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Delta Police Recover Firearm, Arrest Four In Separate Kidnapping & Robbery Cases
Renewed Security Push Yields Arrests Across Delta THE Delta State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against violent crime with the arrest of four suspects linked to alleged robbery and kidnapping offences. The arrests occurred in separate operations conducted in Uvwie and Ughelli North Local Government Areas, highlighting the growing reliance […]
Morocco Joins Nigeria, Ghana In Elite World Cup Club
Morocco Etches Name Alongside Nigeria and Ghana in World Cup History MOROCCO have further strengthened their status as one of Africa’s leading football nations after becoming only the third African country to qualify for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup in consecutive tournaments. The achievement places the Atlas Lions in an exclusive group […]
Super Falcons Get Major Boost Ahead Of WAFCON Title Defence
Welfare Initiative Targets Successful WAFCON Campaign NIGERIA’S preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) received a significant boost on Wednesday as the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) unveiled a seven-member Welfare Committee to support the Super Falcons during their title defence campaign in Morocco. The committee was […]
Ibaka To Ibom: The Relocation Debate Shaping Akwa Ibom’s Biggest Maritime Project
By VICTOR MKPOFOR The Debate Beyond Branding PUBLIC discussions surrounding the Ibom Deep Seaport project have often been framed around the change of name from the originally proposed Ibaka Deep Seaport to the Ibom Deep Seaport. However, stakeholders who have consistently spoken on the issue insist that the controversy extends far beyond nomenclature. According to […]
Asaba Sanitation Committee, Waste Management Board Forge Alliance For Cleaner Capital Territory
By FERRARI RICH MILAN Partnership Strengthens Push for Cleaner Asaba THE Asaba Sanitation Committee (ASC) has secured the support of the Delta State Waste Management Board as both bodies move to strengthen efforts aimed at improving environmental sanitation and public health across the state capital. The collaboration was formalised during a courtesy visit by the […]
Benin Monarch Sets 2nd July For Statewide Spiritual Action Against Criminals
Royal Palace Takes Unusual Step IN a move highlighting the growing concern over insecurity in Edo State, the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has directed traditional worshippers across the kingdom to embark on spiritual activities aimed at confronting criminality. The monarch announced that 2nd July 2026, would mark the climax of a coordinated exercise involving […]
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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: […]
Business
Domestic Borrowing Surge Sparks Fresh Warnings Over Nigeria’s Fiscal Future
Federal Government Expands Domestic Borrowing Programme NIGERIA’S Federal Government has significantly increased its reliance on the domestic debt market, raising ₦1.2 trillion through a June Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bond auction conducted by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The latest fundraising exercise represents a sharp increase from the ₦600 billion offered in May and […]
Why Petrol Prices Remain High Despite Falling Global Oil Prices
Crude Market Reverses Wartime Gains GLOBAL crude oil prices have retreated to levels recorded before the recent conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, raising fresh questions about why Nigerian motorists are yet to experience significant reductions in petrol prices. The decline follows a period of heightened geopolitical tensions that pushed international oil prices […]
Oborevwori Commissions Zenith Bank Branch In Osubi, Seeks More Private Investments
New Banking Facility Signals Growing Economic Confidence DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated Zenith Bank Plc’s newest branch in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area, describing the development as a significant indicator of growing investor confidence in the state’s economy and business environment. The newly commissioned facility becomes Zenith Bank’s 19th branch in […]
Umahi Demands Lower Cement Prices, Warns Of Pressure On Road Projects
Government Raises Alarm Over Cement Prices THE Federal Government has expressed concern over the continued rise in cement prices, warning that the trend is placing significant pressure on critical infrastructure projects across the country. Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the escalating cost of cement has become a major challenge for contractors handling federal projects, […]
Politics
Ibaka To Ibom: The Relocation Debate Shaping Akwa Ibom’s Biggest Maritime Project
By VICTOR MKPOFOR The Debate Beyond Branding PUBLIC discussions surrounding the Ibom Deep Seaport project have often been framed around the change of name from the originally proposed Ibaka Deep Seaport to the Ibom Deep Seaport. However, stakeholders who have consistently spoken on the issue insist that the controversy extends far beyond nomenclature. According to […]
“I Don’t See the Hunger”: Onanuga Defends Tinubu’s Reform Agenda
Presidential Aide Counters Economic Gloom Narrative PRESIDENTIAL spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has challenged prevailing claims of widespread hunger across Nigeria, arguing that millions of citizens are already benefiting from economic and social intervention programmes introduced by the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with ARISE News, Onanuga maintained that while economic difficulties remain […]
Oborevwori Celebrates Dame Okwuofu @76, Praises Legacy Of Service & Leadership
Oborevwori Pays Tribute to Veteran Public Servant DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu, on the occasion of her 76th birthday, describing her as a distinguished public servant whose contributions to governance and community development have left a lasting impact on […]
Warri Delineation Crisis: Ijaw Leader Backs Dialogue, Calls For Lasting Unity
Warri Peace Process Gains Fresh Endorsement A prominent Ijaw leader and stakeholder in the Warri Federal Constituency, Chief Michael Johnny, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for their roles in easing tensions surrounding the controversial ward delineation exercise in Warri. Speaking during a world press conference, Johnny […]