Governor Touts Development Projects DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the state has become a “no-go area” for opposition political parties, attributing the development to the infrastructure projects carried out by his administration in less than three years. The governor made the remark on Friday while inaugurating the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko […]
Oborevwori Defends Expansion of State Universities GOVERNOR of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has justified the establishment of three additional state-owned universities, saying the decision has significantly expanded access to higher education for thousands of students across the state. The governor made the remarks on Saturday during the maiden convocation ceremony of Dennis Osadebay University in […]
Delta Government Begins 2024/2025 Bursary Disbursement THE Delta State Government has announced that payments for the 2024/2025 Students Special Assistance Scheme, popularly known as the Bursary Award, will commence on 10 March 2026. The announcement was made in a public service statement issued in Asaba by the Executive Secretary of the Delta State Bursary and […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Nigeria Falls in Global Rankings NIGERIA’S men’s national basketball team, the D’Tigers, have slipped three places in the latest International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rankings, moving from 50th to 53rd globally with 271.2 points. Among African nations, they remain eighth, a position overshadowed by South Sudan, which continues to top […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON FAAN Implements Hybrid Payment System THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has temporarily adopted a hybrid payment system at airport toll gates, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu aimed at reducing traffic congestion during the rollout of a cashless policy. FAAN Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, explained that the decision […]
Africa Questions Trump’s Health Diplomacy THE US America First Global Health Strategy, a centerpiece of the Trump administration’s international policy, is under scrutiny as African nations grapple with the implications of the program. Launched in September 2025, the strategy promises direct funding to governments in lieu of NGO intermediaries—but several countries argue the deals are […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Nigeria’s Maritime Industry: Foreign Domination and Local Neglect NIGERIA’S maritime sector, long considered a potential engine for economic growth, continues to suffer under the domination of foreign-flagged vessels. Stakeholders and maritime experts warn that the absence of indigenous ownership and crew presence has cost the country billions of naira in lost […]
First Lady to Lead Akwa Ibom Women’s Day Celebration AKWA Ibom State will host Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for its 2026 International Women’s Day celebration on 7 March. The event, announced by Information Commissioner Aniekan Umanah, will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo and aims to bring together women leaders, […]
Government Takes Firm Stance on Mining GOVERNOR Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has declared a total ban on illegal mining across the state, citing the need to restore order and protect communities from the negative impacts of unregulated operations. The measure exempts only miners with verified federal approvals, marking a clear line between […]
BEDC Flags Impact of Reduced Power Supply THE management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc has raised concerns over the impact of declining electricity generation from Nigeria’s national grid on its operations and revenue. Speaking to journalists on Friday in Benin, the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ogunleye Akinleye, said the national grid’s output has […]