Police, Vigilantes Repel Armed Suspects in Delta Breakthrough in Anti-Kidnapping Drive THE Delta State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and violent crimes following a successful operation that led to the recovery of high-calibre weapons. The operation was carried out by operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team, according […]
Ughelli Traditional Institution Backs Oborevwori’s Infrastructure Push Palace Reception After Flyover Groundbreaking THE Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, has praised Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for commencing the construction of the Otovwodo Flyover, describing it as a transformative project for Ughelli Kingdom. The monarch made the remarks […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Oborevwori Rolls Out ₦1 billion MSME Financing Scheme Under MORE Agenda MoU Signals Shift to Loan-Based Empowerment THE Delta State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank of Industry for the management of a ₦1 billion revolving loan scheme aimed at strengthening Micro, Small and […]
Report Details Deadly Impact of US Airstrikes on Lakurawa Network High-Casualty Strikes Revealed A new report by humanitarian-focused outlet The New Humanitarian has disclosed that United States airstrikes conducted in December 2025 killed at least 155 fighters belonging to the Lakurawa terror group in north-west Nigeria. According to the report, an additional 200 Lakurawa militants […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON FG–KPMG Talks Highlight Challenges of Implementing Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Consultation Amid Controversy THE Federal Government’s meeting with KPMG officials in Abuja underscores the complexities surrounding the rollout of Nigeria’s new tax laws. The engagement comes against the backdrop of widespread debate among businesses and tax professionals following KPMG Nigeria’s critical report on […]
THE Edo State Police Command has announced a major reorganisation of the Ekpoma Division as part of renewed efforts to strengthen security across the area. The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, approved the immediate posting of CSP Tomofe Nwabueze as the new Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ekpoma following a security assessment and […]
Anaesthesia Safety Under Scrutiny After Child’s Death THE death of a 21-month-old child during a medical procedure at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos has triggered renewed scrutiny of anaesthesia practice in Nigeria, as medical experts warn of a critical shortage of qualified anaesthetists and weak enforcement of patient safety standards. The incident, which has drawn […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Asagba Laments Absence of Master Plan for Asaba THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has expressed concern over what he described as the lack of a functional master plan guiding development in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Speaking while receiving members of the Asaba Vision 2050 Committee […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday performed the groundbreaking of the ₦39.3 billion Otovwodo (Ughelli) Flyover, describing the project as a lasting solution to the town’s long-standing traffic crisis. Speaking at Otovwodo Junction, the governor said the project represents a major milestone in his administration’s infrastructure renewal efforts and aligns with its […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has commenced construction of the ₦39.3 billion Otovwodo Flyover in Ughelli, pledging that the project will finally resolve years of traffic congestion at the busy Otovwodo Junction along the East–West Road. At the flag-off ceremony, the governor described the project as central to his administration’s drive […]