Crisis Erupts Over Viral Footage A viral video showing police officers allegedly counting cash suspected to be proceeds of extortion has prompted swift action from the Delta State Police Command. The footage, recorded in Asaba, has drawn national attention and intensified scrutiny of police conduct in the state. In response, Commissioner of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda […]
Boost for Grassroots Livelihoods RESIDENTS of riverine communities in Warri South-West have received a boost to their economic prospects following the distribution of fish farms by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). The empowerment programme targets selected beneficiaries from Ijala and Ugbegungun communities, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve living conditions in oil-bearing […]
Civil Society Sounds National Alarm A leading civil society organisation, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, has warned that Nigeria is drifting toward a full-scale national emergency as insecurity and economic hardship continue to intensify. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the group’s Executive Director, Ibrahim Zikirullahi, described the situation as […]
Airlines Signal Possible Nationwide Shutdown NIGERIA’S aviation sector is facing a potential disruption as domestic airline operators warn they may suspend operations over escalating aviation fuel prices. The threat, issued by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), follows what industry stakeholders describe as an unsustainable surge in the cost of Jet A1 fuel, a critical […]
By OPHORI ETAOGHENE Rising Scrutiny of Youth Political Behaviour PUBLIC discourse in Delta Central Senatorial District is increasingly focused on the nature of youth involvement in politics, particularly the tendency toward intense criticism of leaders following elections. This pattern has sparked debate over whether such engagement reflects healthy democratic participation or a shift toward unproductive […]
Growing Concern Over Youth Drug Abuse THERE is mounting concern in Asaba over what community leaders describe as a disturbing rise in drug abuse among primary and secondary school students. Residents and stakeholders warn that the trend is fast evolving into a social crisis, with increasing numbers of schoolchildren reportedly abandoning classrooms during school hours […]
A Phrase That Changes Lives IN courtrooms across Nigeria, few phrases carry as much weight as “discharged and acquitted.” For defendants, it can mark the end of a long legal ordeal. For the public, however, the meaning is often misunderstood. Legal experts say the distinction between being discharged and being discharged and acquitted is not […]
Police Command Announces Tough Measures THE Delta State Police Command has launched a sweeping crackdown on unprofessional conduct among its personnel, targeting extortion, illegal checkpoints, and other forms of misconduct. The directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, during a high-level strategy meeting with senior officers, including Area Commanders and Divisional Police […]
By ADEBOLA ADENIYI NIGERIA is not at war with itself, but we are in a quiet contest for narrative, numbers, and national direction. The real battle ahead is not tribal, not religious, and not merely partisan. It is a battle of awareness versus manipulation, participation versus apathy, structure versus sentiment.If we truly desire peace and […]
Centenary Lecture to Address National Questions DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, will take centre stage at the 100th anniversary lecture of the Yoruba Tennis Club, delivering a keynote on inclusive governance and its role in fostering national unity. The event, scheduled for 29 April in Lagos, is part of a broader centenary celebration by the […]