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Oborevwori Seeks Global Partnerships To Unlock Delta’s Ports, Power & Industrial Potential
Oborevwori Markets Delta’s Industrial & Maritime Opportunities to Global Investors DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has intensified efforts to attract domestic and foreign investments, presenting the state’s industrial, maritime, agricultural and energy opportunities to participants at a major African investment conference. Represented by the Chairman of the Delta State Investment Development Agency (DIDA), […]
2027: DOPF Members Fear Rising Political Violence, Chairman Warns Of Tough Months Ahead … Forum Members Express Concern Over Political Intimidation, Security Agencies’ Response
CONCERNS over the possibility of escalating political violence ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections have dominated discussions among members of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), following the circulation of videos purportedly showing confrontations involving political supporters and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan. The discussion was triggered by […]
Asaba Road Projects: DSCTDA Boss Demands Quality, Targets December Completion
Ukah Inspects Asaba Road Projects, Demands Quality & Timely Delivery THE Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA), Mr. Patrick Ukah, has charged contractors handling road projects in Asaba to maintain high construction standards and meet agreed delivery timelines. He issued the warning during an inspection of ongoing projects along Chris Abudei […]
Asagba @71: Oborevwori Commends Monarch’s Legacy Of Service, Peace & Cultural Preservation
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, on his 71st birthday. The Governor described the monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler whose life reflects excellence, wisdom, service and commitment to humanity. In a statement issued on Friday in Asaba by his Chief Press […]
Beyond The Written Word: Nigeria’s Literary Identity, Security Challenges & Responsibility To The Nation
By BUKAR USMAN Introduction: Reconsidering Nigeria’s Place in the World IT is both an honour and a pleasure for me to preside over this important gathering of distinguished authors, academics and scholars. The opportunity to address such an accomplished audience provides a valuable platform to examine the relationship between literature, national security and Nigeria’s position […]
Africa’s AI Gap: Gabi-Williams Mobilises Writers & Innovators To Protect Indigenous Knowledge
Africa Must Own Its AI Future, Gabi-Williams & Contributors Declare The Digital Revolution Raises Questions About African Ownership ARTIFICIAL intelligence is transforming how people write, communicate, conduct research, preserve information and create economic opportunities. Yet, as these technologies become increasingly influential, an important question confronts Africa: who controls the systems through which the continent’s knowledge, […]
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The President We Want: Nigerian Youths Demand Jobs, Security & Real Change In 2027
By TINA TOLUTOPE & HALIMA TAKWAS & IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU & MAPHOSA AGUSE & MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO & ETETE EKONG & GEORGETTE CHIDI & ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS FROM the fear of graduating into unemployment to the struggle to keep small businesses afloat, young Nigerians across several states have outlined the qualities and policies they […]
The Price Of A Medical City: Akwa Ibom Residents Fight Over Compensation For Demolished Homes
By EFFANGA OSOK ₦117.5bn Medical City: Akwa Ibom Families Challenge Compensation as Govt Keeps Silent THE construction of the Ibom Medical City in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is being presented as a landmark investment in healthcare. But for residents whose homes and properties stand within the project’s footprint, the development has […]
Delta’s Erho-Abraka Court Puzzle: ₦50 Million Reported Spent, Judiciary Says No Access To Funds
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Budget records clash with judiciary’s account A ₦50 million magistrate court project in Erho-Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, has raised questions over the accuracy of the state’s public expenditure records. The 2024 Delta State budget allocated ₦50 million for the construction of the court under the High Court […]
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Oborevwori Seeks Global Partnerships To Unlock Delta’s Ports, Power & Industrial Potential
Oborevwori Markets Delta’s Industrial & Maritime Opportunities to Global Investors DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has intensified efforts to attract domestic and foreign investments, presenting the state’s industrial, maritime, agricultural and energy opportunities to participants at a major African investment conference. Represented by the Chairman of the Delta State Investment Development Agency (DIDA), […]
From Independence Support To Energy Cooperation: Angola Celebrates Enduring Ties With Nigeria
By FRANKLIN FRANCIS FREY ANGOLA has recognised Nigeria’s contribution to its independence in 1975, describing the relationship between both countries as a historic African partnership. Speaking at a ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday night to mark Angola’s 51st independence anniversary, Dr. José Zau, the country’s Head of Mission to Nigeria, Benin, Niger and ECOWAS, praised […]
Flood Control, Food Security & Debt: What Nigeria Stands To Gain From Fresh $500 Million World Bank Financing
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Funding targets 19 northern states & FCT THE World Bank has approved an additional $500 million in financing to help Nigeria tackle flooding, restore degraded agricultural land and reduce conflicts over natural resources in northern communities. The funding, approved under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, will support climate adaptation, […]
Nigeria’s Food Security At Risk As Experts Demand Grain Reserves, Irrigation & Climate Resilience
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH Global food supply concerns expose Nigeria’s agricultural weaknesses NIGERIA may struggle to withstand another major global food supply shock in 2027 unless the government urgently addresses weaknesses in domestic agricultural production, strategic food reserves and distribution infrastructure. Agricultural stakeholders have warned that worsening El Niño conditions, declining global grain production and […]
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Asaba Road Projects: DSCTDA Boss Demands Quality, Targets December Completion
Ukah Inspects Asaba Road Projects, Demands Quality & Timely Delivery THE Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA), Mr. Patrick Ukah, has charged contractors handling road projects in Asaba to maintain high construction standards and meet agreed delivery timelines. He issued the warning during an inspection of ongoing projects along Chris Abudei […]
From Asaba To Okpai: Growing Political Tensions Test Delta North’s Democratic Space
A Political Contest Increasingly Marked by Tension AS political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, concerns are mounting over the atmosphere surrounding opposition campaigns in Delta North Senatorial District. Reports of disrupted political gatherings, alleged intimidation and restrictions on campaign activities have raised important questions about the protection of democratic rights and […]
‘I Would Not Have Run’: Biden Reflects On Cancer Diagnosis & 2024 Campaign
By SUSAN ESSEX FORMER United States President Joe Biden has said he would not have sought a second presidential term if he had known that cancer was causing his declining health during the 2024 campaign. In an interview released on Wednesday, Biden said he felt unwell before doctors diagnosed him with an aggressive form of […]
Beyond Election Promises: Can Amupitan Rebuild Trust In INEC Before Nigeria Votes In 2027?
By MELVIN KOFFA INEC’s 2027 Credibility Battle: Amupitan’s London Defence Meets Protests, Court Disputes & Technology Challenges THE preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are unfolding against a difficult backdrop of public distrust, unresolved political disputes and questions about the independence of the electoral commission. That challenge became particularly visible on Thursday in London, where […]