Nigerians Need to be Educated on Stressors, Coping Strategies Against Mental Health Disorders- Foundation

An empowerment foundation, Webmark Empowerment Foundation has advocated the need to educate Nigerians on strategies to identify stressors and be conversant with with our to cope with them in order to significantly reduce the risk of mental health disorders in the country….

Common currency, language can transform economic, cultural landscape in Africa -Says Senator Nwoko 

Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has made case for the need for an African currency and a common language to unify the continent.  Speaking on Friday night at a power room session, “The Africa We See,” hosted by Elevate Africa at Transcorp Hilton, Senator Ned…

Infrastructure Development in Delta North: Senator Ned Nwoko Engages Minister of Niger Delta Affairs

ABUJA – Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, on Thursday, October 10, paid a visit to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to discuss ongoing infrastructure developments in Niger Delta, with a particular focus on his Delta North constituency….

Challenge the system and fight for justice always -Senator Nwoko tells lawyers 

Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the National Assembly has called on lawyers to challenge the system and fight for justice at every available opportunity. In a post on X, Senator Nwoko insisted that any lawyer who hesitates in taking up…

Defence Minister praises Nigerian Army for Niger Delta operations

The Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has commended the Nigerian Army (NA) for its significant efforts in enhancing security and promoting economic stability in the Niger Delta Region (NDR).During his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters of 6 Division,…

Israel’s New Displacement Order: Aid Organisations Warn of Escalation of Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza

Aid organisations have warned of dramatic escalation of humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza following Israel issuance of new mass displacement orders to Palestinian occupying in part of the war-torn city. A statement on Wednesday signed by a conglomerate of aid organisations including ActionAid,…

OPINION: Why Ndigbo Should Stand United for Anioma State

By Chukwuma Okorama The creation of Anioma State does not only present a practical and strategic solution to the numerical imbalance facing Ndigbo. Looking at the landmass of the existing states in the South-East, it becomes even clearer why Anioma is the…

Delta Commissioner for Oil & Gas supervises resolutions between Oboro & Egberi families for peace and security in Burutu

The Hon. Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon Chief Peter Okogbare Uviejitobor and Egbaisou of Burutu LGA, Dr Ebi Franklin Waboke, the Lomafe Laje kingdom, Ondo West LGA.From the mediatory meeting called by the Delta State Governor through the Hon.Commissioner for Oil…

Top Africa’s Stakeholders in IT Converge in Lagos to Discuss Future

Leading industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Africa are to converge in Lagos to discuss the continent’s digital transformation and future trends. The event organised by CWG Plc, a leading technology solutions provider in Africa, marking the return of…

CENTENARIAN, PA. CHIEF SAMSON AMADHE PASSES ON AT AGE OF 115 YEARS

BY MICHAEL EKOKORUWE Pa. Chief Samson Amadhe, a centenarian has passed on at the age of 115 years old at Uzere, Isoko South local government area of Delta State. High Chief Iduh Amadhe, patron Isoko Development Union and chairman OML 30 Board…

Don’t give bribes to process pension benefits, Delta Govt warns retirees

Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pension, Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, has warned retirees from the State Public Service not to give bribe to anyone for processing pension benefits. The pension boss gave the charge when the executives and members of the Asaba Correspondents Chapel…

Advanced delegation of Sen. Ned Nwoko senatorial team visit 14th Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge (SAN) in colourful reverence

An advanced delegation of Senator Ned Nwoko senatorial team was at the palace of the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Professor Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge ( SAN) in a colourful reverence, Sunday after his historic coronation as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. Paying…

Again, troops dismantle illegal bunkering sites, recover 115,000 litres of stolen crude in ongoing operations in Niger Delta

In a significant victory against illegal oil bunkering, troops from the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have dismantled over 15 illegal refining sites, arrested 10 suspects, and recovered more than 115,000 litres of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta region.According to, Acting…

Canadian lady arrested with drugs at Lagos airport as NDLEA intercepts N9b worth opioids in Rivers

A 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos for importing large consignment of ‘Canadian Loud’, a strong strain of synthetic cannabis into Nigeria. The…

Asagba: Its dawn of a new era for Asaba, says Ogbueshi Ogeah

 As Professor Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge was on Saturday, October 5, 2024, coronated as the 14th Asagba of Asaba, one-time Delta State Commissioner for Information, Ogbueshi Chike Ogeah, Esq, has described his ascession to the throne of his forefathers as the dawn of…

My administration won’t abandon riverine communities – Oborevwori

…inaugurates projects in Ogulagha, Okerenkoko Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration would continue to ensure even development of all parts of the state including riverine communities. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the inauguration of Model Secondary School,…

Senator Ned Nwoko salutes Obi (Prof) Epiphany Azinge on his coronation as 14th Asagba of Asaba 

Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof) Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON on his successful coronation ceremony as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. In his message as made available by his media…

Africa, Americas Unite at Landmark Summit to Plan Shared Tourism Future

Tourism leaders from both Africa and the Americas have jointly committed to working together to make the sector a pillar of collective sustainable and inclusive development across both continents. The “Punta Cana Declaration” was adopted at the conclusion of the very first…

Delta Govt approves judicial commission to look into land, security issues within Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom

The Delta State Government has approved for a judicial commission to look into the land, security issues within Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom. This stems from the problems identified by the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku and other community members as to the security challenges and land…

Strategic engagement: Oborevwori plans town hall meetings with Deltans

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said he would hold town hall meetings across local government areas in the state, as part of his administration’s strategic engagements with the people. He also said his administration was working to ensure every…

Sen Nwoko’s Bill for Federal University of Technology, Asaba Passes First Reading

A bill sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (Delta North) to upgrade the Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba to the Federal University of Technology, Asaba, passed its first reading today, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in the Senate. The bill, titled “A…

NNPC and the ‘Unoka’ syndrome

By Pius Mordi You have to feel for today’s generation. Of all the deprivation inflicted on them by the by the chain of failed leadership in Nigeria, the most severe is denying them access to the works of first generation literary giants…

NBA, EU to Provide Free Legal Services to Ikorodu Residents

To ensure that Nigerians have access to legal services regardless of their financial or social status, the European Union (EU), in partnership with the International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA), is supporting the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in providing free…

Nigeria @ 64: Senator Ned Nwoko urges FG, legislators’ act for Nigerians to enjoy dividends of independence

Senator Ned Nwoko has called on the federal government and fellow legislators to take actions that would make Nigerians enjoy the dividends of independence. Senator  Nwoko made the call in his independence message released in Abuja today. He argued that true independence for…

NIGERIA @ 64: Oborevwori salutes citizens, says nation will surmount present challenges 

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 64th Independence anniversary, but charged them to work in unity to surmount the economic and security challenges facing the country.  In a statement in Asaba by his Chief Press…