Protest at Government House THE Delta State Government has called for calm following renewed tensions between the Ibusa and Ogwashi-Uku communities over a protracted land dispute. Members of the Ibusa community staged a peaceful protest at Government House, Asaba, on Monday, alleging encroachment on their land by neighbouring Ogwashi-Uku. The dispute involves boundary issues between […]
By MELVIN KOFFA New Law Reshapes Party Organisation NIGERIA’S major opposition parties — PDP, ADC and LP — have launched sweeping digital membership registration campaigns to comply with Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, a provision reshaping internal party politics. The law requires parties to maintain verifiable digital registers and submit them to INEC […]
Shock and Sorrow in Aniocha North DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has visited the family of the late Chief Benjamin Elue to mourn the former Deputy Governor, who passed away on Saturday at 85. Chief Elue, remembered for his integrity and calm leadership, served during Governor James Onanefe Ibori’s administration from 1999 to […]
Monarch Raises Alarm Over Declining Club Vibrancy HIS Royal Majesty, Epiphany Azinge, has called for urgent steps to revive the declining vibrancy of sociocultural organisations in Asaba, urging their leaders to embrace reform, inclusivity and accountability. At a meeting held on 1 March 2026, at his palace, the Asagba received presidents and representatives of various […]
CISLAC Advocates Stronger Tobacco Tax Regime THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has intensified its call for increased taxation on tobacco products, describing the measure as a critical public health intervention rather than a revenue-driven policy. Speaking during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series in Abuja, the Executive Director of CISLAC […]
Minister Mandates Concrete for Federal Road Projects NIGERIA’S Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed contractors handling federal road projects nationwide to adopt concrete technology in place of asphalt, declaring that new highways must be built to last up to 100 years. Umahi issued the directive on Saturday in Awka during an inspection of the […]
Asagba Intervenes in Ogbeosowe Crisis HIS Royal Majesty, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has stepped into the lingering land disputes affecting Ogbeosowe Village in Ugbomanta Quarter, Asaba, calling for unity, due process and strict adherence to traditional protocols. The meeting, held on 28 February 2026, at the Asagba’s Palace in Asaba, brought together leaders and members of […]
Government Moves to Restore Onitsha Main Market Layout THE long-anticipated demolition of illegal structures within Onitsha Main Market commenced on Sunday, following the expiration of a one-month evacuation notice issued to traders. The market, located in Onitsha North Local Government Area, had seen widespread construction of unauthorized extensions and makeshift stalls, prompting state authorities to […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has mourned the passing of former Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue, who died at the age of 85. In a condolence message issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described Elue as a loyal statesman, seasoned administrator and dedicated party man whose […]
DELTA State Governor and Visitor to Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday approved a range of critical infrastructural projects as the institution graduated 1,231 students at its maiden convocation ceremony — a major milestone in the university’s growth. Speaking at the convocation, Governor Oborevwori described the event as a historic […]