Double Recognition for Delta Governor DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has secured double honours as Governor of the Year 2025, following separate recognitions by Leadership Newspapers and New Telegraph Newspapers for what the media organisations described as impactful governance and people-centred policies in the state. The awards, announced independently by the two national […]
THE Delta State Government says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is laying the groundwork for accelerated industrial growth by prioritising strategic investments in power generation, following recent constitutional changes that give states greater control over electricity. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, stated this on Wednesday during the visit of the […]
APC Members Protest Alleged Plot to Replace Party Structures SOME aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mkpat Enin local government area of Akwa Ibom State have staged a protest over what they described as an alleged clandestine attempt by party leaders to dissolve ward and chapter structures ahead of the party’s upcoming […]
Early Onset Predicted in Southern, North-Central States THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast an early onset of rains in several southern and North-Central states, with parts of the country expected to experience a longer-than-normal rainy season in 2026. The projection was unveiled in Abuja during the public presentation of NiMet’s 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction […]
Nigeria Drops in Global Corruption Ranking Amid Persistent Governance Concerns NIGERIA has dropped two places in Transparency International’s (TI) 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), now ranking 142nd out of 182 countries, underscoring enduring challenges in curbing public sector corruption. Though the overall ranking has worsened compared to 2024, Nigeria retained its CPI score of 26 […]
Asagba Hosts Edozien Foundation Delegation THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, has commended the Prof. Emmanuel Chukwuma Edozien Foundation for what he described as its “remarkable and structured philanthropic interventions” across Asaba Kingdom. The monarch gave the commendation on 10 February 2026, when he received Chief Dr. Mrs. […]
Lawmaker Flags Off New Phase of Skills Development Programme THE Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has launched another round of his Youth and Women Empowerment Programme, focusing on cufflinks, stud, and bead making. The initiative, which forms part of his constituency development agenda, […]
Major Urban Cleanup Operation Underway THE Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has commenced a coordinated enforcement and sanitation operation to dismantle illegal roadside structures and restrict unregulated street trading across Asaba. The initiative, described by officials as part of a comprehensive urban renewal strategy, seeks to address mounting concerns over congestion, safety hazards, […]
IPOB’s Sit-At-Home Lifted, but Residents Stay Home Pending Kanu’s Release THE South-East region witnessed continued inactivity on Monday as schools, offices, and major markets remained largely closed despite the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) announcing the end of the long-standing sit-at-home order. IPOB’s Media Secretary, Emma Powerful, stated that the directive, first implemented five years […]
Senate Session Disrupted Over Electronic Transmission Clause A tense and rowdy session unfolded in the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers debated the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings from the 4th February sitting, during which the Electoral Bill had been passed. The chaos erupted over the exclusion of a provision mandating real-time electronic transmission […]