By HAUWA MAGANA THE Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has criticised the Federal Government over what it described as the prolonged delay in implementing the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government councils. The union said nearly one year and six months after the landmark ruling, there has been […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Appeals to Cross River Government Over Alleged Illegal Taxation, Infrastructure Challenges Igbo Community Raises Concerns Over Business Environment THE Cross River State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the state government to dismantle what it described as a network of illegal taxation and harassment allegedly perpetrated by non-state actors, warning that the […]
Presidentially Approved Funds for Information Agencies Delayed Amid Administrative Dispute Cash Releases Stall Despite Presidential Approval FRESH concerns have emerged over the implementation of the 2026 federal budget following reports that funds approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation have remained unreleased for more than […]
Oborevwori Approves Emergency Intervention on Failed Warri-Benin Highway Section Governor Responds to Mounting Public Complaints DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed the immediate rehabilitation of the failed Mosogar-Oghara section of the Warri-Benin Highway, ordering emergency repairs to ease the growing hardship experienced by thousands of motorists and commuters on one of Nigeria’s […]
Delta Government’s Security Investments Earn Police Commendation as Stakeholders Strengthen Partnership Police Command, Security Trust Fund Review Collaboration on Crime Prevention THE Delta State Police Command has credited sustained investments by the administration of Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori with improving policing capacity and strengthening public safety, as security stakeholders pledged to deepen collaboration against […]
From Capital Flight to Nation Building: Oligui Nguema’s Challenge to Africa’s Political Elite Gabonese President Says Leadership Must Leave a Legacy at Home GABONESE President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has renewed debate over governance, wealth retention and post-office political culture in Africa after declaring that his administration would prioritise national development over personal enrichment abroad. […]
Delta Assembly Commences Six-Week Annual Recess, Targets Stronger Legislative Performance Lawmakers Adjourn Until September After Motion at Plenary THE Delta State House of Assembly has commenced its annual six-week legislative recess, with members scheduled to resume plenary on Tuesday 1st September 2026, following the conclusion of the break. The recess was approved during Tuesday’s plenary […]
DESOPADEC Executive Director Recognises Media’s Democratic Role THE Executive Director of Projects at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, has praised the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for its enduring contribution to democratic governance, accountability and public enlightenment. Dr. Okorodudu made the remarks during a courtesy visit by […]
Oborevwori Inaugurates Six Political Appointees DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated two new commissioners and four other political appointees, urging them to uphold the principles of integrity, accountability and professionalism as they assume their new responsibilities. The swearing-in ceremony, held in Asaba, marked another step in the administration’s efforts to reinforce governance […]
Persistent delays in releasing approved budget allocations are slowing government projects, affecting public services and exposing wider fiscal pressures facing federal ministries and agencies. Budget Release Delays Leave Federal MDAs Struggling to Deliver Services CONCERNS are mounting across Nigeria’s federal public service over persistent delays in the release of budgetary allocations, with civil servants warning […]