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Delta Rolls Out Life Jackets To Boost Waterway Safety
Exercise targets boat operators, ferry owners and passengers as government intensifies efforts to reduce accidents and improve safety on inland waterways. Delta Begins Statewide Distribution of FG-Donated Life Jackets Warri to Host Flag-Off Ceremony THE Delta State Government will commence the statewide distribution of life jackets donated by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue […]
Mystery Surrounds Killing Of Newlywed Woman On Way To Church In Agbor
Police begin investigation as residents call for stronger security after fatal attack on worshipper along Benin–Asaba Expressway. Police Investigate Murder of Newlywed Woman on Way to Morning Worship Fatal Attack Stuns Agbor Community A tragic sense of grief has enveloped Agbor in Delta State following the killing of Mrs. Esther Adaigbe, who was attacked while […]
Akwa Ibom Targets Permanent Flood Fix As Eno Orders Drainage Overhaul
By UBONGABASI LINUS Governor vows decisive action against blocked waterways, says lasting flood control requires stronger infrastructure and public cooperation. Akwa Ibom Targets Long-Term Flood Control with Drainage Master Plan Review Government Launches Urgent Response AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has initiated a comprehensive review of the state’s drainage master plan following flash floods […]
Delta Police Probe Influencer As Alleged Rape Case Turns Fatal
Suspect remains in custody as investigators examine allegations linking the alleged sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman to her subsequent death. Content Creator Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Assault THE Delta State Police Command has arrested a popular Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over allegations of rape linked to the […]
ACOMIN Raises HIV Concern In Delta, Seeks Test Kits & More Nurses
Civil society group urges government, communities and private sector to strengthen HIV response through improved testing, medical supplies and recruitment of healthcare personnel. ACOMIN Intensifies HIV Advocacy in Delta THE Civil Society Organization on Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has called for stronger collaboration among government, corporate organisations, traditional institutions and individuals to improve […]
Oborevwori Unveils Smart Advertising Platform To End Revenue Leakages In Delta
Governor says technology-driven platform will modernise outdoor advertising administration, eliminate manual collection and strengthen revenue generation across the state. Delta Moves to Digitise Outdoor Advertising DELTA State has launched a Centralised Smart Advertising Management Platform (CSAMP), a technology-driven solution aimed at modernising the administration of outdoor advertising, improving regulatory compliance and plugging long-standing revenue leakages. […]
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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
Oborevwori Unveils Smart Advertising Platform To End Revenue Leakages In Delta
Governor says technology-driven platform will modernise outdoor advertising administration, eliminate manual collection and strengthen revenue generation across the state. Delta Moves to Digitise Outdoor Advertising DELTA State has launched a Centralised Smart Advertising Management Platform (CSAMP), a technology-driven solution aimed at modernising the administration of outdoor advertising, improving regulatory compliance and plugging long-standing revenue leakages. […]
FG Unveils $500 Million Fund To Drive Niger Delta Agribusiness, Food Security
Investment Initiative to Unlock Regional Potential THE Federal Government has launched a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund to stimulate large-scale investment in agriculture, promote food security and diversify economic activities across the Niger Delta. Vice President Kashim Shettima unveiled the initiative during the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Summit held in Abuja, […]
Middle East Tensions Threaten Nigeria’s Inflation Gains
Lower Oil Prices Ease Inflationary Pressure NIGERIA’S inflation outlook improved in June as falling international crude oil prices helped reduce domestic fuel costs, providing temporary relief for households and businesses struggling with high living expenses. According to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), global crude oil prices declined for the second consecutive […]
FAAC Shares ₦10.46 Trillion To FG, States, LGs In Five Months
Federation Revenue Tops ₦10 Trillion THE Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed a total of ₦10.456 trillion to the Federal Government, the 36 state governments, the 774 local government councils and oil-producing states during its first five allocation meetings of 2026, reflecting sustained growth in federation revenue despite fluctuations in Value Added Tax (VAT) and […]
Politics
INEC Seeks Increased Funding Ahead Of 2027 General Elections
INEC Pushes for Improved Financial Support THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed for increased and sustained funding to strengthen its operations ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing rising election costs, expanding responsibilities and the need to improve staff welfare. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the appeal during a visit by the […]
Oborevwori Reaffirms Support For Stronger Local Governments In Delta
Support for Local Government Reaffirmed DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening local government administration, describing grassroots governance as central to sustainable development across the state. The governor gave the assurance during the inauguration of a Chairman’s Office Complex and a Chapel at the Udu Local Government Council […]
INEC Explains Step-By-Step Process For Online PVC Registration
Online Platform Targets Faster Voter Registration THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a digital self-service platform aimed at making voter registration more convenient by allowing eligible Nigerians to complete much of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration process online. The initiative forms part of the Commission’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) programme and seeks […]
Governor Eno Credits LG Autonomy For Rural Growth, Honours Outstanding NYSC Member
Governor Says Local Government Autonomy Is Driving Grassroots Development AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting financial autonomy to local governments, saying the policy has strengthened grassroots governance by increasing funding for rural infrastructure and improving the quality of life in local communities. The governor made the […]