By MELVIN KOFFA TOS Foundation Africa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria to establish the HerCademy Leadership Institute, a programme designed to prepare women for public office. The agreement, signed in Abuja by Osasu Ogwuche and Ambassador Patrick Egloff ahead of Women’s History Month, seeks to tackle Nigeria’s […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS President Rejects One-Party State Allegations PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has dismissed claims that his administration is working to weaken opposition parties or steer Nigeria toward a one-party system. Speaking Wednesday at an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu said criticism is part of political leadership, adding that accusations […]
Low Turnout in 2023 Sets a Dangerous Precedent NIGERIA’S 2027 general elections may see the lowest voter turnout in the nation’s democratic history, experts warn, as concerns over credibility, security, and public trust intensify. In the 2023 presidential election, only 26.71% of registered voters—approximately 24.97 million out of 93.47 million—participated, marking the lowest engagement since […]
INEC Chairman Promises Investigation THE Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has announced that employees responsible for logistical shortfalls during the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections will be thoroughly investigated. Speaking on Wednesday at a post-election review meeting in Abuja, Amupitan stated that staff found culpable would face appropriate […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Workshop Targets Passenger Protection Efforts to strengthen consumer protection in Nigeria’s aviation sector will take centre stage on 12 March as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), headlines a specialised workshop on passengers’ rights. The one-day event, convened by the Juweirat Law Resource Centre in partnership with Synergy […]
Government Pushes Infrastructure into Deep Creek Communities THE Delta State Government has intensified efforts to expand infrastructure development into riverine communities, declaring that the administration’s commitment to the region is both firm and irreversible. Chief Ebikeme Clark, Commissioner overseeing the Directorate for Riverine Infrastructure Development, gave the assurance during an inspection of key projects in […]
Diamond Jubilee Marked by Tributes DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has paid glowing tribute to High Chief Dr. Matt Offeh, Eni 1 of Irri Kingdom, as the respected entrepreneur and philanthropist clocks 60. Describing Offeh as a man whose life embodies enterprise blended with compassion, the Governor said the diamond jubilee offers an […]
State Government Hands Over Rehabilitated Emu-Obodeti–Abraka Road THE Delta State Government has confirmed the successful completion of rehabilitation works on the 32.5-kilometre Emu-Obodeti–Abbi–Abraka Road, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing infrastructure renewal drive. Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, made the announcement while inspecting the project corridor from Emu-Obodeti Junction […]
A Leadership Journey in Focus DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has continued to consolidate his political influence and administrative footprint less than two years into his tenure, with supporters projecting him as a defining figure in the state’s leadership landscape beyond 2031. Once Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Oborevwori rose […]
Governor Salutes Former Speaker at 57 DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, on the occasion of his 57th birth anniversary, describing him as a seasoned leader whose impact spans politics, business and sports administration. In a statement issued on Wednesday […]