By PAULINA NZERUBE Economic Reforms and Revenue Inflows Angle DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that state governments are now benefiting from increased allocations from FAAC, attributing the trend to recent economic reforms at the federal level. The governor, however, criticised some state governments for downplaying the improved revenue situation, urging them […]
Waste as Energy Solution for Nigeria Expert Identifies Untapped Renewable Fuel Source A Nigerian energy researcher has identified waste cooking oil generated by households, restaurants and fast-food outlets as a viable and largely untapped resource capable of supporting Nigeria’s energy transition and reducing dependence on imported fuels. Dr. Esther Babatunde, a Senior Lecturer in the […]
Police, Vigilantes Repel Armed Suspects in Delta Breakthrough in Anti-Kidnapping Drive THE Delta State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and violent crimes following a successful operation that led to the recovery of high-calibre weapons. The operation was carried out by operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team, according […]
Ughelli Traditional Institution Backs Oborevwori’s Infrastructure Push Palace Reception After Flyover Groundbreaking THE Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, has praised Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for commencing the construction of the Otovwodo Flyover, describing it as a transformative project for Ughelli Kingdom. The monarch made the remarks […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Oborevwori Rolls Out ₦1 billion MSME Financing Scheme Under MORE Agenda MoU Signals Shift to Loan-Based Empowerment THE Delta State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank of Industry for the management of a ₦1 billion revolving loan scheme aimed at strengthening Micro, Small and […]
Report Details Deadly Impact of US Airstrikes on Lakurawa Network High-Casualty Strikes Revealed A new report by humanitarian-focused outlet The New Humanitarian has disclosed that United States airstrikes conducted in December 2025 killed at least 155 fighters belonging to the Lakurawa terror group in north-west Nigeria. According to the report, an additional 200 Lakurawa militants […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS TROOPS of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have intensified offensive operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, recording a series of tactical successes aimed at degrading insurgent capabilities across key axes of the North-East. According to a statement by the OPHK […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M. M. M.) IBRAHIM Bandits Establish Parallel Tax Regime in Food-Producing Belt ARMED groups operating across parts of Kano and Katsina states have allegedly imposed an illegal “farming tax” on rural communities, demanding up to ₦50,000 per acre from sugarcane farmers before they are allowed to harvest their crops. The levies […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN Contradictions at the Heart of the 2026 Budget THE 2026 federal budget has exposed a widening gap between policy directives and fiscal execution, as MDAs introduced new capital projects worth ₦3.50 trillion despite a formal government freeze. A December 2025 Budget Call Circular directed MDAs to roll over most of their 2025 […]
Anaesthesia Safety Under Scrutiny After Child’s Death THE death of a 21-month-old child during a medical procedure at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos has triggered renewed scrutiny of anaesthesia practice in Nigeria, as medical experts warn of a critical shortage of qualified anaesthetists and weak enforcement of patient safety standards. The incident, which has drawn […]