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Workers Shut Down Delta State Assembly Over Unresolved Grievances

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Delta State’s Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) members have staged a forceful protest at the State House of Assembly, decrying unfulfilled pledges of a new salary structure by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Operations within the Assembly have ground to a halt as workers barricaded entrances, obstructing entry for lawmakers.

Their discontent stems from the protracted delay in implementing the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS), unresolved for three years.

Additionally, grievances include the lack of progress on casual staff regularization, employee training, and outstanding entitlements.

During a meeting on Tuesday, workers voiced frustration at what they perceive as deliberate stalling tactics, denouncing the Assembly’s leadership and the government for their perceived inaction.

In a communique addressed to the Speaker and copied to various stakeholders including directors, the national President of PASAN, the Commissioner of Police in Delta State, the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Delta State, Emmanuel Edozie, the state chairman of PASAN, and Emmanuel Osubor, the secretary, the Delta State PASAN executives outlined their grievances.

Recalling a prior suspension of a strike action slated for February 28 of this year, the workers emphasized that they had granted a grace period to facilitate the full implementation of financial autonomy and payment.

Despite interventions from the Conference of Speakers and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, the situation remained stagnant.

The workers expressed disappointment as the two-week appeal granted by the speaker to a committee established by the governor to devise a payment plan for CONLESS had elapsed without significant progress.

Furthermore, they voiced displeasure at the lack of attention given to other pressing matters raised during the March 28 meeting, including training, funding for the DTHA clinic, and the regularization of casual staff.

Despite a two-month timeframe, these critical issues remained unaddressed and unacknowledged.

The communique concluded by asserting that the workers had demonstrated considerable patience and restraint, especially given the challenging economic circumstances.

However, they declared that their patience had been exhausted, prompting this decisive action to demand what is rightfully theirs.

In response, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, characterized the strike as unnecessary.

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Nkem Nwaeke, the Speaker emphasized that the timing of the strike was ill-advised, particularly as it coincided with the first-year anniversary celebrations of Governor Oborevwori.

He highlighted that during this time, Deltans were commemorating the state’s progress and the governor’s achievements within the past year, attributing them to divine grace.

The Speaker expressed concern that certain media outlets exploited the situation to misinform the public.

He clarified that the issue at hand did not pertain to salary payments, as the state government had maintained up-to-date salary payments across all branches of government.

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FCT Police Chief Inspects Worship Centres, Commends Residents for Peaceful Conduct

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The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Muhammad Sanusi, has inspected security deployments at churches across the territory, urging officers to maintain professionalism and vigilance during religious activities.

The inspection was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh.

Sanusi conducted the inspection on November 8, 2026, to assess the operational readiness of personnel deployed to worship centres and evaluate security arrangements for residents and worshippers.

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The exercise followed a similar inspection of mosques across the FCT on Friday, November 6, as the Command sustained efforts to strengthen security around religious centres.

During the visits, the police commissioner charged officers to remain professional and responsive in the discharge of their duties.

He also commended residents for their peaceful and orderly conduct following mosque and church services, noting that public cooperation remained essential to maintaining security and public order across the territory.

The commissioner urged residents to continue cooperating with the police and other law enforcement agencies, remain security-conscious and promptly report suspicious persons, movements or activities to the nearest police station.

He further encouraged residents to utilise the Command’s emergency lines, 08032003913 and 08061581938, to report security concerns.

Adeh said the Command’s Public Relations Office remained open and accessible to members of the public for enquiries, complaints, information and other security-related matters.

The FCT Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting residents and worshippers and maintaining security across the Federal Capital Territory.

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2027: Shettima Arrives in Uyo for APC Presidential Campaign Rally

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The development was disclosed on Friday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President.

Akwa Ibom occupies a strategic position in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with major federal investments expected to strengthen infrastructure and economic activities across the state.

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One of the major projects is the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, which has an approximately 82.8-kilometre stretch passing through Akwa Ibom.

The project, according to the statement, “promises improved connectivity, expanded trade, greater investment and new economic opportunities for communities across the region.”

Beyond infrastructure, the administration’s interventions in education, agriculture, healthcare, youth empowerment and social protection are also designed to improve livelihoods and broaden economic participation.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) is among the initiatives highlighted, complementing Governor Umo Eno’s investments in roads, aviation, tourism and human capital development.

The statement noted that the Uyo rally provides “another opportunity to strengthen the APC’s growing political presence in the South-South and make the case for continuity in 2027.”

 

 

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Elohor Aiboni Honoured with DTN@100 Changemaker Award

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Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni was among 100 people honoured with the DTN@100 Award.

She joined a list of distinguished recipients recognised by the Daily Times newspapers. The contributions of the awardees to national development will be documented in a special publication, titled Nigerian Grand Book.

Daily Times which started publication in 1926 gave the awards as part of its centenary celebrations in Lagos. The centenary theme is: “Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future.” Chairman, Folio Media Group and Publisher Daily Times of Nigeria Fidelis Anosike said: “We proudly celebrate Elohor Aiboni, Executive Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, for her well-deserved recognition at the Daily Times Heroes Award. As a visionary female leader, Elohor has shown that true leadership is defined by action. Her forward-thinking policies continue to drive real, positive change across our nation.”

In her response, Elohor said: “Although this award is presented to me, I do not regard it as mine alone. I share it with my colleagues across the Shell Companies in Nigeria, our partners, and the many people I have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the years.”

Elohor was commended for her achievements in a career in the energy industry that started in Shell in 2002. In addition to serving in operational roles within and outside Nigeria, she has worked as asset manager for Bonga, leading up to her appointment as Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) in 2021, the first female to hold the post. Early this year, she took up the role of Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, also the first female and Nigerian to hold both roles.

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In her acceptance speech, Elohor also called for concerted efforts towards educating the girl-child. She said: “If we are serious about shaping Nigeria’s future, we must be equally serious about educating and empowering the Nigerian girl child. Education provides not only knowledge, but also confidence, choice and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to her community and country.”
Photo Caption – L-R: Energy and Investment Solicitor, Sam Aiboni; Executive Vice President and Country Chair, Shell Nigeria, Elohor Aiboni; actress Rita Dominic; and Daily Times Chairman, Fidelis Anosike, during the award presentation at Harbour Point, Lagos.

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