Erue Rejects Allegations FORMER Delta State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jones Ode Erue, has dismissed claims of a secret political pact involving Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, describing the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement released on Tuesday, Erue said the narrative was a fabrication designed […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS Government Announces Postponement THE Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the postponement of activities marking the third anniversary of Governor Umo Eno, particularly the commissioning of projects earlier scheduled to hold between 13 and 25 May 2026. The announcement, issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, said the decision was […]
NISO Flags Widespread Power Theft THE Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has revealed that Nigeria’s national grid is losing approximately 180 megawatts (MW) of electricity to large-scale power theft, raising fresh concerns about inefficiencies in the country’s electricity sector. The disclosure was made by NISO Managing Director, Abdu Mohammed Bello, during a stakeholders’ meeting in […]
JAMB Unveils 2026 Admission Benchmarks THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for Nigerian universities ahead of the 2026 admission exercise. The benchmarks were disclosed during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja, where stakeholders reviewed admission guidelines and […]
500 Women Receive Cash Grants and Business Equipment DELTA State First Lady and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has partnered with Fidelity Bank Plc to empower 500 market women across the state with cash grants, sewing machines, and grinding machines aimed at boosting small-scale businesses and improving livelihoods. The empowerment […]
Merit-Based Appointments Anchor New Leadership DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has tasked the newly sworn-in 11 Permanent Secretaries to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability as they assume leadership roles within the state civil service. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, the governor said […]
By IKHIDE R IKHELOA A Budget Built on Trade-Offs A sweeping fiscal proposal linked to Donald Trump has ignited debate over the future of U.S. public spending, as plans to fund a $1.5 trillion military budget appear tied to deep cuts across social, economic, and scientific programmes. The proposed reallocation reflects a broader shift in priorities—one […]
The Growing Trend of Informal Employment ACROSS Nigeria’s evolving labour market, a troubling pattern persists—job seekers accepting employment without formal appointment letters or written contracts. Driven by high unemployment and economic pressure, many workers prioritise immediate income over documentation. However, legal experts warn that this decision often exposes employees to significant risks that may only […]
Nigeria’s Quiet Oil Revolution May Already Be Underway SOMETHING significant is happening inside Nigeria’s oil sector, and unlike the loud political arguments dominating television and social media, this shift is unfolding almost silently. While Nigerians debate fuel prices, subsidies, inflation and Venezuela, a deeper transformation has been taking place underneath the surface of the country’s […]
Nigeria Must Move Beyond Raw Cocoa Exports, Stakeholders Say STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have called for urgent reforms in the cocoa industry, warning that the continued export of raw cocoa beans is denying farmers and the country the full economic value of one of its most important cash crops. The call was made amid […]