By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE & PAULINA NZERUBE RESIDENTS of Imade Osazee Street in Asaba, Delta State, have petitioned the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over the construction of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant within their residential neighbourhood. In the petition, the residents alleged that the siting of the gas facility poses serious […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Tragedy unfolded in Oghior Community, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, on Wednesday, following the alleged killing of an elderly man by his son. Eyewitnesses said the suspect, identified as Saturday Okutu, allegedly set his father, Pa Chicago Okutu, ablaze after a violent confrontation. Residents said the incident occurred after the […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday led top government officials, service commanders and veterans in a solemn tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes as activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day came to a close in Asaba. The ceremony, held at the Cenotaph, featured wreath-laying, military rituals, and interfaith prayers for officers […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI SUPER Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has criticised transportation and logistical arrangements at the ongoing AFCON 2025, saying they unfairly favour host nation Morocco. Chelle raised the concern after Nigeria’s latest match, noting that several teams have endured long and tiring road journeys due to the absence of domestic flights between venues. […]
Power, Perception and Panic: The Story Behind Ironsi’s ‘Mythical’ Stick IN Nigerian history, symbols often take on lives of their own. Few objects demonstrate this better than the crocodile-shaped swagger stick carried by Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi on the day he was arrested and later killed. Over time, the stick evolved from a personal accessory into […]
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has appealed to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to urgently assent to the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency Law, 2025, describing it as a crucial step toward tackling rising insecurity across the state. The appeal was contained in a letter addressed to the governor and jointly […]
By BUNMI BUSOLA THE 4th edition of the Lagos Book Walk will take place in Amuwo-Odofin, Ojo area of Lagos, on Thursday 5 March 2026, with organisers aiming to deepen reading culture among children and families. Organised by the Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters in Nigeria (NBRP), the walk will kick off […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH DESPITE decades of reforms, massive public spending, and repeated assurances of progress, Nigeria’s power sector remains stuck in chronic underperformance, failing to deliver reliable electricity to homes and businesses. Each reform phase promised stable supply, lower tariffs, and improved productivity. Instead, the national grid continues to suffer frequent collapses, fragile infrastructure, and […]
By ANITA KNIGHT THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed optimism that industrial action can be avoided for at least three years following the signing of a new agreement with the Federal Government. The agreement, signed and unveiled on Wednesday, is designed to stabilise Nigeria’s university system and address long-standing issues affecting funding […]
Institutional Reform and Youth Development Focus THE National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced plans to adopt a unified protocol for managing the participation and welfare of Corps Members with disabilities during orientation camps and throughout their service year. The Director-General of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made the announcement at the 2026 Batch […]