Governor Backs Political Realignment GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has defended his decision to join the All Progressives Congress, saying the move is already yielding measurable benefits for Delta State. Speaking at the party’s National Elective Convention held at Eagle Square, Abuja, the governor described the event as a demonstration of the APC’s expanding national influence and […]
Regulatory Clampdown Begins IN a decisive move to regulate outdoor advertising, the Delta State Government has ordered strict enforcement of industry laws, directing the Delta State Signage and Advertisement Agency to ensure full compliance among operators. The directive, approved by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Eze Emu. […]
Major Push to Strengthen Food Production NIGERIA has taken a significant step toward enhancing food security with the release of a new chicken breed and 57 improved crop varieties aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and nutrition. The announcement was made during the 36th meeting of the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop […]
Stakeholders Unite for Peace in Warri THE Center for Peace and Environmental Justice has inaugurated a peacebuilding committee in Warri, alongside the rollout of grassroots programmes aimed at strengthening unity among the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic groups. The initiative, unveiled during a stakeholders’ meeting in Warri, brought together community leaders, government officials, security agencies, […]
A security expert, Demeide Master Tony has said that Nigeria’s fiscal recovery, energy security, and political stability are critically dependent on the Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) contract. According to him, in the last four years, Tantita has reduced oil theft by nearly 80%, restored production to 1.8 million barrels per day, created over […]
Call for Policy Shift on African Mobility THE International Trade Union Confederation Africa has urged the Nigerian government to abolish visa fees for African travellers, arguing that the current policy constrains regional integration and economic cooperation. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the organisation’s General Secretary, Akhator Odigie, said Nigeria […]
WAR AT A CROSSROADS: DIPLOMACY, ESCALATION AND GLOBAL FALLOUT A Conflict Spiralling Beyond Control NEARLY a month into the US–Israel–Iran war, the conflict has evolved from a regional confrontation into a global crisis with far-reaching political, economic, and humanitarian implications. Appeals from international bodies, including the United Nations, have intensified, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning […]
Oborevwori Commends Monarch’s Leadership Legacy DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, King Joseph Ijawperebo Timiyan, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, describing him as a pillar of unity and development in the Niger Delta. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, […]
Dialogue for Development and Cohesion IN a move to strengthen unity and address pressing urban challenges, the Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has held a wide-ranging interactive session with representatives of ethnic communities resident in Asaba. The engagement provided a platform for dialogue on development priorities, security concerns, and social integration in […]
Yenagoa Hosts Expanding Wrestling Showcase YENAGOA has once again taken centre stage in Nigeria’s wrestling scene as it hosts the fourth edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classic, with the landmark introduction of beach wrestling. The week-long championship, running from 25 March to 1st April, has drawn athletes from across the country, reinforcing […]