By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH THE Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has accused the Federal Government of using committees and unfulfilled promises to stall meaningful action on their long-standing demands. The association said none of its 19 core requests have been met, contrary to claims by the Ministry of Labour. In a statement signed by […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has emphasized the need for fair and transparent tax reforms as well as responsible media engagement as Nigeria navigates key economic transitions. The governor made the remarks on Thursday at the 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, held at Orchid Hotel, […]
By MELVIN KOFFA THE Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which sentenced IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for alleged terrorism. In a statement by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA said the ruling was a miscarriage of […]
THE Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of multiple terrorism-related charges brought by the Federal Government. The verdict, delivered on Wednesday by Justice James Omotosho, marks one of the most consequential judicial decisions in Nigeria’s recent […]
By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO THE Federal Government has raised an alarm over dangerous levels of groundwater contamination discovered in parts of Kogi, Lagos and Kebbi states, warning that thousands of residents may already be exposed to toxic chemicals and disease-causing microbes. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) revealed the findings in its latest water quality and […]
IN a significant gesture, the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Chapter has lauded the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for fostering a conducive environment that allows the media to flourish. As part of this recognition, the Association conferred a prestigious merit award on the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on Christians across Nigeria to rise above denominational barriers and unite as one body in confronting the moral and social challenges plaguing the nation. He made the call on Thursday during the 2025 Delta State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Day celebration, held at […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH IN Ogijo, a bustling industrial town straddling the Lagos–Ogun border, the air carries more than the usual dust of a growing community. It carries a quiet, deadly pollutant—lead—floating invisibly in the wind, settling on rooftops, on farm soil, on school […]
DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s strong emphasis on strict supervision is helping the state achieve quality projects and full value for money. Aniagwu stated this on Wednesday during a wide inspection tour of ongoing and completed rural road projects in Aniocha North and […]
By TOSI ORE WEB infrastructure provider Cloudflare experienced a network issue on Tuesday that temporarily restricted access to several popular websites, but the company confirmed the problem has now been fixed. “A fix has been implemented and we believe the incident is now resolved,” Cloudflare stated on its status page at 9:40 a.m. ET. Dane […]