Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the Nigerian Navy for its critical role in protecting the nation’s maritime domain and securing vital oil and gas infrastructure, describing that arm of the Nigerian military as indispensable to national stability and economic growth. The Governor made the remarks on Monday in Asaba when he received the 23rd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House as part of his operational tour of naval formations in Delta State. Welcoming the Naval Chief and his entourage, Governor Oborevwori said the visit…
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By Austin Oyibode Amid swirling speculation over the status of Asaba as the capital of the proposed Anioma State, official documents have now put the controversy to rest. Persistent rumours across social media had suggested that plans were underway to relocate the capital to another city within Anioma once the state is created. But a review of the Anioma State Creation Bill has confirmed that such claims are entirely unfounded. In an effort to verify the rumours, our correspondent contacted Senator Ned Nwoko, who is championing the Anioma State creation effort in the National Assembly. The senator’s office promptly forwarded…
LWidows enrolled in the Delta State Widows Welfare Scheme have expressed deep appreciation to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori following the prompt payment of their October monthly stipends. In a society where widowhood often extends beyond grief to harsh economic realities, the timely support from government offers not just relief but renewed hope for thousands of vulnerable women who struggle with emotional loss and financial uncertainty. Speaking to journalists in Asaba, the State Coordinator of the Widows Welfare Scheme, Chief Isioma Okonta, commended Governor Oborevwori for what he described as “compassionate and exemplary leadership in all ramifications.” Chief Okonta disclosed that payments…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country. Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties. The presidential directive was issued at the security meeting President Tinubu held on Sunday with the police, Air Force, army chiefs and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, in Abuja. According to the Presidential directive, VIPs who want police protection will now request well-armed personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Many parts of Nigeria, especially remote areas, have few policemen…
By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide rolled out the drums on Friday, November 21, 2025, as the Managing Director/CEO of Renaissance African Energy Company Limited, Chief Tony Attah, FNSE, made a historic homecoming to Nigeria’s premier university through UIAA Worldwide…the Alumni, a visit that left a lasting imprint on infrastructure, empowerment, and scholarship across the campus. Attah, who was invited to deliver the 2025 UIAA Annual Alumni Lecture/Homecoming at the Dame Edith Okowa Auditorium, Dr. Michael Omolayole Alumni Complex, used the opportunity to execute multiple transformative projects in honour of his alma…
The Technical Committee on the Creation of Anioma State has announced a major leadership change following the voluntary resignation of its former chairman, His Royal Majesty, the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge. According to an official statement issued by the Secretary of the Committee, Sir (Prince) Clement N. Okonjo (JP), the Asagba of Asaba announced his decision to “excuse himself from participating as Chairman, Technical Committee of the Proposed Anioma State,” effective November 21, 2025. His withdrawal was communicated through a formal royal post on the committee’s platform. The move has been acknowledged by Senator representing Delta North, Prince…
Immediate Past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu OON, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, following the demise of Chief Nwanze Nwaodua, Odogwu of Asaba. Elumelu in a statement on Saturday November 22, 2025 expressed his deepest sympathies to the family of the late Chief Nwanze Nwaodua, describing him as a prominent high chief who demonstrated exceptional loyalty to the Asagba Palace. He highlighted Chief Odua’s outstanding understanding of Asaba’s rich tradition and cultural heritage, as well as his contributions to the community’s…
In a dramatic and deeply revealing letter to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has shed light on what he describes as a disturbing turn of events following a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. According to the senior officer, after successfully leading an elite task force that apprehended key figures within the Boko Haram insurgency-including what he called the “real leader” of the terror group-he was not celebrated, but instead met with retaliation: compulsory retirement, arrest, and 64 days of solitary confinement. Ali-Keffi, who once commanded the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division and served as…
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, Wednesday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s emphasis on rigorous supervision of projects is central to ensuring quality delivery and full value for public funds. Aniagwu stated this during an extensive inspection tour of ongoing and completed rural road projects across Aniocha North and Aniocha South Local Government Areas, where he issued firm directives to contractors to correct identified errors and enhance performance. He said the administration’s strict oversight policy was designed to balance the contractors’ legitimate pursuit of profit with government’s responsibility to citizens. The Commissioner said: “The…
By Chidi Chukwutem Senator Ned Nwoko has long framed his philanthropy not merely as charity but as an economic obligation, an investment in society with measurable social returns. Over the years, his name has become closely linked with large-scale humanitarian interventions, ranging from malaria eradication efforts to educational projects, employment creation, and community development initiatives. Nwoko’s philanthropic reach is rooted in his background as a wealthy lawyer, businessman, and politician. His foundation, the Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation, serves as the main vehicle for his humanitarian programs and has grown into one of the most visible philanthropic platforms in the South-South…