Priest, on a three-count charge bordering on abuse of the Naira before Justice Kehinde Ogundare sitting at the Federal High…