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Delta South Set For Major Boost As Tinubu Signs Maritime University, FMC Oleh Bills Into Law

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By UCHE OGBODO Two Federal Institutions, One Development Agenda SENATOR Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to laws establishing the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, and the Federal Medical Centre, Oleh, as a landmark development capable of reshaping the socio-economic future of the senatorial district. The senator said […]

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‘A Major Relief’: Asagba Azinge Commends Tinubu Over Asaba-Benin Road Intervention

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By NWAFOR AZINGE HIS Royal Majesty, Asagba Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, the Asagba of Asaba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing urgent federal intervention on the deplorable sections of the Asaba-Benin Expressway. The monarch described the presidential directive as a major relief for commuters, traders and residents of Delta and Edo states, […]

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‘There Is No Money’—Until Government Needs A New Car: The Debate Over Delta State’s Priorities

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When Government Says There Is No Money: A Question of Priorities, Public Spending & Political Accountability WHEN comparing the official vehicle of the Governor of Delta State with the scale of public budgets in California and Nigeria, it raises a broader and uncomfortable question about governance: when governments repeatedly say there is no money, is […]

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No Agency Can Fight Insecurity Alone, Delta Government Warns

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By MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO THE Delta State Government has called for stronger coordination among security agencies, governments and non-state actors to tackle Nigeria’s growing security challenges. The state said no single security institution can effectively confront modern threats in isolation. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, made the position known while receiving participants […]

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Tuesday Declared Public Holiday As Muslims Celebrate Eid-Ul-Mawlid

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By SANI BATURE THE Federal Government has declared Tuesday 25 August 2026 a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration. The holiday will allow Muslim faithful across Nigeria to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. The ministry’s […]

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Oborevwori Gifts Delta NUJ 18-Seater Bus, Reaffirms Media Partnership

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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 […]

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Oborevwori Advocates Ethical Leadership At Oyovbaire Public Lecture

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By AUGUSTINA McSOLOMON-OGHAKPERUO Oborevwori Advocates Leadership Driven by Integrity DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for visionary, competent and selfless leadership to consolidate Nigeria’s democracy. He said democratic institutions can only achieve their purpose when led by individuals who possess integrity, patriotism and a genuine commitment to public service. The governor made […]

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ESCN Charges Officers To Promote Tax Compliance, Integrity After Asaba Training

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By AMANDA EZE ESCN Expands Capacity Through Regional Training THE Elite Sheriff Corps of Nigeria (ESCN) has reinforced its operational strength in the South-South geopolitical zone with the graduation of 108 personnel after an intensive three-day training programme in Asaba, Delta State. The exercise brought together 68 newly recruited officers and 40 serving personnel from […]

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Akwa Ibom Government Highlights Pension Payments, Youth & Agriculture Reforms

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By BASSEY BENSON THE Akwa Ibom State Government says it has paid ₦83 billion out of the ₦111 billion gratuity backlog inherited by Governor Umo Eno’s administration, describing the achievement as one of the major milestones recorded under the governor’s ARISE Agenda. The governor’s Special Assistant on New Media, Venerable Richard Peters, disclosed this while […]

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