By GREG NWOKO A Career Spanning Nigeria’s Military Evolution The career of Major General Raymond Matthew Dumuje mirrors the transformation of Nigeria’s armed forces from colonial-era units to a modern national military. Dumuje, an indigene of the Udu clan in Delta State, belonged to the early generation of Nigerian officers who rose through the ranks during […]
NHIA Moves to Protect Pregnant Women THE National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reaffirmed that no woman should lose her life because she cannot afford treatment during pregnancy-related emergencies. The Director-General of the agency, Kelechi Ohiri, stated this in an interview in Abuja while discussing a Federal Government intervention aimed at improving access to emergency […]
Senate Pushes for Enforcement of Supreme Court Judgment NIGERIA’S upper legislative chamber, the Nigerian Senate, has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement the Supreme Court judgment restoring the Aniocha North II State Constituency in Delta State ahead of the 2027 State House of Assembly elections. The resolution was reached during plenary after […]
Delta Prepares for State Policing THE Delta State Government has approved the construction of 25 modern divisional police headquarters across the state’s local government areas as part of preparations for the Federal Government’s proposed state policing policy. The decision was taken during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Briefing journalists […]
APC Leader Commends Governor’s Infrastructure Push A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Emmanuel Egbabor, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for approving several road projects across Isoko North and Isoko South Local Government Areas. Egbabor, who serves as the Delta State Organising Secretary of the APC and is a former chairman […]
Delta Government Unveils Major Infrastructure Drive THE Delta State Government has approved infrastructure projects valued at more than ₦400 billion, covering road construction, rehabilitation, security facilities and public infrastructure across several parts of the state. The approvals were granted during a meeting of the State Executive Council chaired by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Briefing journalists after […]
Governor Inspects Agric Equipment Leasing Company UMO Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to boosting large-scale mechanised farming as part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity and food sufficiency in the state. The governor made the pledge while inspecting the ongoing construction of an Agricultural Equipment Leasing Company located at […]
Airlines Face Rising Cost Pressures AIR travellers in Nigeria may soon pay higher ticket prices as the cost of aviation fuel continues to surge across the country, putting increasing pressure on airline operations. Jet A1, the primary fuel used by aircraft, is currently selling for as high as ₦1,835 per litre in Kano, ₦1,820 in […]
Gas Supply Shortfall Raises Concerns Over Power Availability NIGERIA’S electricity supply crisis may worsen in the coming weeks as gas producers scale back deliveries to thermal power plants, raising fears of prolonged blackouts across the country. Industry data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) shows that thermal power plants require about 1,629.75 million standard […]
Nigeria May Gain Revenue Windfall from Global Tensions NIGERIA could earn as much as ₦30 trillion in additional revenue if the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran persist, according to a new policy brief released by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). The economic think tank noted that while the conflict […]