Imagwe Applauds Oborevwori’s Governance FORMER presidential aide Comrade Jude Imagwe has commended the administration of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, describing the state as increasingly peaceful, secure and hospitable. Imagwe, who served as Senior Special Assistant on Students Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan, said the governor’s leadership has contributed significantly to creating an atmosphere […]
Nationwide Outages Push Businesses to the Brink PERSISTENT blackouts and intensified load shedding across Nigeria are taking a growing toll on households and small businesses, with many operators reporting shrinking profits, rising fuel costs and, in some cases, outright closure. Findings indicate that the electricity crisis worsened in early February after gas suppliers reduced volumes […]
FAAC Records Challenge Governor’s Assertion OFFICIAL records from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) indicate that Akwa Ibom State received ₦119.82 billion in statutory 13 per cent oil derivation funds between September and December 2025 — a figure that appears to contradict a recent claim by Governor Umo Eno. Speaking during a prayer meeting on […]
By PROGRESS D GATEWAY A Day of Mourning Overshadowed THE burial mass for Senator Peter Nwaoboshi was meant to celebrate a life of public service. Held in Ibusa, the ceremony drew an array of influential figures, including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Yet rather than universal solemnity, the event has since triggered pointed debate. A political […]
Oborevwori to Inaugurate Oko-Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu Road Project DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Friday inaugurate the completed Phase One of the Oko-Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu Road project, a 4.7-kilometre corridor designed to enhance connectivity in Oshimili South Local Government Area. The project includes an access road linking the Oko communities directly to the Second Niger Bridge Service Road, […]
By IKHIDE R IKHELOA The Day the Headmaster Said “War” THE Nigerian Civil War — fought between 1967 and 1970 following the secession of the short-lived Republic of Biafra — is often flattened into a simple contest: East versus the rest, heroes versus villains, patriots versus rebels. It is never simple. It is rarely dispassionate. And […]
Coalition Targets Marine Tourism Growth THE Allied Concessionaries and Blue Economy Alliance has pledged to partner with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to develop Nigeria’s vast but largely underutilised marine tourism sector. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the alliance’s leadership to the Lagos Area Office of NIWA, where they met […]
Marking IWD with Action TO commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, Ecobank Nigeria has introduced an enhanced version of its women-focused financing initiative, “Ellevate,” expanding its reach and deepening its impact. Originally launched in 2021 to address financing gaps faced by women-led SMEs, the upgraded programme now adopts a more inclusive and integrated framework, extending […]
A Digital Dream Facing Real-World Doubts WHEN Nigeria introduced its electronic visa platform, the ambition was clear: position the country as Africa’s gateway for commerce, tourism, and global engagement. The Nigeria Immigration Service designed the e-Visa system to eliminate embassy visits, cut paperwork, and fast-track approvals through digital processing. On paper, the system embodies modern […]
NCS Cracks Down on Fuel Smuggling in Cross River IN a major crackdown on petroleum smuggling, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) auctioned 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Wednesday in Calabar. The fuel had been intercepted en route to Cameroon by the agency’s special anti-smuggling taskforce, Operation Whirlwind. Deputy Comptroller Abubakar Aliyu, National […]