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Agency Dismisses Claims Of Ukah’s Involvement In Train Mishap
Agency Moves to Correct Misinformation THE Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has issued an urgent clarification dismissing reports that its Director-General, Mr. Patrick Ukah, was among those involved in Monday’s train accident in Agbor. The agency’s response follows the circulation of reports on social media and in sections of the mainstream media suggesting […]
Ebu Community Seeks Oborevwori’s Intervention Over Abandoned Lifeline Road
Ebu Residents Renew Call for Urgent Road Reconstruction RESIDENTS of Ebu Kingdom in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have intensified appeals to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to prioritize the reconstruction of the long-abandoned Ebu–Ezi–Ukala Road, describing the project as critical to the community’s economic survival and future development. The appeal comes amid growing […]
Appeal Court Denies Pension Claim For 1979-Era Governors
Appeal Court Draws Constitutional Line on Governors’ Pension Entitlements THE Court of Appeal in Abuja has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying that governors and deputy governors elected under Nigeria’s 1979 Constitution are not automatically entitled to pension benefits created under the 1999 Constitution unless such provisions are expressly provided by state legislation. The ruling came […]
Labour Sounds Red Alert Over Insecurity, Poverty
Workers Face Growing Danger Across Nigeria NIGERIA’S two major labour centres, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have warned that worsening insecurity is pushing the country’s workforce toward a breaking point. Speaking at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, labour leaders said workers across several sectors are increasingly exposed […]
Water Reform Agenda Gains Momentum As Akwa Ibom Expands Urban & Rural Supply Projects
Water Security at the Core of Development Policy THE Akwa Ibom State Government says access to safe and reliable water remains a central pillar of its development strategy, with ongoing reforms aimed at improving coverage across the state. The Commissioner for Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr. Ubuo Ubuo, made this known during a national workshop […]
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 […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Beyond Ochei’s Claims: Why Oborevwori’s Record Speaks For Itself
Okowa’s Influence and the Debate Over Power in Delta RECENT comments by former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, suggesting that former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has not allowed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori “to breathe” politically, have reignited debate over the relationship between the two leaders and the nature of political influence in […]