Rising Food Costs Deepen Hardship RESIDENTS of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are raising alarm over the relentless increase in food prices across major markets, describing the situation as a growing economic burden on households. Across markets in Dutse, Nyanya, and Gwagwalada, a recent survey shows sharp increases in the cost of both perishable goods […]
Low Passenger Turnout Ahead of Easter TRANSPORT operators in Lagos have raised concerns over a sharp decline in passenger turnout ahead of the Easter celebrations, attributing the situation to rising diesel prices and worsening economic conditions. Traditionally, festive periods such as Easter witness heavy travel movement, particularly from Lagos to eastern and other parts of […]
Targeted Interventions in Warri Communities IN a move to strengthen local economies and promote food security, the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission has handed over agricultural projects to beneficiaries in Ugbodede and Madagho communities in Delta State. The initiative includes a cassava farm in Ugbodede, Warri South Local Government Area, and a fish […]
Izeze Challenges Consensus Claims in APC Race DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, has dismissed claims that a consensus candidate has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ughelli South State Constituency ahead of the 2027 Delta State House of Assembly elections. In a strongly worded statement, the […]
Royal Presence Highlights NIALS Founders’ Day THE Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge, on Tuesday attended the 2026 Founders’ Day Lecture of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), held at the University of Lagos office of the institute. Azinge, a former Director-General of the institute, was received by the current Director-General, Abdulqadir Ibrahim Abikan, […]
Police Move Against Festival Abuse in Delta 18 Suspects to Face Sexual Assault Charges THE Delta State Police Command has arrested 18 individuals in connection with the alleged sexual harassment and assault of women during the Alue-Do festival in Uruamudhu Community, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area. The arrests followed widespread public outrage triggered by […]
Speaker Tours Constituency Projects THE Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, has conducted an inspection of ongoing development projects across the Warri South-West Constituency, reaffirming efforts to improve infrastructure and living conditions in riverine communities. The inspection tour, carried out over the weekend, focused on assessing the level of completion and […]
Tenants Raise Alarm Over Alleged Harassment TENANTS of Robinson Shopping Plaza in Warri have called on government authorities and law enforcement agencies to intervene in what they describe as ongoing harassment by members of the family of late Kenneth Gbagi. The shop owners alleged that the situation escalated following the death of the plaza’s owner, […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS A 17-Year Journey Toward Aviation Relevance SEVENTEEN years after its inaugural flight, the Victor Attah International Airport has evolved from a modest regional facility into one of Nigeria’s most ambitious aviation projects. Once viewed with scepticism, the airport is now emerging as a strategic asset positioned to reshape air travel and economic activity […]
Stakeholders Unite for Peace in Warri THE Center for Peace and Environmental Justice has inaugurated a peacebuilding committee in Warri, alongside the rollout of grassroots programmes aimed at strengthening unity among the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic groups. The initiative, unveiled during a stakeholders’ meeting in Warri, brought together community leaders, government officials, security agencies, […]