Three-Phase Programme Gains Momentum TEAM Nigeria’s athletics contingent has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, with the first phase of a six-week training camp progressing steadily in Asaba, Delta State. The athletes are camped at the iconic Stephen Keshi Stadium, where coaches say focus and discipline have defined the early days of the […]
Torch Ceremony Signals Countdown to Regional Showpiece THE symbolic torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games arrived in Delta State on Monday, marking a key milestone in preparations for the regional sporting event designed to uncover and nurture young talents. The torch was presented at Government House, Asaba, and received on behalf of Governor Sheriff […]
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, have reaffirmed strong federal and state support for the Nigeria Police Force as the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) officially opened on Saturday in Asaba. President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), described the Games as a […]
Super Eagles Captain Lays Father to Rest WILFRED Ndidi, captain of Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, on Friday laid his late father, Mr. Sunday Ndidi, to rest in their hometown of Umunede, Delta State. The solemn ceremony, held on 13 February 2026, drew family members, friends, community leaders and football stakeholders who gathered […]
Old Girls Donate Educational and Sports Materials THE Old Girls Association of St. Brigid’s Girls Grammar School, Asaba, has donated ten laptops, footballs and trophies to the school in a move aimed at strengthening digital learning and encouraging sports development. The donation reflects the Association’s growing resolve to support the institution that has played a […]
Aniagwu Pays Tribute to Late DBS Broadcaster Vivian Nkechika DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has paid glowing tribute to the late veteran broadcaster, Vivian Nkechika, following her passing, describing her death as a significant setback to journalism and public broadcasting in Delta State. In a statement released […]
PW2 Alleges Police Altered His Statement in Ogwashi-Uku 5 Trial Witness Says IPO Omitted Key Facts, Defence Seeks Total Rejection of Evidence DRAMA unfolded on Tuesday at the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba during the trial of five prominent indigenes of Ogwashi-Uku, as the second prosecution witness (PW2), Mr. Lawrence Obasi, openly accused the […]
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 […]
Upholding Justice in Child Protection IN a landmark ruling that resonates across Nigeria’s justice system, the Asaba Division of the Court of Appeal has sentenced Mr. Uchenna Ukpa to life imprisonment for the rape of a 13-year-old girl. The appellate court’s decision, delivered on 17 December 2025, overturned the earlier judgment of the Delta State […]
GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has appealed for calm after Asaba indigenes staged a peaceful protest over circulating rumours that the proposed Anioma State capital might be moved elsewhere. The demonstrators marched to Government House, Asaba, demanding clarity on the matter. Addressing them on behalf of the Governor, Chief of Staff Hon. Johnson Erijo commended the protesters […]