Delta Mourns Loss of Two NULGE Leaders in Fatal Road Accident Labour Movement Thrown Into Mourning THE Delta State labour community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of two senior leaders of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrades Emmanuel Nwanma and Nnamdi Memeh, in a fatal road accident. The […]
Community leaders honour teenage scholar for bringing international recognition to Asaba, Delta State and Nigeria. World Spelling Bee Champion Receives University Scholarship from Asaba Community Community Rewards Academic Excellence MASTER Great Chinedu Okediachi, winner of the gold medal at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, has been awarded a university scholarship by […]
Experts say tackling the growing presence of street beggars requires addressing poverty, insecurity and organised exploitation through comprehensive social protection and economic inclusion. Street Begging Emerges as a Visible Sign of Economic Hardship ACROSS Nigeria’s major urban centres, the growing number of people soliciting alms has become one of the most visible indicators of worsening […]
Rescued Pupils, Teachers Return Home After 56-Day Ordeal SCENES of relief and emotion unfolded in Oyo State as pupils and teachers rescued from one of the state’s deadliest school kidnappings reunited with their families after being discharged from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso. The victims, who spent 56 days […]
Emergency Teams Respond to Distress Call THE Akwa Ibom State Emergency Ambulance Service has received commendation from a senior police officer following the successful rescue of a man who collapsed and suffered convulsions along Ikot Ekpene Road in Uyo. Chief Superintendent of Police Odiko Macdon, the Divisional Police Officer of ‘A’ Division, Uyo, said he […]
Community Reports Growing Insecurity AN atmosphere of fear has enveloped Ike-Onicha community in Onicha-Ukwuani, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, where residents allege that suspected armed herdsmen have occupied sections of their ancestral farmlands, disrupting farming activities and threatening local food production. Community members said the development has prevented many residents from accessing […]
Influencer Shares Firsthand Experience at State-Owned Hospital POPULAR Delta-based content creator, Odogwu Asaaba, has applauded the quality of healthcare services at Asaba Specialist Hospital (ASH), describing it as one of the best public health facilities he has visited in Nigeria after spending four days observing activities at the hospital. The social media influencer said he […]
Governor Sustains Monthly Welfare Programme THE Delta State Government has commenced the payment of June 2026 monthly stipends to 10,000 beneficiaries of the Delta State Widows Welfare Scheme, reaffirming Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens across the state. Beneficiaries drawn from the 25 local government areas of Delta State reportedly began receiving payment […]
Veteran Journalist Honoured on Diamond Jubilee CHIEF Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has felicitated with veteran journalist and media executive, Mr. Emmanuel Enebeli, as he marks his 60th birthday, describing him as one of Delta State’s distinguished voices in journalism and strategic communication. In a congratulatory message, Ahon praised […]
By TOFF KULERE Education Is Meant to Build, Not Break EVERY institution of learning rests on a simple but profound principle: education exists to develop human potential. Degrees certify knowledge, but mentorship shapes lives. Long after students forget lecture notes and examination questions, they often remember how their teachers made them feel. This is why […]