Borno to send petrol to farmers in communities affected by insurgency at N600

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced that the state government will subsidise the cost of petrol to farmers in communities affected by Boko Haram insurgency. Zulum made the announcement on Friday evening in Bama town when he flagged off the…

Zulum: I will clear all liabilities before I leave office in 2027

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved N8 billion for the payment of the backlog of liabilities in pensions and gratuities for retired primary school teachers and other civil servants in the state, promising that clear all the backlog of pensions…

Senator Ned Nwoko, Great Advocate For Anioma Nation

By Kenneth Orusi  Senator Nwoko envisions Anioma nation that’s self-sufficient, prosperous, globally recognized Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the National Assembly stands as a remarkable figure in the political landscape of Nigeria.  A distinguished lawyer, accomplished businessman, and former member…

2027: Oguma hails Oborevwori for remarkable strides in Delta

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Delta State, Olorogun John Oguma, has described the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, as a man of destiny whose outstanding leadership has transformed the state. Speaking during a thank-you visit by indigenes…

Senator Ned Nwoko Joins Senate Leadership in Strategic Engagement with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

In a demonstration of unwavering commitment to national development and collaborative governance, Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, on Monday joined his colleagues in the Senate under the leadership of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on a…

Scholarship award: Monarch eulogies Okowa, Mutu, Penawou others for consistent support

By Harrison Akamule The Pere of Akugbene Mein Kingdom, and first Vice Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty S. P Luke, Kalanama Vlll (JP) has eulogised the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, member representing Bomadi…

A greater Delta ‘ll emerge in 2025 – Gov Oborevwori

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured the people of the state of greater dividends of democracy in 2025, with a call for more prayers and support for his administration and the state. He made the call in his New…

Senator Nwoko warns impersonators, Issues disclaimer on his Facebook, Instagram accounts

Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko has issued a red alert on impersonators of his social media accounts. A statement made available by Hon. Gloria Okolugbo, Communication Director, Office of  Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko reads: “The official Facebook and Instagram accounts of…

New Year 2025: Senator Ned Nwoko extends warm wishes to people of Delta North, beyond

The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, has extended his New Year 2025 message to his constituents. In a statement personally signed by him, Distinguished Senator Representing Delta North Senatorial District writes thus:…

Renewal of Currency Swap with China, Landmark Achievement of Present Administration, Says Tegbe

The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has said with the renewal of the currency swap arrangement with China valued at 15 billion yuan (about $2.2 billion), the present administration of President Bola Tinubu has secured a significant milestone in Nigeria’s economic development. Director-General…

Tantita Security Limited MD, gets Award of Excellence @ Kurutie Annual Amafinide Uge Festival

High Chief Kestin Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Limited, has been celebrated for his outstanding contributions to humanity and community development with an Award of Excellence presented during the grand finale of the Kurutie Annual Amafinide Uge Festival. The prestigious honor…

Nigeria Condoles South Korea Over Air Crash

The Nigerian government has condoled the government and people of the Republic of Korea over an ill fated air crash that left 169 people onboard dead. The federal government message was expressed in a statement signed on Sunday by the acting spokesperson…

Paris-bound businessman arrested at Abuja airport for ingesting 74 wraps of heroin, cocaine

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 48-year-old businessman, while attempting to board an Air France flight 844 from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to Paris, France for ingesting 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine. Orizu…

Ewu Monarch greets Senator Ned Nwoko for role in release of Okuama leader in military detention

His Royal Majesty, Clement Ikolo, Urhukpe I, Ovie of Ewu Kingdom, has extended appreciation to Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North in the National Assembly, for his instrumental role in the recent release of an Okuama leader who was arrested by…

ALUMNI BRANCH PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON DR. CLIFFORD IMADE OMOZEGHIAN ESQ.

In a well attended meeting of the Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association Sapele Main Branch, held in the evening of Thursday, December 26, 2024 being boxing day, as part of the celebrations of the yuletide season, members present took a valedictory look…

Let’s Unite for the Joy of the Lord, Progress of Our Community -Pastor Christian Keremor

An Address by Pastor Christian Keremor, Chairman, Ovwodokpokpor Christian Association, Ovwodokpokpo-Olomu at the Inaugural Meeting of the body held at St. Luke Anglican Church, Ovwodokpokpo-Olomu on Friday 27th December 2024 The President General, Ovwodokpokpo Development Union,Engr. E. Ikolo,The Okpako r’ Orere, Pa…

Reparations for Africa Campaign

By Julius Oweh At the zenith of colonial exploitation of Africa, a British scholar dripping with arrogance and false sense of racial superiority said that a great nation is known by the colonies she acquired. Irked by the statement, Vladimir Lenin, a…

Mutu Encourages Children at Christmas to Serve God Truthfully to attain successful future

By Harrison Akamule The Wife of the member representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, Mrs Blessing Mutu, has admonished Children to serve God truthfully so as to attain a successful living in the future. Mrs Mutu gave the admonishment during the yearly Christmas party…

New Year: Edo NIPR Greets Citizens, Canvasses Good Governance, Prudent Resource Mgnt

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Edo State Chapter has extended warm New Year felicitations to the people of Edo State, urging them to embrace hope and remain optimistic as they navigate the challenges of the year ahead. In a statement…

DELTA GOVT. WISHES DELTANS A MERRY CHRISTMAS

Christmas is here once again with joyful celebrations and an overflowing of warmth, goodwill and kindness in commemoration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, which usually ushers in wonderful tidings of great joy to all mankind in this Yuletide season….

