KAA The Presidency Isn’t the Whole Story POLITICIAL discourse in Nigeria often revolves around the presidency — personalities, manifestos, and party rivalries dominate headlines. But a growing chorus of commentators argues that the real engine room of governance lies elsewhere: the National Assembly. The legislative arm, made up of the Nigerian Senate and the House […]
By MAXWELL IDAMA Reopening the Education Conversation in Delta EDUCATION policy is once again at the centre of political discourse in Delta State. Observers argue that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori may be gradually recalibrating aspects of tertiary education governance associated with the tenure of former governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Under Okowa’s administration, tuition adjustments in state-owned institutions reportedly […]
By OCHKO EDAFE Beyond Party Lines: A Growing Frustration in Delta Politics A wave of political criticism is gaining momentum in Delta State, framed not around party loyalty but around economic reality. At the heart of the argument is a blunt accusation: that the same political template associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — concentration […]
FRSC Invests Asagba Azinge as Honorary Special Marshal THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has conferred the prestigious title of Honorary Special Marshal on the Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, at a colourful ceremony held at Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba in Asaba, Delta State. The investiture, performed by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, drew top […]
DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, says the visible achievements recorded under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori have already begun shaping political conversations ahead of 2027. Speaking as a guest on TVC’s “Politics Tonight,” Aniagwu said the administration’s spread of projects across Delta is resonating more strongly with citizens than […]
BY MARYANN UWANDULU AND AUSTIN MOWETE THE Public Relations Officer of the Asaba office of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) on Monday failed to provide explanations for the prolonged and irregular electricity supply affecting Asaba and surrounding communities since the beginning of 2026. The blackout has affected major towns including Ogwashi-Uku and Ibusa, plunging the […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Mounting Debts Push Nigeria’s Power Industry to Edge NIGERIA’S electricity generation companies have raised fresh concerns over the health of the country’s power sector, warning that persistent unpaid obligations and weak market enforcement mechanisms could trigger systemic collapse. The warning came from the Association of Power Generation Companies, which revealed that more […]
Nigerian Excellence Recognised at 2026 BAFTAs THE 2026 EE British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs) Film Awards delivered memorable moments for Nigerian cinema, with actress Wunmi Mosaku and the Lagos-set drama My Father’s Shadow earning top honours in London. Mosaku won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sinners, reinforcing her reputation as […]
Government Moves Against Infrastructure Sabotage THE Cross River State Government has ordered an immediate suspension of all scrap-related activities across the state following a surge in vandalism and related crimes. The announcement was made in Calabar by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ededem Ani, who said the decision was prompted by growing concerns […]
Relief Reaches Troubled Communities THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), through its Uyo Operations Office, has begun distributing relief materials to victims of recent windstorms and communal clashes in Cross River Central Senatorial District. The exercise took place simultaneously in Obubra and Ikom Local Government Areas on Monday, a strategic decision taken in view of […]