By VICTOR MKPOFOR The Debate Beyond Branding PUBLIC discussions surrounding the Ibom Deep Seaport project have often been framed around the change of name from the originally proposed Ibaka Deep Seaport to the Ibom Deep Seaport. However, stakeholders who have consistently spoken on the issue insist that the controversy extends far beyond nomenclature. According to […]
Union Reviews State of Governance in Delta THE Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council, has issued a broad assessment of governance and public administration challenges in the state, highlighting concerns over security, urban planning, revenue collection and education management. The observations formed part of resolutions adopted at the union’s monthly congress in Asaba, where […]
A Historic Reform Caught in Limbo WHEN the Supreme Court ruled in favour of financial autonomy for local governments in July 2024, the decision was hailed as a major victory for grassroots governance in Nigeria. The judgment promised to reshape the relationship between federal, state and local authorities by granting councils direct access to funds […]
State Governors Seek Stronger Security Powers Under Proposed State Police Framework NIGERIA’S governors are intensifying calls for constitutional reforms that would grant them greater authority over security operations within their states as momentum builds toward the establishment of State Police Services across the country. The latest proposals emerged from a high-level strategic meeting involving state […]
Oghara Kingdom Seeks Common Purpose Amid New Political Opportunity THE creation of Ethiope West Federal Constituency II has been described by stakeholders in Oghara Kingdom as a significant political milestone capable of reshaping representation and accelerating development within the area. As political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of future electoral contests, the Oghara Elite […]
Government Raises Alarm Over Cement Prices THE Federal Government has expressed concern over the continued rise in cement prices, warning that the trend is placing significant pressure on critical infrastructure projects across the country. Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the escalating cost of cement has become a major challenge for contractors handling federal projects, […]
Urban Renewal Drive Expands Across Asaba THE Asaba Town Planning Regulatory Committee has stepped up efforts to restore order and improve the physical outlook of the Delta State capital, marking several structures identified as obstructing public spaces, road alignments and drainage corridors for possible demolition. The latest phase of the exercise, which commenced in the […]
Delta Nears Completion of Another Flagship Technical Education Project THE Delta State Government has announced that the newly constructed Model Technical College in Oghareki, Ethiope West Local Government Area, is approaching completion and will soon be inaugurated by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as part of the administration’s ongoing drive to strengthen technical and vocational education across […]
Delta Government Rebuts Criticism of Administration THE Delta State Government has strongly defended the performance of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, rejecting claims that his administration has prioritised infrastructure projects at the expense of broader governance objectives. Responding to criticisms contained in a recent article titled “Beyond Concrete: When Contracts Replace Governance in Oborevwori’s Delta,” the government […]
The Sequence That Sparked Controversy HERE’S how critics of America’s campaign-finance system tell the story. A tobacco giant contributes millions of dollars to a political organisation backing the president. Days later, industry executives gain direct access to the country’s most powerful political figure. Soon afterward, federal regulators adopt a position that appears more favourable to […]