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Ahon Salutes Oghara Poly Rector, Prof. Ufuofu-Biri, On Birth Anniversary
CHIEF Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated the Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Prof. Emmanuel Ufuofu-Biri, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message, Ahon described Ufuofu-Biri as a distinguished academic and administrator whose commitment to academic excellence, institutional development and human capital advancement had contributed […]
2027: Omo-Agege Seeks Media Attention With Mudslinging Against Oborevwori — Aniagwu
DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads and Public Information), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has accused former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, of resorting to what he described as mudslinging against Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in an attempt to attract media attention ahead of the 2027 elections. Aniagwu said Omo-Agege should instead present his […]
Olu Of Warri’s Reign Restores Glory, Promotes Peace, Unity — Oborevwori Sanwo-Olu, Hannatu Musawa, Others Attend Olu’s Fifth Coronation Anniversary
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the five-year reign of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, as a period of renewed glory, peace-building, unity and remarkable progress for the Itsekiri people, Warri and Delta State. Oborevwori stated this on Friday while speaking at the fifth coronation anniversary of the […]
Beyond Hormuz: Gulf States Race To Build New Trade Routes As Strategic Risks Mount
By VANCE SHERIFF Beyond the Strait: Why Gulf States Are Seeking Alternatives to Hormuz THE Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints. Yet growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are encouraging Gulf states to invest in infrastructure that could reduce their dependence on the narrow waterway. The idea […]
Athletes Launch Beijing 2027 Push As Qualification Window Opens
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE qualification window for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing has officially opened, giving athletes around the world the chance to secure their places at the global competition. For most events, athletes must record qualifying performances between 23 August 2026 and midnight on 22 August 2027. World Athletics said athletes […]
Cult Crackdown: 10 Suspects Arrested As Cross River Police Seize Pistol, Daggers
By IFIOK UDOM THE Cross River State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity in Abini community, Biase Local Government Area, and recovered a locally made pistol and other items. Police Public Relations Officer ASP Sunday Eitokpah said operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Sector 2, carried out the […]
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‘Thank The President For What?’ Nigerians In South Africa Demand Action, Not Assurances
Stranded Nigerians Challenge Consul’s Appeal as Evacuation Delay Fuels Anger Consul General Assures Citizens of Ongoing Evacuation Efforts FRUSTRATIONS mounted among stranded Nigerians in South Africa after the Nigerian Consul General urged them to appreciate President Bola Tinubu for the Federal Government’s efforts to evacuate them, despite uncertainty over when the operation would be completed. […]
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. […]
Business
Calabar Mall Goes Up In Flames, Traders Count Heavy Losses
By ARIT OTONG UBOK Fire Ravages Sections of Calabar Mall, Destroys Shops and Goods A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of SPAR Mall in Calabar, Cross River State, leaving traders and workers counting their losses. The fire started in the early hours of Saturday. Thick smoke and flames reportedly spread through sections of the shopping […]
From Farms To Factories: Oborevwori Unveils Infrastructure Push For Delta’s Agriculture
By MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO Oborevwori Links Infrastructure to Agricultural Growth DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has said his administration will use infrastructure and other incentives to strengthen agriculture and attract private investment across the state. He made the commitment during an inspection tour of agricultural businesses in Okpe and Uvwie Local Government Areas. The governor […]
NUPRC: 31 Winners Start Payments For 37 Oil Blocks
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE & NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH ONE month after the conclusion of Nigeria’s 2025 oil and gas licensing round, successful bidders have started paying signature bonuses for the blocks provisionally awarded to them. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed the development on Thursday. The commission said the payment process began after it issued […]
From Voice Calls To Data Goldmine: How MTN & Airtel Hit ₦20 Trillion
By TOSI ORE A Quarter-Century of GSM, A New Era of Data AS Nigeria marks 25 years of GSM evolution, the financial performance of the country’s telecommunications industry offers a clear measure of how much the sector has changed. The era when mobile networks depended largely on voice calls has given way to a data-driven […]
Politics
Akwa Ibom Assembly Returns To Abandoned Chambers, But Questions Persist
By BASSEY BENSON THE Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has resolved to return to its main complex along Udo Udoma Avenue in Uyo for legislative proceedings, despite stalled renovation work and growing concerns over the condition of the facility. Lawmakers reached the decision during a special sitting held at the assembly complex on Thursday. […]
Oborevwori Strengthens Delta’s Anti-Poverty Drive, Appoints Sakpra Social Investment GM
By PAULINA NZERUBE Oborevwori Names Sakpra General Manager DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of Hon. Chief Henry Afure Sakpra as the General Manager of the Delta State Social Investment Programme. The appointment takes immediate effect. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, announced the appointment in an […]
2027: Extend Your Love For Me To President Tinubu, Oborevwori Tells Religious Leaders
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Christian leaders across the state to extend the support and goodwill they have shown his administration to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oborevwori made the appeal on Wednesday when the Executive Committee […]
2027: Tinubu, Obi, Parties Sign Peace Pact As Presidential Campaigns Begin
By MELVIN KOFFA Political Parties Commit to Peace PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, Action Alliance candidate Aare Adekunle Rufai Omo-Aje and representatives of several political parties have signed a national peace accord ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The agreement commits the political actors to peaceful, issue-based […]