Governor Reinforces Inclusive Governance Agenda DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, unity, and people-centred leadership, while urging members of the State Advisory Council to deepen their engagement in shaping policy direction. The governor made the call during a meeting of the council at Government House in Asaba, where […]
Oborevwori’s Governance Model in Focus DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, has described the governance approach of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a viable model for strengthening national unity and sustainable development in Nigeria. Aniagwu made the remarks while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the centenary lecture of […]
Nigeria’s Anti-Apartheid Solidarity and Civil Service Contributions DURING the military era—particularly under Generals Murtala Mohammed and Olusegun Obasanjo—Nigeria emerged as one of Africa’s strongest supporters of the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa. The country not only provided diplomatic backing but also mobilised financial support for liberation movements such as the African National Congress (ANC). A […]
Senate Clears New Foreign Loan Request THE Senate of Nigeria has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to borrow $516.3 million to finance a major road infrastructure project aimed at improving national connectivity. The approval follows the president’s formal request to lawmakers for a syndicated external loan facility, reportedly arranged through Deutsche Bank. Highway Project […]
Presidency Approves Land Allocation for Diplomats PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the allocation of plots of land in Abuja to ambassadors and high commissioners-designate, in a move officials say is aimed at deepening diplomatic engagement and strengthening Nigeria’s global presence. The disclosure was made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, […]
Oborevwori Calls for Inclusive Governance Nationwide DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called for the adoption of inclusive governance across Nigeria, describing it as essential for national unity, social stability, and sustainable development. The governor made the remarks while delivering a lecture titled “Inclusive Governance and National Unity: Lessons from Delta State for a More […]
A serving councillor in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, Chukwuemeke Victor, has formally entered the race for the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 House of Representatives election. Victor completed the purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms on Tuesday, April 29, 2026, sealing his long-signalled […]
Armed Incident Disrupts High-Profile Washington Event A suspected gunman who attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has sparked renewed debate over protective arrangements for high-level political gatherings in the United States. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton, where President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, cabinet officials, lawmakers, journalists, and […]
The Strait, the War, and the Politics of Illusion THE Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most dangerous pressure points in the modern world. A narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, it carries a major share of the globe’s oil exports. Whenever Iran threatens to close it, markets tremble, navies mobilize, and diplomats scramble. […]
A Covert Operation in the Shadow of Empire IN 1954, amid rising tensions in the Middle East and the slow unraveling of British colonial influence, a covert operation unfolded in Egypt that would later become one of the most controversial intelligence scandals in Israeli history. The operation, later known as the Lavon Affair, involved a […]