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 […]
By TOSAN OYAKHILOME-AKAHOMEN Senate Raises Red Flag at Budget Defence CONCERNED by what it described as persistent financial constraints, the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs has raised alarm over the underfunding of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in the proposed 2026 budget. The issue came to the fore during the Commission’s 2026 […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS Statewide Plan to Boost Hygiene THE Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) has commenced preparations for a special Ramadan health inspection exercise across all 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The initiative is aimed at promoting hygiene, strengthening sanitation practices, and safeguarding public health throughout the […]
Crackdown at Bridgehead Market THE Anambra State Government has intensified enforcement of its directive against the Monday sit-at-home practice, sealing no fewer than 200 shops at the popular Bridge Head Market in Onitsha. The enforcement action was carried out by the Onitsha South Local Government Council during a compliance monitoring exercise on Monday. Authorities said […]
Statewide Compliance Drive Begins In a decisive move to ensure that eligible students are not shut out of federal education support, Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, has intensified monitoring of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) across state-owned tertiary institutions. On 24 February 2026, the Commissioner led a high-level team to […]
Infrastructure Renewal at the Grassroots THE Delta State Government has completed the renovation of six classrooms and an Examination Hall at Owodokpokpo Grammar School, Igbide, in Isoko South Local Government Area, drawing commendation from the Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh. Obiodeh, who announced the completion in Asaba, praised Governor Sheriff […]
A Strategic Push for Rural Connectivity THE Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive infrastructure development with the ongoing reconstruction of the Uzere–Asaba–Ase Road and associated bridge works, a project valued at about ₦8 billion. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, made this known on Tuesday during an […]
Operational Hurdles Mar FCT Area Council Elections ELECTION observers have highlighted significant operational challenges during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls, warning that the issues may have undermined voter confidence and participation. The concerns were raised by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) and the Bridging Social Inclusion Gaps Initiative (BISIGI) at […]
FRSC Invests Asagba Azinge as Honorary Special Marshal THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has conferred the prestigious title of Honorary Special Marshal on the Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, at a colourful ceremony held at Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba in Asaba, Delta State. The investiture, performed by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, drew top […]
DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, says the visible achievements recorded under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori have already begun shaping political conversations ahead of 2027. Speaking as a guest on TVC’s “Politics Tonight,” Aniagwu said the administration’s spread of projects across Delta is resonating more strongly with citizens than […]