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Zawya
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Nigeria: Delta govt approves internal road construction at NYSC camp
The Delta State Government has approved the construction of 1.2 kilometers of internal roads and 2.4 kilometers of covered drainage at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area. The project is expected to be completed within two months, as most of the drainage work has already been done. Speaking after an inspection of the project on Tuesday, the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was deeply concerned about the poor condition of the internal roads at the camp and the impression it might create for Corps members. 'Until now, the internal roads within the NYSC Orientation Camp were practically non-existent. That's the best way to describe it. 'If you are familiar with this area, you will know that the rainy season has begun, and everywhere is already muddy,' he said. 'For some individuals, the NYSC Orientation Camp is their only encounter with Delta State. Some Corps members attend camp, seek redeployment, and leave. 'Their lasting impression of the state will be based solely on their experience at the Issele-Uku NYSC Orientation Camp. 'Governor Oborevwori understands this. But more importantly, he believes that the three weeks Corps members spend at the Delta State orientation camp should be memorable and hospitable. 'Only a leader with a human face to governance can truly appreciate that. 'He understands this because his own children are either serving or have served in various parts of the country. 'He values the importance of comfort within the Orientation Camp. 'That is why he graciously approved the construction of all internal roads within the camp—especially in areas where Corps members are lodged, hold parades, and engage in leisure activities.' The project contractor, Mr. Rony Karam, confirmed that the work was on schedule, saying: 'As you can see, we are nearly done with the drainage. 'Very soon, we will begin the earthworks, stone base, and asphalt laying. We expect to complete the project within two months.' In a related development, Commissioner Izeze expressed concern over the abandoned Nnemiyi erosion control project, which was designed to connect to the storm drainage system along the Okpanam–Ibusa Bypass Road. 'This is a project we inherited from the previous administration. That tells you it's over two years old. I can say with all sense of responsibility that this project has clearly been frustrated. It is my intention to report back to the Governor. 'From what I see here, the project has stalled due to the contractor's failure to meet the terms of the agreement, for reasons best known to him. 'Therefore, I will recommend to His Excellency that the project be terminated due to clear failure and frustration.' Copyright © 2022 Nigerian Tribune Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Zawya
Nigeria: Navy crushes six illegal refineries, seizes stolen crude oil
Personnel of the Nigerian Navy attached to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos have conducted several operations against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and other illicit activities in the Niger Delta region. This is in a sustained effort to enhance Nigeria's daily crude oil output and combat economic sabotage in the Niger Delta. In total, the three operations led to the deactivation of six illegal refining sites, with the seizure of approximately 8,660 litres of stolen crude oil and 1,005 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). The materials were found in three ovens, 28 dug-out pits, and 14 polythene sacks. These successful operations, conducted as part of Operation DELTA SANITY II and guided by actionable intelligence, reaffirm the commitment of FOB Escravos to the strategic directives of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal), in eradicating all forms of maritime illegality in Nigeria's territorial waters. Notably, on 21 April 2025, following credible intelligence, FOB Escravos personnel discovered and deactivated two illegal refining sites at Obodo Omadino in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. The sites contained approximately 1,900 litres of stolen crude oil stored in two ovens and 10 dug-out pits. Building on this success, two additional illegal refining sites were uncovered and dismantled in the same area on 4 May 2025. During this operation, approximately 3,710 litres of stolen crude oil and 330 litres of illegally refined AGO were seized, stored in 11 dug-out pits and five polythene sacks. Sustaining the momentum, on 11 May 2025, the Base identified and destroyed another two illegal refining sites at Obodo Omadino. These contained an estimated 3,050 litres of stolen crude oil and 675 litres of illegally refined AGO, concealed within an oven, seven dug-out pits, and nine polythene sacks. FOB Escravos remains poised to frustrate the activities of economic saboteurs, ensuring that the country derives maximum benefits from its crude oil resources. Copyright © 2022 Nigerian Tribune Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Delta State University offers full tuition for eligible students
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Delta State University (DSU) announced a new initiative aimed at expanding college access and reducing financial barriers for Mississippi families. Beginning in Fall 2025, the Delta State Free Tuition Scholarship will cover 100% of tuition for Pell Grant-eligible, first-time freshmen. Mississippi State launches all-new dining for fall 'We believe that a student's financial situation should never be a barrier to earning a college degree,' said DSU President Dr. Daniel J. Ennis. 'This scholarship reinforces our mission to empower students and invest in the future of our communities.' Officials said the Free Tuition Scholarship ensures that all tuition costs are fully covered by combining a student's federal Pell Grant with any other earned scholarships. If there is any remaining balance, Delta State covers it-eliminating out-of-pocket tuition costs for qualifying students. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years (eight semesters), as long as the student remains Pell Grant-eligible and maintains academic progress toward a degree. Students and families interested in learning more about the Free Tuition Scholarship and how to apply can visit or contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@ Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
28-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
School query nursing student wey post video of First Lady visit to dia school
One nursing student for Delta State dey face disciplinary actions afta di school authorities accusing am of "divulging unauthorised publication" online about di visit of Nigeria First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu to di school. Di student wey her name na Osato Edobor dey accused of "posting unofficial response to song during di arrival of di First Lady for her tiktok". One video bin go viral across different social media platforms on Thursday wia students dey sing for Mrs Tinubu. For di video, di MC of di ceremony go sing: "Na our mama be dis o, we no get anoda one", but di students dey reply, "na your mama be dis o". Di expected response to di song suppose be "na our mama be dis o". As di video dey go round, pipo dey comment say di refusal of di students to acknowledge Mrs Tinubu as dia mama na sign of protest against President Bola Tinubu administration wey many pipo say e dey characterised by plenty hardship and rise in di cost of living. In response to di viral video, Evbodaghe Rita Ogonne wey be di Provost of Delta State College of Nursing Sciences wia di First Lady bin visit, write query give Ms Edobor, di nursing student wey dem suspect say na she film di video and post am on social media. Mrs Ogonne say di action of Ms Edobor na offence according to di student handbook of di school, and di punishment na expulsion. "Diafore, you are requested to explain within 24 hours why we no go take disciplinary actions against you for dis act," Mrs Ogonne write for di query wey dey dated 27 March 2025. BBC Pidgin has made attempts to contact di school and we dey wait for dia comment. We also reach out to di media team of di First Lady, but dem neva respond yet. Brief background Di event na di ongoing Renewed Hope Initiative Health programme wey di office of di First Lady dey carry out across di six geopolitical zones of di kontri. Under di programme, Mrs Tinubu dey distribute kits to 10,000 midwives for each zone. Di programme reach di turn of di south-south zone bin happen for Asaba, Delta State on 25 March, 2025, and dat na wia di incident for di viral video bin happen. During di event, students from all di nursing schools for Delta State bin gada in Asaba to receive di First Lady as she dey flag off di distribution. Di goment of Delta State try to explain wetin happen on dat day. Charles Aniagwu a former commissioner for information in di State tok say maybe di nursing students dey express dia displeasure bicos di giveaway wey di First Lady bring na only for Midwives and not di nurses. Di threat of disciplinary action against di student wey post di video online don cause big tok-tok on social media as 'Remi Tinubu' dey among di leading trends on X in Nigeria dis Friday morning. Activist Omoyele Sowore post say im team go provide di student with physical and legal support "to make sure say di authorities for Delta State College of Nursing Sciences not carry out dis act of injustice".
