Performance-Based Politics Gains Momentum DELTA State’s political landscape is beginning to take shape ahead of the 2027 elections, with the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori indicating that its campaign will be anchored on visible development projects. This position was outlined by Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, during an inspection tour […]
COORDINATORS of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited in Itsekiri communities have strongly condemned individuals calling for the cancellation of the company’s pipeline surveillance contract, describing them as self-serving actors who do not represent the Niger Delta. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the coordinators said those behind the agitation lack the mandate to speak for […]
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, […]
TRADITIONAL rulers from the Ijaw, Urhobo, Isoko and Ndokwa nations in Delta State have endorsed Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd and called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to renew and expand the company’s pipeline surveillance contract. The endorsement was announced after an enlarged meeting of the monarchs held on Monday at the palace of HRM […]
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, […]
Governor Felicitates Deputy on Milestone DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his deputy, Monday Onyeme, on his 61st birthday, describing him as a loyal partner and a key contributor to the administration’s achievements. The governor’s message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, on Monday. Praise for Loyalty […]
A Democratic Space Under Pressure AT the centre of Nigeria’s legislative complex lies the arcade of the National Assembly Complex—a space designed to embody national unity but now defined by contestation. Increasingly, it has become the focal point of a deeper democratic dilemma: how to balance citizens’ right to protest with the state’s obligation to […]
Delta Governor Celebrates Tinubu’s Leadership DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, commending his leadership and the impact of his economic reforms on Nigeria’s fiscal landscape. The message was conveyed in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, on behalf of the government […]
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 […]
Support Group Intensifies Campaign for Okowa’s Return A political advocacy group, the Hilary Support Group, has stepped up calls for former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, to contest for a Senate seat in the 2027 general elections, citing his experience and track record in public service. The appeal was made in Abuja during a dinner […]