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Oborevwori Delivers Key Ndokwa–Abraka Highway Upgrade
State Government Hands Over Rehabilitated Emu-Obodeti–Abraka Road THE Delta State Government has confirmed the successful completion of rehabilitation works on the 32.5-kilometre Emu-Obodeti–Abbi–Abraka Road, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing infrastructure renewal drive. Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, made the announcement while inspecting the project corridor from Emu-Obodeti Junction […]
FG, Google Deepen Talks On AI, Democratic Resilience
Nigeria, Google Advance Strategic Partnership Talks NIGERIA has taken another step toward formalising a long-term strategic partnership with global technology giant Google, following high-level talks between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and the company’s Regional Director for Government Affairs and Public Policy (Sub-Saharan Africa), Charles Murito. According to a statement issued by […]
Oborevwori’s Two Years In Office: Projects, Politics & The Road To 2031
A Leadership Journey in Focus DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has continued to consolidate his political influence and administrative footprint less than two years into his tenure, with supporters projecting him as a defining figure in the state’s leadership landscape beyond 2031. Once Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Oborevwori rose […]
Oron Maritime University Faces Fresh Scrutiny At 2026 Budget Hearing
Budget Defence Reopens Old Questions THE delayed take-off of the University of Maritime Studies, Oron resurfaced at the National Assembly on Tuesday during the 2026 budget defence session involving the Senate Committee on Marine and Blue Economy and the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The engagement forms part of ongoing reviews of the 2026 budget estimates […]
Oborevwori Hails Victor Ochei @57, Praises Record Of Service
Governor Salutes Former Speaker at 57 DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, on the occasion of his 57th birth anniversary, describing him as a seasoned leader whose impact spans politics, business and sports administration. In a statement issued on Wednesday […]
Major Okonkwo & The Rise & Fall Of The Republic Of Benin
Mid West in the Crossfire DURING the Nigerian Civil War, battle lines were rarely static. One of the most dramatic shifts occurred when Biafran troops swept into the Mid Western Region in August 1967. The region’s strategic geography made it a vital corridor between Nigeria’s East and West. Its capture altered the war’s trajectory, at […]
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DMO Data Shows 10 States Account For 67% Of Subnational Debt
Subnational Debt Climbs to ₦4 Trillion NIGERIA’S 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded a combined debt stock of ₦4.002 trillion as of 30 September 2025, according to fresh figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The subnational debt represents 2.61 per cent of Nigeria’s total public debt, which stood at ₦153.29 […]
Washington Pushes Security Overhaul As Nigeria Rejects ‘Genocide’ Narrative
By ANDERSON CLIFF US Lawmakers Revive Controversial Persecution Claims A report presented to the White House by committees of the United States Congress has reignited debate over Nigeria’s security crisis, restating longstanding claims that Christians in the country face targeted persecution. The document, prepared by members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs, […]
Telcos Insist Nigeria Ready For E-Transmission As Tinubu Defends Electoral Act Amendment
Tinubu Signs Amendment, Questions Tech Capacity PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, maintaining that credible elections depend more on effective management than on real-time electronic transmission of results. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu said elections are ultimately determined by designated electoral officials, not computers. While acknowledging debates […]
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FG, Google Deepen Talks On AI, Democratic Resilience
Nigeria, Google Advance Strategic Partnership Talks NIGERIA has taken another step toward formalising a long-term strategic partnership with global technology giant Google, following high-level talks between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and the company’s Regional Director for Government Affairs and Public Policy (Sub-Saharan Africa), Charles Murito. According to a statement issued by […]
Six Months After Ban, Nigeria’s Shea Industry Faces Crossroads
A Policy at the Edge of Expiry AS the six-month temporary ban on shea nut exports approaches its 26th February deadline, uncertainty has gripped Nigeria’s multi-billion-naira shea industry. What was introduced as a bold experiment in industrial policy has now become a test of the Federal Government’s resolve to shift the economy from raw commodity […]
Official Market Sees Naira Dip To ₦1,353.5/$
By OBIOMA TORI THE naira recorded a slight depreciation in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, closing at ₦1,353.5 per dollar, according to data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The local currency weakened from ₦1,348/$ recorded last Friday, reflecting mild pressure in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The movement comes […]
VAT Removal Won’t Cut Soaring Rents, Real Estate Experts Warn
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Rising Rents, Growing Frustration AMID growing public anger over escalating housing costs, real estate stakeholders have warned that removing VAT on land and rent will not deliver meaningful relief to tenants. Although the Federal Government has exempted VAT on land, buildings and rent under the current tax framework, property professionals argue that rental […]
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Major Okonkwo & The Rise & Fall Of The Republic Of Benin
Mid West in the Crossfire DURING the Nigerian Civil War, battle lines were rarely static. One of the most dramatic shifts occurred when Biafran troops swept into the Mid Western Region in August 1967. The region’s strategic geography made it a vital corridor between Nigeria’s East and West. Its capture altered the war’s trajectory, at […]
SUVs Or School Seats? Akwa Ibom Faces Hard Questions Over Spending Priorities
A Viral Video and an Uncomfortable Reality A viral video from Primary School, Ibiaku Itam in Ikot Mbonde Community, Itu Local Government Area has ignited fresh debate about public education in Akwa Ibom State. The footage shows pupils crammed onto four dual desks meant for two children each, while others psit or lie on a […]
Tinubu Wades Into Delta APC Rift, Orders Oborevwori To Broker Peace
Presidential Intervention at Iftar EMERGING details from the Presidential Villa indicate that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stepped into the escalating political tensions in Delta State, directing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to reconcile rival factions within the state’s political structure. The development reportedly occurred during a Ramadan Iftar hosted by the President for state governors. According […]
Civil Society Groups Decry BVAS Disruptions, Urban Voter Apathy
Operational Hurdles Mar FCT Area Council Elections ELECTION observers have highlighted significant operational challenges during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls, warning that the issues may have undermined voter confidence and participation. The concerns were raised by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) and the Bridging Social Inclusion Gaps Initiative (BISIGI) at […]