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I Am In Office To Serve Deltans, Not Myself — Oborevwori
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving the people of the state with dedication, fairness and inclusiveness, declaring that he did not seek public office for personal enrichment but to improve the lives of Deltans. The governor made the declaration on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of Catholic priests […]
Ndokwa Nation Passes Vote Of Confidence In Oborevwori, Backs 2027 Continuity Agenda ……Condemns Vandalism Of Power Infrastructure, Seeks More Development Projects
THE apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ndokwa people, the Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU), has passed a vote of confidence in Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, citing what it described as his inclusive leadership style, equitable distribution of projects and commitment to development across the state. The endorsement came on Tuesday during a courtesy […]
Tompolo Calls For Calm Amid Warri Ward Delineation Tensions, Urges Peaceful Resolution
NIGER Delta leader and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has appealed for calm following the ongoing protests and occupation of oil and gas facilities in parts of Warri Federal Constituency over the ward delineation dispute. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tompolo expressed concern […]
New Governance Reform Could Reshape Nigeria’s Political Future
National Assembly Reviews Major Governance Proposal A proposal to introduce a single six-year term for Nigeria’s President and state governors is emerging as one of the most significant constitutional reform discussions currently before the National Assembly. The initiative, revealed by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, is being examined alongside other electoral and governance reform measures aimed […]
What If They Chose Nigeria? The World Cup Dream Team With Nigerian Heritage
The World Cup Squad Nigeria Could Have Had THE 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives without Nigeria, a painful reality for a nation with one of the richest football traditions in Africa. For a country that has consistently produced exceptional talent over the decades, missing football’s grandest event remains a bitter setback. However, while the Super […]
From Admission To Accommodation: The Reality Facing DELSU Undergraduates
The Search for Shelter Behind University Dreams FOR many students entering Delta State University, Abraka, academic aspirations are often accompanied by an unexpected struggle: finding suitable accommodation. What should be a routine process has become a major source of stress, with students reporting challenges ranging from inflated rental costs and misleading property advertisements to poor […]
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Inside Calabar’s Forgotten Infectious Disease Hospital
The Hospital Meant to Fight Infectious Diseases TUCKED away along New Edgerley Road in Calabar, behind Zenith Bank’s Chamley Branch and a short distance from the bustling Watt Market, stands the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), officially known as the Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital. Established to serve as a frontline facility for the diagnosis and […]
Nigeria Ranks Third Globally In Student Migration — UNESCO Report
Nigeria Emerges as Global Education Export Hub NIGERIA has been ranked the third-largest source of international students globally, according to a new report by UNESCO. The inaugural Higher Education Global Trends Report revealed that Nigeria accounted for five per cent of all students studying abroad in 2023, placing it alongside Germany in the global ranking. […]
Security Crisis In Nigeria: Bwala Responds To Hasan’s Questions
By MARY EFOMBRUH Q&A: Mehdi Hasan vs Daniel Bwala Mehdi Hasan: Since President Tinubu took office, insecurity has worsened. Nigeria is now one of the deadliest countries in the world. Amnesty International reports document thousands of killings and kidnappings continuing under this administration. Are you proud of that record? Daniel Bwala: I’m not aware. Mehdi Hasan: […]
Business
Oil Shock Returns: Why Global Conflict Is Raising Costs For Nigerian Families & Businesses
Energy Shock Reverberates Across Developing Economies THE escalating crisis in the Middle East is creating fresh economic challenges for emerging markets, with countries such as Nigeria facing growing inflationary pressures as global oil prices climb. According to recent findings highlighted by the McKinsey Global Institute’s Global Economics Intelligence report for April 2026, geopolitical tensions in […]
US Justice Department Settles Case Against PayPal, Orders New Business Initiative
DOJ Reaches Settlement With PayPal THE United States Department of Justice has reached a $30 million settlement with payment technology giant PayPal over allegations linked to its 2020 Economic Opportunity Fund, a programme created to support businesses owned by Black and minority entrepreneurs. The dispute centered on claims that the fund’s investment criteria improperly favored […]
Airlines Face Fresh Turbulence As Aviation Fuel Crisis Deepens
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Faces Renewed Fuel Challenge NIGERIA’S aviation industry is confronting a growing operational challenge as the rising cost of Jet A-1 aviation fuel threatens airline sustainability and flight operations across the country. Industry stakeholders have raised concerns over the widening gap between local aviation fuel prices and international benchmarks, warning that the situation […]
Data Demand Drives Growth As Telcos Expand Networks Nationwide
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Maintains Growth Momentum NIGERIA’S telecommunications industry continued its upward trajectory in March 2026, with active mobile subscriptions rising to 185.7 million as network operators intensified investments in infrastructure and digital connectivity. Industry analysts say the sustained growth reflects increasing consumer demand for voice and data services, alongside continuous efforts by operators to […]
Politics
New Governance Reform Could Reshape Nigeria’s Political Future
National Assembly Reviews Major Governance Proposal A proposal to introduce a single six-year term for Nigeria’s President and state governors is emerging as one of the most significant constitutional reform discussions currently before the National Assembly. The initiative, revealed by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, is being examined alongside other electoral and governance reform measures aimed […]
Oborevwori Reaffirms Inclusive Governance, Vows Service To All Deltans
A Commitment to Serve Without Bias DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reiterated his commitment to serving all residents of the state with fairness, inclusivity, and dedication, regardless of ethnic, religious, or political differences. He made the remarks while receiving a delegation of Catholic priests from the Warri, Issele-Uku, and Bomadi dioceses at the Government […]
Biafra War Narrative Reopens As Elder Statesman Challenges Gowon’s Version Of Events
Renewed Debate Over Nigeria’s Civil War Narrative A fresh controversy has emerged over the historical interpretation of the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War, following criticism of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, by elder statesman Dr. Chike Obidigbo. Obidigbo, convener of the Igbochukwu Organisation, accused Gowon of omitting what he described as “fundamental truths” about […]
Inside Trump’s Massive Stock Activity & The Ethics Debate It Reignites
A Wave of Financial Disclosures Raises Fresh Concerns FRESH financial disclosures covering the first quarter of 2026 indicate that Donald Trump executed nearly 4,000 stock transactions, with an estimated value ranging between $220 million and $750 million. The scale and timing of the activity have drawn attention from analysts and ethics observers monitoring financial conduct […]