Governor Commends a Life of Impact DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday described the life of Chairman of Maton Engineering Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, as a powerful example of service, resilience and generosity, as the businessman marked his 50th birthday with a thanksgiving ceremony in Warri. The governor said the impressive turnout […]
Origins Rooted in Regional Economic Philosophy THE establishment of the Bank of the North in 1959 was not an accident of history but a deliberate response to structural economic imbalance within colonial and early post-colonial Nigeria. On the eve of independence, formal banking activity was heavily concentrated in the Southern regions, leaving Northern Nigeria largely […]
Government Reaffirms Focus on Digital Empowerment AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment through targeted digital skills development, describing technology-driven capacity building as a core pillar of the state’s development strategy. The governor made the pledge while addressing 135 youths who graduated from a free, intensive Information […]
Intelligence-Led Operation in Uyo OPERATIVES of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested two suspected cult leaders of the Black Axe Confraternity during an initiation ritual for new members in Uyo, the state capital. The arrests followed a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation aimed at dismantling cult activities within the metropolis. The suspects were apprehended on […]
A Federation on the Brink BY early January 1967, Nigeria was facing an existential crisis. Barely seven years after gaining independence from Britain, the country had been pushed to the edge by political rivalry, ethnic distrust and violent military interventions. The coups of 1966 had not only dismantled the First Republic but also shattered confidence […]
Government Reinforces Zero-Tolerance for Substandard Work THE Delta State Government has reiterated its commitment to strict quality control in public infrastructure delivery, warning contractors that claims of project completion will not guarantee payment unless work is executed strictly in line with approved specifications. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, stated […]
Call for Renewed Spiritual Commitment MRS. Tobore Oborevwori, wife of the Delta State Governor, has called on mothers to recommit to prayer and moral leadership, describing them as essential tools for sustaining families and building a peaceful society. She made the appeal at the 19th Mothers Arise Prayers Conference held on Monday at the Government […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Dispute Over NBBF Board Tenure TENSIONS in Nigerian basketball escalated as more than two-thirds of the NBBF Congress formally appealed to FIBA to sanction the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to conduct an Extraordinary Congress and elections for a new board. The petition, dated 1 […]
Maintaining the Status Quo in Pending Cases IN Nigerian courts, the Latin legal maxim Lites Pendente Nihil Innovetur, meaning “During the pendency of a suit, nothing should be changed,” remains a cornerstone of procedural law. Grounded in the doctrine of lis pendens, this principle dictates that once a legal dispute is filed before a competent […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON & TOSI ORE THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its first-ever CBN Fintech Report: Shaping the Future of Fintech in Nigeria – Innovation, Inclusion and Integrity, providing a detailed assessment of the country’s fintech ecosystem and a roadmap for its sustainable growth. The report highlights Nigeria’s emergence as a leading […]