Ijaw Community Raises Concern Over Representation AN Ijaw leader and Delta State indigene, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has appealed to Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to consider appointing an Ijaw academic as the next Vice-Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba. The call, he said, is rooted in long-standing concerns over representation, equity, and inclusivity in […]
Strengthening Governance Through Verification THE Delta State Government has initiated a comprehensive verification exercise targeting all political appointees across the state. The move, approved by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, is aimed at reinforcing accountability, improving administrative accuracy, and ensuring that only duly appointed individuals remain on official records. Committee Mandated to Conduct Exercise A five-member committee […]
Executive Brief Presented at Asagba Council Meeting THE Asaba Model Transportation Committee, led by Chief Dr. Victor Ony Ijeh, KSM (Adolor Ahaba), has presented an Executive Brief Brochure on a proposed model transport system for Asaba to the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge (SAN, OON), during the Asagba Executive Council meeting held on […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo, SAN, on the occasion of his 56th birth anniversary, marked on 21 January. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Asaba by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir […]
GOVERNOR of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, on the occasion of his 54th birthday, describing him as a dedicated legislator and grassroots-oriented leader. The congratulatory message, issued on Tuesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has explained why the Super Eagles were absent from the bronze medal presentation ceremony at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria finished third at the tournament after edging Egypt 4–2 on penalties in the third-place playoff. Despite the victory, Super Eagles players were noticeably missing […]
THE All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, for what it describes as purposeful leadership and a sustained commitment to delivering key infrastructure projects across the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the ruling party praised the governor for performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Super Eagles of Nigeria are scheduled to arrive in the country on Tuesday following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which wrapped up on Sunday 18 January, in Morocco. Nigeria ended the tournament on a high note by securing the bronze medal after defeating Egypt 4–2 on […]
By JULIET EKANEM Talent Abundance, Systemic Deficit ACROSS major African cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Johannesburg and Cape Town, a consistent pattern emerges: a population rich in skill, creativity and entrepreneurial drive, yet constrained by structural weaknesses that limit sustainable success. Observers of Africa’s informal and formal economies frequently encounter young men and women capable […]
By SANI BATURE THE All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) on Monday renewed protests over unpaid government contracts valued at more than ₦4 trillion, accusing the Federal Government of diverting the funds to finance political activities ahead of elections. The protesters blocked access to the Federal Ministry of Finance, demanding the immediate release of […]