THERE are politicians whose public image is defined solely by the offices they have held. There are others whose story is defined by the breadth of institutions they have served and the transitions they have navigated. Rt. Hon. Engr. Victor Ochei belongs to the second category. Born on February 25, 1969, into the family of […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct bye-elections in five constituencies across four states on Saturday 19 September 2026. The exercise will cover constituencies in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta states. INEC announced the polls through its official communication channels and called on voters in the affected areas to […]
By BASSEY BENSON A controversy has emerged over the 2026 senior management promotion exercise of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), with a Cross River-based group calling for an independent review of the process. The National Patriotic Front for Tinubu (NPFFT) alleged that Cross River indigenes were left out of the final list despite […]
DR. Michael Osuoza, Delta State Commissioner for Special Duties, Government House, has felicitated the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, on his birthday. Osuoza described Oyowe as a remarkable gentleman with purpose, character and an admirable disposition. According to the Commissioner, Oyowe is not simply adding another year […]
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU THE latest dispute over Anambra State’s debt has revived a financial controversy that dates back to the 2014 transfer of power from Peter Obi to Willie Obiano. Obi says he left Anambra without debt and with more than ₦75 billion in savings. Obiano’s administration gave a different account. It said it inherited […]
By AMAKA OHAFIAH Peter Obi vs Soludo: Anambra Debt Dispute Moves From Claims to Documents THE long-running political differences between former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and Governor Charles Soludo have taken a new turn over the state’s debt records. What began with allegations that Obi left debts behind has developed into a public exchange […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Tinubu Reforms: Aniagwu Says More Money Is Reaching Delta Households DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, says the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are beginning to stimulate purchasing power and economic activity at the grassroots. Aniagwu said the benefits of the Federal Government’s Renewed […]
By NWAFOR AZINGE DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has mobilised his political appointees for a grassroots campaign to explain the achievements of his administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He issued the directive during a strategic seminar organised for Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Executive Assistants in Asaba. The governor, represented by his […]
By MELVIN KOFFA NIN Integration Begins THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has integrated National Identification Numbers (NIN) into its voter-registration processes as part of efforts to audit, verify and clean the national voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. The acting Chairman of INEC, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, disclosed this on Tuesday […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Governor Salutes Elder Statesman DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated elder statesman and business magnate, Chief Johnbull Ejovi, the Udu of Agbon Kingdom, on his 71st birthday. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Ejovi as a visionary leader and distinguished son […]