International partners and local stakeholders in the global effort to combat the scourge of illicit drug trafficking have expressed their preparedness to support the Alternative Development Project of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to a statement on Friday by…

The British Government has awarded 82 Nigerians, the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s degrees and PhD programmes in the UK in 2024. This year, 32 scholars received the Chevening scholarships, and 50 scholars have been…

Special promotion has been given by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) for eight officers for bravery in the discharge of their duty. The promoted officers are of the Marine…

Journalists have been asked to embrace the act of inclusive storytelling in their trade as it remains a powerful tool that inspires individuals and communities to make positive decisions towards a better future. The Executive Director, Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI), Dr….

The United Nations Women (UN Women) has decried that are emerging threats to women’s peace and security (WPS) including insurgency and endemic poverty that need to be urgently addressed. Speaking on Tuesday at the Validation Workshop of 3rd National Action Plan (NAP)…

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu and the wives of state governors on Tuesday signed an agreement to tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful social practices against women in Nigeria. The agreement was signed in Abuja at the maiden edition of Gender…

By Albert Ograka As preparations for the 8th National Youth Games gain momentum, Mr. Harrison Ocholor, Chairman of the Media and Publicity Sub Committee, has announced that the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Chief Solomon Ogba, has established several subcommittees…

By Austen Akhagbeme Those who are avowed watchers of Edo politics would agree with me that something unusual is happening, especially at the twilight of the present campaign season. For the first time in a long while, no political bloc ( outside…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the Ubu bridge along sector C1 of the ongoing Ughelli-Asaba Road dualisation project at Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area would be ready in December, 2024. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during inspection…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has decried the spate of security threats in Africa and its implications for the continent’s development. The minister made the lamented while speaking at the Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development…

Approximately $300 million is needed over the next five years to initiate programmes aimed at building peace in West Africa sub-region. This is the exact sum that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Peace Fund needs to generate to be…

By Pst. Joseph Obaro Ikupa (Worldwide Publicity Secretary) The Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association Worldwide Ekpoma will hold her annual Delegate Convention from Thursday, 25th to Sunday, 27th October 2024. In a release signed by the Worldwide General Secretary of the association,…

The Delta State Government notes with serious concern some reports in some online media platforms alleging that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori borrowed the sum of N40billion soon after assuming office. The reports are not only misleading, but also capable of creating misunderstanding and…

Europe Union (EU) has insisted that democratic governance remains the best way of uplifting Nigeria. This was the parting words of the outgoing Europe Union Head of Delegations to Nigeria and West Africa, Samuela Isopi who is departing the country after four…

By Harrisy Akamule An advocate for good governance, Sir Godwin Ebelli has congratulated past and present administrators of the state for maintaining and sustaining the unity and peace that was existing among the various ethnic groups before the creation of the state…

An Onitsha, Anambra state based-businessman, Ibeanusi Nosike, has excreted 68 wraps of cocaine after 12 days of excretion observation following his arrest at the local wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,…

The Managing Director, of Nigerian Railway Corporation, Engr Freeborn Okhirie has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for standing tall in the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) including numerous arrests of Suspects with vandalized Railway Slippers…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Health, Dr. Salma Ibrahim Annas has revealed that only Borno State has implemented the 30% bonus allowance for health personnel working in rural areas. The bonus, which is 30% of the total monthly…

The United States has said the idea of establishing a military base in Nigeria was never on the table. Speaking to journalists on what is next line of action for US government after scrapping it military base in Niger as an aftermath…

Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI), Kemi Nandap has dismantled all unauthorized checkpoints along Nigeria’s border posts. Nandap, however ordered routine patrols to completely forestall dangerous and unauthorized elements from entering into the country. She equally ordered the immediate submission of audit reports…

Former Delta State Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah, Esq has described Professor Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, the new Asagba-designate, as a leader made to be king. He noted that the former Director General of the Nigerian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, is a…

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has called for collaboration with the Nigerian government in its battle at ending insecurity in the country, insisting that the fight against terrorism is not one that any nation can undertake alone, but rather…

The federal government has given approval to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to increase the fees for Nigerian passport. The 32-page passport which fee goes for N35,000 as from the beginning of next month would be issued at N50,000 while the 64-page…

The United Kingdom has donated a Counter Insurgency (COIN) training facility to the Nigerian Armed Forces, to help enhance the reality of their training and better prepare the force for its future operations. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Senior…

By Dr James-Wisdom Abhulimen Introduction Nigeria’s salary structure has long been a subject of debate, with vast disparities between what different categories of workers, politicians, and professionals earn. The inequality in remuneration has far-reaching implications for the country, contributing to societal unrest,…

By Godslove Preye The M.O.R.E. Reality Group (MRG), devoted to supporting the well thought out and well intentioned M.O.R.E Agenda, acronym for: Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms and Enhanced Peace and Security, of the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon….

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has stated that the Maiduguri dry inland port will begin operations in six months. Zulum made this known on Wednesday in Lagos while addressing journalists after a courtesy call to the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian…

The Government of Finland on Tuesday said the judicial process has to be exhausted for Simon Ekpa, one of the leaders of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to be extradited from the Nordic country. Simon Ekpa has in various videos and online…

Nordic countries have agreed to support Nigeria’s demand for the reform of the United Nations. The Nordic countries: Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden gave the promise on Tuesday in Abuja during the visit of their foreign affairs ministers to Nigeria. The…

…Approves Construction Of multiple roads Delta State Government has taken a firm step on the implementation of the new minimum wage with a directive to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, and the Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis…

Government have no excuses to make on why the life of the citizens are not being impacted as it remains accountable for policies that are not compatible to the needs of its people. This was the main thrust at the celebration of…

•Sets New Record In Healthcare Funding Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the release of over N300million as grant to 389 medical doctors in the State Civil Service who are on residency training. The released fund will cover two consecutive…

Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. Godwin Ogorugba has congratulated Dr Israel Adaigho on his election as the Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Delta State. Dr Adaigho, who hails from Igbuku-Owhe, is also President-General of Owhe Clan, in…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, assured the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of robust partnership in delivering sustainable mega projects that would enhance socio-economic lives of Deltans. Governor Oborevwori gave the assurance when he received the…

As part of efforts to promote meaningful economic development across the state, the serene community of Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, Monday, received a major boost to the economy of the area with the inauguration of the…

By Austen Akhagbeme Dr Azemhe Azena, the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Governorship Candidate in the upcoming election in Edo state, has sent a condolence message to the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City on the death of its leader, Archbishop Patrick Ebosele…

Delta Online Publishers Forum, on Thursday, visited the University of Delta, Agbor, to rub minds with the authorities of the institution on possible areas of collaboration that will benefit both parties. Receiving the DOPF delegation, led by the Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Enebeli,…

The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Dr Vincent Udume Odogbor has called on stakeholders across the state to key into the M.O.R.E Agenda of the governor for the overall development of the state. Odogbor made the call…

Amidst worsening economic hardship in the country, Delta State Government says it has saved over two hundred billion naira for projects that would impact positively on the socio economic development of the the state as well as the wellbeing of all Deltans…