By GEORGETTE CHIDI THE 26th Ogwa Ika and 22nd Ika Ka Mma Annual Lecture Series became more than a cultural gathering in Otolokpo, Delta State, as political, traditional and community leaders turned attention to the relationship between governance, peace and sustainable development. At the centre of the discussions was a recurring message: communities cannot achieve […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Oborevwori Celebrates Sobotie’s Life of Service DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Engr. Omeni Sobotie, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The governor described Sobotie as a distinguished statesman and community leader whose years of service […]
By MELVIN KOFFA The Political Battle Before Election Day NIGERIA’S 2027 general election may ultimately be decided at polling units across the country. However, the struggle to determine who appears on the ballot may begin much earlier and far from public view. Long before voters cast their ballots, politicians will negotiate alliances, party leaders will […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Correctional Authorities Reject Earlier Claims THE Delta State Correctional Centre has denied reports that suspended Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has been providing financial and other forms of assistance to inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Warri. The authorities said they have no […]
By GEORGETTE CHIDI COMRADE Reuben Izeze may be facing one of the most difficult periods of his public life, but reports from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Warri suggest that the suspended Delta State commissioner has remained active and high-spirited. Rather than withdrawing into isolation, sources at the facility said he has reportedly shown […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS NIGERIA’S long and troubled relationship with military intervention appeared to cast another shadow over the country in 2025 when reports emerged that serving and retired military officers were under investigation over an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. For months, however, the public knew little about what had […]
By MAYOR KACHALLA A Presidency, an Allegation & a Trail of Questions FEW allegations involving the Nigerian presidency can be dismissed as mere political noise when they raise questions that strike at the heart of public finance, appointments and institutional accountability. The controversy surrounding Prince Adeyemi and his claims about an alleged federal appointment has […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented a brand-new 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council. The vehicle is expected to improve the mobility and operational capacity of journalists across the state. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, presented the bus […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government has suspended its Works Commissioner, Reuben Izeze, indefinitely over allegations surrounding the assault of Simon Mudi, also known as Temple. The suspension took effect immediately. The Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Eze Emu, announced the decision in a statement on Monday 10 August 2026. Emu said the […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged the new General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Major General Everest Okoro, to strengthen security collaboration across the Niger Delta. Oborevwori made the call on Tuesday when Okoro visited the Government House in Asaba. Okoro also serves as Land Component Commander, Joint […]