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Oborevwori Mourns Prof. Johnson Adjan, Hails Legacy Of Urhobo Cultural Icon
Delta Mourns a Custodian of Urhobo Heritage DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep grief over the passing of renowned Urhobo musician and cultural ambassador, Prof. Johnson Oyibode Adjan, whose contributions to indigenous music and cultural preservation earned him widespread admiration across generations. In a condolence message issued through his Chief Press […]
Oborevwori, Okowa Not Against Anioma State, Says Ifeajika
Governor’s Aide Rejects Claims of Opposition THE Executive Assistant to Delta State Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, has dismissed suggestions that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa are opposed to the creation of Anioma State. Speaking during an interview on a television programme, Ifeajika argued that there was […]
Oborevwori Convenes Delta Security Summit To Strengthen Collective Action
Oborevwori Hosts High-Level Security Forum AS part of efforts to strengthen public safety and improve coordination among security stakeholders, the Delta State Government has announced plans to convene the Delta State Security Summit 2026. The event, scheduled to take place on Wednesday 17 June, at the Government House in Asaba, will bring together key actors […]
Ika South Begins ₦50,000 Bursary Payments To Support Students
Council Commences Bursary Disbursement STUDENTS from Ika South Local Government Area have begun receiving bursary payments under a newly activated educational support programme introduced by the council administration. The initiative provides ₦50,000 to each successful beneficiary and is aimed at easing the financial burden associated with tertiary education while encouraging academic achievement among students from […]
Ifeajika Calls For Democratic Patience, Backs Consensus On Anioma State
Keep Faith in Democratic Process, Ifeajika Tells Nigerians Democracy Requires Patience and Participation THE Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Olisa Ifeajika, has called on Nigerians to remain committed to the country’s democratic journey, insisting that democracy remains a work in progress that requires patience, active participation and […]
Nigeria’s Abdulahi Lands Key World Archery Role
Nigeria Strengthens Global Sports Footprint Through Archery Leadership Appointment A Seat at the International Table THE appointment of Mohammed Baba Abdulahi to the World Archery Commonwealth Games Committee represents more than an individual achievement. It signals Nigeria’s growing influence within the structures that guide international sport. As President of the Nigeria Archery Federation and Deputy […]
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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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Foreign Investors Flock To Nigerian Banks, Leaving Real Economy Behind
Banks Dominate Capital Inflow Landscape NIGERIA’S banking sector emerged as the biggest beneficiary of foreign capital inflows in the first quarter of 2026, attracting about 73 per cent of all funds imported into the country amid a sharp rise in investor interest in Nigerian financial assets. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), total […]
Ibom Air Begins Operations At New Uyo International Terminal
Ibom Air Commences Domestic Operations at New International Terminal in Uyo Enhanced Passenger Experience as Operations Shift PASSENGERS traveling through Akwa Ibom State are now set to enjoy improved airport services as Ibom Air has officially commenced domestic flight operations from the newly commissioned International Terminal of the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. The relocation […]
NEPZA Gives Calabar Free Trade Zone Firm Three Months To Tackle Pollution
NEPZA Moves to Address Environmental Complaints THE Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has issued a three-month ultimatum to Bao Yao Industry to resolve environmental pollution concerns within the Calabar Free Trade Zone, warning that failure to comply could result in severe regulatory sanctions, including the suspension of its operating licence. The directive was announced […]
Stakeholders Demand Answers On Seaport Location Amid Fresh Investment Drive
By EMEM BENSON Governor Eno Takes Deep Seaport Talks to Paris AKWA Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has renewed efforts to advance the long-awaited Ibom Deep Seaport Project, leading a high-level delegation to Paris, France, for strategic discussions with Africa Global Logistics Group and other prospective partners. The visit, according to the state government, was aimed […]
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Oborevwori, Okowa Not Against Anioma State, Says Ifeajika
Governor’s Aide Rejects Claims of Opposition THE Executive Assistant to Delta State Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, has dismissed suggestions that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa are opposed to the creation of Anioma State. Speaking during an interview on a television programme, Ifeajika argued that there was […]
Ifeajika Calls For Democratic Patience, Backs Consensus On Anioma State
Keep Faith in Democratic Process, Ifeajika Tells Nigerians Democracy Requires Patience and Participation THE Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Olisa Ifeajika, has called on Nigerians to remain committed to the country’s democratic journey, insisting that democracy remains a work in progress that requires patience, active participation and […]
Beyond ‘No Victor, No Vanquished’: Why The Biafra Debate Still Divides Nigeria
By POLYCARP EMEKA ELUMEZE The Insincerity of the Nigerian State: Biafra, Genocide & Gowon’s Historical Revisionism A Nation Still Haunted by Its Civil War MORE than half a century after the guns fell silent, the Nigerian Civil War continues to cast a long shadow over the country’s politics, identity and collective memory. Official narratives have long […]
Warri Delineation Deal Holds, But Ijaw & Urhobo Leaders Draw Red Line
Tinubu Intervention Eases Tensions Over Warri Delineation LEADERS of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Delta State have accepted a revised ward delineation arrangement brokered through the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ending weeks of heightened tension over the politically sensitive Warri electoral boundary dispute. Although the groups described the outcome as a […]