Governor Oborevwori Marks Arenyeka’s 60th Birthday with Praise DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Barrister Val Arenyeka, on his 60th birth anniversary, describing him as a disciplined leader whose public service record reflects dedication and excellence. In a statement released on January 17 by […]
THE Delta State Government has commenced construction of the 10.1-kilometre Aboh–Akarai Road and a major bridge across the Okiri River in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, a transformative infrastructure project valued at ₦29.8 billion. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, disclosed this during an inspection of the project site alongside […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M. M. M.) IBRAHIM IMAM Abubakar Abdullahi, the respected religious leader who sheltered 262 Christians during the 2018 communal clashes in Plateau State, has died at the age of 90. The Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area died on Thursday night at the Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos. […]
By SANI BATURE TENSIONS are rising in Abuja following the disconnection of power supply to several FCTA agencies by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over outstanding electricity bills. The blackout, now entering its fourth week, affects critical institutions, including the FCT Water Board, hospitals, and public schools. Engr. Ayuba Usman, Director of the Department […]
THE Delta State Government has commenced construction of the long-awaited 10.1-kilometre Aboh–Akarai Road, including a bridge across the Okiri River, in Ndokwa East Local Government Area. The project is valued at ₦29.8 billion. The Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, announced the commencement during an inspection of the […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE Petrol Consumption Jumps Sharply as Festive Demand Peaks NIGERIA’S daily petrol consumption surged to 63.7 million litres in December 2025, representing a sharp increase of 10.8 million litres per day from November levels, according to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The figure, contained in the […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday led top government officials, service commanders and veterans in a solemn tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes as activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day came to a close in Asaba. The ceremony, held at the Cenotaph, featured wreath-laying, military rituals, and interfaith prayers for officers […]
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has appealed to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to urgently assent to the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency Law, 2025, describing it as a crucial step toward tackling rising insecurity across the state. The appeal was contained in a letter addressed to the governor and jointly […]
Institutional Reform and Youth Development Focus THE National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced plans to adopt a unified protocol for managing the participation and welfare of Corps Members with disabilities during orientation camps and throughout their service year. The Director-General of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, made the announcement at the 2026 Batch […]
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Political Backlash and Claims of Desperation THE Federal Government’s reported $9 million lobbying contract in the United States has ignited fierce political backlash, with opposition parties, civil society groups and analysts describing the move as an act of desperation that exposes a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s governance and diplomatic institutions. At […]