Ivwighren Urges Contractors To Follow Specifications In SDGs Project Execution

By Chukwudi Asoya The Director -General, Delta State Directorate of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , Chief Daniel Ogbodo Ivwighren has warned contractors selected for the SDGs projects across the state to shun shoddy job but follow the laid down specifications in the…

CEOs Network Africa Honours Sen.  Ned Nwoko at Prestigious Award Night

BY GLORIA OKOLUGBO  The Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa came alive last night as distinguished personalities from across Nigeria gathered for the CEOs Network Africa Award Night, a grand event dedicated to celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and transformative contributions to…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU CANCELS SCHEDULED EVENTS IN LAGOS IN HONOUR OF VICTIMS OF STAMPEDES IN FCT, ANAMBRA

President Bola Tinubu cancelled all his official events in Lagos today, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta in honour of the stampede victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State. A statement issued on his X (twitter) of Bayo Onanuga,…

Sen. Ned Nwoko to receive prestigious award  from CEOs Network Africa for outstanding records as Senator of FGN 

Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the National Assembly has been scheduled to receive a prestigious award to be presented by Vice President of the Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima. The award is in recognition of his outstanding records within 18 months…

EU Provides Additional €1 million in Humanitarian Funding for Flood, Cholera in Nigeria

The European Union has allocated €1 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria to support the country’s response to the ongoing floods and cholera epidemic. According to a statement by EU on Friday, this funding will help humanitarian partners on the ground…

Illicit drugs: NDLEA strengthens airport operations as officers undergo advanced trainings. Deploy new skills, tools across airports operations, Marwa charges officers

Selected Commanders and officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have undergone series of trainings in Advance Passenger Information System (API) and Passenger Targeting/ Intelligence Gathering as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen NDLEA’s operational efficiency at the country’s major airports.According…

Anambra IGR hits N5.2 billion following market tax reform research

BY SUNNY A. DAVID  The implementation of a tax reform project has yielded impressive results in Anambra State, with November 2024’s internally generated revenue (IGR) reaching N5.2 billion, a significant leap from N2.2 billion earlier in the year.   Senior Special Assistant to…

Deaconess Oborevwori Fetes wives of Trad Rulers, Market Women to End of Year 2024 Parley

The First Lady of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, on Wednesday, hosted an end-of-year banquet for the wives of traditional rulers and 250 market women from the 25 Local Government Areas of the State. The event, held under the auspices of her…

Oborevwori greets Uvwie monarch, Sideso at 81 

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated HRM. Dr Emmanuel Sideso, OON, Abe I, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, on his 81st birth anniversary, on December 19, 2024.  Oborevwori’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press…

Oborevwori Bags Integrity Man of the Year 2024 Award

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been conferred with the 2024 Integrity Man of the Year Award. The award was presented to the Governor at the 2024 Integrity Group Leadership Summit and Awards held in Asaba on Wednesday. Represented by…

Olomoro Monarch Commends Erijo, Warri, as Local Govt. Boss Lifts Suspension

By Michael J. Ekokoruwe  The traditional ruler of Olomoro Kingdom, HRM. Isaiah Isike Edhekere 1, the Odiologbo of Olomoro, has commended the Chief  Of Staff to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Hon. Johnson Erijo and the chairman of Isoko South local government area, Hon….

Elderly Support: 250 Deltans Receive Cash, Bags of Rice from Tinubu, Oborevwori

The First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday, through the Social Investment Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative, disbursed the sum of Fifty Million Naira (₦50,000,000) to 250 elderly men and women from the 25 Local Government Areas…

In Two Years, We’ve Reduced Stealing Of Our Crude Oil— Tantita Boss reveals

*** Says They Have Made Major Arrests, Seizures The Executive Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, ( TSSNL), High Chief Kestin Pondi in oil rich city of Warri, Delta State, weekend acknowledged fallen heroes of the company and stakeholders in the…

Oborevwori focused on devt of Delta – Ahon

The Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has acclaimed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was fully focusing on the governance and development of the state. The CPS stated this on Sunday, in Asaba while reacting to…

The Case for Anioma State: A Quest for Justice and Development

 *By Prince Fred Mordi*  The call for the creation of Anioma State resonates deeply with the aspirations of a people whose unique identity, rich history, and untapped potential have long been overshadowed. This quest is not just a demand for recognition; it…

PROJECT TOURISM AFRICA: Sen. Ned Nwoko hosts maiden Tour Africa Lottery winners

In a landmark moment for the Tour Africa Lottery, Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of Project Tourism Africa and a prominent advocate for pan-African tourism and development, warmly welcomed the winners of the inaugural Visit Rwanda campaign at his residence in Abuja. The…

Vote of confidence on Gov. Oborevwori by Delta Central PDP leaders, stakeholders

Leaders and other stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta Central Senatorial District have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The motion for the vote of confidence was sequel to a motion moved by former member of…

2024 Otu-Oka-Iwu Week: Sen. Nwoko preaches Igbo Unity, Creation of New State

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, was a distinguished guest at the 2024 Otu- Oka-Iwu Week, a major event that gathers political leaders, traditional rulers, and cultural figures to discuss crucial issues impacting the Igbo people. The theme of this…

Paris Club refunds: Sen. Nwoko’s efforts in funds recovery from creditors

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE In the 10th National Assembly, the name Senator Ned Nwoko rings a loud bell. For the first time in the history of Nigeria’s senate, a committee was created due to the ingenuity of a first time opposition senator. That…

WE’LL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT SECURITY AGENCIES IN RIVERS STATE – GOV. FUBARA

…As COAS hails RGS’s gesture, assures more efforts to combat crime. Rivers State Governor, Sir (Dr.) Siminalayi Fubara has restated the commitment of his administration to support security agencies in the State to function effectively in the discharge of the duties of…