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 […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN ON 14 October, the Nigerian Senate had a chance to speak for the voiceless, yet the chamber fell silent. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central moved a motion demanding government intervention for Nigerian women reportedly abused and exploited in Libyan prisons. The plea was urgent, emotional, and deeply human. But when […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI THE star-studded Nollywood series The Covenant is set to premiere on Netflix on 12 December, producer Vincent Okonkwo announced via Instagram. Directed by Dimeji Ajibola and shot across southern Nigeria, the gripping five-part action series explores themes of power, betrayal, survival, and dark secrets. The cast includes veteran actors Segun Arinze, Walter […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE THE Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has congratulated Elozino Olaniyan on her historic appointment as the first female Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern Oil and Gas. In a congratulatory letter, NSE President Mrs. Margaret Oguntala noted that Olaniyan’s leadership, effective from December 1, marks a major milestone in the energy sector and […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA THE National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has trained patent and proprietary medicine dealers on spotting, avoiding, and reporting suspicious, substandard, and unregistered medicines. Dr. Festus Ukadike, NAFDAC’s South-East Zone Director, said the Enugu workshop on Wednesday was part of the agency’s Stakeholders’ Sensitisation programme for members of the […]